Scuba Diving with Bayplay Adventure Tours is the perfect way to discover all kinds of marine life in Melbourne's underwater world. No certification or past experience is required. Their highly experienced, professional instructor will help you take the plunge and show you all of the best spots to find mesmerising marine life, including beautiful soft corals and rare Weedy Sea Dragons. In session one, learn the basic theory behind scuba diving in the comfort of a classroom environment. In session two, move to the protected shallow water, allowing for a comfortable transition to the underwater world. Here you are introduced to the skills necessary to maximise safety and comfort for the amazing dive ahead. The bay may be used if conditions permit. In session three it is time to meet the marine life. Visit the Weedy Sea Dragon Colony or Octopus and Seahorse garden. A memorable experience you will never forget.

Meet some of the bay's rarest marine life on one of Bayplay Adventure guided dives. You may see Weedy Sea Dragons, Seahorses, Stingrays and much more. Dive sites include the Sea Dragon Colony at Portsea, the Seahorse and Octopus Garden at Rye and Nudibranch Wall at Blairgowrie.

Sea kayaking is the ultimate way of exploring the pristine coastline of the Mornington Peninsula. Their fun and eco-friendly vessels present a quiet and tranquil experience. The opportunity to spot the Burrunan dolphins, Australian Fur seals and Fairy penguins makes this the perfect tour for those craving a little adventure and connection with nature. The tour will begin with a short briefing to cover the equipment use, terminology, safety procedures and skills. Once out on the water your guide will share some history on the Point Nepean National Park, Port Phillip Bay and Dolphin Sanctuary, including local information and facts on the marine life you may encounter. After travelling up the coastline through the dolphin sanctuary towards Point Nepean you'll be instructed to turn around and head towards Sorrento, keep any eye out for those hilltop mansions and private piers on your way. A halfway stop at a secluded beach will allow you to stretch your legs before continuing the final stretch of the journey. If its warm enough you might even be able to go for quick dip.

For those wishing to see the rare Weedy Sea Dragons in their natural habitat, this Bayplay Adventure Tours is for you. Learn all about and see up close the marine life of Port Phillip Bay in a relaxed coastal setting with Bayplay Adventure Tours. Fun and family friendly this is the perfect group tour, even for non-swimmers. Tours begin with your friendly and highly experienced guide demonstrating the basics of snorkelling, covering equipment usage and terminology, in-water communication, snorkel and free diving skills as well as information on the marine life you can expect to encounter. Then it is a short walk and plunge off the Portsea pier where you'll encounter an array of mesmerising marine life including; soft corals, sponge life, hermit crabs, puffer fish, star gazers as well as weedy sea dragons and much more. You will have access to a life ring at all times during your tour for maximum safety and comfort; even enabling non swimmers to enjoy the experience. Non swimmers will be given extra buoyancy items to assist them.