2 Hour Merimbula Whale Watching Tour
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May 2025
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What you can expect
Merimbula on the NSW Sapphire Coast is one of the world’s best whale watching destinations. Book this two-hour whale watching cruise for a magical encounter with Humpback Whales. Every year, over 40,000 humpback whales migrate past the Australian East Coast and this whale watching cruise from Merimbula will take you into the open ocean to observe them playing in their natural environment.
Join the marine experts on ‘Sensational, a 14 metre vessel for an intimate whale watching experience limited to 40 passengers. Cruises depart from Merimbula between August to November to guarantee the best chance to see the whales lunge feeding while later in the season the baby calves travel past the region. With over 19 years of experience, the passionate crew can’t wait to welcome you aboard and share this wildlife experience with you as you learn all about the life cycle and whale behaviours demonstrated on the day.
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What you need to know
- 2 hour whale watching cruise
- Informative commentary
- Guaranteed Whale Sightings - or receive a free return tour
- A fun and informative tour where you will learn about the lifecycle and issues facing whales and dolphins in todays ocean
- The opportunity to get up close and personal with a humpback whale!
- This tour departs daily during the months of August, September, October and early November.
- Cruises depart at 9am
- Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure
- 2 hours in duration
- Tour departs Merimbula Public Jetty, Market Street Merimbula.
- 3 hour drive from Canberra, 6 hour drive from Sydney,7 hour drive from Melbourne
- Fly into Merimbula Airport from Melbourne or Sydney with REX or Quantas. Bus from Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney
- Flat, covered shoes
- Warm clothing
- Wet weather jacket
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Bring any food you may like whilst on the cruise
- This cruise will take you into the open ocean. We strongly recommend that you TAKE SEA SICKNESS PREVENTION TABLETS before boarding the boat. Please visit your chemist to discuss options available to you.
- This tour operates over a sandbar and as such there may be times when the departure time may vary to the depth of the sandbar and the tide. In these instances you will be notified in advance.
- We recommend that this tour is suitable to those people with an open mind and an adventurous spirit
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Rescheduling date and time is available up until 24 hours prior to departure. If customer has emergency and is unable to attend please phone the supplier to discuss alternatives.
- If customer is sick or unwell please encourage them to contact us as soon as possible to reschedule their booking. We will not accept rescheduling after the tour has departed.
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements