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EP Cruises operates from both Fowlers Bay and Streaky Bay on the South Australian Eyre Peninsula. July ~ September Departing from Fowlers Bay, SA. Whale Watching Cruises depart daily from the jetty at 10am. 2.5 hr duration - up to 28 passengers August Departing from Fowlers Bay Whale Guided Kayaking departs on request - weather pending. 1.5 hr duration - up to 4 passengers December ~ January Departing from Streaky Bay Ocean to Plate Taster Cruises depart 3 times per week from the jetty. This is an interactive seafood culinary experience - includes seafood platter lunch. Haul crab pots, troll fish, explore a working oyster farm and dive for razor fish. 5 hr duration - up to 16 passengers November ~ May Departing from Streaky Bay 4 night / 3 day Nuyts Archipelago Expeditions depart once per month. This is an all inclusive remote island camping expedition. Guests will have the opportunity to explore, dive, snorkel and hike some of South Australia's most remote and untouched islands.
Fowlers Bay, South Australia, Australia
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Drouin South, Australia11 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Friends
Don’t bypass this beautiful part of South Australia .. Fowlers Bay, it is just beautiful. The cruise with Rod and Tyson was the highlight of my trip. We were up close and personal with dolphins, seals and sea eagle up against the stunning backdrop of the sea cliffs on the southern ocean. Thanks Rod for showing us the last frontier .. just stunning
Written 11 September 2023
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Lynette S
Warramboo2 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Friends
What a great cruise around Fowlers Bay!! No whales - BUT great to see the dolphins & seals and the coastline.....rock formation spectacular!! Thanks Rob.....your passion & love for what you do shines out & you are very informative & such a lovely friendly man!!! What you said about the 3 W's you cannot control....this made me laugh!!! Hopefully next year the whales are back in Fowlers Bay & I will be back!!! Whale numbers down this year BUT we were lucky to see Cows & calves at Head of Bight the day before!! Tyson....great deckhand & he too loving what he is doing....also he makes an awesome hot chocolate!!! Well done to you both.....enjoyable 3 hours....Cheers Lynette
Written 5 September 2023
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Jennifer W
Berlin, Germany2 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Family
Although we chose to visit Fowler's Bay during the worst season for whale numbers in 15 years and we did not see any whales, the trip with Rod and his crew was fantastic. We had a small group on board and were able to sit up front as Rod told us an incredible array of information about the whales. Rod answered all our questions (and there were many), was super friendly and incredibly knowledgeable. The trip itself around the beautiful bay was worth it alone, even without wildlife. The sand dunes and azure blue waters are unbelievable and at the end of the trip we visited several groups of sea lions, including a huge male and several super cute little ones. The next day, when we went to the Head of Bight and actually saw some cows with their calves, we had a wealth of background information already, thus making that experience even better. Thanks Rod for an amazing tour.
Written 30 August 2023
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Jeffrey
Port Vincent, Australia3 contributions
Aug. 2023
I can't thank the owner/operator of EP Cruises, Rod Keogh, enough for his incredible tourism operation. Rod's enthusiasm and protection for ALL things in the marine world is infectious...thank you, Rod. This year, 2023, has been the most difficult to read in EP Cruises 15 year history of delivering SA's best Southern Right Whale Watching tours. My company, Teague Tours, has brought just under 400 guests to participate with EP Cruises over an 8 year period and despite the "lack" of whales this season, my guests were gob-smacked with Rod's wonderful knowledge and his personal disappointment of the situation. Having wonderful guests myself, who realised the situation (having been updated by myself & Rod), made me feel proud of their acceptance. I cannot rate EP Cruises highly enough and look forward to supporting such a wonderful business in years to come. Brilliant operators need to be supported now and in the future. You're a great man, Rod and your product is seriously A1. Cheers
Written 25 August 2023
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Thanks so much Jeff, we love working with you and really appreciate your ongoing support.
Written 25 August 2023
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Liisa and Dave B
Adelaide, Australia2,502 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Couples
Even though we didn’t see and whales on our cruise, we loved every minute of it! The commentary was very informative and interesting. Rod had a lot of knowledge about the area and the wildlife. After the cruise we stayed in Fowlers Bay for lunch before heading back out. Friendly crew.
Written 10 August 2023
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It’s been such a difficult season with low whale numbers nationwide. So glad to hear that we could still create something special that you could enjoy.
Written 25 August 2023
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David M
Redcliffe, Australia7 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Family
No Guarantee of seeing whales. Southern Right whales don't leap out of the water, or tail flap. Go to Hervey Bay in QLD for that. Plus on this tour, was seeing dolphins and seals. Go out on calm day if feeling seasick. Not much else to do in Fowlers bay apart from fish and relax. Owners start at their pace. This tour was nearly 3 hours. Great crew and informative.
Written 4 August 2023
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I’m sorry to hear that you didn’t enjoy your cruise. Unfortunately 2023 has been the most challenging year in our 15 years of operation. The whales are in exceptionally low numbers nation wide and even the scientists are scratching their heads. But then again, nature is nature and even Harvey Bay operators can’t guarantee whales or interactions. In addition to that, they have humpbacks which have entirely different physiology and behaviours than the rare southern right.
Written 25 August 2023
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Kathryn C
Hallett Cove, Australia3 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Couples
We had a fantastic day out with Rod. We did see one southern right whale and her calf, dolphins, sea lions, and seals. The coastline was beautiful, and the sun came out, making it a perfect day.
Rod is so pleasant, happy to answer all questions, and tries his hardest to give the passengers the best experience. Fowlers Bay, his home, is stunning. Brilliant sunrises and
sunsets. Highly recommend this tour!
Rod is so pleasant, happy to answer all questions, and tries his hardest to give the passengers the best experience. Fowlers Bay, his home, is stunning. Brilliant sunrises and
sunsets. Highly recommend this tour!
Written 30 July 2023
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Thank you for your kind words. So glad to hear that you enjoyed your cruise.
Written 25 August 2023
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255100Elizabeth
Melbourne, Australia42 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Couples
5 star reviews well deserved. Informative, fun. loved seeing sea lions and dolphins too. Colours of sky, sea, coastal cliffs and sand dunes stunning, changing constantly. Enjoyed tea and hot chocolate on board.
Were even able to see menus of 2 local lunch spots (not part of EP cruises). Placed order while on boat and had delicious pasta, apple tea cake and excellent coffee waiting for us at Fowlers Bay Kitchen on our return. With water view, on the Esplanade. A few doors to the left, the Kiosk does fantastic fish and chips and you can enjoy it on their waterfront deck (which we did yesterday 👍).
A really memorable cruise in a remote. less touristy, lovely wild place.
Were even able to see menus of 2 local lunch spots (not part of EP cruises). Placed order while on boat and had delicious pasta, apple tea cake and excellent coffee waiting for us at Fowlers Bay Kitchen on our return. With water view, on the Esplanade. A few doors to the left, the Kiosk does fantastic fish and chips and you can enjoy it on their waterfront deck (which we did yesterday 👍).
A really memorable cruise in a remote. less touristy, lovely wild place.
Written 28 July 2023
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Thanks for your great review. Simone great to hear that the whole experience of Fowlers Bay was a memorable one for you.
Written 25 August 2023
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Lauren A
Nassau, Bahamas3 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Solo
I loved the cruise so much. Staff were personable, friendly, caring and funny! We saw heaps of amazing dolphins and sea lions, and it was a lovely day on the water in general. Would recommend :)
Written 10 July 2023
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Thanks Lauren
Written 25 August 2023
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Janet L
Australia8 contributions
May 2023
Last week had an amazing few hours on Rod's boat and after dropping anchor beside some sea lions had our lunch served up by Rod and Tyson, who had donned his wetsuit and harvested our lunch from the sea bed then cooked it for us! Can't get fresher than that. It was an amazing experience overall, something everyone should try
Rod and Tyson are very knowledgeable and went to no end of trouble to explain how things should be done and they were a great pair of blokes!
Rod and Tyson are very knowledgeable and went to no end of trouble to explain how things should be done and they were a great pair of blokes!
Written 6 May 2023
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