About Us

Temptation was designed and built by owner/operator Stephen Waites to do snorkeling trips out to the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland. It was being built at the same time as Marina Pier was being developed. When completed Temptation was put into the new marina as the only operating charter vessel. Temptation went out on daily cruises which over time gave the local dolphins a bit of fun and safety. In April 2001 a young dolphin with its mother made Marina Pier its safe haven. This dolphin which was named Jade, after Stephen’s daughter, became a large draw card for Temptation and the restaurants in the precinct. In a short time Jade began swimming with Jade and then the ball began to roll. We travelled to the best known areas of Australia and New Zealand to talk to other dolphin swimming operators. The conclusion was to legislate a code of practice and zoning for South Australia. This was approved and now we can offer this 100% natural experience that is possibly the best of its kind in the world.