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Whale Watching Cruise: Sunset Coast Adventure
3.9
36 Ratings
Hillarys
Embark on a whale-watching voyage from Hillarys Boat Harbour, located north of Perth, along the Sunset Coast. Experience a thrilling encounter with majestic humpback whales as they travel their yearly migration path along the coast of Western Australia. Take part in the 2-hour whale-watching tour that departs from Hillarys Boat Harbour.
Embark on a whale-watching voyage from Hillarys Boat Harbour, located north of Perth, along the Sunset Coast. Experience a thrilling encounter with majestic humpback whales as they travel their yearly migration path along the coast of Western Australia. Take part in the 2-hour whale-watching tour that departs from Hillarys Boat Harbour.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hillarys Boat Harbour - Hillarys Boat Harbour is a tourist precinct, have the opportunity to explore the high end fashion, cafes, bars and restaurants after your cruise.
- Rottnest Fast Ferries - Day Tours - Take the opportunity to cruise the coast on our Whale Watching Cruise, get front and centre to experience the whales, capturing…
- Hillarys Boat Harbour - Hillarys Boat Harbour is a tourist precinct, have the opportunity to explore the high end fashion, cafes, bars and restaurants after your cruise.
- Rottnest Fast Ferries - Day Tours - Take the opportunity to cruise the coast on our Whale Watching Cruise, get front and centre to experience the whales, capturing spectacular close up photographs of these majestic creatures. Be enlightened by our onboard certified marine biologist for live commentary. The cruise follows the whale’s annual migration up the Western Australian coast during late August to November.
What's Included
- 2-hour whale-watching cruise
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Transport by air-conditioned coach (if option selected)
- 2-hour whale-watching cruise
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Transport by air-conditioned coach (if option selected)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Additional activities at Hillarys
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Additional activities at Hillarys
Additional Information
- It is recommended that you bring a swimsuit and other appropriate swimming needs if you wish to take advantage of Hillarys’ additional attractions such as the waterslides or beach (own expense)
- It is recommended that you bring a swimsuit and other appropriate swimming needs if you wish to take advantage of Hillarys’ additional attractions such as the waterslides or beach (own expense)
Location
56 Southside Dr
Southside Drive
Free parking is available if self-driving. From Perth CBD head north on Mitchell Freeway then exit left when you reach Hepburn Avenue. Continue to the end and enter the harbour through the main roundabout. Turn left onto Southside Drive and follow the signs to 'ferry terminal'.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.9
(36 Ratings)
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Bernadette_m
Nov 9, 2024
Good experience - Nice day out on the water. Migrating whales are hard to find, but we did see a couple of mom-calf pods. Naturalist provided good explanations of observed behaviors. Captain was respectful of the whales, did not approach too closely or stay with a single pod too long.
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Saravanaprabhu_r
Oct 20, 2024
Humpback whale watching - Excellent and worth for money.Must do activity. Seen lot of whales breaches back flips .We have visited in 18 October 2024.
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Rachel_m
Sep 10, 2024
Seeing 3 different... - Seeing 3 different species of whales. The humpbacks came so close to the boat! They even tapped the side with their tale, incredible!
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Deborah_a
Jun 13, 2024
Whales so beautiful - Sharing with my dear friend an experience of a life time the crew were great helping me with my mobility issues and my four wheeled walker. Everybody should see these beautiful creatures as nature intended
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Andrew_m
Nov 9, 2023
The guide was well... - The guide was well informed and helped us to identify where the whales were and what their actions meant. Seeing the whales themselves was a very profound experience.
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Debra_h
Oct 24, 2023
Whale watching - Fantastic time saw some whales and visited the Aquarium. Would recommend this tour and how easy to book.
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Mark_m
Oct 19, 2023
Awesome whales - Our clients are very happy after saw whales 🐋 😄 so lovely whales 🐋 😊 awesome ferry as big boat.lots of relaxing .. love it
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Daryl_h
Nov 11, 2024
great trip - great trip would go a little earlier next time as whales were near end of migration in wa but still amazing seeing the whales thanks
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Joseph_n
Nov 2, 2024
Good tour - average instructions - Saw lots of whale activity, great guides and plenty of time to stop and watch close up!
However, the boat was a lot bigger than expected and you have to compete with others for good views.
Main problem though was the meeting instructions! So unclear through Viator, you need to collect tickets from Rottnest Fast Ferries but they don’t tell you this!! They give you a random address for meeting point that is in the middle of the car park?
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Emilymd7482eu
Oct 8, 2023
Too overcrowded-probably wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re tall and happy to fight for a good view. - Several whales were located, but the boat was so overcrowded we only managed to get brief glimpses of them in-between the backs of other peoples heads and shoulders. The outdoor areas of the boat were only small so it was a fight to get an unobstructed view. I think the boat is maybe more appropriate for ‘people carrying’ and transport rather than whale watching. It’s a shame but I probably wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re tall and happy to fight for a good view.
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