★★★★★Viator review
A fun day out on the water
Susan_M, April 2026
25/4/2026
As a dolphin lover I was excited to visit Perth to have a chance to see dolphins.. The weather today was calm and sunny which was fabulous.
All the staff on this boat tour are very friendly, helpful and professional. The boat itself was clean and comfortable. There is plenty of seating areas and the wet suits provided were in excellent condition.
It was lots of fun searching for the dolphins and finally seeing them appear in the water. A few of them came close enough for us to see easily although they swim and jump up and down in the water very quickly so it’s sometimes not easy to capture photos.
I was very happy to be part of this event and highly recommended this day trip to other tourists visiting Perth.
★★★★★Tripadvisor review
Fantastic experience swimming with sea lions!
D6439XMcraigs, April 2026
We had an amazing experience with Perth Wildlife Encounters and highly recommend them. We got to swim with so many sea lions and saw several pods of dolphins swimming right next to our boat, the overall experience was exceptional!
The staff were friendly, patient, and incredibly supportive. My 11-year-old struggled at first with breathing through the snorkel, but the team took the time to calmly guide her and build her confidence.
The seal encounter was absolutely superb and something we’ll never forget. The food was also excellent and added to the overall experience.
The staff truly went above and beyond to make sure everyone felt comfortable and had a fantastic time.
★★★★★Viator review
A morning chasing life dolphins with an enthusiastic crew
Susana_P, April 2026
The boat goes chasing the dolphins in the open sea, which is quite an endeavour. They can be found earlier or later, so it can get frustrating if you've been waiting a few hours on your wet suit - but that is the beauty of wild dolphin encounters! The crew is absolutely lovely and makes the experience, even the wait, much nicer. I could have had more explanations about dolphins, and specifically about those living here during wait times, since they know a lot. The jump in the water is done in groups of around five, three at a time, so it gets a bit busy and messy. I wondered if practicing the jump in and chain swim in advance wouldn't maybe have helped it go smoother once dolphins were spotted. The shark-scaring machines can be intimidating. Lunch was good; it makes sense to not eat too much or you might not feel like jumping in the water again! All in all, a positive experience, yet few improvement opportunities are there to make it top notch.
★★★★★Viator review
Must do experience!
Delia_W, April 2026
From the moment we got there, the team were so welcoming and accommodating. A lovely crew to have enjoyed this experience with. Being able to swim with dolphins in their natural habitat was a feeling myself and my parents can’t even begin to explain. We would recommend this to anyone looking into it whether you are with your family, children, friends or even going solo.
Once again big shout out to the entire team for a magical day.
Response from the operator · PenguinIslandLocal
Thank you so much for your beautiful words! It truly means the world to our team to hear that you and your parents had such a special experience with us.
We’re so glad you felt welcomed and cared for from the moment you arrived—that’s exactly what we aim for. And there’s nothing quite like seeing dolphins in their natural habitat, so it’s wonderful to know it left such a lasting impression on you all.
Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re grateful you chose to share this magical day with our crew. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind shoutout to everyone on board!
We hope to welcome you back again for another unforgettable adventure 🐬✨
★★★★★Tripadvisor review
Dolphin Swimming
SophieReviews1, April 2026
Amazing day! I had read some of the more negative reviews (e.g about overcrowding) and been worried, but glad I booked in the end! The dolphins swim around and between you, a fantastic experience. 8am - 2pm, approx £150 per person.
Large size boat and day with calm waves so didn’t experience any sea sickness. Lots of free parking on nearby streets. In the morning we boarded the boat, with clear instructions about the day and assistance fitting into wetsuits, then set sail. Found two pods of dolphins within the first three hours but they weren’t displaying the correct behaviours out of five types (feeding, socialising, fighting, etc) so the boat continued. In the next two hours we saw dolphins almost constantly, and each team got in the water 3 times to swim with the pods (for a couple minutes each time).
You slip into the water while holding onto a belt on the person in front, floating instead of swimming/kicking, with the guide at the front using a little jet device to pull the chain of people a few feet through the water if the dolphins/boat moved further away. There was twenty participants on the boat, so 4 groups of 5 chained people, and the order of the chain is switched each time so those at the back (who can still see well) get an even better view on the next swim. The water was a decent temperature, and a hot shower hose available to warm inside your suit if you start getting cold on the boat between swims. Definitely recommend bringing a gopro with waterproof case for fantastic views, though the guides have a camera too on the end of their jet device and share photos of the dolphins for free.
While on the boat we also saw a huge manta ray in the water, which is apparently very rare as they are only seen 1-2 days a year in this area.
Finally lunch was served buffet style, a decent size mix of charcuterie meats and veg/dips/salad. Good allergy labelling for milk/gluten/nuts/vegetarian but high risk of cross contamination (could be improved by serving people with allergies first or separating the trays/tongs further apart).
A high price for a quick experience, but definitely worth it if you’re an animal lover
Response from the operator · PenguinIslandLocal
Thank you for such a detailed and thoughtful review!
We’re really glad you decided to come out with us and had such a positive experience. It sounds like you had some fantastic wildlife encounters on the day — especially being able to get in the water multiple times with the dolphins and even spotting a manta ray, which is incredibly rare.
We appreciate you sharing such a clear description of how the day runs, as it’s helpful for others to understand what to expect. It’s also great to hear the crew supported you well throughout, from the initial briefing through to time in the water.
Thank you as well for your feedback around the lunch setup and allergen considerations — that’s something we can continue to improve on.
We’re glad the day delivered for you overall and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
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