The season changes slightly with different activity levels and as the humpback migration passes through geographe bay while the southern right whales start to depart the area in october with their calves. Join us for one of our western australian whale watching encounters of a lifetime. All sea charter brings you on a whale watching tour in dunsborough wa. The whale watching northern migration season in augusta beginning in late may goes right through to the end of augusta with the southern right whales staying even longer until the end of september into october. Dunsborough whale and dolphin watching whale and dolphin watching witness the spectacular southern right, humpback, pygmy and blue whales in their annual migration, between september and december. Whale watching cruises san juan cruises bellingham. Experience the magnificence of whale watching on beautiful sydney harbour. The purposebuilt boat features seating for up to 30 people in the cabin plus a spacious deck. Experience some of western australias best whale watching plus see dolphins, sea birds and seals on a cruise departing from augusta, busselton or.
Whale watching tours in western australia legend charters. Whale watching dunsborough starting september 2019 book. Open water cruise through the entrance of sydney harbour with commentary, two decks, openair viewing, allweather lounge and whale guarantee. For three months geographe bay plays host to a large number of cows and calves. The most common whales you are likely to see in alaska are orcas, or killer whales and humpbacks. Dunsborough is perfectly located for the annual whale watching season, between september and december, when southern right, humpback, pygmy and blue whales are moving across geographe bay. The tourist holiday town of dunsborough in western australia is a hot spot for west australians and both national and international visitors. Join the best team in dunsborough for an intimate whale watch aboard a brand new 12 guest only jet boat. Where to go whale watching in western australia explore tours.
Whale watch dunsborough whale watch western australia. You may also spot other marine animals such as pods of playful dolphins, green turtles, logger head turtles and the rare dugong. Whalesong cruises whale watching in hervey bay tour. Select from several whale watching cruise times daily and year round. The sighting of whales is the main interest of the passengers but we know there will be plenty of other great sightings as well. Whale watch dunsborough ex perth whale watch western. Whale watching tours pricing newport landing whale watching. Home of famous beaches and a relaxed lifestyle the dunsborough is the ideal whale watching place. With over 30 years experience on the ocean, legend charters invites you on board dhu force to enjoy a legendary adventure the one you will remember for years to come. At dunsborough you can see rare blue whales and their calves, as well as playful pods of bottlenose dolphins. Due to weather conditions the cruise was moved from cowes to san remo and upon being advised we had no private transport the staff very kindly arranged for us to be picked up and dropped off afterwards at cowes.
Sightseer whale and dolphin cruises wildwood 2020 all you. The whale watching cruise is aboard a spacious oceangoing catamaran, limited to just 120 guests per departure, both upper and lower decks are available for viewing advantage. Sightseer whale and dolphin cruises booking unavailable on tripadvisor. The unique location means we are able to offer a six month whale watching season from. From june to august, whale watching tours depart from augusta, while from september to december they depart from dunsborough and busselton. Recently, all sea charters also had blue whale sightings in the area. Naturaliste charters developed the worldrenowned bremer canyon killer whale expeditions in 2015. Whale migration begins in late may and runs until november and december, making both months the ideal season for whale sightings. Explore the crystal waters of the southwest coastline with our passionate and highly qualified team at naturaliste charters that cover all ocean adventures from whale watching, ecotours and sunset cruises. They offer three daily cruises to choose from and have many seats aboard in shaded. The unique location means we are able to offer a six month whale watching season from late may to early december.
Whale watching tours depart 10am and 2pm daily from the pro fishermans boat ramp, quindalup, dunsborough. Dunsborough s geographe bay is the whales annual resting area. Overlooking geographe bay, the town offers abundant coastal recreation choices, including whale watching tours. Search for humpback and southern right whales on their annual migration route. Naturaliste charters offer whale watching tours and bremer canyon killer whale expeditions. Your cape naturaliste whale watching dunsborough safari will be unforgettable. An estimated 35,000 whales migrate along the coastline of your margaret river region each year that. We are disappointed to read that your experience on the whale watching cruise wasnt up to your standard. Cruise aboard a great vessel with full commentary and whale guarantee see a whale or cruise. The best way to travel to dunsborough is with our day tour luxury bus with beautiful scenery and comfortable roads throughout the journey. Fit a one day whale watching encounter into your packed itinerary, or make time for an 8night expedition, or anything inbetween. The best way to see whales and dolphins on your cruise. Dunsborough whale watching tour with naturaliste charters.
Whale watching cruise wildlife coast cruises, cowes. Revel in the excitement of the first whale sighting as we spot our first pod on their annual migration. Together with the occasional drop in from dolphins, fur seals, plentiful birdlife, the odd southern right whale and very rare blue whale. Shortterm ocean cruises based on the eyre peninsula, south australia. One of australias best whale watching destinations, this southern part of western australia offers high whale numbers, and on this tour youll join one of the countrys longestrunning and best whale cruise operators for a journey aboard their modern, comfortable vessel that offers both comfort and outstanding whale viewing opportunities. Dunsborough things to do whale and dolphin watching cruises. Whale watching cruise from busselton, augusta or dunsborough. Albany whale tours whale watching albany western australia. Your whale watching cruise adventure begins with a short drive to a scenic harbor.
The whale watching southern migration season in busselton begins in early september every year and is available until late november. Whale watching western australia naturaliste charters. You get the same amount of whale watching time as other 4. Naturaliste charters whale watching a valued my south west. Discovery cruises are run on our boats which do not hold permits and are legally. From a distance whales can be spotted by the distinctive white spout, as they exhale when surfacing. Whale watching tours are a top 5 bucket list thing to do in australia. Set off from dunsborough on a whale watching tour to look for humpback whales, southern right whales, and elusive blue whales, who cruise through these australian waters on their northern and southern migrations, depending on the time of year. Their pristine waters are the annual resting area for whale species, such as hump backs and southern right whales. Whale watching in dunsborough naturaliste charters. Each experience is led by a fully qualified marine biologist, whose knowledge and passion for western australias marine wildlife is unequaled in the industry. With a dunsborough whale watching tour, youll be able to get out on the water and see why its such a prime whale watching spot along the humpback highway beautiful bays make for the ideal resting and playing grounds for whales, so youll get tons of opportunities to see these gentle ocean giants up close. If your cruise is cancelled by us passengers may 1 rebook another captain cook whale watching cruise in the same season or 2 seek a refund from the original place of purchase or 3 a credit can be made with captain cook cruises towards another cruise within 12 months of original date of travel. Sightseer whale and dolphin cruises wildwood insider.
Brisbane whale watching tours brisbane whale watching. From september, whale watching commences in geographe bay at dunsborough, and visitors can view the whales as they make their southern migration to antarctica for summer feeding. Naturaliste charters are the founders of whale watching in the south west operating whale watching tours for over 25 years. Wwr supplies professional marine fauna observer services to the broader oil and gas exploration industry, collecting behavioural and spatial data on cetaceans as well as assisting exploration companies with the mitigation protocols during seismic survey operations. Dunsborough is perfectly located for the annual whale watching season, between september and december, when southern right, humpback, pygmy. Established in 1993 naturaliste charters are the longest running whale watching company in the south west with fun, interactive tours departing all year round from several locations. Whale watch jetadventure for the day ex perth and enjoy an intimate whale watch along with a visit to the eagle bay brewery.
Watch mothers and calves interact, see males compete for females, hear underwater. Once hunted for oil and bone, today the whales of the northwest coast are recongnized as being unusually intelligent, gentle creatures. If youd prefer a whale watching cruise, several companies operate out of augusta, including naturaliste charters dunsborough at dunsborough, just three hours south of perth, you might be lucky enough to spot a whale while strolling or cycling along the coastal pathways. Stellwagen bank marine sanctuary, a rich feeding ground for whales, dolphins, sea birds and other marine creatures. Whale watching in dunsborough whale watch western australia. Discovery cruise 3hr our premium three hour discovery cruise provides the ultimate whale watching experience on the best boat in sydney. Set off from dunsborough on a whalewatching tour to look for humpback whales, southern right whales, and elusive blue whales, who cruise through these australian waters on their northern and southern migrations, depending on the time of year. The cruise runs for two and a half hours in the morning or the afternoon and a whale sighting is guaranteed or a refund is given. You get the same amount of whale watching time as other 4 hour cruises, as we dont spend 2 hours inside the harbour j.
They stop over the calm waters every september, as they prepare for long swims. Experience and witness the behaviour of migrating humpbacks, southern right, and blue whales, in the. Naturaliste charters offer extraordinary dunsborough whale watching experiences that depart daily from september through to early december. You can watch the action unfold on the horizon from the shore, along the cape to cape track or from the top of a lighthouse, or get up close on a whale watching cruise departing from augusta, dunsborough and busselton throughout the season. Whale watching in dunsborough on a day tour from perth is one tour you must do if visiting perth from overseas or a great bucket list for locals. We are so confident you will see the whale of your tour, we offer a 100% guaranteed return tour for free.
In 2003 he formed his own company, western whale research. Tour around the islands and picturesque southern coast and see the wonders this region has to offer all year round. Our july saturday morning 4 hour whale watching cruise with wildlife coast cruises will circumnavigate phillip island. We went on the whale watching tour and enjoyed it very much from start to finish. Book now and join us for the whale watching or deep sea fishing encounter of a lifetime. Naturaliste charters whale watching tour tourism western. Welcome to australias favourite booking site for whale watching adventure tours. The seaworld cruise terminal offers a small gift shop and cafe with seating on a deck overlooking the water for guests to use. Whalewatch with the experts on mauis toprated ecotour and see these amazing creatures in their natural wild habitat. Dunsborough whale watching tour morning experience oz. Augusta and dunsborough, perth and surrounds and farther north in kalbarri and. Whale watching cruises also depart from augusta, dunsborough and busselton throughout the season and allow you to get much closer to the. Whale watch western australia whale watching perth, western.
Albany whale tours in albany western australia offers visitors a unique whale watching and sailing experience aboard their magnificent sailing vessel. Youll have a good chance to view several different species of large whales, including humpbacks, finbacks and minkes, and the critically endangered. Specialising in marine mammal and oceanic birdlife interactions, seafood cruises, cocktail cruises and private functions and charters. Whale watching in margaret river whale watch western. Naturaliste charters are the longest running whale watching company in the southwest and have been operating professional whale watching tours out of augusta and dunsborough for over 25 years. Whale watching sydney harbour cruises captain cook cruises. Australian whale watching tours experts find, compare. Tours depart from bremer bay, augusta, albany, dunsborough and busselton keep reading.
But the cruise team did not give up and continue the search. Set sail with us for the whale watch experience of a lifetime. This whalewatch is led by certified marine naturalists for fun and informative interpretation of humpback whale behaviors and characteristics. The big blue sightseer has been a wildwood tradition for over 60 years. Naturaliste charters developed the worldrenowned bremer canyon killer whale expeditions in. No summer holiday is complete without a whale watching tour. San juan cruises has three whale watching tours a deluxe whale watch including a free salmon lunch and friday harbor visit, a halfday whale watching tour with a free lasagna lunch, and an evening whale watching tour that includes our delicious lasagna and caesar salad dinner. We are a family run business celebrating our 25th year of whale watching this year we offer a 100% guaranteed of whale sightings or join us again for free.
Our premium 3 hour discovery cruise provides the ultimate whale watching experience. Whale watching in busselton whale watch western australia. Equipped with state of the art technology, comfortable indooroutdoor seating and viewing decks over 3 levels. With the possibility of spotting the first humpback whales of the season, the hervey bay whale search and dolphin watch cruise has great protection from the ocean swells, as you cruise along the inside edge of world heritage listed fraser island in the spectacular, pristine hervey bay waterways. Here, you will board a mammalfriendly jet boat equipped with water jet drives to ensure a quiet underwater operation without dangerous propellers that may frighten or harm the animals. Geographe bay offers some spectacular whale watch experiences as you will discover with our team in the south west. Western australia is a great place to see whales and dolphins, and a whale watching cruise is the best way to get up close and personal with these gorgeous creatures. Whale watching cruises operate everyday during these months and are a great way to watch these whales frolicking in their natural habitat. Geographe bay is transformed into a whale nursery, providing a calm and protective haven for the weary young as they feed and strengthen. Whale watching time is maximized with this cruise as it only takes 15 minutes from circular quay to the open ocean. Please note this cruise departs from the san remo jetty. Whale watching dunsborough tours book online experience oz.
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