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Coffin Bay Oyster Farm & Bay Tour - No Oysters - Including Wading Experience

Cruise 16km aboard CB01 to an oyster farm surrounded by crystal clear turquoise waters.
Along the journey you'll experience all the beauty of the pristine Coffin Bay coastline including stunning views of secluded islands, pillowy beaches & witness pods of dolphins playing in the water alongside the oyster vessel (sightings cannot be guaranteed but are highly likely).
Once we arrive you'll instantly discover the beauty & vastness of the world famous, prime growing oyster farms & be amazed by the crystal clear waters which surround them.

Now is your opportunity to wade among the oyster beds...!
Waders are provided so you can become fully immersed in the oyster farm & discover all of its beauty up close at your own leisure.
After the tour we retreat to the boat to indulge in some freshly shucked oysters that can accompanied by a variety of local beverages which are available to purchase.
While you sit back & relax your host, a veteran oyster farmer, will share with you the history of oyster farming including how world class oysters are produced in Coffin Bay. You'll also learn how to shuck like a pro!
Before we return to Coffin Bay we have one more stop to make. We cruise past the Coffin Bay national park to Brother's Islands which is infamous for herds of seals. These beautiful creatures love lazing on the rocks of this remote island (sightings cannot be guaranteed but are highly likely).
From here we take our time travelling back to the Coffin Bay marina so you can soak in every element of the beautiful, remote, Coffin Bay waterways.
Important Information:
Minimum Numbers - We require a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. At the time of your booking you will be notified whether minimum numbers have been met.
If minimum numbers have not been met you will be notified once they have. Alternatively you will be notified that minimum numbers have not been met & the tour will not be proceeding (this scenario is unlikely however if it occurs you will be issued a full refund or you will have the option to move your booking to an alternate date).
Additionally if our schedule is not showing a particular day, time or tour that you are interested in please contact us & we will try to accommodate your request.
Checkin - Tour checkin time is strictly 15 minutes prior to you tour start time at the boat at berth 5 Coffin Bay Yacht Club floating jetty. The boat departs at the tour start time so please don't be late as we would hate for you to miss the boat. We can't wait unfortunately.
Tides & Weather - If a high tide or poor weather conditions prevent us from wading at the oyster lease, the wading experience will take place at Kellidie Bay, a stunning secluded beach engulfed with turquoise waters in the wider prime growing oyster region.
Tour Duration - Tour duration is an approximate only. If your tour finishes a little early it is only because of less numbers on board that day or weather has allowed us to finish everything a little quicker than normal.
What to Bring - We recommend you pack sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, a towel & camera (you are definitely going to want to capture this experience!) plus bathers if you prefer to swim then wade.
The weather can also quickly turn on the water, even when fine, sunny conditions are forecast, so we always advise bringing a warm jacket & beanie.
Minors - Children 0-4yrs must be strictly supervised by their parents at all times.
We welcome children & infants on our tours. We find that most children are really curious about oysters, how they’re grown, the oyster boat & all of the exciting marine life we encounter along the way. Plus love jumping on mum & dad's shoulders while they wade in the water...! However our skippers talk is approximately 20-30mins long which is generally not of interest to little ones. Therefore we recommend parents bring a quiet activity for this part of the tour (an iPad with head phones is ideal) or an exciting snack to keep the kids entertained during this time.
Alternatively families have the option to sit in the outside seating area during this part of the tour if they’d be more comfortable, which is an ideal location to spot an array of sea-creatures in the oyster farm.
Occasionally we have a few oyster bags to return to the water, if your booking is a special occasion & you don't want this to happen please let us know.

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From AU$175.00

Coffin Bay Oyster Farm & Bay Tour - 12 Oysters - Including Wading Experience

Tour suits small group of family or friends or come along and make new ones.


This tour is chilled and relaxed. You will experience all the beauty of the pure and pristine coast line, but with more time to spot the seals at "The Brothers" islands and slow to enjoy the dolphins if they appear along the way. Surrounded by the Coffin Bay national park on one side and farming land on the other. The new table and chair pod is installed on the boat for mingling with family, friends or guests. Swivel chairs along the bar allows for you to turn and catch all the action as we motor the aprox 16km out to our oyster lease at the entrance to the Coffin Bay water way. You will up close see the vastness of the prime oyster growing area of the world famous Coffin Bay oysters. We will certainly visit our oyster farm and explain about farming our oysters and take the time to pluck fresh ones to open and enjoy. Can't get any fresher than that. 1 doz oysters per person. Your tour guide will be the oyster farmer who will happily share knowledge about oyster farming, its history and local knowledge of the area and explore the Coffin Bay water ways.

WE REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 2 PEOPLE FOR THIS TOUR SO IF YOU BOOK WE WILL ADVISE YOU AT BOOKING TIME IF WE HAVE THE MINIMUM NUMBERS. WE WILL ATTEMPT TO FILL THE MINIMUM. WE WILL NOT PUT THE PAYMENT THROUGH UNTIL THE MINIMUM REQUIRED IS MET AND WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED.

As this is a boat tour please remember to dress appropriately for the weather. It can turn cold quickly so a warm jacket and beanie is advisable. Even on a sunny day the wind blowing over the water can quickly become very cold. Sunscreen, sunglasses and camera should be on your list of things to bring. Closed in shoes that can get wet are a must.
**Please meet us at the Coffin Bay Boat Ramp opposite Greenly Avenue as this is where the boat tours depart from**

If we are not showing the day or time that would suit you please contact us direct as we certainly will try to accomodate your request. Occasionally we might have a few oyster bags to return to the water, if your booking is a special occasion and you don't want this to happen please let us know.
If you are booking only for 1 please phone or email us to complete your booking. This is only to make sure we are meeting minimum numbers.
**Tour not recommended for children 0-5 yrs**

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From AU$4,440.00

Private - Farm & Bay Tour - Including Wading Experience

Want to experience one of our renowned oyster farm tours but with a private group... well you can...!


We offer private oyster farm tours for groups of 24 people & under who are seeking a private oyster farm experience.


Ideal for large family gatherings, special celebrations & corporate team building days.


What's on offer as apart of the Farm & Bay Tour:
Cruise 16km aboard CB01 to an oyster farm surrounded by crystal clear turquoise waters. Along the journey you'll experience all the beauty of the pristine Coffin Bay coastline including stunning views of secluded islands & pillowy beaches.

You'll witness pods of dolphins playing in the water alongside the boat (sightings cannot be guaranteed but are highly likely). Once we arrive you'll instantly discover the beauty & vastness of the world famous, prime growing oyster farms & be amazed by the crystal clear waters which surround them.
Now is your opportunity to wade among the oyster beds...! Waders are provided so you can become fully immersed in the oyster farm & discover all of its beauty up close at your own leisure.
After the tour we retreat back to the boat to indulge in some freshly shucked oysters. There is also a fully licensed bar onboard with a variety of local beverages available to purchase.
While you sit back & relax your host, a veteran oyster farmer, will share with you the history of oyster farming including how world class oysters are produced in Coffin Bay. You'll also learn how to shuck like a pro!
Before we return to Coffin Bay we have one more stop to make. We cruise past the Coffin Bay national park to Brother's Islands which is infamous for herds of seals. These beautiful creatures love lazing on the rocks of this remote island (sightings cannot be guaranteed but are highly likely).
From here we take our time travelling back to the Coffin Bay marina so you can soak in every element of the beautiful, remote, Coffin Bay waterways.
Explore the world famous Coffin Bay oyster farms, secluded sandy beaches & remote islands aboard your own private CB01 charter.

Tour Time - approximately 3 hours.


If this type of tour is of interest to you, simply send us an email at visit@experiencecoffinbay.com.au with your preliminary details, including group size & proposed tour dates.


If we are not showing the day or time that you are interested in please contact us directly and we will certainly try to accommodate your request.
**Children 0-5yrs strictly supervised by their parents as part of this charter**

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  • Coffin Bay SA 5607
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