Our tours are tailored for those who share a passion for the marine environment. We welcome you to join us on our versatile 8m zodiac rib RADIKAL to explore the unexplored and to expect the unexpected! We will ferry you out to RADIKAL in our tender vessel from Stokes Bay boat ramp. This is where your adventure begins. After getting you all on board, we will head out wide in the search of various dolphin species, attempting to capture images of their dorsal fins for cataloging before heading back into the geological wonderland that compromises the far North West coastline of KI. RAD KI holds a permit to join sealion, seals and dolphins in the water. So if you are keen and the weather permits, we will seek out a sheltered cove and pop you into the water (with an underwater camera if you have one) to survey the incredible diversity of creatures, large and small, that we often encounter. Of specific interest are of course our at risk marine species such as the endangered Australian Sealion, the near threatened Leafy Seadragon and the vulnerable Western Blue Groper. But with 85% endemism of species in this little-explored section of our temperate Great Southern Reef, so much remains yet to be discovered, so who knows what you might come across. Not keen to hop in, no worries! There is just so much to see and do on the surface. We are actively monitoring the coastal raptors such as the ever-decreasing osprey population and the majestic white bellied sea eagles that nest along this coastline. You will no doubt also encounter many a pinniped (seal or sea lion) perched up on the rocky cliff face and may even observe the feeding frenzies of multiple species unfold causing havoc to the schools of small fish below. Never a dull moment, and always so much to record and see! And if you wish to just sit back and savor the journey, that's great too. We are happy to take care of the surveying for the day ourselves....and have you just feast you eyes on all that this incredible coastline has to offer whilst you just relax and enjoy. Following a fun filled morning we will indulge you in a mouthwatering lunch featuring all of Kangaroo Island's best local produce. From the delicious Stokes Bay smoked chicken, olives and sticky figs to the scrumptious D'Estrees Bakery rolls... there will be something for everyone in our bento box assortment of goodies. And naturally home made treats baked with KI's award winning local honey will accompany a hot cup of coffee or tea after underwater surveying. On our way home we will show you some of the most incredible geological wonders you have yet to see (promise!), and are happy to stop off at pristine inaccessible beaches on the way. But naturally if we come across a friendly pod of bottlenose dolphins, you may just feel that hoping into the water with them....or simply dropping down our hydrophone to hear what they have to say to us!...may take precedence over this. They are just so curious and playful. We have no itinerary per se. Every day is different. We let nature guide us from the very first moment you set foot on the boat. But we will aim to have you back within 5 to 6 hours of departure. At RAD KI we aim to discover the undiscovered with you. We aim to find out, through continual surveying, what is actually going on out there. And most importantly perhaps, we want you to be a part of this exciting journey of research and discovery with us. Who knows - you may well be the one to come across a whole new species! Give us a call. We can't wait to have you on board as fellow citizen scientist in this truly unique, exciting and just so incredibly beautiful part of the world. See you soon on RADIKAL! As a fully surveyed diving and research vessel we welcome any groups that wish to charter our vessel for this purpose only. Personal private charters very welcome also.
