Whale Watching Cruise from Shell Cove - 90 Minutes

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Highlights & inclusions

Witness Humpback Whales play in the ocean
90 minute whale watching cruise
Cruise the pristine waters to spot local seal and penguin colonies
Learn about Australia's great Humpback Whale migration
Sight whales traveling further out in the ocean
A chance to observe the whale mothers teaching and nursing their young ones

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Sat, Apr 20, 2024

What you can expect

The Australian coastline comes alive every year with the migration of Humpback Whales travelling past our shoreline. Join this 90 minute whale watching cruise from Shell Cove to catch a rare glimpse of these majestic creatures as they enter warm Australian waters. During the Northern migration pattern, you’ll travel further out in the ocean to witness the busy Humpback Whales heading towards sub-tropical waters to mate and give birth. On the Southern migration, you’ll be treated to a closer glimpse of the parents and their newborn calves that hover closer to shore as they teach and nurse their young ones on the journey back to Antarctica. Don’t forget to mark your calendars. Whale watching cruises are available from May to November. You won’t want to miss out on this extraordinary experience.

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What you need to know

Inclusions
  • 90 minute whale watching cruise
Highlights
  • Witness Humpback Whales play in the ocean on this whale watching cruise
  • Learn about Australia's great Humpback Whale migration
  • Cruise the pristine waters to spot local seal and penguin colonies
Time
  • This tour departs at 10:30am, 12:30pm OR 2:30pm
  • Available during the whale watching season from May to November
Duration
  • The duration of this experience is 90 minutes
Departure Location
  • Please meet at The Salty Squid. Cafe is located at 9 Marina Drive Shell Cove
  • Check in is 30 minutes before departure time. Boarding starts 15 minutes prior to departure
  • Please do not be late as vessels must depart on time
Additional Information
  • Should you suffer from motion of the ocean, please take a tablet, as we do not provide this medication
  • This experience is not recommended for women that are more than 24 weeks pregnant
  • This experience is not recommend for people with back injuries
  • This experience runs with a minimum of two passengers and maximum of 48 passengers
  • If wind and sea conditions are not favourable, the experience provider will notify customers via mobile phone number provided on their booking or email. Customers can reschedule to another day
  • We recommend warm clothing to be warm as it can be cool out in the open waters, and non slip footwear
  • Please note that the vessel has no wheelchair access
Cancellation Policy
  • Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
  • Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
  • Late arrivals or no shows may result forfeiting your experience
Booking Information
  • 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

Recent reviews

51 review
5

Whale Watch cruise - 90 mins with Carmen and Brett. Shellharbour Wild.

Brilliant Thursday 12th Oct. Greeted on arrival, every detail explained and a fabulous ride out on the ocean. My wife absolutely loved the fast ride out! Carmen and Brett were fantastic. Carmen always checked we were okay and informed us and every guest of the up-to-date details of the trip. In close observation of the seals on Five Islands. Then whale sightings, a calf and a few other humpbacks cruising down the coast. A few breaches, but only one was caught on camera. Go again, thoroughly recommend it.

Richard Evans 6 months ago
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$79.00AUD
or 4 x $19.75 with more info