Seal Rocks is situated 2kms off the rugged south-west coast of Phillip Island. The boat drifts within meters of the seals, enabling you to witness them in their natural environment first hand. It is impossible not to be captivated by these naturally playful and inquisitive animals, as they regularly approach the boat for a closer look at you! Along the way, you’ll be enthralled by the beautiful coastline and learn all about the history of Phillip Island’s western shoreline.
Great trip- beautiful seals frolicking on the rocks. We got up quite close to them. Crew were amazing- we had a family member with motion sickness & they couldn't have been any more attentive & helpful. The captain was so good- a wealth of knowledge & she even took us out for an extra 1/2 hour to look for a whale. Such a great experience- I had never seen a whale in real life.
Im really scared to ride a ferry or any kind of boat. But our travel is very smooth not really scary the waves because the weather is very nice. Fantastic experience. The staff very accomodating and friendly. The
skipper and crew very good,the skipper driving skill amazing, he gets you as close as humanely possible to the seals
Amazing experience! Deck hands were chatty and friendly and answered all my questions. Seals were gorgeous of course
This 2-hour seal-watching experience is a peaceful and interesting excursion in appreciating Australia's wildlife and natural beauty. It's lovely being out on the water and then being rewarded by seeing lots of frolicking and sleeping seals. Recommended for international visitors as well as locals.
You get to see lots of seals for a very decent amount of time. The commentary is good too. I'd say it's a must do and the price is reasonable.
The trip to seal rock was amazing and staff were very friendly. I rated it 4 as we waited for 40 minutes for our pickup to arrive.
The time and day we went the tide was too low to get near the rocks with the seals, nor could we go around the other side. So visibility was poor. The tide is totally predictable so there is no excuse for running a cruise at tide too low to deliver the experience. It was disappointing.
Just amazing is how I would describe this little tour. Super organised crew, so helpful and knowledgeable. The seals were amazing to see in their natural habitat and the cake on our return was a highlight too! Thank you for making this an exceptional experience. Highly recommended!
Lots of seals on the rocks. Captain moved boat in different directions so everyone could see. Commentary was hard to understand from where we were.
It was a good experience and I liked it. The wind was bit chilly but as Sun was there it made our journey amazing. The seals were cute and a great site to behold.
Amazing experience, best part of our family trip to Philip island. Highly recommended, operator has provided great service and they have many staff to support all the visitors on board and even offered free self service coffee and cheese cake. It was baby friendly for our one year old and we had an amazing experience watching seals very close in their natural habitat.
Easy departure and arrival. Great crew and Captain. Nice commentary, very informative, even my 4yo understood it! A pleasant surprise for the kids when they could drive the yacht for a while - fun experience for them and us! Spent a good amount of time watching the seals frolic and sun bake. On the way back we got some cake for afternoon tea and the kids got an colouring mat to borrow. Overall 5⭐️ for this experience. A plus for the crew that had to deal with the overseas tourists patiently and assertively. I had to tell off a couple of the tourists because they came and stood in front of the kids looking at the seals through the window - so inconsiderate. A crew member saw this and suggested a better place to see the seals from the bottom deck.
A relaxing and interesting cruise experience. We loved watching the animals in their habitat and learned some things
We got to see the seals up so close and all the staff where amazing with helping with the best places to see and sit.
Wonderful 2-hour boat trip with friendly crew, knowledgeable guide and lots of seals. Great view of the island as well. Definitely would recommend.
Absolutely brilliant. Great crew, very Knowles and super friendly and helpful. The actual seal rocks was just incredible. So well worth it. Do this tour, you won’t regret it.
This was a private excursion tour. The captain took us along the coastline narrating along the way what we are going by. He did an exceptional fine job in getting the boat up close to the seals swimming along and laying on the rocks. I got many great pictures. Not sure if it is standard part of a trip but hot coffee, tea as well as nibbles were provided. His assistants provided guidance on what was happening and narrated some biological information with regards to the seals. A great trip.
In the sunset, the white waves crashed on the reef, and numerous sea lions jumped out of the water beside the boat, which was impressive.
Boarding the cruise with my AD and friends we were greeted. They got a bowl of water for my AD. The scenery is so amazing there were literally 100’s of seals 🦭 we had a nice smooth cruise and the weather was awesome for it. The people were informative. Absolutely loved it and so did my AD which made the experience so good. Loved sharing the experience with friends. Seals were jumping everywhere- they’re so cute 🥰 Thankyou for an amazing trip
Cruise was great and we saw a lot of seals. Tour guide was informative and crews are very attentive. xxxxxxxxx.
The staff were very friendly and they were prepared to share their knowledge of the seals. We found that very interesting
Catamaran was very comfortable, we got to see the seals up close. Voiceover was very informative, snacks provided also. Staff were amazing.
The fact that due to travel complications we did not arrive in time on the day I approached the office and they refused to allow us even 1 Adult as opposed to 6 people 5 adults and a child all the way from Sweden and Canberra to squeeze on the boat the next day or Friday 5th so very disappointed and I thought that was inconsiderate. Consequently, the family fare flying to Sweden and Canberra tomorrow and that is a lot of money in today's financial complexities.
The guide announcement and watching seal experience was more attractive. We enjoyed the Scenery on the way to seal rock. It was a fantastic trip .
This was a great trip to se the seals up close , tour guide/ captain ( Tom ) was great with the amount of information given , thank you to all the crew how were all great in making our journey a memorable one 🙂
My son's singing and having a good time. Seeing the seals up and close in their natural environment.
The cruise out to the rocks was safe, the views amazing. The staff on board were very friendly and professional. seeing the seal in their natural environment was breath taking i would do this trip again and again.
We went with our kids and they both loved it. Captain was very skillful and brought us very close to the seal rock where we saw hundreds of seals in their natural habitat doing what they were best at: surfing, sunbathing, socializing and diving. The staff on the boat was friendly and knowledgeable about the animals. We would definitely do it again in the future. Even if you are not a huge fan of the seals, the ride out from Cowes to the seal rock is worth the price itself!
Amazing customer service, many seals to watch. The colony is ashort ride away from port phillip. We stop long enough for pictures and videos
Overall the staff were friendly however the wheelchair accessibility was pretty much non existent which is disgusting for this day and age.
It was amazing how close we got to the seals. Really enjoyed the cruise it something we had talked about doing for years, am so glad we did it.
Fantastic two hour cruise that also goes past the Nobbies and multiple beaches along Phillip Island. We spent quite a bit of time at Seal Rock, which was fabulous as we got to watch hundreds of seals jumping and playing in the water; some even came up to the boat for a sniff. Only downside: I was a bit annoyed to be offered a professional 'boarding photo', only to be told later that it would cost an extra $15 to take home. Given that the cruise is already over $80, I would have thought something like that would be included; maybe inform guests before taking the photo that there is a charge?
Seeing g the seals was amazing the whole experience was fantastic the staff were very friendly and kind
I had the best day on their seal rocks tour. It was amazing. They have coffee and drink on board and you can purchase soft drinks. They also served us cake and have colouring in for the kids. Highly recommend
The experience was amazing and the crew so helpful and friendly. Very informative and always answered any questions we had.
The cruise was fantastic and the driver was very skilled at managing the choppy waters. The boat was nice, well presented etc.
Excellent boat trip to see Australia’s largest wild seal area! Saw many close up and yet still at respectable distance. The Captain provided lots of information… tea, coffee and cake was appreciated as we were hungry after… excellent safety information provided.. windy and cold of course when motoring around.. Took some sea sick tablets prior, in case (was a bit rough at times) which helped….
Thrilled to be close enough without disturbing the seals. Interesting snippets of information from the crew as well. On the downside, there's an expectation of a proper afternoon tea where there's really only coffee /tea and a slice of cake, maybe not worth mentioning next time.
Excellent move to see close up with seals must go adventure if your are visiting Phillip island . The cruise staff were so friendly and provided Vital information about all animals ( whale,penguins.seals )
Great experience, amazing service, thanks, hope to see you again. You can find places inside or outside, there's even a corner with books for kids
A great experience from the booking through to on board the boat. The weather was not the best on our trip out but fined up for our arrival at Seal Rocks. All the crew were great, super friendly & knowledgeable. We had plenty of time to observe the seals and get photos before the return to port and as an added bonus, the Captain spotted a pod of whales for us to watch for a few minutes. The crew also provided kids with an activity sheet & crayons to keep them busy for the return leg. Would highly recommend if planning a visit to Phillip Island
So many seals! Informative staff on board to make this a wonderful experience. It’s a must do when in Phillip Island
Seeing the baby seals jumping in and out of the water Watch the mothers catch fish and feeding the young The commentator was great
The seals were the best part, of course! But the whole trip was lovely, as were the cruise staff, and the captain, Michael. We had such a great time, even though the weather was quite bouncy and windy on the way out there and whilst with the seals, they were very playful, and it was amazing!! The only feedback I'd like to offer is that it would be great if the boat had lots more handrais/handhold all over for the rough weather :)
The whole thing The whole family enjoyed the cruise Loved seeing the seals Staff were great very friendly
Even better than the penguin parade. Great commentary and cruise. Best afternoon on Phillip Island. Highly recommend.
Seals on rocks and splasing in water near vessel. Staff on cruise were very knowledgeable and helpful.
What a great way to spend the afternoon! We had a lovely cruise out to the seal colony. It was great to see the seals in their habitat and to get some interesting facts from the crew. It was a really worthwhile experience!
Getting up blouse and personal with seals. Plenty of time spent at seal Rock. Crew where excellent. Highly recommend.
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