Dolphin Research Voyage 2024

All hands-on deck for an adventure and informative voyage with guest conservationist and scientist Dr Mike Bossley, who will give an insight into the life of dolphins.

This voyage will take place in Gulf St Vincent, but the exact route will depend on weather conditions by mother nature at the time. It will involve learning about dolphin biology and conservation, with particular emphasis on dolphins in these pristine waters of Gulf St Vincent.

During the voyage, all are welcome to keep a look out for dolphins to observe and photograph them, and record information about the species involved, where they are sighted and what behaviours they are engaged in. If you are fascinated by these happy mammals of the sea, this is the perfect voyage to hear what research and experience Dr Mike Bossley has accumulated over the last 50 years. 

Link to read about  MikeBossley – MIke Bossley

We will anchor overnight so people can enjoy a Captain’s dinner in the ship’s saloon and have a good rest in protected waters. If the weather is on our side, there may be an opportunity for a swim during the weekend voyage.

While this voyage focused on dolphins, everyone is welcome get hands on with all the activities to sail the One and All. No sailing experience is necessary as we will teach you the “ropes”. To keep the vessel sailing, each person joins a watch (teams). The Watch Leaders and Crew Members will guide with the following: helming, sail setting, climb the rigging or lounge in the bow nest of the ship.

Alternately, if activities are not your desire, sit back and relax as the water flows past, spot for dolphins and watch the birds soar high above the masts. These small group voyages are designed for the adventurer at heart!

Voyage will include:

• Two days, one night on the tallship One and All, sailing from Port Adelaide and return to same port. 

• Presentations and research observations of dolphins by Dr Mike Bossley  

• All the activities included e.g climbing rigging & bow nets, helming at the wheel, setting sails with the crew, sail & navigation instructions.

• On board catering of hot and cold meals, snacks, cool drinks. All food is prepared freshly on board. Dietary requirements can be arranged.
• Sunset drinks on the back deck before the Captain's dinner in the saloon.

• Accommodation in individual bunks with linen, pillows & blankets. We suggest to bring own sleeping bag, toiletries and towels

• Use of ship’s safety equipment and weather protection gear

Prepare for Sailing:

Access to the deck and facilities are down ladders. The ship is traditionally built, so lifts, ramps and disabled access are not available. Bathroom facilities are located below the main deck area. 

Flat soled closed shoes to be worn. Bare feet, ugg boats, thongs, high heels will not be allowed on board. Recommended to wear comfortable clothing for ease of climbing and moving around the ship.

For safety reasons no smoking, and no alcohol can be brought onto the ship.

Excludes travel to and from ship’s departing and arriving ports.

STV One and All Medical forms are required to complete booking.

Min age to sail 18 years.

Your general fitness should allow you to:

•    keep up with the group at all times

•    stand for a reasonable length of time

•    negotiate rigging, stairs, ladders and bunks

•    get on and off boats with gangways and ladders

•    move your luggage a short distance

If this weekend adventure has spurred a hunger for more at sea, get on board for our open waters ocean voyages to Port Lincoln, Sir Joseph Banks Islands or Kangaroo Island. Your journey of a Lifetime.