Phillip Island Seal-Watching Cruise
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Phillip Island, Australia
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Get up close to the wildlife of Phillip Island and discover Australia’s largest colony of Australian fur seals on this catamaran cruise. Watch seals lounging on the rocks and swimming in the bays; spot seabirds swooping overhead and look out for dolphins, whales, and penguins as you float around the island. Finally, tuck into afternoon tea on board as you listen to the live commentary and learn more about the island’s varied wildlife.
- Enjoy great views from indoor or outdoor seating areas
- Learn about historic landmarks along the way from the onboard live commentary
- Choose whether to soak up the sun from the top deck or stay cozy inside
- Look for other wildlife including whales, dolphins, and penguins
What's Included
- Live commentary on board
- Afternoon tea
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Cowes JettyCowes VIC 3922, Australia
Our ticketing office is the white domed roof building and boarding is at the end of the Cowes Jetty.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Cruises are weather dependent, please contact your local tour operator prior to departure, please dress appropriately
- Operates in open water. The vessel motion may cause discomfort to those who are affected by motion sickness
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Belinda_S
Amazing experience! Deck hands were chatty and friendly and answered all my questions. Seals were gorgeous of course
Reviews
4.8
based on 149 reviews
Belinda_S, Feb 2026
Amazing experience! Deck hands were chatty and friendly and answered all my questions. Seals were gorgeous of course
Friederika_K, Feb 2026
This 2-hour seal-watching experience is a peaceful and interesting excursion in appreciating Australia's wildlife and natural beauty. It's lovely being out on the water and then being rewarded by seeing lots of frolicking and sleeping seals. Recommended for international visitors as well as locals.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re so glad you enjoyed your time out on the water with us! There’s something special about being out on the water and then arriving at Seal Rocks to see the magnificant seal colony. It means a lot that you’d recommend the experience to both locals and visitors to Australia. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
Penny_P, Jan 2026
Lots of seals on the rocks. Captain moved boat in different directions so everyone could see. Commentary was hard to understand from where we were.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Penny! Thank you for your review. We're really glad you got to see lots of seals at the seal colony out at Seal Rocks. The skipper does a great job at repositioning the boat so everyone has a good look.
We hope to have you onboard with us again soon!
Sasidhar_V, Apr 2025
Amazing experience, best part of our family trip to Philip island. Highly recommended, operator has provided great service and they have many staff to support all the visitors on board and even offered free self service coffee and cheese cake. It was baby friendly for our one year old and we had an amazing experience watching seals very close in their natural habitat.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your cruise with us, and the seals up close in their natural habitat, it is a rather special experience! We are glad the complimentary tea, coffee and cake was also a hit!
Thank you again for joining us and we hope to have you on board again soon!
Shaheen_N, Feb 2025
Easy departure and arrival. Great crew and Captain. Nice commentary, very informative, even my 4yo understood it! A pleasant surprise for the kids when they could drive the yacht for a while - fun experience for them and us! Spent a good amount of time watching the seals frolic and sun bake. On the way back we got some cake for afternoon tea and the kids got an colouring mat to borrow.
Overall 5⭐️ for this experience.
A plus for the crew that had to deal with the overseas tourists patiently and assertively. I had to tell off a couple of the tourists because they came and stood in front of the kids looking at the seals through the window - so inconsiderate. A crew member saw this and suggested a better place to see the seals from the bottom deck.
Vik_C, Jan 2025
A relaxing and interesting cruise experience. We loved watching the animals in their habitat and learned some things
alisha_m, Jan 2025
We got to see the seals up so close and all the staff where amazing with helping with the best places to see and sit.
Selina_N, Jan 2025
Wonderful 2-hour boat trip with friendly crew, knowledgeable guide and lots of seals. Great view of the island as well. Definitely would recommend.
Bill_J, Nov 2024
Absolutely brilliant. Great crew, very Knowles and super friendly and helpful. The actual seal rocks was just incredible. So well worth it. Do this tour, you won’t regret it.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hi Bill, thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled that you had such a positive experience and enjoyed getting up close to the seals. We hope to welcome you on board again in the future!
Kun_Z, Aug 2024
In the sunset, the white waves crashed on the reef, and numerous sea lions jumped out of the water beside the boat, which was impressive.
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