Snorkeling Mornington Peninsula: Seals, Sea Dragons & Hot Springs

You'll swim meters from wild seals in their own habitat, then warm up in geothermal pools the same afternoon.

Snorkel the Mornington Peninsula with a guide and qualified instructors, swimming with Australian Fur Seals and spotting Weedy Sea Dragons in Port Phillip Bay and the Marine Park. The 2-hour activity includes wetsuits, flippers, mask and snorkel; lunch and refreshments onboard; and a bathing pass to Peninsula Hot Springs so you can soak and warm up afterward. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkel and relax at hot springs

• Swim with Australian Fur Seals
• Cross entry to Port Phillip Bay
• See seabirds and marine wildlife
• Cruise alongside Sorrento and Portsea
• Explore Ticonderoga Bay Dolphin Sanctuary
• Relax at Peninsula Hot Springs Bath House

The experience

You'll spend two hours in the water with a live guide leading the snorkel, moving through some of the Mornington Peninsula's most active marine zones. The boat takes you past the rugged Port Phillip Heads, where Bass Strait meets the bay, then into calmer waters where the seals congregate. You'll see Australian Fur Seals at close range, watch for Weedy Sea Dragons among the kelp, and spot seabirds diving for prey. The guide points out seasonal wildlife (migrating humpback whales, dolphins, shy albatross) depending on the time of year. Qualified snorkel instructors are onboard throughout, so you're never alone in the water.

Everything you need is provided: wetsuits, flippers, mask and snorkel fitted to your size. Lunch and refreshments come onboard, so you eat after the snorkel while the boat cruises back. Marine Park fees and fuel surcharge are built into the price. Once you're back on land, you head straight to Peninsula Hot Springs with your included bathing pass. The Bath House has multiple thermal pools at different temperatures, so you can soak, warm up and explore at your own pace after the cold water.

What’s included

• Guided snorkel with qualified instructors.
• wetsuits, flippers, mask and snorkel.
• lunch and refreshments onboard.
• Peninsula Hot Springs bathing pass and entry to the Bath House.
• Marine Park fees and fuel surcharge.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and SaturdayDeparts at 11:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (5 to 15 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Moonraker Dolphin Swims

Is this one for you?This is a shared-group snorkel led by instructors, so you're in the water doing the activity yourself rather than watching from a boat. It suits anyone with a free afternoon on the peninsula who wants to see seals and sea dragons up close and doesn't have their own snorkel gear or a car to reach the hot springs separately.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years); Infant (under 5).

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.

What exactly will I see when snorkeling on the Mornington Peninsula?

Australian Fur Seals are the main draw. You'll swim meters from them in their natural habitat. You'll also spot Weedy Sea Dragons, seabirds feeding on the surface, and depending on the season, migrating humpback whales, dolphins and albatross. The boat passes through Pope's Eye Marine Park, where you can see a large colony of Australasian Gannets and their chicks from the water.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join this activity?

No. Qualified snorkel instructors are onboard throughout the 2-hour activity, and the experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller, with specialized infant seats available.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

Wetsuits, flippers, mask and snorkel are all provided and fitted to you. Lunch and refreshments are served onboard after the snorkel. Your Peninsula Hot Springs bathing pass is included, so entry to the thermal pools is covered. Dress according to the weather for before and after the water.

How does the day flow between the snorkel and the hot springs?

You snorkel for 2 hours, then eat lunch onboard as the boat returns. Once back on land, you head to Peninsula Hot Springs with your pass and can soak in the thermal pools at your own pace. The timing lets you warm up and relax after the cold water in one outing.