Visit the environmentally significant Mud Islands for research and conservation efforts and observe a multitude of thriving birdlife and unspoilt habitat. Private RIB charter available departing Sorrento for 1-4 people or groups up to 12.

Due to the Mud Island area being such a sensitive and special habitat, private charters are limited only to research and conservation efforts, to reduce the footprint to an absolute minimum and protect this incredible location in Port Phillip Bay. An exposed area of what is known as the Great Sands, the habitat of the Mud Islands are essential for the survival of many animals.

Departing from Sorrento, a swift ride on the RIB Boat will take you meandering between the sand banks towards the island that sits low on the horizon. Getting ever closer to the landing point the vegetation including saltmarsh, shrubland and seagrasses becomes more obvious.

Arriving at the island, it’s time to wade ashore and step softly along the untouched beaches. Your first sighting of gannets, terns, cormorants and pelicans will inspire you to seek out more species before returning to the boat for the trip to civilisation.

An internationally significant habitat for many birds, the Mud Islands represent a great spot for birdwatching and up to 70 species have been recorded. Listed as a RAMSAR site, which is an intergovernmental treaty for the conservation of wetlands, visiting the island is a privileged experience that connects you with a special insight into one of the Bay’s natural wonders that deserves the ultimate in conservation and protection.

Tour Highlights:

• Swift eco style rigid inflatable boat
• Micro group tour to ensure minimal disruption to the environment
• Opportunity to observe diverse species including White-faced Storm Petrels and Black-faced Cormorants
• Understand first hand the fragility of Nature and its inhabitiants
  

• Charters depart from Sorrento Pier
• Directions to Sorrento Pier
• All Guests must be minimum 18 years of age
• Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time to ensure you have enough time to check in and make yourself comfortable
  
• Please dress comfortably and warmly
• Guests with back, neck, shoulder or heart conditions, those who are pregnant or who have injuries/conditions that may cause a risk to their health are advised to not participate, or do so at their own risk
• Eligibility of guests to participate in the charter is at the discretion of the Captain who has the right to refuse passage
• Sea conditions can be unpredictable at times, this may cause physical injury, psychological stress or motion sickness
• Charters are rarely cancelled, the experience provider will reschedule your charter only in the case of severe weather which would make it unsafe
• Contact us with any queries in relation to your group's specific requirements
• The supplier reserves the right to substitute the vessel and / or change the day’s itinerary without notice