Phillip Island Whale Watching Tour: Spectacular Marine Wildlife Cruise
4.8
93 Ratings
Rhyll
Embark on a thrilling 4-hour whale watching tour around Phillip Island. Experience breathtaking coastal scenery and get up close to marine wildlife, including fur seals, penguins, dolphins, and majestic humpback whales.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 16 Beach Rd - Embark on a journey around Phillip Island to spot Humpback and Southern Right Whales on their yearly migration, often accompanied by playful dolphin pods, inquisitive seals, and diverse bird species like the Wandering Albatross.

Savor a delightful morning tea as you soak in the views and hear the Captain’s insights on local attractions and wildlife.

What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Morning tea (coffee, tea, muffin, pastry)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Join a spectacular 4-hour cruise around Phillip Island with beautiful coastal scenery and up-close marine wildlife viewing. See thousands of playful fur seals at Seal Rocks, look for the seabirds such as the Little Penguin and Shy Albatross, spot the wave-riding Common Dolphins and be in awe of the great whales including the Humpback Whales on their migration along the coast of Victoria.

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • Whale sightings are not guaranteed, we expect between 70-90% sightings success between June and August.
Location
16 Beach Rd
Beach Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.8
(93 Ratings)
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Beck_m
Jun 9, 2024
Whale watching experience - It was an amazing experience the staff on the boat were so genuine and nice. We did see one whale which was awesome but the seals were amazing. So was the dolphins swimming along the side of the boat.
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Glagrutta
Jul 3, 2023
Winter Whale watching - Our Phillip Island Winter Whale watching tour was a great success. We saw two separate groups of humpback whales, numerous dolphins swimming and jumping right beside the boat, and dozens of seal pups playing in the water at Seal Rocks. The water was quite rough at times but we are OK sailors and did not become unwell. The staff are very attentive and knowledgeable, and they served up some delicious treats for us. The design of the boat makes it quite easy for everyone to get a good view, from in or outside
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Penghooi_o
Jun 17, 2023
Best experience - We weren’t sure if we will see any whales but we ended up experiencing what the crew described as the best they have seen for the season! The crew were continuously searching to ensure that we get the experience and the results was amazing. The crew itself were friendly and everything is hassle free.
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Lenae_m
Jun 14, 2023
I recommend ! - The cruise was fantastic. The crew were very friendly with a sense of humour and take good care of the visitors which made the whole experience much more enjoyable! We were lucky enough to see whales and fur seals. The crew even held a vote to see what the visitors preferred to do (continue or return to a spot where we were sure of seeing whales that had been seen before). The crew knows how to react when people are seasick. I recommend this extraordinary experience! (Lunch on board could be a bonus point !)
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619jeffry
Sep 1, 2022
View the giants of the deep - Whales usually pass through the Phillip Island region from May to November. You can sometimes see these giants of the deep from the shore, but the whale watching cruise will give you a better view. The waters of Bass Strait are one of the world's best locations for whale watching.
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Kristina_m
Jul 26, 2022
Best experience - Such a fun day out, I was so excited to see a whale. Plenty of seals and dolphins as well. Crew were professional and friendly. It was a great day out.
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Lorraine_c
Aug 1, 2021
I would recommend this tour - The crew were amazing and friendly, the commentary was informative, lunch was great and after noon tea ✅ unfortunately the whales weren’t cooperating, but the seals made up for that
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Karen_c
Jul 16, 2021
Fantastic cruise - We had a great time on the trip. Staff were informative, helpful and courteous, and yes , we did see a whale!!!
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Julie_c
Jun 27, 2021
Brilliant experience - Awesome day, staff were brilliant, lovely lunch and of course the seals and dolphins were great though the whales were a bit stand offish but we saw them would love to go every week
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Maria
Jun 24, 2021
Lovely time whale watching - I have done several whale watching cruises overseas but this was our first trip in Australia and it was equal if not better than the overseas ones. We where fortunate to see a whale as it’s a bit hit and miss if the whales are sighted. Not only did we see a humpback whale but also saw pods of juvenile seals and common dolphins. The staff on the boat where very helpful with information about the area and the wildlife we saw. It was cold but you could stay inside until the wildlife was sighted. Morning tea and a light lunch plus tea and coffee was included in the ticket. If you have any dietary requirements if you advised these when booking they where catered for. I had a lovely time and would highly recommend this cruise.
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