Yes! You can join the Swim with Wild Dolphins tour whilst pregnant however we would recommend speaking to your healthcare professional if you are in your 3rd trimester. When making your booking please advise how far along you will be on the day of your tour.

Please note the SharkShields we use onboard for cautionary measures emit a pulsing current to produce a protective electric field. It’s advised by Sharkshield; anyone with any electronic medical device (EMD) such as a pacemaker, who is pregnant, or has a health condition that could be affected by the electric field, should not use the device. Our guides will ensure you are a safe distance away from the devices.

Swim with Wild Dolphins is not permitted for children 6 years or younger as the child needs to be able to follow instructions. This is critical for safety and to ensure the child does not behave in such a way that may disrupt the experience for others. If you are going to take the plunge with your child, we recommend that you spend some time getting your children comfortable with a mask and snorkel prior. Wearing buoyancy aid devices is not recommended. They are designed to keep your child’s head above the water which is no good for enjoying the show as all the action takes place beneath the surface. We have wetsuits in small sizes for children that will help with their buoyancy- if you feel your child needs to wear a buoyancy aid then this cruise is definitely not suitable for them. Please be aware that it is the parent’s responsibility to supervise their children during the cruise as we do not have additional staff available. On previous cruises, parents have shared supervision responsibilities by swimming at different times to ensure one parent is always available to supervise the child- we will not allow children to be left onboard the vessel unsupervised.

• Bring your bathing suit to wear underneath the wetsuits

• A towel & a change of clothes for after the swim (a warm weatherproof jacket is a good idea for cooler days)

• Hats, sunscreen & a long sleeve or UV-resistant shirt are recommended for sun protection

• Comfortable shoes, thongs or sandals are appropriate footwear. There are storage crates underneath your seats on the boat for keeping all your bags and clothes dry

• Cameras for your personal use

Cruises are subject to weather. When you book your cruise it is important that you leave a contact number for where you are staying in Perth (preferably a mobile that you will be carrying on the day of your tour). If The Operator needs to cancel due to weather, they will contact you to see if you can reschedule for another date. There is no charge to you if we have to cancel due to weather.

Although The Operator has over 25 years’ of experience working with the local dolphins, they don’t always follow the script! We are very lucky in that the dolphins we visit are territorial so they are very consistent and it is highly unusual for us not to find a group that will interact with us. Part of the reason why we don’t set a scheduled finish time for the cruise is to ensure plenty of time to stay on the water and keep searching if necessary. Our commitment is to provide the best possible experience subject to the weather conditions and viewing opportunities on the day without compromising the safety of our passengers or the wildlife.

In the unlikely event that you don’t see or swim with any dolphins during your cruise, you’re welcome to come again free of charge. Please understand that if you’re unable to join the tour again this does not make you eligible for a refund and you cannot pass your seats onto another person. The offer is also subject to the availability of spare seats and is valid for that current season (September to early June).