Yes. This swim takes place in open water, therefore it is recommended you have reasonable swimming ability.

These are wild animals and choose where they want to be and how much they want to interact. The tour operator will not force them into interactions with participants.

Please note – this tour is a swim with dolphins OR seals -  the tour operator does not guarantee that you will swim with both.

Dolphins are present year-round in the waters around Kangaroo Island.

Seal numbers vary throughout the different season. Numbers peak in winter and are at their lowest Nov-Jan.

The water temperature is between 14-15 degrees. Expect it to be refreshing. You'll be provided with wet suits and it’s compulsory to wear these while in the water.

We recommend kids under 14 or those sensitive to the cold to get fitted with 2 wetsuits. There also hot water showers onboard to warm up after swimming.

You will need to have some basic swimming skills as the Swims happen in the ocean. We do supply you with a life jacket and swimming noodle if needed.

• This activity is not suitable for those with a pacemaker or those who are pregnant due to the electronic devices being used in the water (shark shields) while participating in the swim.
• Children MUST be 9-years or older to participate in the swim with dolphins but children 8-years and over can participate in coastal snorkelling.
• You need to have basic swimming skills to participate as the swim takes place in open water.
• You will need enough upper body strength to hold on to the dolphin rope and enough lower body strength to use our ladder to get out of the water.
• Basic swimming skills are required