Combo groups are required to book at least 48 hours in advance of visit, and full payment is due at the time of booking via any major credit card. The gray whale is a baleen whale it is a filter feeder. Your best chance of spotting whales is around phillip island, portland and warrnambool. Stellwagen bank marine sanctuary, a rich feeding ground for whales, dolphins, sea birds and other marine creatures. Join a deep sea, reef or tuna fishing charter from port fairy, along the coast between portland and warrnambool. The whales often swim within a hundred meters off the shore and can be viewed from a specially constructed whale viewing platform in the sand dunes or from the beach. Soak up the great ocean roads warrnambool winter whale trail and. Get up close and personal with the friendly giants of the sea on a whale watching tour around warrnambool and port fairy. Embark on an adventure to see these magnificent but endangered marine mammals, and learn what you can do to help.
Watch whales and other diverse marine species on the salish sea on this 3. Blue whale and sea life cruise aquarium of the pacific. A study prepared for international fund for animal welfare in 2009 estimated that million people went whale watching globally in 2008. National park, watch southern right whales return home to give birth and raise their calves. The whale watching cruise crew is awesome and give us very good service. Guests on our great ocean road day tours also have a real chance of spotting a whale or. Whale watching is mostly a recreational activity cf. Whale watching in warrnambool warrnambool forum tripadvisor. We share photos of logans beach and whale sightings as they are posted on social media. Fishing charters and luxury cruise charters, warrnambool. Youll have a good chance to view several different species of large whales, including humpbacks, finbacks and minkes, and the critically endangered.
There are no whale watching boat trips along the gor. Once the logans beach area has been scouted by the mother whale they go back out to sea and have their calf. The first whales of the season have been spotted in victorias port phillip. Your whale watching cruise adventure begins with a short drive to a scenic harbor.
Often travelling in pods, they may often be seen loafing or travelling, but more excitingly, tail slapping or blowing. Keep track of sightings here and get some whale watching tips. Multiple news sources are reporting that the grand princess operated by princess cruises struck a humpback whale two days ago. Discovery cruise 3hr our premium three hour discovery cruise provides the ultimate whale watching experience on the best boat in sydney. These southern right whales are avoiding the official nursery viewing beach for a. This cruise is covered by the whale guarantee program whale sightings are guaranteed during peak season. The whale trail at a glance, download your own pdf map to quickly see. The local visitor information centre team can help you plan and book your next visit to warrnambool. Almost every year between june and september, female southern right whales return to the waters of warrnambools. The program was promoted at the swim centre and in a local newspaper. If your cruise is cancelled by us passengers may 1 rebook another afternoon 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.
In victoria it often said that warrnambool is the best place to whale watch, although whales can be often spotted right along the great ocean road. Whale season on the great ocean road go west tours. Watch breathtaking southern right whales and blue whales as they make their annual migration to the coastal waters off warrnambool and portland. Hervey bay is regarded as one of the best places to go whale watching. Warrnambool whales june update its been a busy month for the warrnambool whales. In warrnambool, the best place to watch the whales is at logans beach. The capital of the great south coast of victoria and the best place to discover the great ocean road. 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. Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. Logans beach in warrnambool is the whale watching mecca. Roads maritime capital of warrnambool, where the whale trail begins. 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.
Coupled to an impressive array of electronics including furunosimrad lowrance and garmin echo sounders with 1x1600w 2x1kw transducer and 1x3kw transducers, state of the art 7, 9 and 12 chartplotters 4g radar vhf, and h. Come and try with the support of aquazone, our swimming centre, the warrnambool whales conducted a 3 week come and try program with the aim of increasing our membership. Warrnambool is a city on the southwestern coast of victoria, australia. Warrnambool take the kids on a winter whale watching adventure. Open water cruise through the entrance of sydney harbour with commentary, two decks, openair viewing, allweather lounge and whale guarantee. Whalesong cruises whale watching in hervey bay tour. Complimentary access to the local leisure centre aqua zone. Discover our local secrets with warrnambool tours tour with a. Kandi leigh unlike the big whale watch boats, we offer a 6 person maximum trip so you wont be packed on with hundreds of other passengers. Join naturalists and experts from the aquarium of the pacific for an ocean voyage in search of the largest animal on the planetthe blue whale. Winter whale watching adventure discovering phillip islands picturesque coastline. Each cruise is led by certified marine naturalists for a fun and informative interpretation of humpback whale behaviors.
I seen more than half of the passenger onboard was. Whale watching time is maximized with this cruise as it only takes 15 minutes from circular quay to the open ocean. Equipped with state of the art technology, comfortable indooroutdoor seating and viewing decks over 3 levels. Join us on hawaiis most popular whale watch cruise along waikiki beach. Susan jane with captain jim parker or, with captain robertson aboard our vessel, the 32. Take the worry out of planning your trip, look over the suggested itineraries that cover the. Almost every year between june and september, female southern right whales return to the waters off warrnambools logans beach to calve. The normal pattern for warrnambool whales is for them to snoop around the coast for a few days and then start heading to logans beach. From june to september, southern right whales can be seen close to shore off warrnambool, about 260km west of melbourne, as they calve. Its whale watching season visit victoria media hub. The sea is not calm and bumpy in the end of the whale watching season. The 5 best places to spot a whale in victoria mums grapevine. Set sail with us for the whale watch experience of a lifetime.
Warrnambool is victorias largest coastal city outside port phillip bay and is the fastest growing economy and population centre in the great south coast. Whale watching cruises san juan cruises bellingham. Once they were hunted almost to the point of extinction, but since whaling was outlawed in 1935, their numbers have been growing. Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins cetaceans in their natural habitat. Gray whales congregated in small pods of about 3 whales, but the pod may have as many as 16 members. Enjoy a full and informative commentary as you take in the wonderful sites and wildlife along the coastlines of georges and mcnabs islands. Warrnambool at its winter best southern right whales use a local beach to nurse their young. Our premium 3 hour discovery cruise provides the ultimate whale watching experience.
In summer, southern right whales live in the subantarctic. Whale watching lunch cruise san juan cruises whale watching. You may choose to book online or call 1800 637 725 or email. Discover everything about warrnambool before your next visit, including where to stay. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the incredible marine wildlife that live in the scenic san juan islands. Aug, 2014 the capital of the great south coast of victoria and the best place to discover the great ocean road. Winter whale cruise 4 hours phillip island departs rhyll jetty get ready for when were back cruising again, with our special offer taking 30% off your gift voucher purchase. A study prepared for international fund for animal welfare in 2009 estimated that million people went whale.
Fit a one day whale watching encounter into your packed itinerary, or make time for an 8night expedition, or anything inbetween. Once they were hunted almost to the point of extinction, but since whaling was. You get the same amount of whale watching time as other 4 hour cruises, as we dont spend 2 hours inside the harbour just to get to the whales and back. Book your tickets online for logans beach, warrnambool. From june to september every year, female southern right whales make their way back to logans beach to bear their young, often spotted playing and teaching their calves only 100metres from the shore. Each year from june to october south west victoria welcomes migrating whales. Whale watching in winter with itineraries visit warrnambool. In the winter months, southern right whales can be seen in the waters near the city at the logans beach nursery, and boats make whalewatching tours. You can also download our whale trail flyer to take with you. Not sure how many you might see around the warrnambool area as havent been there for whale watching but last year at victor harbor in south australia there were up to whales overwintering in the area but the absolute best place in the world to see them is at nullabor where you can stand on the cliffs and see up to 60 mothers and babies resting in the swells and the seascape is. Mauis toprated whale watch cruise pacwhale ecoadventures. The dead whale was discovered lodged on the cruise ships bulbous bow upon entering the port in ketchikan, alaska. Our range of motel accommodation includes shortstay apartments suitable for families, selfcontained accommodation holiday apartments.
Avoid the crowds and travel straight to the whales on this 3hour whalewatching cruise and return to victorias inner harbor as the sun is setting. Join us as we look for orca whales, bald eagles, seals, porpoises, sea lions, humpback whales, minke whales and more, as the captain tells you about the history, wildlife and geology of the area. She is equipped with the center air conditioner, satellite tv, radio system, dining hall, bar, view hall, gymnasium, multifunctional meeting room, beauty saloon, clinic and business center and shop. You are here home victoria great ocean road warrnambool whale watching in warrnambool the southern right whale can be seen mayoct. We also have fraser island tours available to book. Cruise aboard a great vessel with full commentary and whale guarantee see a whale or cruise. Enjoy a morning whale watch cruise along waikiki beach on board the star of honolulu, which has a 60foothigh observation deck ideal for whale watching. For wildlife lovers, enjoy a whale watching cruise during the calving season june to september or a seal watching tour. They stop and hang around giving whale watchers the best experience of any. Whalers used to call them devilfish because of their fierce defense they put up when hunted. March 2020 unfortunately due the the uncertainty of cruise ship visits to victoria, we are unable to post special departures.
Southern right whales have been visiting warrnambool for hundreds of years. You get the same amount of whale watching time as other 4 hour cruises, as we dont spend 2 hours inside the harbour j. Blue whale brief introduction, cruise facts on blue whale. Ends 31052020 not in conjunction with any other offers. Rebuilt in 2010, blue whale is only ship on the yangtze outfitted with blue glass reflects the elegance of a blue whale.
Couples in particular like the location they rated it 8. The whale watching cruise is too much bumpy when sailing and maybe we are in the end of the whale watching season and the sea is not so calm but we still manage to see some whale. After a hearty breakfast at the oceanfront coast victoria hotel, we hit the seas for an actionpacked 3 hour whale watching tour. Logan beach whale watching platform, warrnambool ticket. Visiting victoria by cruise ship springtide whale watching. Warrnambool is a city situated on victorias far southwest coast between port fairy and port campbell the coast around warrnambool and down to cape otway is known as the shipwreck coast, due to the large number of water vessels that ran aground in the 1800s and early 1900s due to ferocious weather conditions and the rocky coastline. The deep blue hotel and hot springs is your place to relax, rejuvenate and replenish. Search for humpback and southern right whales on their annual migration route regularly joined by playful dolphins pods, curious seals and a variety of birdlife including the wandering albatross. Make multiple wildlife stops and enjoy worldclass interpretation and personalized service from your naturalist guide and expert crew. If you are visiting victoria by cruise ship and would like to go on a whale watching adventure with us, reserve one of our zodiacs for a time that suits you. I know it is possible to watch whales from viewing platforms. Hervey bay whale search and dolphin watch cruise 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. Almost every year between june and september, female southern right whales return to the waters of warrnambools logans beach to calve.
Come aboard mauis toprated whale watch cruise departing daily from the historic lahaina and ma. Whale watch new england aquarium combo tickets are available for groups of 10 or more guests at the discounted group rate. Whale watching, nature and wildlife, victoria, australia. Visit phillip island for the chance to see humpback whales, southern right whales and orcas as they migrate to the warmer waters off queensland. The city is a major provider in the fields of commerce, governance, social services, health, education, culture, the arts and recreation. This tour departs shortly after dinner time, allowing you to view the whales and wildlife with fewer boats, fewer people. Whale watching along the great ocean road melbourne. Along the way we will also have the opportunity to spot dolphins, seals, sea lions, and other marine animals on this threeandahalfhour cruise. Along the whale trail through warrnambool, port fairy and portland, youll spot southern right. Now is an ideal time to head down to warrnambool, located on victorias scenic west coast, and known as victorias southern right whale nursery. We walked to the harbor and decided last minute to book a whale watching tour with a company that we found while walking, orca spirit, it was the best tour i.