Penguin Island

Penguin Island Ferry
A 5 minute ferry ride is all it takes to meet the world's smallest penguins! Visit the Discovery Centre to see the penguin feeding (daily at 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm) or spend your day exploring spectacular bays & beaches perfect for swimming and snorkelling. Go fishing, surfing, enjoy a picnic or just soak up the relaxed island atmosphere of this A class nature reserve.

Penguin & Sea Lion Cruise (Glass Bottom Boat Cruise)
Enjoy a 45 minute glass bottom boat cruise through the wildlife sanctuary zone of the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park. Get up close to the rugged natural beauty of these spectacular islands and learn about the local wildlife from our friendly skippers. The highlight is visiting Seal Island to watch rare Sea Lions at play before concluding on Penguin Island to see the penguin feeding at the Discovery Centre.

Includes	Unlimited return ferry transfers for the day 45 minute glass bottom boat cruise Entry to penguin feeding at the Discovery Centre (10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm)
Departs	10.15am, 11.15am & 1.15pm from Penguin Island. Please allow enough time to purchase tickets and catch your ferry transfer prior to your departure. (Weekends and public holidays allow 30 minutes) Operates Daily (Closed Dec 25th for Christmas) Season: September 15, 2011- June 4, 2012
Return	Ferries depart Penguin Island at 10.10am, 11.10am, 12.10pm, 1.10pm, 2.10pm, 3.10pm and 4pm sharp. Extra return ferries are scheduled as required on busy days
Tickets	Purchase from our base on the day. See table below for current prices Groups of 10 or more can book ahead- see Community, Seniors & Tour Groups

Dolphin Watch Adventure Cruise
Experience an exhilarating 90 minute combination of adventure style boating and wildlife viewing. Our primary mission is to get you up close and personal with the local wild dolphins. Meet Logo, Boomerang, Blizzard or any other of over 200 local dolphins that we have come to know as friends. You may see mothers looking after new born calves, learn how they use stingrays to catch their dinner or see them spectacularly jumping out of the wake of our boat!

After spending some quality time with the dolphins, our return journey takes in the highlights of Shoalwater Bay including:

The marine park and the wildlife are definitely the main attractions, however, the exhilarating ride onboard our rigid hull inflatable boat (known as a RHIB), brings a real sense of adventure to the cruise which thrills our passengers. This 12.5 metre boat was purpose built for wildlife viewing and is powered by three 350HP Yamaha outboard motors- it’s designed for speed, safety, comfort and to go where other boats can’t! Covered, open air seating give each passenger an excellent all round view. The open sided design also ensures a direct connection with the environment, rather than being enclosed behind glass, our passengers are right in the adventure- seeing the wildlife up close, feeling every thrill and experiencing the beauty of the marine park first hand.

Is This Tour Suitable For Me?
Our Dolphin Watch Adventure Cruise is fun, safe and recommended for people of all ages- the kids will love it! Although our boat is fast and the ride exciting- this is not a jet boat style thrill ride and to ensure all our customers have a safe, fun and comfortable experience we recommend you read our list of FAQ’s & Points to Consider

Includes	Unlimited return ferry transfers for the day 90 minute adventure cruise to see dolphins & sea lions Entry to penguin feeding at the Discovery Centre (10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm)
Departs	10.45am from Mersey Point Jetty (Shoalwater) Additional cruises may be scheduled at 8.45am or 12.45pm on weekends and school holidays (please call to discuss) Daily (Closed Dec 25th for Christmas) Season: September 15, 2011- June 4, 2012
Return	Ferries depart Penguin Island at 10.10am, 11.10am, 12.10pm, 1.10pm, 2.10pm, 3.10pm and 4pm sharp. Extra return ferries are scheduled as required on busy days
Tickets	Bookings are highly recommended as seats often sell out See table below for current prices

Penguin Island Ferry & Cruise Prices
(valid September 15, 2012- June 4, 2013)

	Adults	Conc.*	Child (3-12 years old)
Penguin Island Ferry Includes: Unlimited ferry transfers to Penguin Island for the day	$12.00	$12.00	$12.00
Penguin Island Ferry + Discovery Centre Includes: Unlimited ferry transfers to Penguin Island for the day Penguin feeding at Discovery Centre	$19.50	$18.50	$16.50
Penguin & Sea Lion Cruise Includes: Unlimited ferry transfers to Penguin Island for the day Penguin feeding at Discovery Centre 45 minute glass bottom boat cruise	$36.50	$33.00	$27.50
Dolphin Watch Adventure Cruise (Bookings essential) Includes: Unlimited ferry transfers to Penguin Island for the day Penguin feeding at Discovery Centre 90 minute cruise to see dolphins & sea lions	$85.00	$75.00	$50.00
* Concession applies to pensioners, students, the disabled and health care card holders. Please understand appropriate ID must be presented on purchasing your tickets.