Monkey Mia Wildsights

Touring Options

Wow! Wildlife Experience

A fasinating two hour wildlife cruise in one of the world’s most important animal behavioural research sites.

Scientists from all over the world come to Monkey Mia to unravel the mysteries of the marine world. There are people listening to dolphins; putting video cameras on tiger sharks; tagging turtles; studying stingrays and tracking dugongs. There are scientists getting wet all over the place. It’s exciting stuff. You’ll find out their discoveries.
You’ll learn the relationship between the animals; the reason for the behaviour you’re seeing; have some myths exploded and some secrets revealed.
Depending on the time of the year you could see dolphins, dugongs, turtles, sharks, sea-snakes, stingrays, flying fish and many more.

See the Origin of the Mermaid Myth

Join the worlds only daily cruise specifically to see the legendary mermaid of ancient mariners – the endangered dugong. Nature’s only vegetarian sea mammal, it looks like a walrus, is related to the elephant and is known as a sea-cow. Growing to three meters and 400 kilograms, incredibly this strange looking animal spawned the mermaid myth.

Monkey Mia Magic Sundown

Join fellow travellers of the planet in a relaxed mood for an experience of forever. Unwind with peaceful, silent sail and breathtakingly beautiful music. As day begins another night and paints the sky with the hues of pink and gold, Shotover conjures up magic from her Polynesian past.

Bring your favourite friend and a sundown drink.

Expect the Unexpected

If you are on a tight schedule and want to get the most out of your visit, then take this cruise.

See the maximum of Monkey Mia’s wildlife in a limited time with hawk eyed wildlife spotters putting you in touch with the animals. Experience the silent sensation of sailing; the exhilarating freedom of riding the wind as nature whisks you away on one of Australia’s most awesome sailing machines.