Whale Watching Wilsons Promontory Cruises
- Wilsons Promontory
- Whale / Dolphin Watching Cruises
- Boat Tour
- Instant Confirmation
Overview
Most whale watching means a long trip out to open water. Ours is different. Departing from Tidal River — deep inside Wilsons Promontory National Park — we drop you straight onto the southern coast’s migratory highway, where Humpback and Southern Right Whales travel in winter numbers that are hard to find anywhere else in Victoria.
In previous seasons, we’ve encountered whales on around 90% of our departures. We won’t promise what wild animals will do, but we know these waters intimately, and we use that knowledge to find and follow them with the care they deserve. Breaches, tail slaps, close passes — when it happens, it’s the kind of thing that stays with you.
The cruise runs 2.5 hours, and at one of the most accessible price points for whale watching in the region, it’s genuinely hard to beat for what you get.
En route, we visit Kanowna Island, home to a thriving Australian Fur Seal colony — and a seal sighting is something we can promise. These animals are a show in themselves: noisy, chaotic, unbothered. If time permits, we’ll push south to South Point, the southernmost tip of mainland Australia, and take in the Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse — standing since 1859, still impossible to ignore.
Whales are the headline. But out here, the whole coast is performing.
*Please note that tour stops and sights may vary to maximise whale-watching opportunities and ensure you get the most out of this incredible experience.
*Please note: While we encounter whales on around 90% of our departures, we can’t guarantee wildlife sightings since they are wild animals. However, we do follow strict marine mammal guidelines to give you the best chance. There is no complimentary re-trip if whales aren’t spotted on your cruise. And no refund will be provided. Please consider carefully before booking.
What’s included
Included
- Whale Watching Wilsons Promontory Cruises
Not included
- 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
Child rate applies to child aged 3-16 years. Infants under 3 are free of charge.
How to use
After the booking is confirmed, we will send a confirmation to your email. On the day of travel, present the electronic voucher at the ticket office.
Check-in time is 30 minutes prior to departure time of the tour. This allows for check-in, safety briefing and getting to the vessel.
Good to know
Please note: While we encounter whales on around 90% of our departures, we can't guarantee wildlife sightings since they are wild animals. However, we do follow strict marine mammal guidelines to give you the best chance. There is no complimentary re-trip if whales aren't spotted on your cruise. And no refund will be provided. Please consider carefully before booking.
If you are travelling to Tidal River for the day, car parking can be limited, particularly during peak periods. Please leave sufficient time to find parking before the tour departure time.
Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes. We recommend layers to allow for all weather conditions, including hats, scarves and gloves for the colder months. We issue you with an all-weather poncho to protect you from the weather.
Bring your own sunscreen and water bottle.
What happens if the tour is cancelled due to inclement weather? You will be contacted and offered an alternative tour option or a 100% refund.
What facilities are available? There are toilets at the booking office, and emergency toilet on board the vessels.
We reserve the right to cancel or vary any trip and will incur no liability for any such cancellation or alteration.
Wilsons Promontory Cruises Pty Ltd' vessels are operated under the absolute direction and control of the Master at all times.
The Master of the vessel has the sole and absolute discretion to vary the scheduled route or destination of the tour if for any reason the Master considers it necessary for the safety and welfare of the vessel, its passengers and crew.
By boarding Wilsons Promontory Cruises Pty Ltd vessel, you agree to comply with all reasonable requests made by Wilsons Promontory Cruises Pty Ltd and/or the Master of the vessel, at all times.
Wilsons Promontory Cruises Pty Ltd are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all passengers, crew, and other personnel on board our vessel. All passengers must comply with these terms and conditions and obey any reasonable request of the Master of the vessel and any member of the crew.
Offensive behaviour will not be tolerated. This includes conduct that is a nuisance, dangerous activity or offensive in any way that interrupts the enjoyment of the experience for other persons. If a passenger behaves in a way that negatively impacts others, Wilsons Promontory Cruises Pty Ltd reserves the right to take all reasonable steps to remove the offending passenger from our vessel at their expense, notify the relevant authorities to receive the offending passenger onshore to be dealt with accordingly and may record the offending passenger’s details on our Incident Register.
Risk and limitation of liability
Wilsons Promontory Cruises Pty Ltd advises there are inherent health and physical risks present when on tour, as our vessels travel to open waters. By agreeing to participate in a tour we offer, you:
acknowledge and agree you are aware of, and understand, the inherent health and physical risks relevant to your participation in the tour, and accept those risks;
warrant you are in good health, are medically and physically fit, and are not suffering from any medical condition likely to be aggravated by your participation in the tour;
warrant you are not under the influence of any alcohol, illicit drugs or any prescription medicine that may in any way impair your ability to safely participate in the tour; and
agree that where Wilsons Promontory Cruises Pty Ltd personnel gives you a lawful and reasonable direction or instruction with respect to a precautionary measure, you will comply.
To the maximum extent permitted at law, Wilsons Promontory Cruises Pty Ltd and its agents, employees and officers, exclude liability for:
damage to, or loss of, any luggage, personal belongings or personal property; or
death, injury or sickness occurring during embarkation or disembarkation, while on board any vessel, or while boarding or alighting from any vessel or other transport;
except to the extent such damage, loss, death, injury or sickness arises directly from the wilful conduct, gross negligence or recklessness of Wilsons Promontory Cruises Pty Ltd or its agents, employees or officers.
Please read the full T&C before booking: https://www.wandereradventures.com.au/Terms-and-Conditions
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.
