Mornington Peninsula Day Tour & Seal Snorkel from Melbourne
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Discover a Mornington Peninsula day tour packed with snorkelling, wildlife encounters, coastal views, and scenic stops from Melbourne. Set off in comfort from the CBD and journey south to Sorrento, where a purpose-built vessel awaits. Once on the water, settle into the sun deck or lounge as your expert crew prepares you for an unforgettable snorkelling experience. Slip into the clear waters and come face to face with playful wild fur seals, with the chance to spot the mesmerising weedy sea dragon in its natural habitat.
Enjoy a relaxed and rewarding day as ocean thrills turn to immersive sights along the coast. After your time in the water, refuel with a laid-back lunch onboard before returning to shore and continuing your journey through the Peninsula. Stop in at a local strawberry farm, snap photos of the colourful bathing boxes, and take in sweeping views from Murray’s Lookout. Blending nature, wildlife, and must-see highlights, this experience delivers a fun and memorable day out for visitors and locals alike.
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What you need to know
- Full day Mornington Peninsula coastal tour
- Return coach transfers from Melbourne
- Guided seal and sea dragon snorkelling experience
- All snorkelling equipment and flotation gear
- Onboard lunch, snacks and refreshments
- Access to the vessel's sun deck and lounge areas
- Rocky Creek Strawberry Farm entry
- Bathing Boxes visit
- Depart from Melbourne with convenient CBD pickup locations and travel to the Mornington Peninsula
- Arrive at Sorrento Pier to collect your snorkelling gear and board a purpose-built vessel
- Receive a friendly safety briefing from your marine guides before heading into the water
- Snorkel with playful wild seals and keep an eye out for weedy sea dragons
- Return on board to enjoy a relaxed lunch, snacks, and stunning coastal views
- Journey back to Melbourne with scenic stops at Strawberry Farm, the Bathing Boxes, and Murray’s Lookout
- Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your scheduled departure
- Departures commence from 8.25am and return at approximately 6pm
- Departure timetable:
- 8.25am: Mercure Melbourne Southbank, 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank
- 8.35am: Regent Theatre, 191 Collins St, Melbourne
- 8.45am: Her Majesty’s Theatre, 219 Exhibition St, Melbourne
- 9.00am: Mail Exchange Hotel Southern Cross, 688 Bourke St, Melbourne (wait at bus stop)
- This is a full-day experience, approximately 10 hours in duration.
- This experience departs from four Melbourne CBD locations:
- Mercure Melbourne Southbank, 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006
- Regent Theatre, 191 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Her Majesty’s Theatre, 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Mail Exchange Hotel at Southern Cross, 688 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- A low to moderate fitness level is required
- Guides provide a full safety briefing and remain with guests during the snorkel
- Basic swimming ability is required to participate in the snorkelling experience
- Non-swimmers may join as sightseeing guests and remain onboard
- Bookings are essential
- Minimum of 10 participants per tour
- In the event of rain or inclement weather, your experience will still go ahead unless contacted by the experience provider
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience.
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience.
- Late arrivals or no shows will result in you forfeiting your experience.
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
