Kangaroo Island & the Tasman Sea

Swim with Sea Lions

In the sparkling clear waters of Seal Cove, South Australia, this excursion offers you the unique opportunity to encounter the rare and endangered Australian sea lion in its natural habitat. These gentle, inquisitive and acrobatic marine creatures are highly curious about humans and come twirling gracefully towards you, performing somersaults in and out of the water, inviting you to join in their fun. Wetsuit, fin, mask and snorkel are provided, and you must be a competent swimmer who can swim unassisted to participate in this activity.

How to Book

Contact us or your preferred travel agent for more information or mention at time of booking.

Great White Shark Experience

To encounter a great white shark in the wild is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Employing innovative, industry-leading techniques to attract sharks to the vessel, our tour operator partner offers three options for you to choose from to safely witness these formidable apex predators up close.

1. Aqua Sub

Experience the world’s first “Aqua Sub” – a revolutionary way to view great white sharks in their natural habitat. You will stay completely dry and comfortable on your shark-viewing experience in a fully submersible glass vessel that offers unbeatable 360-degree underwater views.

2. Surface Cage Dive

Prepare yourself for a heart-racing thrill by entering the water with up to six adventurers in a customised alloy shark cage to view great white sharks up close. Descend approximately two metres underwater in the cage and use surface air supply and regulators to breathe. No diving certificate is required to participate in this activity, making it an unbeatable way to view these formidable creatures up close, near the water surface.

3. Bottom Cage Dive

For the ultimate shark viewing experience, experienced divers have the option to descend 18 metres to the ocean floor of Neptune Islands in a custom-designed bottom cage, for the chance to see great white sharks hunting at the ocean floor, where they spend most of their time. For 45 minutes, up to three experienced divers, escorted by a dive captain, have the rare opportunity to perhaps witness great white sharks ‘ambush prey from great ocean depths’. A PADI Open Water dive certificate is required for participation.

How to Book

Contact us or your preferred travel agent for more information or mention at time of booking.

Temperate Climate Kayaking

Experience the raw power of nature when you paddle in the open ocean below towering birdcliffs, among sea stacks and along shorelines where seabirds nest. Led by highly-experienced and enthusiastic guides, join a small group of up to 20 like-minded adventurers and create lasting memories immersed in the world’s wild and remote destinations where spontaneous wildlife encounters are ordinary occurrences.

What’s Involved?

Rather than travelling large distances, our aim is to see as much as possible. We paddle anywhere between 5 to 15 kilometres (2 to 4 hours) per outing, sometimes taking a snack and a flask of hot chocolate to enjoy on our excursion.

Each group of 4 to 10 kayakers will have their own intimate exploration of the small hidden bays and coasts that may be inaccessible to the Zodiacs and will also make time for their own shore excursions and wildlife encounters.

When we visit the poles, the elements play an important role. It is important that you have an adventurous attitude and understand that our kayaking time will be affected by the weather that we experience.

Even if your experience is limited, we’’d encourage you to call us to discuss your suitability. There is often ample time to gain the required experience before you depart. Kayakers should be aged 14 years or over.

Equipment Included

• Kayak & Paddle
• Neoprene boots
• Safety gear
• A 15-litre dry bag
• Life jackets
• Pogies (insulated mittens that attach to your paddle)

Our Guides

Our guides have years of kayaking experience in our destinations. The sea kayaking guide will lead the group on each excursion, explaining facts about the wildlife and other highlights we paddle across. Read about some of our expert guides below.

How to Book

Please return the kayaking form at time of booking that you would like to include the optional sea kayaking activity for your expedition. Places are limited so we recommend reserving your place early.

Temperate Climate Scuba Diving

Uncover an underwater world that few have seen. In a wetsuit or perhaps even a drysuit, you may explore remarkable kelp forests, swim among sonorous whales, uncover historic ship-wrecks and perhaps even swim between two continents! Diving in some of the world’s wildest and remotest locations is a privilege that is reserved for the lucky few, experienced adventurers. Buddy up and be part of a small group of up to 6 divers for get ready for some unforgettable moments.

Our Guides

Our team of experienced dive guides have over 20 years’ polar diving experience and provide divers with detailed briefings and best practice procedures to ensure a safe diving experience. Your dive master will ensure Standard Safety Diving Practices are adhered to at all times.

How to Book

Please return the scuba diving activity form at time of booking. If you have any queries regarding our scuba diving option, please contact our friendly Expeditions Experts or your preferred travel advisor for more information.

Temperate Climate Snorkelling

Pack only your sense of adventure because we will provide all the equipment you will need to experience the remarkable underwater world just below the surface in some of the world’s remotest and most pristine destinations. Perhaps discover a mysterious kelp forest where timid creatures seek refuge, encounter curious sea otters and if you’re very lucky hold your breath in the presence of a majestic whale. Be a part of a small group of up to 20 adventurers and create memories and stories to share for years to come.

Our Guides

Our team of experienced guides have over 20 years’ experience and provide snorkellers with detailed briefings and best practice procedures to ensure a safe snorkelling experience.

How to Book

Contact us for more information if you would like to include the optional snorkelling activity to your expedition. Places are limited.

Freycinet Rock Climbing/Abseiling

The stunning white granite sea cliffs at Coles Bay in Freycinet National Park offer an exceptional rock-climbing or abseiling experience. Whether you are pulling yourself up the cliff face or abseiling down, you will enjoy superb views of the surrounding sapphire water of Coles Bay, where humpback whales often gather. All equipment is provided. Just bring your sense of adventure and fun. This experience is suitable for both beginners and experienced climbers and abseilers.

How to Book

Contact us or your preferred travel agent for more information or mention at time of booking.