Dolphin Swim Australia

Dolphin Swim Australia The only permitted WILD dolphin swim in NSW Australia! Tours run from Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, NSW! JOIN THE POD! All tours include equipment and training.
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Dolphin Swim Australia operates the first and only permitted WILD dolphin swim in NSW! There is a limit of 24 swimmers and 4 observers (Dolphin Watch positions) on each tour. A 4 hour cruise of the Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park, educational commentary and above water photos (which are posted in an album on our FB page and can be copied/shared) are also included. The swim experience is with

the stunning, oceanic Common Dolphins. These dolphins are very energetic and very inquisitive - just what you want for a wild dolphin swim! Come and join us for this unforgettable, bucket-list experience!!!!!

18/04/2026

We get asked this all the time — how does the dolphin swim actually work? 🐬

Here’s a full swimthrough of the experience so you know exactly what to expect on the day.

It’s completely wild, ethical, and always up to the dolphins — which is what makes it so special.

What do you think -Would you dive in?

07/04/2026

Did you know dolphins play footy too?

We often see them catching and passing seaweed to each other - and if we're lucky, they'll even pass it to us... which is great until we completely fumble it 😆

It's believed this behaviour is common in juveniles and helps build social skills and strengthen bonds between individuals.

Dolphins NRL the rest of your squads out in the ocean… when are you coming out? 😉

18/03/2026

Make sure to turn the volume up for this one 🔉

Easily one of the wildest swims we’ve had all season. All footage is raw from our tour last Sunday… the dolphins really said “yeah, today’s the day”🐬

Only a few more weeks left - let’s see what else the oceans got!

09/03/2026

Okay but... what about sharks?!

We hear this one all the time 😅

So this week Blake is covering some of the precautions we take on tour & ways we manage shark safety.

If you have any related questions or an FAQ you would like covered next week, leave a comment below 👇

17/02/2026

Ever dreamt of swimming with dolphins in the wild but had no idea where to start? ✨🐬

We've got you covered.
Join us in Port Stephens, NSW for an unforgettable swim with wild common dolphins.

Our season is slowly wrapping up.... so if it's on your bucket list, now's the time! 🤍

Port Stephens Visit NSW

19/01/2026

You asked for more baby dolphins… so here’s a little collection of our favourite newborn calf moments 🐬✨

DID YOU KNOW?

✨ When calves are first learning to breathe, they will often overcompensate when breaching, resulting in a very cute head slap (seen in the 2nd video).

✨ Dolphins are born with stripes along their bodies known as fetal folds, caused by being curled up inside the womb.

✨ Calves are born with tiny hairs or ‘whiskers’ on their rostrum that fall off soon after birth.

✨ Newborns will stay alongside their mother for 2–3 years.

Enjoy ☺️☺️

17/01/2026

FAQ - How old do you have to be to swim with wild dolphins on our tour?

Here's Adam reporting directly from a swim to answer you guys!

Note - Children under the age of seven are still welcome to come on the boat as an observer and watch from above :)

Some smiling faces after an incredible couple days of swimming with hundreds of common dolphins! One of the best parts o...
17/12/2025

Some smiling faces after an incredible couple days of swimming with hundreds of common dolphins!

One of the best parts of our job is watching all the different reactions as our guests come back on board after their swims 🙂‍↕️🤩

29/10/2025

Team meeting in progress 👨‍💼🐬

Here’s some snippets from swim leader Shannon’s very important meeting with some representatives from the Common Dolphin Alliance team.

We try our best to conduct monthly meetings with the team regarding dolphin behaviour on our tours however we don’t seem to be making much progress. Maybe one day they’ll learn that some behaviours can wait for after the tour 🤔

17/10/2025

Did you know that one of the best places in the world to swim with wild dolphins is in NSW Australia!?

Located only 2.5hrs north of Sydney and known as the ‘dolphin capital’ of Australia, Nelson Bay is home to the ONLY permitted wild dolphin swim in all of NSW! We operate offshore and take customers for a once in a lifetime experience swimming with common dolphins 🐬

Our season has just kicked off and will be running through to the end of April. Follow the link in our bio to book in now!

Address

Dock C, D'Albora Marinas
Nelson Bay, NSW
2315

Telephone

+611300721358

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