Tour Rules & Regulations
Rules and Regulations:
- Number of swims per person. Each individual may have up to four swims with the dolphins per tour. This is not guaranteed.
- Number of swimmers at any given time. We are allowed up to 6 swimmers plus 1 Guide per drop with the dolphins.
- Length of time with each pod of dolphins. Our permit only allows us to spend 45 minutes with each pod of dolphins.
- Minimum fitness level. Swimmers on the tour need to have a fitness level which allow them to get on and off the vessel using the ladders provided and the ability to swim back to the vessel when required. We recommend that the swimmer must be capable of swimming a minimum of 50 metres.
- Required clothing. All swimmers will be provided with a wet suit, flippers, mask, and snorkel. Swimmers need to provide their own swimming attire and a set of warm clothes for when they leave the water.
- Staff per swimmer ratio. There will be one guide for up to 17 guests and two for any more and at all times one commercial Skipper.
- Alcohol and drug usage. To ensure the health and safety of our staff and customers, we do not permit alcohol or the use of drugs on our tours. If you are taking medication, we ask that you let us know.
How to swim with the dolphins
If you have no snorkeling experience or you are not a confident swimmer it is important you tell the Guide as early in the trip as possible. Instructions will be provided to you, and if required the Guide will enter the water with you.
You will be asked to be seated on the duck board at the stern (rear) of the boat. When the Skipper says "Go! Go! Go!" slide in feet first quickly but as softly as possible. Surface splashing signals danger to the dolphins. As soon as you enter the water put your heads down spread out and start to swim, the Guide or Skipper will give you directions to where the dolphins can be found. Generally they'll be on the Bow (front) of the boat. The single most important thing to remember when dolphin swimming is to look down, dolphins don't fly. Occasionally look back at the boat and the Guide will re-direct you. When asked to, return to the boat as soon as possible.
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