Description
One of the most interactive wildlife tours you can do! Come on board our Advanced Eco Certified tour and see why the Australian Sealions are nick-named the ‘puppies of the sea’.
We at Calypso Star Charters are extremely fortunate to be able to swim with these magnificent animals in their natural habitat. And above all, we can visit four distinct areas. Each area provides a unique snorkelling experience and is a great place to explore.
Departures
- Departs 8 am Check in 7.15 am to 7.45 am
- Check in Please meet @ the office 3/10 south Quay boulevard
Upon arrival at the island, wetsuits, masks, and snorkels are provided, and we are ready for the most playful swim ever. We operate tenders (small boats) to reduce the swimming and extra safety in the water. Our crew will be in the water with you at all times. Once in the water, the sealions entice you to come and play. With summersaults and swirls, they glide effortlessly past.
Sealions are endangered, and our permit is strict. We are not permitted to be too close to the beach, and at all times we need to remember that they are endangered and we must not approach or intimidate them. After approximately an hour of swimming, it is time to climb back onto the boat. A hot shower awaits, and the coffee machine is ready!
Tours are not operated every day; we limit visiting any specific site to a maximum of four times per week. We are committed to minimizing the impact on the sealion colonies we visit. Please check our calendar for availability or contact our office.
Duration
- Approximately 5 hours.
- The Calypso journey to and from the islands is around 1.5 hours.
- Operates from the last weekend in September through mid-June.
- Please meet @ the office 3/10 south Quay boulevard ( blue-fronted building) Port lincoln
- Please arrive from 7.15 am for the 7.45 am tour
Passengers
- Maximum of 25 passengers.
- A minimum of four passengers is required for this trip to operate.
Not included
- Meals
Check out Calypso’s other adventure Great White Shark dive
Important info before travel
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Drink bottle
- Towel
- Smile
- Fully Air-conditioned saloon/bridge, coffee machine, toilets and hot water showers on board
- Huge main deck and swim platform; dual ladders for access to the water Boat tenders to assist you into the water
- Non-smoking vessel
- Please note: Our vessels are cashless, and card-only transactions are accepted.
- Soft drinks, bottled water, and alcohol are available for purchase.
- Souvenirs are available on board.
- GoPro hires are available on board.
- Bookings made via our website using a credit card require payment in full at time of booking.
- Bank Transfers must be completed immediately as bookings are only held for 48 hours while the payment is cleared.
- Bank Transfer payments are not accepted within 48 hours of the charter as full payment is required to be cleared before boarding.
- PLEASE NOTE: All bank transfers need to reply by email a proof of payment from your banking institution – Thank you for your cooperation.
- Credit card payments incur a 1.2% bank fee. This is also applicable to Visa debit cards.
- We gladly accept Master Card and Visa (phone transactions accepted), Money Order, Cash or Electronic Funds Transfers (from Australian bank accounts).
- We reserve the right to substitute our charter vessels should there be a requirement for this due to routine maintenance, mechanical issues or in any other circumstances we deem necessary.
- Only one promotional discount will apply for each product.
CANCELLATION & CHANGES POLICY
CHANGES
- Customers are welcome to change their charter date up to 7 days prior without incurring any additional charges.
- Changes between from 7 days up to 48 hours prior incur a 20% administration fee.
- Changes within 48 hours of the charter are not permitted.
CANCELLATIONS
- If a customer wishes to cancel their booking the following conditions are applicable:
- No shows and cancellations inside 48 hours prior – no refund.
- Cancellations from time of booking up to 48 hours prior to departure – 20% cancellation fee.
- Booking received through a third party/travel agents/online travel agents may be subject to varying cancellation and refund policies. Calypso Star Charters is not liable for losses incurred through booking via a third party agent.
- Cancellations due to COVID-19 are subject to our normal terms and conditions.
FLIGHTS
- Time and date changes can be made up to 3 hours before the scheduled departure, subject to availability at no charge.
- Name changes incur a $60 fee per person, per sector.
- Cancellations incur a $40 fee per person, per sector.
REFUND POLICY
- In the rare event of a cancellation on our part, we will advise customers as soon as possible. Please ensure you provide us with a mobile telephone contact number at the time of booking to ensure we are able to contact you should we need to.
- Calypso Star Charter Pty Ltd reserves the right to cancel any charter due to mechanical breakdown or extreme weather conditions. Guests who have charters cancelled due to mechanical breakdown or extreme weather conditions are offered a FULL refund of their charter cost. Alternatively you have the option to reschedule your charter date. Please be aware that there is not always a departure date the next day and if there is there are not always available seats.
- In the case of when a substitute vessel (that carries a reduced capacity of guests) is required on an existing charter (due to a mechanical breakdown), Calypso Star Charters Pty Ltd reserves the right to cancel a confirmed booking and provide a full refund to the guest. The decision of which booking will to be cancelled is done so in order of who was booked on last.
- Refunds will be processed via the same method as the payment was received.
- Guests who have booked their charter through a 3rd party/travel agent will need to be aware that their terms and conditions may differ. Third Party bookings will be refunded to the Third Party rather than directly to the guest.
- Bank fees and charges incurred through the refund process are at the cost of the guest.
- From time to time in the lead up to your charter we may contact you with important information and information regarding shark sightings. Please ensure we are provided with your current email address, we will not be responsible if a third party travel arranger doesn’t pass on this information.
