Dunsborough Whale Watching Eco Tours (August to November|Quindalup depart)
- Dunsborough
- Whale / Dolphin Watching Cruises
- Special Experience
- Landmark
- Boat Tour
- Instant Confirmation
Overview
Touring Type: Shared
Operational Dates/Months: August 2026 – November 2026
Tour Duration (Hours/Days/Nights): Approximately 2.5 hours
*Your time on the water is 2 hours. Including check in, boarding and disembarking your vessel, please allow 2.5hours in total for your experience.
Day of Departures: Daily (dependent on weather conditions and minimum numbers).
Minimum Departure PAX (Shared): 10 Adults
Maximum Departure PAX (Shared): 90
Departure Point: Pro Fisherman’s Boat Ramp, Geographe Bay Road, Dunsborough
Departure Time: 10:00am & 2:00pm – Please ensure you arrive at the departure point 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time so we can board all passengers and depart on time.
Drop-off Point: Pro Fisherman’s Boat Ramp, Geographe Bay Road, Dunsborough
Drop-off Time: 12:30pm and 4:30pm
Overview
The tranquil waters off the beautiful town of Dunsborough, provide the perfect backdrop for travellers to regularly observe Humpback Whales, Southern Right Whales and the possibility of spotting the largest ever creature on earth, the Blue Whale, as they escort calves born in southward to Antarctica from October onwards.
It is common for these majestic creatures to travel close to shore, as they nurse and rest with their calves in the protected bays, renowned for their crystal blue waters and emerald seagrass meadows. Aside from the incredible whale encounters, it is also common for guests to spot Long-nosed Fur Seals, White-bellied Sea Eagles, Ospreys, petrels, shearwaters, Australasian Gannets and dolphins.
Beach Exploration: Dunsborough is a beach lover’s paradise, with numerous stunning bays to explore along the coastline. Bunkers Bay, Eagle Bay, and Meelup Beach are just a few favourites known for their white sands and crystal-clear waters. During spring, there’s a good chance of spotting whales from these picturesque locations.
What’s included
Included
- Approximately 2.5hrs Whale Watching Eco Tours
- Morning or Afternoon tea
- There is Complimentary tea, coffee, milo, filtered water, green tea and biscuits available on board.
Not included
- Soft drinks and additional snacks are available to purchase. We encourage you to bring your own drink bottle or keep cup if you can, to minimise the use of disposable cups.
- All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.
Ages
For children aged under 2, free of Charge. A person aged 3 to 14 years is classed as a child. A person aged 15 years or older is classed as an adult.
How to use
After the booking is successful, we will send an electronic confirmation to your mailbox. On the day of tour, go to the jetty and bring your electronic or paper confirmation to check-in for the tour.
Please arrive 30 minutes before your departure time for boarding, if you are not there on time the vessel may leave without you, in this instance no refunds apply.
Meeting poing: Pro-fisherman’s Boat Ramp, opposite Lot 308 Geographe Bay Rd, Quindalup (Dunsborough). Closest cross street is McDermott St, Quindalup. Turn left when you see the Yacht Club sign, pull into the first car park and walk down to the beach. Our crew will come and greet you. Please refer the Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HGgtFFyRFQ4Tqcqe8.
If you feel you are lost at any point, please call +61 9750 5500.
Good to know
We recommend you dress in layers, as it can be colder on sea than on land. You should also bring sun protection (hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen) and a camera for taking pictures.
Whales are free-roving mammals so in the unlikely event of no whales being sighted, passengers can join us on the same tour again for free. Our “No Whale” re-visit offer is valid for 12 months. – All tours are subject to availability, weather and minimum numbers. – The repeat voucher is valid for one tour only and is non-transferable.
This tour has a minimum group size requirement. If the minimum number of participants is not met, your tour will be rescheduled or refunded.
Regulations and respect for wildlife dictate that we maintain at a certain distance to avoid disturbing the whales. However whales can be curious and may choose to interact with us, regardless we are certain you will enjoy your tour and will have good viewing opportunities of the whales.
A full refund will apply to tours cancelled due to inclement weather or any other safety reason if it cannot be rebooked to the customer’s satisfaction.
Yes, you can still go whale watching if you suffer from seasickness. Some helpful tips include –Taking anti-seasickness medication (follow the instructions on the packaging). Staying outside in the fresh air. Keeping your eyes on the horizon towards land. Avoiding heavy meals before the tour. Naturaliste Charters will not provide refunds for sea sickness.
The tour departs from Quindalup beach where you will board the Indi Maree. We have a fully-engineered ramp, complete with handrails, that stops you from getting your feet wet. Boarding is extremely easy and comfortable for people of all ages. The Indi Maree then transfers you to our main whale watching vessel, the Alison Maree.
There is no real difference between a morning or afternoon whale watching experience. Whales are sighted all throughout the day. In regards to the weather, it depends on the day itself.
Our guest's safety and comfort is always our priority. We constantly monitor sea conditions along the coastline and respond professionally to any changes. This may mean: Cancellation of a Tour. Restrictions may be placed on passengers with medical or mobility problems. The child age limit may be raised.
Our vessel is equipped with 2 modern and hand washing facilities.
Disclaimer
After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.
As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.
We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.
In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.
If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.
No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.
We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.
For some marine products (including but not limited to various cruises, whale watching cruise, etc.), the supplier reserve the right to arrange alternative vessels or make changes to itineraries, service timetables, routes and/or destinations. The supplier may cancel or abandon the cruise if they consider it necessary for weather or safety reasons and except as expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions, we will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by the Passenger caused by such substitution or cancellation.
When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.