Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours
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Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours is the only kayak company at Garden Island to operate from private facilities – there is a club house, private toilets, private beach and ramps and we have secure lock up parking whilst you are out on your tour.
Our tours operate within the Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary which is a hub of marine adventure. We take you on a guided tour through some of SA’s most beautiful waterways and along the way you get the opportunity to view one of the oceans most playful and friendly creatures.
In the sanctuary, visitors can kayak down creeks lined with mangrove forests which have been there for over 10,000 years, it is the ultimate feeding and resting grounds for local dolphins and paddle past spectacular shipwrecks that have been abandoned from a bygone era. The sanctuary is also home to abundant bird life and other creatures that make up the intricate eco system.
It’s a special experience that simply can’t be replicated, which is why Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours is a must-do!
If you're taking one of our guided tours, our lead guide is a Marine Biologist and has over 7 years’ experience working with marine mammals and wildlife, so there are plenty of interesting facts you will learn along the way.
Participants don’t need any prior kayaking experience, and we travel at a comfortable pace to accommodate all participants, but you do need reasonable fitness levels.
Demonstrations and all equipment—including life jackets—will be provided on arrival; we only ask that you declare any medical conditions or injuries and come equipped with medication. Children must be aged nine or older to participate and those under 18 years of age must have parental permission. During the tour, we stumble across a number of wildlife and shipwreck sighting opportunities, so be sure to bring your camera! Participants are also welcome to bring snacks as they see fit. Depending on the weather conditions and your kayaking technique you may get wet, so it’s best to bring a change of clothes just in case.
Join us for an immersive and educational experience.
TERMS & CONDIITONS:
- Staff reserve the right to refuse boarding to anyone that is deemed intoxicated or uncooperative. In this event, all funds will be forfeited.
- Gift Vouchers are non-refundable
- Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours will take no responsibility for gift vouchers that are lost or stolen. Gift vouchers must be surrendered on scheduled departure date. All gift vouchers must be used prior to their expiry date. NO extensions will be given, unless prior arrangements have been made.
- When participating in a kayaking tour, a waiver of liability will need to be signed. Participants under the age of 18 years will also need a signature from a responsible person (18 years and older)
- By participating in any activity with Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours, the participant agrees to release Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours and its respective officers, employees, agents and contractors, from all actions, demands, claims for cost, charges, damages, liabilities and expenses, which they have now or in the future against Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours for death, bodily injury or any loss or damage that the participant may sustain or incur as a result of participating in the activity. The participant also agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours in relation to any claims as a result of, or arising in relation to, whether directly or indirectly, participating in the activity or any act or omission by the participant in relation to the activity.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Public Tours
Bookings of 5 or less participants: If cancellations are made less than 24 hrs prior to scheduled departure date or participants fail to show, we are unable to provide a refund or reschedule.
Bookings of 6 or more passengers: Cancellations within 7 days of departure date are charged at $10.00 per participant. If cancellations are made less than 48 hrs prior to scheduled departure date or participants fail to show, we are unable to provide a refund or reschedule.
Private Tours
Cancellations made less than 1-month prior will forfeit 50% of the tour cost, and we are unable to reschedule. If cancellations are made less than 7 days prior to scheduled departure date or participants fail to show—the full tour amount will be charged, and we are unable to reschedule
Dolphin Sanctuary Kayak Tours reserves the right to cancel any charters due to inclement weather conditions. Cancellations due to inclement weather conditions are offered a full refund or rescheduled tour date. Our refund policy does not cover travel or accommodation booked by the passenger. We recommend you take out travel insurance to cover unforeseen cancellations.