Seal Swim at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast

Inclusions

• General Admission to SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast
• Swim session with the seals at Seal Island
• Souvenir photo to take home
• Wetsuit and mask

Exclusions

• You must bring your own towel to this experience

Highlights

• Get up close and personal with a playful and interactive swim session with the seals
• Learn about endangered Australian Sea Lions and rescued fur seals
• Meet one of the beautiful resident seals one-on-one
• Meet our passionate seal team in the Seals Fish Kitchen and learn about how we care for our seals

Time

• Seal swims operate Thursday - Saturday from 10am and are subject to availability.
• Operating hours are subject to change without notice. Participants need to be at Zone 9 Seal Island located in SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast at 12.30pm to prepare for the activity
• 9am to 3pm (last admission 2pm)
• Additional sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am to 5pm (last admission 4pm) during Queensland school holidays
• Seal swim does not operate on Anzac Day or Christmas Day

Duration

• Activity is approximately 2.5hrs in duration

Location

• Sunshine Coast is 1 hour north of Brisbane. Street address is Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba

Additional Information

• Swimmers must not be pregnant
• Swimmers must be over 13 years, and be capable swimmers and in good health
• All people undertaking a seal swim must sign an indemnity form
• Swimmers must be comfortable in the water
• No jewellery can be worn including any piercings.
• If you have a sea food allergy of any kind you are unable to participate in the experience
• If the participant is under 18, they will require a parent or guardian to sign an Indemnity Form
• Swimming with the seals is very exclusive, with only 12 spots available daily
• Spectators are welcome and there are various locations where your guests can take great pictures and film you. There is undercover seating, café and toilets near by also. Please note that this is a paid attraction and any spectators wishing to watch will need to pay general entry
• The water in the seal pool is pumped and filtered in from the ocean and therefore the temperature of the pool will be on average the same as the ocean. However, free wetsuits will be provided
• The seal swim includes entry to the aquarium for one person, so you can spend time looking around before or after your experience
• Participants need to understand the English language for Health & Safety instructions from the trainers
• All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or over)
• One printed photo is included (complimentary photo is of the participant touching the seal after exiting the water and cannot be swapped for alternative images)
• Any extra images can be purchased at an additional cost

Booking Information

• Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
• Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
• We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
• The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice