Double adventure: Snorkel with Sea Lions and with Giant Cuttlefish

Overview:

This double adventure is a snorkeller's dream tour.  You will enjoy a boat trip on the luxury Calypso Star to swim with the puppies of the sea in the shallow protected waters of the coast of Port Lincoln.  Your experienced snorkel instructor will take you on a guided snorkel tour to the best spot to see hundreds of Giant Australian Cuttlefish displaying their incredible mating rituals.

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 action 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 Cuttlefish, the chameleons of the sea. Approximately 110,000  Giant Cuttlefish aggregated to the Port Lowly area last year and the majestic creatures will migrate to these waters again from May to July for the sole purpose of sex. It is the only place in the world where they gather in such large numbers. You will see the large bull males put on the most spectacular colourful displays to attract a female and they really must show off, with 8/10 males for every female. 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. 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 18 (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 around Port Lincoln National Park
• 1 nights luxury accommodation in 2 and 3 bedroom Quest Whyalla Apartments 
• Guided snorkel tour at the best cuttlefish viewing area (Port Lowly) 
• Guided walk around Port Lowly Lighthouse and lighthouse cottages 
• Morning sunrise walk/run 'Howling Dog Hill' 
• Tour Whyalla/Humpback Hill and Marina (spot local Dolphins)

Exclusions:

• Travel Insurance 
• Food and snacks 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 the Port Lowly Lighthouse and cottages 

Sea Lion photo credit: Calypso Star . Cuttlefish photo credit: Carl Charter