Dunsborough Whale Watching Eco Tour
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Dunsborough Whale Watching Eco Tour

By Naturaliste Charters
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Ages 0-99, max of 90 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Live guide: English
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  • Morning or Afternoon Tea
What's not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off


Start:
  • Boat Ramp Carpark, 371 Geographe Bay Rd, Quindalup WA 6281, Australia
    Opposite McDermott Street, Parking on your right, meet at Ramp on Beachfront.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 40907P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 90 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 40907P2

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    • Naturaliste Charters
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      Joined in July 2009
    • svenmH3809RG
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly Recommend
      We managed to see the whales on 5 seperate occasions including a breach and two mothers with their pups. The boat was super comfortable with comfortable chairs and plenty of rails to hold. The crew was very knowledgeable on the whales and I left learning a lot.
      Written 16 August 2024
    • Cruiser56001192096
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Loved this Augusta Whale Watching Trip
      Hubby and I had a great trip off Augusta and saw plenty of humpbacks and even calves. The crew and skipper were attentive and informative and we enjoyed our 20% off lunch after our tour at the Augusta Hotel. Thanks for the photos, much better than mine!
      Written 15 August 2024
    • alibaz99
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      Wonderful...
      We had a beaut morning on the 'Alison Marie'. The crew (Jade & Kane & Keith) were friendly and generous with their stories and information about various sea life. We were lucky enough to have 5 or 6 humpbacks swimming around our boat just a few minutes after leaving the marina. They hung with us for about an hour - diving, rolling and coming in really close. Weather was kind, sea was calm and the hot cuppas and biscuits went down a treat. A great morning out with lots of great memories. Many photos from the crew posted onto FB for us to access later, which meant we could relax and enjoy the interactions. Highly recommended. :) From another Alison Marie!
      Written 11 August 2024
    • Travellin1234
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Whale of a time on a stellar boat with an amazing crew! A must do!
      This company is top notch. From the friendly and informative booking process, to the friendly and service oriented crew, to the top of the line comfortable and clean boat. If you want to see whales this is the company to go with. We have been on a lot of boats and this one was pristine and you can tell the crew takes pride in what they do. They even have professional photographer to take pictures that you can download off their site for free This is unheard of. Go with naturaliste and know you will not be disappointed.
      Written 9 August 2024
    • Nigel W
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Worth while trip
      Worth going and was able to catch some whales. The tour guide was very informative. Went for the morning tour on 25 Jul 2024. Free biscuits and hot beverages were served which were a boon.
      Written 6 August 2024
    • luzmJ3622LQ
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome experience! 😊
      One of the best experiences! The trip was super chill, and the crew went above and beyond to ensure we had the best time possible. Once the tour finished and we were heading back to the coast, the captain spotted whales in the distance. Even though we were past the scheduled time, we headed there and ended up seeing the whales play around our boat—an unforgettable experience! 😍 I highly recommend this company.
      Written 5 August 2024
    • lynbrown141
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing!!!!!
      The tour was fantastic.We saw several humpback whales vying for the attention of one female.Lots of huge tail flaps.Cain was great and very knowledgeable.My friends and i were all blown away by our experience.Would highly recommend this tour,it certainly won't disappoint.
      Written 2 August 2024
    • elainehK7585SM
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      Stunning Experience
      I have been wanting to take this cruise for many years now and finally did it. It was absolutely fantastic. The whales put on a magical show especially the rare Southern right whales, we even saw a baby having fun. The crew were amazing very knowledgeable and friendly and chatty. Loved the boat too. It was an absolute privilege to see these magnificent creatures in their own back yard. Thank you. This is a must do experience for anyone to enjoy. Highly recommend. Just Do It
      Written 31 July 2024
    • Peter B
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      Whale Watching Tour
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      Written 28 July 2024
    • MaizieK
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      Unforgettable Whale Watching with Naturaliste Charters
      Our whale-watching experience with Naturaliste Charters was absolutely phenomenal. From start to finish, the trip exceeded all expectations. The crew was exceptional—both knowledgeable and passionate about marine life. Their insights and enthusiasm added so much depth to the experience. We spent nearly three hours on the ocean, during which we were treated to breathtaking views and the thrill of seeing these majestic whales up close. The crew’s expertise shone through as they shared fascinating facts and answered all our questions with patience and detail. Naturaliste Charters provided a well-organised, safe, and enjoyable experience. Whether you're a whale-watching novice or a seasoned enthusiast, this charter is an absolute must. Highly recommend for an informative and exhilarating adventure on the water!
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    • juliebG3375YT
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome
      What a fantastic day! My husband and I saw humpback whales and a southern right whale. The boat was easy to move around on and all the staff were very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend to friends and would go again.
      Written 17 July 2024
    • LivLetLiv2012
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing tour, beautiful boat.
      We joined Naturaliste Charters for the 10am whale watching tour from Augusta on 16 July 2024. We weren't on the boat 10 minutes before we were practically surrounded by Humpbacks! We spent the entire tour (nearly 3 hours) accompanied by whales, including one Southern Right whale. The crew were friendly and professional. The boat is extremely steady and complimentary tea, water and biscuits are available. Photos taken by the crew are posted to their FB page afterwards. We highly recommend this experience.
      Written 17 July 2024
    • johnvC9409WV
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      Took the Wife and Grandkids for a holiday, and thought a Whale Cruise would be good, as none of us had been on the open sea before, Crew where fantastic, friendly and knowledgeable, we saw lots of whales, and some dolphins, all in all great, experience John
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      Amazing tour..lots of whales and dolphins despite the windy and rainy weather. Enjoy the complimentary coffee and biscuits with superb views. Professional crew member 👍
      Written 11 July 2024
    • ljdreviews
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
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      Excellent 2 hour experience. Professional friendly staff onboard clean and well equipped boat. We were lucky and saw whales and dolphins within the first 5 minutes. Great commentary and whale spotting the whole trip. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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    BalazsSzabo
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2024 • Couples
    Me and my girlfriend went on this trip in november 2024 and let me tell you it was incredible. We saw 10+ whales and some of them just next to our boat. It was definetly worht the money, can highly recommend for anyone who is in the area and has ~3 hours freetime on their hands.
    Written 10 November 2024
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    Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your girlfriend had such an incredible experience and got to see so many whales up close. It’s always our goal to create unforgettable memories, and we’re glad we could do that for you. Thanks for recommending us, and we hope to see you again!
    Written 11 November 2024
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    PomPerth
    Perth, Australia355 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Couples
    We had an excellent time, they did their best in trying to get us all to experience whale sightings with the weather being a bit cloudy and dull.
    But they did it, and we had an absolute brilliant time and saw so many whales in different forms of flight and fin flapping!
    They also provide tea and coffee and biscuits inclusive in the price.
    The most outstanding team member on the boat was Kyle, he made it for us, as he was so enthusiastic, and funny and really passionate about his job.
    We will definitely go out with this company again, next time we are down that way, and truly recommend them if you are thinking of going whale watching in the Dunsborough region.
    Thanks for a memorable trip! :-)

    Written 23 August 2023
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    Thank you so much for taking your time to review us and your time with us. It is so good to hear you plan to come out with us again, and that you do recommend us. We pride ourselves for being the most experienced passionate crew out on the ocean and continually reviewing our feed back year after year on how we can keep stepping it up! It makes us feel so good to hear our clients recommend us on, and tell us what a great time they had! Thank you so much, and we very much look forward to welcoming you on board again in the future :-)
    Written 8 September 2023
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    Brendan
    Perth, Australia479 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Family
    All I can start by saying
    What a morning it was this was something special from the boat we went out on to the amazing crew it was just the best time
    We seen Wales Mum and child and a proctecter Whale great views of it all, The staff explained so much to us and where so happy to answer questions.
    I cannot rate this tour highly enough if it was out of 10 i would give it 12 thank you so much for a great morning out our family from Ireland out on hoilday were blown away as well
    Written 1 November 2024
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    Wow thank you so much for your lovely words, we really appreciate it! It is so lovely to hear that it was such a memorable experience for you and your family and that the whales were out and about for you! It was a pleasure having you all onboard.
    Written 3 November 2024
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    Sheilaef2014
    4 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2023 • Couples
    Disappointing. We saw one mother and one calf but as it didn’t fall into the “no whale policy” we weren't offered a free return trip. I wrote suggesting it would be good for their business if they offered half price return trips when so few whales were sighted as I doubt anyone on this trip would recommend going in November. They replied offering this, and said "They felt just as disappointed, it’s been an amazing season but yesterday was hard, the weather wasn’t great and the whale sightings were low." It would have been nice if they had offered it without having to be prompted. I don't recommend going in November.
    Written 14 November 2023
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    Thank you for your review and suggestion. We are just as disappointed as you that the whales did not want to play on the day you visited the bay with us. We hope that you will be able to join us again next season. We really do appreciate your honest feedback.
    Written 15 November 2023
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    Smile2012
    england17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2024 • Family
    Incredible service. Impeccable staff who had an incredible knowledge of the whales. Great boat- clean and comfortable. The free tea and coffee was a lovely gesture. The company managed numbers on the boat really well so it was t hard to find a place to see the whales - and to move around the boat to do so. Could not recommend more highly. They wee lovely with my frail and elderly mum too.
    Written 27 September 2024
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    Wow, thank you so much for this lovely review, we really appreciate you taking the time to share this! So happy to hear you loved the experience and enjoyed the finer details, such as the tea and coffee. It was a pleasure having you onboard!!
    Written 28 September 2024
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    Lorraine S
    Scotland, UK16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2024 • Friends
    Beautiful sunny calm day and not long before we saw whales. They were tail slapping, flapper slapping, breaching and playing with dolphins. Best part was the whales came right up to the boat to explore what we were doing. They circled the boat a couple of times.

    Staff were very friendly and informative about the whales. Boat was lovely and clean.
    Written 13 September 2024
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    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you had such an amazing experience with the whales up close and playful dolphins too! It's great to hear our crew made the day even more enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon!
    Written 14 September 2024
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    DArcy E
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Couples
    Great whale watching experience! We went in mid October and saw at least 20 humpback whales, most of which were mums and babies. We got some waves from the whales and saw one whale breaching. The crew were friendly and knowledgeable, and provided lots of facts throughout the entire tour. The tour was well organised and the boat was a good size for the amount of people. Highly recommend!
    Written 16 October 2024
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    Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled you had an amazing experience seeing so many humpback whales, including mums and babies, and even a breaching whale! We appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you onboard again soon!
    Written 18 October 2024
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    justbeingreese
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2022 • Family
    Incredible experience with Naturaliste Charters, great crew and spacious boat with small guest numbers so we had heaps of space and room to view. The whales sure put on a show for us with non stop breaches and lots of fun with mum and baby calves in the area. We have visited nearly all of the marine life tours throughout WA and this is by far the best value and bang for your buck. Thanks for some amazing memories!
    Written 1 October 2022
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    We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time on board with us! We love being able to share the magic of witnessing whales at play with you all!
    Written 5 October 2022
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    Alan
    Mandurah, Australia8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2024 • Friends
    Did a morning whale watching charter from Dunsborough and saw quite a few whales with their calves. The Captain Craig and his crew were very informative about the migratory paths of the whales. Very professional company that I would highly recommend.
    Written 15 November 2024
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    Thank you so much for the positive feedback. It's awesome to hear your thoughts about our crew and the tour! And so great that lots of mums and calves were out and about for you! Thank you for joining us, a pleasure having you onboard.
    Written 17 November 2024
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    BJS1204
    Perth, Australia3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2024 • Couples
    Absolutely fantastic experience. Saw heaps of whales - some up close. It was profoundly moving to see these amazing creatures in their natural habitat - seemed like some were actually performing for us. The trip was well organised, the crew were professional, very knowledgeable and friendly. The boat is fantastic with great facilities and room for everyone to view. Highly recommend it.
    Written 17 September 2024
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    Thank you so much for your feedback! So happy to hear you had such a positive experience and that the whales put on a show for you! I'm glad that our crew and boat were a bonus for you in addition to the beautiful whales. It was a pleasure having you onboard with us!
    Written 18 September 2024
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