Snorkel with Sea Lions and Giant Cuttlefish

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Join your qualified experienced snorkel instructor and tour guide on this amazing small group all-inclusive snorkel tour. Snorkel with the Australian Sea Lions off the coast of Port Lincoln and the Australian Giant Cuttlefish north of Whyalla at Point Lowly. 

Snorkel with Sea Lions

Travel to picturesque Port Lincoln, known as the seafood capital of Australia, on a private bus. Your accommodation is on the Marina where you will see all the activity of the boats unloading their catch. In the morning, we board the luxury and stable MV Calypso Star for a 90 minute ride from Lincoln Cove Marina across Boston Bay to Cape Donnington and Hopkins Island where the Sea Lions reside. We spend up to an hour in the water with these curious and playful creatures. Having them come up close and mimic your moves makes for a truly amazing experience. After lunch and getting back our land legs, we tour Lincoln National Park. Here, we follow Mathew Flinder's footsteps and climb up Stamford Hill which provides magnificent views over Boston Bay and surrounds.

Snorkel with Giant Cuttlefish

We leave picturesque Port Lincoln for Whyalla and nearby home of the Giant Cuttlefish. This amazing snorkelling trip is conducted in safe and shallow waters at Point Lowly 35km north-east of Whyalla. Records estimate approximately 110,000 Giant Cuttlefish aggregated to this area last year and these majestic creatures will migrate to these waters again from May to July. It is the only place in the world where they gather in such large numbers.

You will see the large bull males which can grow up to 50 cm and weigh over 10.5 kg put on the most spectacular colour displays to try and attract a female, and they really must show off, with 8/10 males to 1 female. They are sometimes known as the "chameleons of the sea" for their ability to change colours rapidly and blend into their surroundings.

It has been described as “the premier marine attraction on the planet” by South Aussie with Cosi. We will snorkel with the Giant Cuttlefish in a truly colourful way to also be chameleons of the sea (see our tour's group photo below). This tour is action-packed to incorporate all the top local attractions, so you will see more than the amazing Cuttlefish. 

Maximum 10 clients

Minimum number required for trip to proceed 

Children aged 12 to 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult

Inclusions:

• Transport-Deluxe 12 seater bus with luggage trailer
• Meals - 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners and 2 lunches, plus nutritious snacks 
• Winter snorkel bundle (7mm wetsuit, hood, dive boots, mask and fins)
• 2 nights luxury accommodation in 2 and 3 bedrooms apartments at Port Lincoln Marina Hotel and Apartments 
• Boat trip with Calypso Star to snorkel with Australian Sea Lions
• Tour Port Lincoln National Park
• 1 night’s luxury accommodation in 2 and 3 bedroom Quest Whyalla Apartments 
• Guided snorkel tour at the best cuttlefish viewing area 
• Guided walk around Point Lowly Lighthouse and lighthouse cottages 
• Morning sunrise walk/run 'Howling Dog Hill' 
• Tour Whyalla/Humpback Hill and Marina (spot local dolphins)
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Exclusions:

• Travel insurance
• Food/snacks and drinks not listed in inclusions 

Highlights:

• Boat trip and snorkelling with Australian Sea Lions
• Guided bus tour around Port Lincoln national Park
• Follow the footsteps of Mathew Flinders, short hike up Stamford Hill, views over Boston Bay
• Guided tour to the best location to see hundreds of Giant Cuttlefish
• Blend in with the chameleons of the sea (pre-arranged selection of very colourful outfits to purchase from local Salvation Army Op Shop: $5 limit) 
• Quality accommodation 
• Nutritious meals and snacks 
• Seeing the sunrise from the highest point in Port Lincoln and Whyalla 
• Informative talk on the life cycle of the Giant Cuttlefish and what these amazing creatures can do
• Guided walk and interpretation around Point Lowly Lighthouse and cottages