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Whale Watching Busselton

4.2 (139)
Geographe, AU
4.2 (139)
Geographe, AU
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Experience the thrill of whale watching in Busselton with our purpose-built vessel, the only one of its kind in the region. With a marine biologist on board to provide insightful commentary, you'll learn all about these magnificent creatures as you cruise through Geographe Bay. Our top deck offers 360-degree views, allowing you to spot humpbacks and even blue whales during their migration season. Safety is a priority, with a full walk-around lower deck and easy access to the front without having to walk through the cabin. Bring the whole family, as we offer special prices for children. Our friendly crew will ensure you have a great time, with tea and coffee available as you watch these incredible animals in their natural habitat. Don't miss out on this exciting and educational experience. Book your whale watching tour now!

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Marine Biologist onboard giving whale commentary
  • 360 Degree Views from top deck
  • Full walk around safety rails on lower deck
  • Great friendly crew
  • Tea and coffee available onboard
  • GST (goods and services tax)
  • If needed Anti Nausea Wristbands available to purchase $10 (rrp $20)

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Introduction

Whale Watching Busselton offers a thrilling and unique experience that allows you to get up close and personal with majestic marine creatures. This purpose-built whale watching vessel is one of only two in Western Australia and the only one in Busselton. With a marine biologist onboard every tour, you'll receive expert commentary about the whales throughout the journey. The vessel provides 360-degree views from the top deck, allowing you to witness the awe-inspiring beauty of these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. The skipper, who is the longest-serving whale watching skipper in the region, ensures that you have the best chance of spotting the whales. The lower deck features full walk-around safety rails, providing easy access to the front without having to walk through the cabin. This experience is suitable for all ages, with discounted prices available for children.

What to Expect?

When you book Whale Watching Busselton, you can expect an unforgettable adventure filled with breathtaking encounters with Humpback whales. The tour starts at the Deck Restaurant in the Port Geographe Marina complex, where you'll board the vessel Tradewind III. As you cruise through the canals and enter Geographe Bay, the excitement builds as you search for the spouts or splashing of playful Humpbacks. The experienced skipper will maneuver the vessel to provide you with the best possible vantage point for capturing incredible photos. You'll have the opportunity to witness these magnificent creatures breaching, tail-slapping, and interacting with each other in their natural habitat. It's an awe-inspiring experience that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.

Who is this for?

Whale Watching Busselton is an experience that appeals to a wide range of individuals and groups. Nature enthusiasts, wildlife lovers, and families seeking a unique adventure will be captivated by the opportunity to see these majestic creatures up close. The tour is suitable for all ages, making it an excellent choice for families with children. Whether you're a marine biology enthusiast or simply curious about the wonders of the ocean, this tour offers an educational and thrilling experience for everyone. The inclusive nature of the tour ensures that no one is excluded, allowing people from all walks of life to appreciate the beauty of these magnificent creatures.

Why Book This?

Whale Watching Busselton stands out from other whale watching experiences due to its unique selling points and advantages. The presence of a marine biologist onboard every tour sets this experience apart, providing valuable insights and knowledge about the whales and their behaviors. The purpose-built vessel offers 360-degree views from the top deck, ensuring that you won't miss a moment of the action. The skipper's extensive experience in whale watching guarantees that you'll have the best chance of spotting these incredible creatures. The lower deck's full walk-around safety rails provide convenience and accessibility, allowing you to move freely and capture the perfect photo. With friendly and knowledgeable crew members, complimentary tea and coffee, and the opportunity to see migrating Humpbacks and even Blue whales in season, Whale Watching Busselton offers an exciting and value-packed experience that you won't find anywhere else.

Good to Know

When booking Whale Watching Busselton, it's important to note that the tour price includes GST (goods and services tax). If you experience motion sickness, anti-nausea wristbands are available for purchase at a discounted price of $10. Meeting at the Deck Restaurant inside the Port Geographe Marina Complex, it's crucial to provide a mobile contact number for smooth coordination. The tour promises an incredible adventure on the water, so ensure you bring your camera to capture the awe-inspiring moments with these magnificent creatures.

Reviews

Customers who have experienced Whale Watching Busselton have shared overwhelmingly positive feedback. They express their satisfaction with the knowledgeable marine biologist who provides captivating commentary throughout the tour. The vessel's 360-degree views and the skipper's expertise in finding the whales have impressed many, allowing them to witness breathtaking encounters up close. Customers appreciate the convenience and safety provided by the full walk-around safety rails on the lower deck. The friendly crew members and the availability of tea and coffee onboard have also been praised. Overall, customers have described Whale Watching Busselton as an incredible and unforgettable experience, highly recommending it to others who wish to witness the beauty of Humpback whales in their natural habitat.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

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Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Reviews

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4.2 (139)

nualajono

I had booked the 4 hour adventure tour to Carnac Island as a birthday gift for my husband for 24th February.  This was the same day of the Rottnest Channel Swim. We arrived 10mins before our 8am tour to a full boat with other passengers including staff Aidan, Lockie (and I can't remember the name of the other staff member). To be honest we were surprised the tour wasn't cancelled because the weather on this day was terrible from the start. It was cold, windy and rainy at parts.  We would have appreciated being given the option (either prior to the day or on arrival) to book an alternative date, but we werent given any other option but to show up and continue the tour. We set off for Carnac Island as planned and as you can imagine, the boat ride was extremely cold and windy (our mistake for not bringing a jumper), and as it was such a full boat there was nowhere to sit so we had to balance as best we could while standing.  At one stage my husband and I were standing near the front of the boat as there was a table we could lean against for balance. We were told (a bit impatiently) by Aidan to move to the back to sit down (because we were blocking the entry to the front room and had to keep moving out of the way). This was understandable, however with such a full boat of people all the seats were taken and there was nowhere to sit or lean on for support. So we moved to the back and balanced as best we could while standing. On arrival at Carnac Island the waters were extremely choppy and murky. We reluctantly jumped in for a snorkel but the group only went into the water once (my husband and I were in the water for a total of around 20mins) because it was just too murky and choppy to see anything. It was really disappointing and not the enjoyable experience we had been hoping for. The tour ended up coming back to Fremantle a bit earlier than scheduled (likely due to the dangerous water conditions). All in all, it was not the enjoyable experience we had hoped and paid for. We had heard such great feedback from friends who had been to the island previously, I have no doubt it would have been amazing in better weather conditions so we were really disappointed that this tour went ahead and we weren't given the opportunity to reschedule for an alternative day.

Rondy99

Well we saw Whales! End of season meant ‘we saw Whales’ but not that close up and only one mother and baby so a bit Whale lite.

Seaside06438464011

What an amazing experience! Just blown away by the size and gracefulness of these majestic creatures. Plenty of breaching and play amongst the whales and we saw heaps of them too. The skipper and the crew were fantastic and very personable and friendly. Overall just a great day out and well worth it. As a tour guide from Margaret River myself, I highly recommend this tour and wouldn't hesitate for a second recommending this to anyone who wants to watch whales from a fantastic boat with a great crew. Thanks guys for making my day off a memorable one. Just awesome!

915cathiew

We had a wonderful time! There were lots of whales about, although they tended to dive when we were near and breach in the distance. The skipper went to a lot of trouble to get as close as possible and was friendly and informative. There were only about 15 people on board, so we all had excellent opportunities to take photos. The trip was much longer than originally booked (almost 3 hours) because we spotted a couple of whales on the way home so the skipper detoured to get closer. The weather was superb for sailing and the crew were more than welcoming - I thoroughly recommend this charter.

Charliedoggy

We throughly enjoyed our whale watching trip from Busselton yesterday. We were fortunate that we saw quite a number of whales up close and from a distance. The boat kept a respectful distance from a mother and calf and we felt very lucky to see nature at its finest. There were some whales having a great time breeching in the far distance and they had stopped by the time the boat reached them but hey, thats nature and we were happy just knowing they were there. The crew were very knowledgeable in particular the young girl with the pony tail ( I'm afraid I didn't catch her name).

Margaret_P

Mother and calf swimming around the boat was the highlight for me and seeing lots of flukes. The crew were very friendly and knowledgeable.

72randallh

Had a fantastic morning following the hump back whales and their calf’s. There were so many to see and they sure put on a show for us. The crew were very informative and fun!

annemaree59

Great trip from Busselton. Well organized and clear meeting point with ample free parking. Comfortable boat with viewing options. And LOTS of whales. Highly recommended

506karinam

Had a lovely morning on the boat with Captain Paul and his crew. It was overcast, but we still saw a heap of whales and some came super close to the boat. Got some amazing photos. Highly recommend this tour 💜

P5943OIcraigc

The trip was fantastic. Hoped to see one or two whales but were spoilt. At one stage at least 5 to 6 whales were all around the boat. Great enthusiastic and knowledgeable crew. Highlight of the holiday.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-18 00:22