Top Australia Dolphin & Whale Watching

Moreton Bay Marine Park Dolphin Cruise Including Lunch

• 11 Reviews
• Enjoy a full-day tour to Moreton Island with activities that include a dolphin cruise, snorkeling around the Tangalooma Wrecks and watch colorful fish feeding next to your boat. Your itinerary at Moreton Bay Marine Park includes time to swim, relax on the beach and climb sand dunes. Your naturalist guide shows you all the natural wonders, and your tour includes morning and afternoon tea, lunch and optional round-trip transport from Brisbane or Gold Coast hotels.
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Whitsundays Jet Ski Tour

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• From Airlie Beach hop on a jet ski tour of the Whitsunday Islands for an unforgettable experience of this tropical paradise. Zip past picturesque coves and beaches as you learn from your expert guide about the region. The tour options suit beginning and experienced riders, there are four to choose from all exploring the beauty of the Whitsundays. Numbers are limited to 20 people for a small-group experience.
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90-Minute Dolphin Discovery Centre Eco Cruise

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• Get views of the Koombana Bay scenery and dolphins in the wild on this cruise from Bunbury. Let your skipper guide the way to parts of the bay where the dolphins feed and relax, and listen to commentary about their biology and behavior. Special respect is paid to the welfare of the dolphins and the skipper will be sure not to disturb their natural behaviors.
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Port Stephens Dolphin Discovery Cruise

• Port Stephens is a popular spot for dolphin-watching, with a large population of bottlenose dolphins living right in the harbor. On this cruise, maximize your chances of spotting the majestic sea creatures with expert guides that know all the best viewing sites—and if you don’t spot a dolphin, you can join another cruise for free. Along the way, dive in to swim in the bay, have fun on the water slide, or relax on deck and soak up the scenery.
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Port Stephens Day Tour with Dolphin Watching, Sandboarding, and Australian Wildlife

• 164 Reviews
• Enjoy a trip to Australia's North Coast, traveling to Port Stephens and the Stockton Bight Sand Dunes, on a full-day guided tour from Sydney. Check out the wildlife at the Australian Reptile Park, take a dolphin-watching cruise from Nelson Bay, experience 4-wheeling and sandboarding at the sand dunes, and soak up gorgeous scenery all along the route. Accompanied by a guide, enjoy views of kangaroos, koalas, Tasmanian devils, bottlenose dolphins, and other marine life for a memorable outdoors experience on Sydney's doorstep.
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Whale-Watching Tour from Augusta or Perth with Optional Captain's Lounge Upgrade

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• Enjoy a 2-hour whale-watching cruise on a comfortable vessel with a naturalist guide. Depart from Augusta or Perth and set out on the waters of Geographe Bay in search of humpback whales and southern right whales, in addition to seals, dolphins, and seabirds. As you go, your guide will provide commentary about the whales and their migration along the coast of western Australia. Your spacious boat is equipped with an underwater camera and hydrophone. Upgrade to the VIP Captain's Lounge for exclusive seating, and complimentary snacks and drinks during your tour.
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Coastal Adventure Tour From Newcastle

• Book ahead for front-row views of the Hunter Coast and its marine life on this cruise from Newcastle. Save time and avoid missing out by prebooking, and absorb the panoramas as you cruise along the coast. Watch for dolphins, seabirds, and turtles; sail by coastal forts, cliffs, and beaches; and cruise up-close to the caves at Caves Beach, all as a guide shares background. Photos of your trip are included.
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Port Stephens Day Trip from Sydney Including Dolphin Watch Cruise

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• Combine three exhilarating activities into one tour on this full-day adventure from Sydney to Port Stephens. First, set sail across Nelson Bay to spot bottlenose dolphins or whales (depending on the season) swimming and playing in their natural environment. Then, head to Stockton Beach where you can choose to upgrade on a thrilling 4WD tour around the Stockton Dunes (payable direct), followed by the chance to zoom down the dunes on a sandboard. Finally, enjoy free time to swim, sunbathe and stroll along the sands, or saddle up for a camel ride along the beach (extra cost).
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Southern Ocean Adventure from Victor Harbor

• Cruise from the Granite Island Causeway to Seal Island and Victor Harbor on a 1.5-hour marine wildlife tour. Look for seals, sea lions, sea birds, dolphins, and migrating southern right whales (seasonal) around Seal Island, Wright Island, and the Waitpinga Cliffs.
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Phillip Island Seal-Watching Cruise

• 4 Reviews
• Get up close to the wildlife of Phillip Island and discover Australia’s largest colony of Australian fur seals on this 2-hour catamaran cruise. Watch the adorable seals lounging on the rocks and swimming in the bays; spot seabirds swooping overhead and look out for dolphins, whales and penguins as you float around the island. Finally, tuck into afternoon tea on-board as you listen to the live commentary and learn more about the island’s varied wildlife. 
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Whale Watching Cruise from Augusta

• Look out over the water in search of migrating whales during this whale watching boat cruise. Watch for humpback whales, southern right whales, and maybe even illusive blue whales as they make their northern and southern migrations between the months of May and December. Your naturalist guide will help you spot these massive marine animals as well as other sea life like seals, dolphins, and birds.  
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Penguin Island Tour with Dolphin and Sea Lion Cruise

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• Start your Penguin Island tour with a 90-minute dolphin and sea lion cruise of Shoalwater Bay near Perth. An expert guide points out bottlenose dolphins, seabirds and other wildlife in the Shoalwater Island Marine Park before you disembark at Penguin Island for a ranger-led feeding of little penguins. You have two hours of free time to explore the Discovery Centre and island on your own, but you can stay longer to swim, hike or enjoy a picnic at the shore —  simply catch a later ferry back to Shoalwater.
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Jervis Bay Dolphin Watch Cruise

• 5 Reviews
• Delight in watching bottlenose dolphins play in the crystal clear water of Jervis Bay on a 1.5-hour dolphin-watching tour. Cruise the ocean aboard a sturdy and deluxe catamaran with five decks for excellent viewing opportunities. Your captain and crew provide informative commentary about the intelligent and acrobatic dolphins as you see them come to check out your boat. Choose a morning or afternoon tour and enjoy a memorable cruise on Jervis Bay.
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Port Stephens Day Tour From Sydney Including 4WD, Sandboarding and Dolphins

• 6 Reviews
• Set sail in search of dolphins and explore the Stockton Bight sand dunes on this full-day tour of Port Stephens from Sydney. Enjoy a scenic coastal drive by 4WD, passing eucalyptus forests, dramatic sea cliffs and shimmering lagoons. Spend time exploring the beaches of Port Stephens, then head to the towering Stockton Bight Sand Dunes for a thrilling sandboarding experience. Make a visit to the Australian Reptile park, to witness a special milking process of funnel spiders and snakes. After lunch (own expense) in Nelson Bay, enjoy a 1.5-hour dolphin-watching cruise and look out for bottlenose dolphins swimming and playing alongside your ship.
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Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise from Circular Quay or Darling Harbour

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• Spot majestic humpback whales swimming and playing in their natural environment on this 2hr or 2hr 45min whale-watching cruise from Sydney. Sail across Sydney Harbour, past the iconic Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, to the open waters of the Pacific and get up close to the gentle giants. This seasonal tour runs between May and October, and cruises pick up from either Circular Quay or Darling Harbour.
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Seal Island Boat Tour from Victor Harbor

• Take an exhilarating 45-minute boat ride from the Granite Island Causeway to Seal Island and Wright Island to look for seals, sea lions, and bottle-nose dolphins, and hear the history of whaling in Encounter Bay.
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Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe, Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast

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• Experience the thrill of an up-close encounter with migrating whales on this 5-hour cruise from Brisbane, available only between June and November. Set sail around Moreton Bay on a luxurious high-speed catamaran and tuck into a delicious buffet lunch on-board as you soak up the scenery. Finally, keep your camera to hand as you spot humpback whales swimming and breaching beside the ship – a rare opportunity to spot the gentle giants in their natural environment.
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Sydney Harbour Whale Watching Sightseeing Tour via Helicopter and Sailing Yacht

• Catch a glimpse of the wonders of the deep by boat and helicopter on this unforgettable full-day combo tour. First, soar over Botany Bay, Cape Banks and Palm Beach on a thrilling 45-minute helicopter flight and marvel over the ocean views as you spot Australian Southern Right and Humpback whales darting in and out of the water. After a delicious seafood lunch (own expense) in Darling Harbour, hop aboard a luxury yacht and get even closer to Sydney’s marine life on a private 4-hour cruise from Sydney Harbour.
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Fraser Island Sailing Adventure Cruise and Dolphin Watching from Hervey Bay

• 2 Reviews
• Experience the marine life of the Great Sandy Strait and Fraser Island on a half-day dolphin watching tour from Hervey Bay. Ride aboard a smaller boat that allows for a more personalized experience as you look for two dolphin species, sea turtles and other animals. Includes time for boom-netting and a swim at Fraser Island (in warmer months), and morning tea served on board.
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Sydney Whale-Watching Cruise Including Lunch or Breakfast

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• Enjoy a four-hour whale-watching cruise that begins with a barbecue lunch or breakfast onboard the boat while in the calm waters of Sydney Harbour.  After lunch or breakfast, your boat glides past Sydney Head into the Pacific Ocean in search of the humpback and southern right whales that migrate along this coast from May to November. Keep an eye out for whales and dolphins as you learn about them from your naturalist guide, who provides fascinating commentary about Australian marine life during your tour.
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Small-Group Luxury Sydney Whale Watching Cruise

• 4 Reviews
• Enjoy the comforts of a 4-hour luxury whale-watching cruise from Campbell's Cove in Sydney. Head across Sydney Harbour and past the Sydney Heads into the pristine waters of the Pacific Ocean to look for humpback and southern right whales on their migration through the Southern Hemisphere. Your naturalist guide shares informative commentary about the whales throughout your tour. Enjoy an included barbecue lunch buffet served on board and accompanied by unlimited drinks. You’ll travel with a small group limited to 10 people, which provides a more personalized experience.
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Whale Watching Jervis Bay

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• Look for humpback whales during a 2–hour whale–watching cruise from Jervis Bay. Learn about the whale behavior and their annual migration through this part of Australia, and keep an eye out for dolphins and other marine life in these pristine waters.
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Half-Day Mandurah Canals & Dolphin Watch Tour

• Mandurah is one the only places in the world where you will see wild Bottlenose dolphins swimming and playing in their natural environment in close proximity to your cruise boat.
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Jervis Bay Whale Watching Cruise

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• Witness one of nature’s most fascinating phenomenon, the annual humpback whale migration, on this 2-hour whale-watching cruise from Jervis Bay. Set sail for the crystalline waters of the Jervis Bay Marine Park and get up close to the gentle giants, who migrate to the warm waters of New South Wales between May and November. Enjoy prime viewing opportunities on-board a specially designed catamaran, with the chance to spot bottlenose dolphins, penguins, seals and albatross along the way.
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