Experience the thrill of humpback whales breaching, swimming and playing in the water on a whale-watching cruise from Perth. As you listen to expert commentary provided by the Centre for Whale Research, you’ll see the largest migration of whales in the southern hemisphere. With large viewing platforms, great photo opportunities and a whale-sighting guarantee, this is the ultimate whale-watching cruise. After the cruise, you'll have time for your own exploration of Fremantle before returning to Perth.
Your full-day excursion begins with a pleasant cruise down the Swan River from Perth to Fremantle. Then you’ll board your custom-built whale-watching boat for your two-hour whale-watching cruise. Be entranced by these gentle giants of the sea as they make their way along the Humpback Highway, a migration path that circles the globe.
With expert commentary provided by the Centre for Whale Research, everything you’ve ever wanted to know about whales can be answered. Listen to the songs of the whales with the special underwater hydrophone equipment, and see the whales from the onboard viewing decks, which offer great photo opportunities. (Please note: Use of the hydrophone is dependent on weather conditions.)
There is no better place to view the migration than from the coast of Perth, where more than 35,000 whales and their calves make their way south to the Antarctic.
After the whale-watching cruise, you have time to enjoy the afternoon in the historic port town of Fremantle, home to heritage buildings, local artisans and designers, and a café culture sure to impress. Use your whale-watching ticket for discounts on food, museums and sightseeing tours, before cruising up the Swan River, back to Perth.
Whale guarantee: in the unlikely event that the whales are not sighted, customers are entitled to one free whale-watching tour within the same season.
Schedule details
Whale Watching, Perth
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Departure Point:
Barrack Street Jetty, PerthDeparture Time:
- 8:45am
Return Details:
Returns to original departure point at approximately 5:45pm
Pricing information
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Additional information
Whale Watch Perth
Inclusions:
- Round-trip Swan River cruise between Perth and Fremantle, with commentary
- 2-hour whale-watching cruise from Fremantle
- Onboard whale-watching interpretive DVD and fact sheet
- Shared onboard use of binoculars
- Expert commentary by Centre for Whale Research
Exclusions:
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Itinerary:
8:45am: Swan River cruise from Perth to Fremantle
10:30am: 2-hour whale-watching cruise
12:30pm: Arrive Fremantle; time to explore Fremantle at your leisure
4:30pm: Return cruise from Fremantle to Perth
5:45pm: Arrive Perth, Barrack Street Jetty
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