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Adventure Bay Charters

  • Children catered for
  • Disabled access
  • 2012 South Australian Tourism Awards - Major Tourist Attractions
  • National Tourism Accreditation Program
  • SA Shorts

Adventure Bay Charters is a multi award winning tourism business that offers some of South Australia's best water based wildlife encounters.

Whether it is swimming with the playful Australian Sea Lions or cage diving with the thrilling Great White Shark, all encounters are must do experiences when visiting the Eyre Peninsula.

A family owned and operated business, Matt Waller has infected his staff with his passion to bring people experiences that once seemed impossible. Adventure Bay Charters are dedicated to providing the best possible tourism experiences for all visitors, and are proud to have received the highest accolade at the 2010, 2011 and 2012 South Australian Tourism Awards.

With small numbers and expert crew you'll be sure to get the best experience possible.

Let the Adventure Bay Charters Crew take you on the ride of a lifetime!

Sea Lion Tour - SHORTS 2013-2014

Package includes

  • All food and beverages (excluding alcohol).
  • All dive equipment.
  • Maximum 18 guests.
  • Only pay extra if sharks are sighted.

Set off on an unforgettable underwater adventure here in beautiful Port Lincoln.

These fascinating puppy dogs of the sea will welcome you to the crystal clear waters of Seal Cove. Watch them as they bound out to the boat with excitement to begin their awaited performance. These inquisitive sea mammals will engage you in their underwater production. Somersaults, back flips, and graceful swirls will fascinate and amaze you! The leaps and twists out of the water right in front of you - truly electrifying!

Join the Australian Sea Lion and become part of their underwater playground! This ultimate package is inclusive of mask, snorkel, wetsuit and fins.

Operates: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 8am to 12.30pm.

Tour details

Tour destinations

Hopkins Island

Tour duration

4 Hours

Departure & Arrival time

Mon 8:00-12:30
Tue
Wed 8:00-12:30
Thu

Fri 8:00-12:30
Sat
Sun

Transport mode

Motor Vessel

Facilities

  • Commentary

Features

  • Exciting marina encounters.
  • Fantastic wildlife adventures.
  • Fully enclosed vessel and accredited guides.
  • Bait and blood free.
  • Small private groups.
  • Utmost respect for marine wildlife.
  • No diving experience required.

Price starting from

  • $165.00

Note

  • Additional AUD100.00 payable onboard when Sharks are sighted.
  • Tours depart Marina Hotel Boarding Pontoon, Jubilee Drive, Port Lincoln.
  • Adventure Bay Charters reserve the right to offer an alternative trip in the event of bad weather.
There are two ways to make a Shorts booking:
  • You can book online, in which case the booking conditions specified on the website will apply to your booking, or
  • You can contact the operator directly, in which case the booking conditions communicated to you by the operator will apply to your booking. Conditions will vary between operators.
SATC will not be responsible for any failure to read and understand booking conditions.

To redeem your gift card for accommodation or tours you must contact Holidays of Australia in one of the following ways:
  • Call 1800 810 910 during normal office hours (Monday – Friday)
  • Email shortbreaks@holidaysofaustralia.com.au
  • Visit 18 Grenfell Street, Adelaide during normal office hours (Monday – Friday)
Your gift card has been purchased at Holidays of Australia and therefore must be redeemed through their office. Under no circumstances should you try to redeem your voucher with an operator.

Shark Cage Diving Tour - SHORTS 2013-2014

Package includes

  • All food and beverages (excluding alcohol).
  • All dive equipment.
  • Maximum 18 guests.
  • Only pay extra if sharks are sighted.

If there is one thing you must add to your bucket list, it has to be shark cage diving with Great Whites!

Adventure Bay Charters give you the chance to see the legendary Great White Shark in its natural habitat. Join us for a day tour to the Neptune Islands in South Australia, home of the world's largest predatory fish! On the way see the spectacular scenery as you cruise through the Thorny Passage and expect sightings of dolphins and local sea birds.

When the Great White Sharks arrive you can opt to jump in the cage and actually swim with these endangered species for an additional AUD100.00 (only payable if sharks are sighted). This additional fee includes; seven millimetre wetsuit, booties, hood, gloves, mask and a Hookah dive set up.

During the day see the action from the vessel - take pictures, enjoy lunch and relax on the water! Please note: You may not return until 7 or 8pm that evening so we don't recommend flying on the day of your tour.

This is the only berley free Eco friendly Great White Shark Cage Diving Experience in Australia!

Operates: All year round however peak season is December-February and May-October.

Tour details

Tour destinations

Hopkins Island, Memory Cove, Port Lincoln National Park

Tour duration

8 Hours

Transport mode

Motor Vessel

Facilities

  • Commentary
  • Host/Hostess
  • Meal
  • Toilet

Features

  • Exciting marina encounters.
  • Fantastic wildlife adventures.
  • Fully enclosed vessel and accredited guides.
  • Bait and blood free.
  • Small private groups.
  • Utmost respect for marine wildlife.
  • No diving experience required.

Price starting from

  • $295.00

Note

  • Additional AUD100.00 payable onboard when Sharks are sighted.
  • Tours depart Marina Hotel Boarding Pontoon, Jubilee Drive, Port Lincoln.
  • Adventure Bay Charters reserve the right to offer an alternative trip in the event of bad weather.
There are two ways to make a Shorts booking:
  • You can book online, in which case the booking conditions specified on the website will apply to your booking, or
  • You can contact the operator directly, in which case the booking conditions communicated to you by the operator will apply to your booking. Conditions will vary between operators.
SATC will not be responsible for any failure to read and understand booking conditions.

To redeem your gift card for accommodation or tours you must contact Holidays of Australia in one of the following ways:
  • Call 1800 810 910 during normal office hours (Monday – Friday)
  • Email shortbreaks@holidaysofaustralia.com.au
  • Visit 18 Grenfell Street, Adelaide during normal office hours (Monday – Friday)
Your gift card has been purchased at Holidays of Australia and therefore must be redeemed through their office. Under no circumstances should you try to redeem your voucher with an operator.

Contact Details

Adventure Bay Charters
2 Jubilee Drive
Port Lincoln
South Australia 5606

Toll Free Number
Not available

Telephone
+61 (08) 8682 2979

Fax
Not available

Mobile
+61 488 428 862

  • Adventure Bay Charters
  • Adventure Bay Charters, Port Lincoln, Eyre Peninsula
  • Adventure Bay Charters, Port Lincoln, Eyre Peninsula
  • Adventure Bay Charters, Port Lincoln, Eyre Peninsula

Facilities

  • Car park
  • Crewed charter
  • Guide

Activities

  • Cruising
  • Dolphin Watching
  • Snorkelling
  • Swim with Fish
  • Swim with Sharks
  • Swimming

Swim with Sea Lions

Set off on an unforgettable underwater adventure here in beautiful Port Lincoln.

These fascinating puppy dogs of the sea will welcome you to the crystal clear waters of Seal Cove. Watch them as they bound out to the boat with excitement to begin their awaited performance. These inquisitive sea mammals will engage you in their underwater production. Somersaults, back flips, and graceful swirls will fascinate and amaze you! The leaps and twists out of the water right in front of you - truly electrifying!

Join the Australian Sea Lion and become part of their underwater playground! This ultimate package is inclusive of mask, snorkel, wetsuit and fins.

Operates: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 8am to 12.30pm.

Tour details

Tour destinations

Hopkins Island

Tour duration

4 Hours

Departure & Arrival time

Mon 8:00-12:30
Tue
Wed 8:00-12:30
Thu

Fri 8:00-12:30
Sat
Sun

At a glance

Tour costs

Adult - $165.00

Transport mode

Motor Vessel

Facilities

  • Commentary
  • Host/Hostess
  • Meal
  • Toilet

Swim with Great Whites

If there is one thing you must add to your bucket list, it has to be shark cage diving with Great Whites!

Adventure Bay Charters give you the chance to see the legendary Great White Shark in its natural habitat. Join us for a day tour to the Neptune Islands in South Australia, home of the world's largest predatory fish! On the way see the spectacular scenery as you cruise through the Thorny Passage and expect sightings of dolphins and local sea birds.

When the Great White Sharks arrive you can opt to jump in the cage and actually swim with these endangered species for an additional AUD100.00 (only payable if sharks are sighted). This additional fee includes; seven millimetre wetsuit, booties, hood, gloves, mask and a Hookah dive set up.

During the day see the action from the vessel - take pictures, enjoy lunch and relax on the water! Please note: You may not return until 7 or 8pm that evening so we don't recommend flying on the day of your tour.

This is the only berley free Eco friendly Great White Shark Cage Diving Experience in Australia!

Operates: All year round however peak season is December-February and May-October.

Tour details

Tour destinations

Hopkins Island, Memory Cove, Port Lincoln National Park

Tour duration

12 Hours

At a glance

Tour costs

Adult - $345.00

Transport mode

Motor Vessel

Facilities

  • Commentary
  • Host/Hostess
  • Meal
  • Toilet

Seafood Tour and Taste

Discover the seafood frontier on the ultimate interpretive walking tour, located in the heart of Port Lincoln's Marina.

See working fishing boats, watch our seafood harvest being unloaded, and hear about the different fish species and the effort that goes into bringing our premium quality seafood to the table!

View these many fish species in our aquarium and taste test some of our delicious seafood.

Operates: Available on request.

Tour details

Tour destinations

Port Lincoln Marina

Tour duration

1 Hour

Departure & Arrival time

Mon 13:00-14:30
Tue
Wed 13:00-14:30
Thu

Fri 13:00-14:30
Sat
Sun

At a glance

Tour costs

Adult - $30.00

Transport mode

Walk

Facilities

  • Commentary
  • Host/Hostess
  • Meal
  • Toilet

Sea Lion Tour - SHORTS

Set off on an unforgettable underwater adventure here in beautiful Port Lincoln.

These fascinating puppy dogs of the sea will welcome you to the crystal clear waters of Seal Cove. Watch them as they bound out to the boat with excitement to begin their awaited performance. These inquisitive sea mammals will engage you in their underwater production. Somersaults, back flips, and graceful swirls will fascinate and amaze you! The leaps and twists out of the water right in front of you - truly electrifying!

Join the Australian Sea Lion and become part of their underwater playground! This ultimate package is inclusive of mask, snorkel, wetsuit and fins.

Operates: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 8am to 12.30pm.

Tour details

Tour destinations

Hopkins Island

Tour duration

4 Hours

Departure & Arrival time

Mon 8:00-12:30
Tue
Wed 8:00-12:30
Thu

Fri 8:00-12:30
Sat
Sun

At a glance

Tour costs

Adult - $165.00

Transport mode

Motor Vessel

Facilities

  • Commentary
 
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