Temptation Sailing
ProHighlights
- Morning dolphin tours from the Glenelg Marina Pier, with the choice to watch from deck or swim on a towed line
- Marine biologists host every tour and log the local dolphins for a research program with Flinders University
- The 58-foot sailing catamaran takes up to 50 guests and can be chartered privately for birthdays, hens and work functions
About Temptation Sailing
Temptation Sailing runs wild dolphin tours from the Marina Pier at Holdfast Shores in Glenelg. Its boat, Temptation, is a 58-foot sailing catamaran licensed for 50 passengers, with a furnished cabin, a licensed bar, toilets and a wide front deck for viewing. It held the state's first dolphin swim licence and has run swims from Glenelg since 2002. The Wild Dolphin Tour lasts about four hours and returns to the marina around midday. Up to 24 guests swim and up to 26 watch from the deck. Swimmers wear a 5mm wetsuit, hold a floatation line or lie on the front boom net, and are protected by two shark shields. Swimmers must be at least nine years old. Marine biologists guide each trip and record sightings for a dolphin research program run with Flinders University. If no dolphins surface during the tour, guests can come back free within a year. The business is carbon neutral and offsets its emissions with Greenfleet. Shorter public sails include a twilight cruise, a coastal day cruise and a monthly afternoon tea cruise. On the Kauwi Cultural Cruise, a Kaurna perspective on the coast is shared by a First Nations guide alongside a marine biologist, and it can be booked privately for work or school groups. The whole catamaran can also be chartered for birthdays, hens and bucks parties, and work functions. Charters are secured with a deposit, and the balance and drinks are paid on board. Cruises run from September to April.
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Private charters start at $990 for 1.5 hours on a weekday daytime sail, rising to $1,640 for three hours. Drinks packages run from $29 to $49 a head depending on length, and a deposit of $200 to $400 secures the booking.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Wild Dolphin Tour cost?
Watching from the boat costs $92 for adults 16 and over and $82 for children 3 to 15, while the swim is $154 for adults and $144 for children 9 to 15. Infants travel free.
Is there a minimum age to swim with the dolphins?
Swimmers must be at least nine, and anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian on board, either swimming too or watching from the deck. Younger children can still join as watchers.
Can our group charter the whole boat?
Yes. Private charters take up to 50 guests and run for 1.5, 2 or 3 hours, with 3-hour sails offered Monday to Thursday only. Daytime hire starts at $990 for 1.5 hours on weekdays, and a deposit secures the date.
Can we bring food and alcohol on a private charter?
Platters and finger food are welcome, but there are no warming facilities. The licensed bar means no BYO alcohol, and a drinks package is offered for groups of 10 or more adults, though not for 18ths, 21sts or bucks parties.
What should we bring and wear?
Dress for the weather with a warm layer for the wind and sun protection, as most of the boat is open. Seasickness tablets are worth taking beforehand, and swimmers can use the supplied wetsuits or bring a full-length one of their own.
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Donna Williams
6 months ago
What an absolutely awesome experience. The staff were great and knowledgeable and helped see heaps of dolphins. An experience we will never forget. Thank you Temptations sailing
Shas
6 months ago
I highly recommend going on one of the Temptation tours. We did the Dolphin Watch tour yesterday and it was amazing. The weather was perfect and just cruising along, even before we saw dolphins was so relaxing. I wasn't…
Samantha Smith
7 months ago
We went on this boat trip for my husband's birthday. He said it was the best birthday he had ever had. It was amazing, so many dolphins. We were very lucky to see 2 different types of dolphins. All the crew were amazing…
Jordan H
10 months ago
Just finished our cruise with Quinn, Immy, Mackenzie and Will. They were fantastic operators and made the time run smoothly and safely. And they are all very passionate, educated and have great communication skills. App…
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