Things to do in Sorrento, Victoria: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

For most of us, swimming with dolphins is a rare and magical experience, so who better to help you connect with these magnificent creatures than the people who've been making the introductions in Port Phillip Bay the longest? The Muir family established Polperro Dolphin Swims in 1986. Named after their classic, lovingly maintained boat, which is 25 years young, Polperro has led the bay in environmentally responsible dolphin interactions. Judy Muir in particular has been tirelessly active in establishing and improving legislation controlling human interaction with wild marine animals, including dolphins.That's why passengers can't swim up to the bay's bottlenose dolphins, but rather hang on to long ropes trailing from the Polperro's stern, waiting for these often curious creatures to come to them. The rope, and the crew's careful training and supervision of passengers, mean that even non-swimmers can enjoy this exciting experience. People who are initially very timid and reticent about getting in the water leave enchanted by the experience. The Polperro departs from Sorrento pier twice daily from October to April. Passenger numbers are strictly limited so everyone has ample opportunity to get wet, or watch dolphins at play from the deck. Reef and seal swims are often part of Polperro trips as well. These are also revelatory experiences, even for most locals, as the bay's rich aquatic life is a surprisingly well-kept secret. All gear, including wetsuits and snorkels, are provided, and the Polperro has change areas below deck. On chilly days her saloon cabin is warmly welcoming, as is the complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate and delicious scones, freshly baked on board. They're the cherry on top of an inspiring, memorable experience, which saw Polperro enter the Victorian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame in 2001, after winning the environmental tourism category three years running.

The Mornington Peninsula is one of Victoria’s best stand up paddle board playgrounds. Our beach location directly on Sorrrento Foreshore is 'SUP Heaven'. SUP sessions start at $35 for Adults and $25 for 13 years and below. Sorrento has amazing clear water conditions and is only chest deep within our SUP session boundary area. Private lessons start at $90 for a 1 on 1 comprehensive 1 hr session, two or more people is $70 per person. 1.5 hr private lessons are also available. Please note SUP is weather dependant and requires calm conditions, most days during Summer we are packing au around 2 or 3 pm. Once at the end of Sorrento main street just look for our large yellow Marquee, directly in-between the Seared ferry Terminal and the Baths Restaurant. Eftpos available.

Joe Farr Fishing Charters is a specialty small group fishing charter departing Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria and fishing Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait. Exciting and fun fishing trips with a friendly and experienced skipper, targeting what's biting. Huge variety in catch! All experience levels welcome, family friendly, catch cleaned and filleted for you to take home.

Proline Fishing Charters is a family owned and operated business which has been operating since 1991. This family has been plying the waters of Bass Strait and the Southern Ocean their whole lives, as their forebears did since 1842. Born on the Southern Peninsula and having fished these waters longer than anyone, there is nobody that has as much local knowledge as the skippers of Proline Fishing Charters. Sorrento Sportfishing Charters - We offer individual or group fishing trips from Sorrento and Queenscliff, fishing Port Phillip Bay, The Rip and Bass Strait for Snapper, King George Whiting, Salmon, Kingfish, Gummy Sharks, Mako Sharks, Blue Sharks, Nannygai, Calamari, Bass Strait Flathead and many other species. Queenscliff pickup is available for exclusive groups only. These 5hr trips operate all year. Departing at 06:15am & 11:30am. King Island Extended Charters - We offer 3 day fishing charters between January and March. These trips include return flights departing Moorabbin Airport at 06:00am to King Island and arrive at 07:00am in time for your Fishing Charter from Currie Harbour. The waters around King Island are a fisherman's paradise and are home to a wide variety of species including Mako Sharks, Kingfish, Tasmanian Striped Trumpeter, Nannygai, Morwong, Salmon, School Sharks, Gummy Sharks, Crayfish and many more. Portland Bluefin Tuna Charters - We offer full day Southern Bluefin Tuna and Albacore Tuna Charters for groups and individuals departing Portland Marina from March to July. We also offer shark fishing and deep drop fishing for Mako Sharks, Blueye, Pink Ling and Striped Tasmanian Trumpeter. Shark and deep drop charters are for exclusive groups only. These trips depart Portland Marina, fully inclusive of all gear, and a Hot Breakfast & Lunch

Award-winning WaterMaarq operates from the lovely seaside town of Sorrento on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. Providing boutique up close eco boat tour dolphin watching and seal swim wildlife experiences, and reef snorkelling adventures, you'll discover the beauty of the environment above and below the water. WaterMaarq's personalised approach gives you the confidence to enjoy life-changing marine wildlife experiences. WaterMaarq is based just 90 minutes from Melbourne on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia.

Moonraker Dolphin Swims is Australia’s most awarded Eco Adventure Company specializing in Dolphin and Seal swimming and sightseeing adventures for over 25 years on the picturesque Mornington Peninsula. Join a 3 hour snorkel adventure with resident Bottlenose Dolphins, swim alongside cheeky Australian Fur Seals, explore underwater marine parks filled with colorful fish and join the search for weedy sea dragons. Or relax onboard as a sightseeing guest. All cruises include breakfast or lunch and offer you a dolphin guarantee - If you don't see dolphins on your tour, you can come back for free!

Locally owned and operated and located in picturesque Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula, Rip Charters was established in 1986 and with 30 years experience are the leaders in Charter Fishing in Victoria. At Rip Charters we're fishing all year round and our speciality is following the seasons to suit the best catch of the day. Departures from Sorrento and Queenscliff.