Rockingham: Swim with Wild Dolphins & Seafood Lunch
Dolphins whistle before you see them. That's when you know the crew found the pod
You're picked up from Perth, driven 40 minutes to Rockingham, then suited up and lowered into the water where wild dolphins arrive to investigate. The crew's three decades of familiarity with the local pod means this isn't a staged encounter. It's a genuine interaction in their space. Lunch and all snorkel gear are included, and you're back in the city by late afternoon.
Step-by-step itinerary
Swim with wild dolphins near Perth
- Coach transfer from Perth to Rockingham
- Board dolphin swim vessel at Val St Jetty
- Gear up with wetsuits, masks, snorkels
- Swim and interact with wild dolphins
- Enjoy gourmet seafood platter lunch
What’s included
Your day includes hotel pickup from Perth (on request) or a meet point at Val Street Jetty in Rockingham, a custom-built dolphin vessel with easy rear platform access, professional guide, full snorkel gear and wetsuits, the dolphin swim itself, gourmet seafood platters for lunch, complimentary hot coffee or tea, and digital photos uploaded to Flickr for you to download and share.
Times
- Every day except Tuesday 08:00
Before you book
Operated by Perth Wildlife Encounters
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The experience
The boat cuts through the sheltered bays off Rockingham, and then it happens: high-pitched clicks and whistles break the surface. Your guide kills the engine. The dolphins are already curious, moving toward the rear platform where you're standing in your wetsuit, mask and snorkel in hand. The crew here has spent 30 years building relationships with over 200 local dolphins, so this isn't a chase. It's a greeting. You slip into the water and within seconds you're surrounded by them, their bodies sleek and quick, their intelligence obvious in the way they watch you back.
The whole day runs on a simple rhythm: coach pickup from Perth (or meet at Val Street Jetty in Rockingham if you're driving yourself), then about 40 minutes to the water. Once aboard the custom-built dolphin vessel, the crew locates a pod while you get fitted with gear: wetsuits, masks, snorkels, all included. No previous snorkeling experience needed. You just need to be comfortable in the water. The swim itself lasts as long as the dolphins want to stay, which is usually longer than you'd expect. They're not performing. They're playing, and you're in it.
After you've dried off and changed, lunch arrives: gourmet seafood platters served on deck, with coffee or tea. It's the kind of meal that tastes better when you're still buzzing from what just happened. The whole thing (transfer, swim, lunch, photos) takes up most of a day, but you're back in Perth by evening, which is why so many people do this as a day trip rather than a resort add-on. The crew uploads complimentary photos to Flickr afterward, so you have proof it wasn't a dream.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to swim with dolphins without the resort markup or the long flight to a tropical island: Rockingham is 40 minutes from Perth, the crew knows the local pod, and the whole day (swim, lunch, transfer) fits into an afternoon.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Do I need snorkeling experience to swim with the dolphins?
No. A basic level of swimming ability is required, but no previous snorkeling experience is necessary. The crew will fit you with a mask and snorkel and show you how to use them.
How long is the drive from Perth to Rockingham?
About 40 minutes by road. Hotel pickup from Perth is available on request.
What's included in the tour?
Coach transfer (or meet at the jetty), wetsuits, mask and snorkel, the boat trip, the swim itself, gourmet seafood lunch, hot beverages, a professional guide, and complimentary photos uploaded to Flickr.
What should I bring?
Swimsuit, towel, change of clothes, sunscreen, hat and a warm jacket. The crew provides all water gear.
What's the minimum age?
7 years old.
Can I request dietary accommodations?
Yes. Advise the operator of any specific dietary requirements when you book.
Is this suitable for all fitness levels?
The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, provided you're comfortable swimming and can manage basic water entry and exit.
Rockingham: Swim with Wild Dolphins & Seafood Lunch
6h · EN
from AU$ 349 per person
≈ US$ 249 in your currency
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