Feel it, Hear it, Taste it, Smell it, Sea it!
Come and check out some of the new programs aboard Sea All Dolphin Swims offering student’s hands on experience, to learn about, taste, smell and see Port Phillip Bay – and don’t forget the chance to have fun. Basically the trip of a lifetime they will never forget!
With a clever blend of fun adventure and education we can tailor the tour to suit your curriculum requirements including all relevant areas of VCE.
We place a high emphasis on education, fun and adventure without sacrificing the elements of environmental sustainability and safety.
General Tour
Three and a half hours of educational fun and adventure where students and teachers will be taught safe snorkelling practices while exploring the wonders of Port Phillip Bay. This activity is suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities.
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We are very flexible with regard to our itinerary on the day, and are able to focus on specific locations or curriculum.
Neighbourly Interactions
Port Phillip Bay is a complex ecosystem. Here students will learn how organisms interact with each other to form a healthy environment and how humans fit into the whole scheme of things.
Science and Geography – VELS Level 5&6
Survival Skills & Secrets
Through the study of the numerous structural, behavioural and reproductive adaptations of Port Phillip Bay’s marine life, students will learn how organisms are perfectly suited to their local marine environment
Biology - Unit 2: Adaptations of organisms
What’s in an Ecosystem?
Discover the ecosystems of Port Phillip Bay by analysing the interactions between the living and non-living components. Students will discover how humans have induced environmental change within the Bay, with reference to Introduced Species, Pollution, Tourism, and Marine National Parks.
Environmental Science – Unit 1: The environment
Biology – Unit 2: Dynamic ecosystems
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Biodiversity of the Bay
Students will learn the importance of biodiversity with regard to maintaining a healthy environment. Ever since European settlement, diversity within the Bay has been under threat due to practices such as fishing, habitat destruction and modification, and the introduction of exotic species.
Environmental Science – Unit 3: Ecological issues: energy and biodiversity
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The Ultimate Outdoor Experience
Southern Port Phillip Bay provides a rare opportunity to snorkel in amazing Marine National Parks and with wild marine animals. Students are taught how to do all of these things safely. In addition, this module focuses on how the media can influence the way in which people view the Bay.
Outdoor and Environmental Studies – Unit 1: Understanding outdoor experiences
Preserve or Plunder
Explore the wonders of Port Phillip Bay and how the introduction of Marine National Parks is helping to conserve some of its unique organisms. Students also come face to face with some of the issues that may potentially affect the health of the natural environment, such as fishing, pollution or the Channel Deepening Project.
Outdoor and Environmental Studies – Unit 2: Environmental impacts
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Our Relationship with the Bay
This program demonstrates how different user groups interact in the Bay and the impacts that they may have on the environment. Students will also discover the importance of a healthy Bay and what is being done to protect this asset.
Outdoor and Environmental Studies – Unit 3/4: Relationship with natural environments / The future of human-nature interactions
Teachers
One teacher per every ten students can come free on the tour. At least one teacher is expected to be with the students at all times - that includes in and out of the water.
Tour Times
8:30am - 12:30pm
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Tour times can be varied on request
Rates:
Students: $75
Extra teachers: $75
1 teacher Free of charge for every 10 students. Minimum group size is 12 Students.
The youngest snorkelling groups we cater to are Grade 6 however we are able to take students from Grade 3-5 on site-seeing tours.
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Training Opportunities
Take the plunge into an exciting new career in tourism!
An exciting new course that will qualifiy you to lead snorkelling groups to explore a unique marine environment.
Whether it's leading school groups or a of bunch happy tourists, this fully endorsed industry accreditation is a must have requirement to work within this industry.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity - find out more information here!
Surf Lessons
Learn how to surf the right way, the fun way, first time.
Lessons cover the following aspects of surfing:
Standing up, correct paddling and positioning, choosing and catching waves, safe surfing / water practises and building confidence in the surf.
Cost: $33 per student (for every 10 students a teacher participates for free). Cost is inclusive of all equipment and surfing tuition. Cost includes GST.
Please note: a 5% discount applied on all surfing lessons if booked in conjunction with a "Dolphin & Seal Swim"
Other Programs
We are proud to now offer the following activities for you and your students:
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South Channel Fort tours
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Shore Snorkel
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Beachcombing & Coastal Revegetation activities.
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Port Phillip Bay - Sightsee Cruise
Where We Are
Shop 3, Building 6, Queenscliff Boat Harbour
Larkin Pde, Queenscliff
(Melways 499 J9)
Approximately 1.5 hrs from Melbourne CBD
Dolphin Swim Season:
October - May
In the recent Vic Tourism Awards, we walked away with three finalist awards in three separate categories. An amazing achievement – and something we’re very proud of. The aim of the Victorian Tourism Awards is to recognise and reward quality and innovative businesses within Victoria’s tourism sector, and we are honoured to be ranked amongst Victoria’s premier Tourism Attractions.