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Moonraker Dolphin Swims

Address Esplanade, Sorrento VIC, Australia
Phone +61 3 5984 4211
Hours 09:00-17:00
Website www.moonrakercharters.com.au
Categories Sightseeing Tour Agency
Rating 4.4 70 reviews
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Moonraker Dolphin Swims reviews

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Olivia
25 January 2024 13:42

Great customer services & awesome experience as a qld girly who moved down to the peninsula it was a dream to swim with the seals so I’m so grateful & thankful to the amazing team

John
19 January 2024 6:47

Had a fantastic afternoon swimming with the dolphins, seals and rays.

What a beautiful, healthy bay we have.

All of the crew were so supportive and engaging. Jess and Hudson made it really special.

Highly recommend

Vicky
19 May 2023 17:49

Overall Great experience. The whole team were wonderful and professional. Highly recommend Moonraker.

Lara
14 May 2023 15:23

Nice swim with dolphins and seals. We return to port without doing the snorkel with the sea dragons "because of the tide" and we were disappointed that there was no compensation for this. Not worth it renting the camera offered, quality is really poor, even if they assured it was similar to GoPro.

cheryle
06 May 2023 4:57

Very well run operation, staff friendly and helpful. The wetsuit and snorkel gear was in good condition. Boat was immaculate. The seals put on a great show, swimming right up to us and playing. The stingrays, banjo sharks and port Jackson sharks visited as well. An excellent experience, well worth the money.

Ash
03 March 2023 7:04

Great experience! Very friendly and helpful staff. Multiple sites visited and plenty to see. Would definitely go back.

Angus
27 February 2023 7:51

I booked this tour as a surprise for my girlfriend and her/our children. Having done the tour before I was excited to take them out on the experience. I noticed a new captain and hoped we would still have the same experience. WE DID.
The kids were so well looked after and the staff help them see all the animals plus gave them lots of snorkeling lessons.
She was so overwhelmed at the tour I needed to share just how good it was! Thank you to the captain and the 4 guides you made our trip.

Taylah
25 January 2023 5:43

The crew were fantastic. The first part with the seals was amazing. Absolutely spectacular. Unfortunately the rest of the tour was disappointing. We did not get to swim with the dolphins as they had a baby so we were not allowed to get in the water with them. This is completely understandable. We got to view the dolphins from a distance and it was quite difficult to see them. Afterwards we went to warm up with a complimentary hot drink only to find no hot water was left and I was told I would have to purchase a hot drink if I wanted one. It says morning tea refreshments included and reading other reviews people got things like muffins, yet we got nothing. We stopped and went to swim with the sea dragons on the way back, yet only one was seen which was a little disappointing. Toilets also do not lock which may be a big deal for some other people.

Jen
12 January 2023 11:57

Moonraker tour was AMAZING.

I'm usually really bad on boats, I get very seasick but it was a great ride. The crew were so nice, knowledgeable and gave very clear instructions.

Swimming with the seals was soo cool! They get really close to you, one even stole a pool noodle from a lady in our group and started playing with us.

We got to see heaps of dolphins but unfortunately we were unable to swim with them as they were feeding at the time. However, as they are wild animals the crew advised it best to let them be for our safety and the dolphins!

Even though we didn't swim with the dolphins it was still a fantastic experience.

I have not stopped talking about it since going and I HIGHLY recommend booking with them.

Kylie
24 April 2022 6:19

Absolutely amazing. I went with my daughter as part of her school leadership group. Nothing was to much for them. Had all the answers to any questions that you had. Swimming with the seals was fantastic. Highly recommended. We also saw a massive stingray under us. The dolphins were fantastic to see as well.

Syl
22 March 2022 4:45

Been here on 2018 without the kids and 2022 with the kids. Unfortunately, when I come with my husband there's no dolphine. And come with the kids on Jan 2022, there's a lot dolphine. The staff give a free cupcake. The kids have a new amazing experience. Thank you to the staff for kindness and help. The staff so friendly. We are so happy with both our tour with them. For sure will have another tour with them again.

neil
12 March 2022 15:31

Still buzzing from yesterday (Sunday 20/02/22 8: 30am session). Was a 5am start for us, but glad because there was heaps of parking ($5 for half day. Can get ticket from office if having trouble with PayStay app). I'm sure there was free all day parking around if you looked too.
The crew were awsome and really wanna help you experience the best with the dolphins. After getting an incredible first run, we had to chase them around to find them again for a bit. Don't worry, you'll get multiple chances and the crew won't move on until ppl are satisfied. Also they have a guarantee so you can come back.
Seals were more chill experience. Current was a bit strong for me, but I'm not a great swimmer. They have heaps of floatation devices though.
I thought the early morning was gonna be freezing, so I wore heaps of thermals underneath. Never wearing a wetsuit I didn't know how they worked i.e. Once the cold water enters the suit, your body heats that water, and it doesn't escape.
My only take away for next time is to make sure I space myself out, but that could have been my group (or me really). Ppl kept bumping into me. Spose it is pretty disorientating not only being in the water but looking out for the animals, having you head out of water to hear their directions, but having it underwater to see. Can't wait for next time, already pumped!

P. S. If you've never snorkel before, and are a worrier like me, you can buy a cheap one and use it in a local pool to get a feel for it. I'm sure there a video online for tips. Having your own that you are used to already could help you be more comfortable in the water to get the best experience.

Jef
10 March 2022 12:51

First time doing this type of activity and they made me feel safe. There some awesome onboard amenties as well like toilet and hot water which was helpful after the dive. Would come back again

Naganjan
04 March 2022 17:52

They create a perfect day out with the wild. Never could have imagined getting so close to dolphins, seals, sting rays and what’s not.

Initially I was scared to get into the water but they made sure I was in the water and experience what I was there for.

Very experienced people on board so one doesn’t have to be scared and end up wasting time, just do what they ask you to.

user
03 March 2022 15:33

Great attraction site to swim in dolphine site or even only sight seeing.
The boat is suitable for any ages.

Notes: you may or may not see dolphin on your trip.

Nea
26 February 2022 6:49

This was a really great experience and would definitely go back. The boat ride was very nice and the swim was fun. On board they had a resident scientist who was very helpful and answered all my questions. The boat also had drinks and food that you could have if you wanted. We didn't get to swim with the dolphins on the trip I did, but we saw a few dolphins as well as seals, stingrays and leafy sea dragons. Overall this was a wonderful experience and would definitely recommend.

Pip.72
24 February 2022 19:34

Moonraker Dolphin Swims were an absolute dream to work with. They have been so helpful, responsive and provided excellent service. Despite covid changing a lot of our plans, they were very accommodating and fulfilled all requests. Thank you in particular to Luisa who provided incredible service and communication! Recommending this company to all my friends!

Daran
21 February 2022 6:39

Moonraker did a great job looking after everyone. Even those a little less confident in the water. Great sized boat too.

Nadine
31 January 2022 1:39

Absolutely amazing experience! Staff were friendly, informative, professional and helpful. The experience is exactly how it's described but even better. Saw all sorts of marine life. Did the 3 hour seal and dolphin snorkeling, definitely worth every dollar. Will definitely do again!

Claudia
30 January 2022 20:56

Got to see plenty of seals, dolphins and even sea dragons! The seals were more fun to swim with then the dolphins though! The seals were in a playful mood and you can swim around on your own without holding onto the rope like you have to with the dolphins. All the staff were friendly, funny and informative. They even served alcohol on the boat and some food however the food variety/quality wasnt as good as I originally thought. (Your allowed to bring own snacks on board though) The boat was nice and all swimming gear was clean and working well!

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