Overview
Board the Vessel RORQUAL for a morning on Port Phillip Bay with Fish 'n' Ships . Departure will be at 9:15am for approximate cruise of two hours. Cruises run every Thursday from the Blairgowrie Yacht Club Marina.
Take in Bay highlights including:
- Sorrento to the Quarantine Stn
- Pope's Eye Marine Park
- China Mans Hat fur seal colony
Jan and Dave, local owners and your crew will surprise you with snippets of history, geography and marine life facts, and for something special, a touch tank viewing will allow you to get up-close-and-personal with some of the creatures found below the surface.
Price & booking
Tour pricing information (GST included)
| Type | Valid from | Valid to | Price from($) | Price to($) |
|---|
Child | 01/09/11 | 01/09/12 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
FamilyTwo adults and two children | 01/09/11 | 01/09/12 | $120.00 | $120.00 |
Adult | 01/09/11 | 01/09/12 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Cancellation and booking policy
Individuals for Fish 'n' Ships Bay Tour, pay cash on the day of tour. Group bookings are to be to completed by a representative of the group to whom all the tour details will be given. Cancellation by the group must be made one week prior to the tour otherwise 50% of the boat fee will be charged. If the weather/seas are too rough for the vessel, the tour leader will be informed the evening before as to alternative arrangements for place of departure or an alternative date.
More info
Tour starting location
Port Phillip Bay
Tour operator
Fish 'n' Ships crew provide an awareness of Port Phillip Bay's History, environment and marine life from land and/or water. Crew are qualified teachers, divers and marine naturalists and have been entertaining school students on the coastal and marine environment for 30 years. Now they're offering similar programs and tours to groups of friends, families, businesses and clubs, as well as schools.
Site Seeing Tours, and Diving and Snorkelling for Groups.
RORQUAL offers group charters and can cater for up to 39 passengers. With a 360 view, it's the best way to enjoy the Bay's wildlife and scenery; bring along a picnic, celebrate a special occasion or create your own tour to suit your needs. Bow ramp and side/back gates make swimming and diving exits/entries a breeze.
Individuals can join tours on Thursday and Sunday mornings for a two hour discovery expedition visiting the highlights of the area.
Port of Melbourne tours run May/October each year - see an incredibly dynamic area from water level! Groups only.
Education Groups
Specialised programs can be tailored to suit every subject area - may include boat snorkels, viewing or swimming with the seals, a visit to South Channel Fort, Mud Islands and the Fortifications. Whatever it is you will re-live history whilst gaining an appreciation of this unique environment. Touch tank sessions, rock pool rambles, environmental talks - tell them what you want and they'll create a program to meet your budget and curriculum requirements.
Memberships
- Tourism Alliance Victoria
Tour operator is licensed to conduct tours on public land