Dunsborough Whale Watching Tour
Overview
A Whale Watching tour with Naturaliste Charters provides visitors with the opportunity to view Humpback Whales, Southern Right Whales, and the rare Blue Whales on their northern and southern migration's.
What's Included
- Morning or Afternoon Tea
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
306 Geographe Bay Road
Quindalup WA 6281, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Naturaliste Charters are the longest running whale watching company in the Southwest and have been operating professional whale watching tours out of the Margaret River Region for more than 30 years.
Dunsborough operates from August to November and Augusta season operates from late May until August. A unique six month Cape to Cape season of the northern and southern migrations.
No holiday to the South West of WA would be complete without taking the time to view and photograph the abundant marine and ocean life that thrives along this magnificent coastline. As you watch these majestic creatures breach and frolic, we guarantee you’ll be mesmerised by their agility.
Marine life you might encounter during your whale watching tour include:
Humpback Whales
New Zealand Fur Seals
Bottlenose & Common Dolphins
Sea Birds
Blue & Minke Whales
Our crew are all trained in marine science and provide expert commentary.
Guests can enjoy complimentary morning or afternoon tea, including coffee, tea, milo and biscuits.
When you step onboard our beautiful vessel, you’ll experience a modern, spacious and luxurious 23M catamaran, providing the ultimate in stability, comfort and safety.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- If no whales are sighted during your tour, you will receive a free return tour to try again. This return tour is offered at no additional cost and can be booked for another day within one year (subject to availability & non-transferable).
- If you need to add an infant on to your booking please contact the supplier directly.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 90 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(9)Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-40907P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Dunsborough Whale Watching Tour. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AWST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Morning or Afternoon Tea.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Dunsborough Whale Watching Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dunsborough Whale Watching Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Morning or Afternoon Tea
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- If no whales are sighted during your tour, you will receive a free return tour to try again. This return tour is offered at no additional cost and can be booked for another day within one year (subject to availability & non-transferable).
- If you need to add an infant on to your booking please contact the supplier directly.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 90 travelers
- Operated by a business
