Things to do in Australia, Australia: The Best Dolphin & Whale Watching

July 15, 2021 Sachiko Swiger

Coordinates: 25°S 133°E / 25°S 133°E / -25; 133
Restaurants in Australia

1. Noosa Oceanrider

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5.0 based on 165 reviews

Noosa Oceanrider

Noosa's original ocean tour company and consistently voted the best. Choose from the Adventure Tour, Dolphin Safari or Whale Watching Tour; an Oceanrider tour is a ‘must-do’ on the list of ‘things to do in Noosa’ Twelve passengers seated in six rows of two means that everyone gets a ‘window seat’ and a personalized experience that only a small group allows. ​ Our RIB boat is the same that the Navy, Coast Guard, and Water Police use, which reflects its reliability and high safety standards. Your Captain Nathan has extensive Australian and international maritime experience, so you are in good hands. For more information on the boat or captain,​ read the respective blogs on our website. Come and enjoy the tour of your choice and take in the beautiful Noosa coast from a different perspective.

2. Naturaliste Charters

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5.0 based on 707 reviews

Naturaliste Charters

Naturaliste Charters are the longest running whale watching company in the Southwest and have been operating professional whale watching tours out of Augusta, Dunsborough and Busselton for more than 25 years, we are also the founders Killer Whale Expedition's out of Bremer Bay, operating expeditions since 2015. Our state of the art luxury vessel 'Alison Maree' is one of the fastest, safest, most spacious whale watching vessels designed for the Southern ocean. Our tours provide visitors with the opportunity to view Humpback Whales, Southern Right Whales, and the rare Blue and Minke Whales on both their northern and southern migrations. As you watch these majestic creatures breach and frolic, we guarantee you’ll be mesmerised by their agility. Other marine life you might encounter during your whale watching tour include: New Zealand Fur Seals, Bottlenose & Common Dolphins & Sea Birds. Creating world-class expedition experiences isn't just our job, it's everything that we are!

3. Wildlife Coast Cruises

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5.0 based on 959 reviews

Wildlife Coast Cruises

Wildlife Coast Cruises is an environmentally accredited business which operates around the beautiful waters of Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory. The wide range of cruises include trips to Seal Rocks, Twilight Bay cruises, Scenic Lunch Cruises, Whale Cruises and Wilsons Promontory Cruises. The Kasey Lee and the Brianna Lee are custom built catamarans 65 feet in length, crewed by friendly and professional staff who are happy to care for and entertain you along your journey.

4. Kings Ningaloo Reef Tours Exmouth

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Kings Ningaloo Reef Tours Exmouth

Whale Shark and Eco Snorkeling Tours. From April - July join us onboard the Magellan for a full day of snorkelling over coral reefs and swimming with the Majestic Whale shark, the King of the Sea. In season we may even be lucky enough to see Manta Rays, Humpback Whales, Turtles and rays and much more. From August we offer a Whale shark / Humpback Whale Eco Tour. Again a full day packed with adventure as we explore the Ningaloo Reef and if conditions are safe to do so we'll even get into the water to swim with Humpback Whales.

5. Blue Dolphin Marine Tours

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5.0 based on 1,003 reviews

Blue Dolphin Marine Tours

Whales, Dolphins and Champagne! Be one of the few, not the many to experience our Exclusive Full Day Whale Watching Tours. For an up close and personal experience that you will never forget, see the magnificent humpback whale from the uncrowded deck of Blue Dolphin. As one of the smallest vessels and a luxury sailing catamaran, you will experience the trip of a lifetime. See the whales eye to eye and listen as your skipper shares his 30+ years experience working with marine mammals.

6. Ocean Extreme

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5.0 based on 431 reviews

Ocean Extreme

Sydney's premier offshore adventure company. Choose between High Speed Offshore Thrill Rides or our famous Whale Watching tour with a whale sighting guarantee.

7. Jet Adventures

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Jet Adventures

Amazing experiences on the water on the fastest and most manoeuvrable Jet boat in WA. Thrill Rides - Whale Watching Safaris - Wilderness cruises

8. CoastXP

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CoastXP

CoastXP is a premier Hunter Coast adventure boat experience! Ocean Enthusiast Dominic May and his team operate coastal sightseeing, whale watching (Jun - Nov), cruise and event-based tours departing daily from the Honeysuckle Foreshore showcasing the breathtaking coastline of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie from a custom-built boat.

9. Freedom Whale Watch

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Freedom Whale Watch

Freedom III is a comfortable 58ft power catamaran which operates ¾ day whale watch cruises from the Great Sandy Straits Marina in Urangan Harbour. Departing at 9:30 and returning after 4:00pm allows you plenty of time with the awe-inspiring humpback whales in Platypus Bay. The cruise along pristine Fraser Island’s western beaches can offer sightings of dingoes, schooling fish and numerous sea birds. Expert commentary by our knowledgeable skipper will keep you entertained as well as DVD’s on the plasma TV. Colouring activities and soft toys will keep the children amused and if they are tired we have 3 double beds. Home-baked morning tea, tropical buffet lunch as well as fruit and cheese platters for the return trip are all included as well as tea, coffee, water and soft drinks all day. With maximum passenger numbers of 45 and three levels of viewing your whale watch experience will be memorable, informative and uncrowded. Outside of whale season Freedom III is available for Mother shipping charters. These trips are usually for 3 days and 2 nights and fish the abundant waters of Fraser Island. Get a group together for some great fishing action with experienced guides in smaller boats. The month of November is great for sportsfishing in Hervey Bay with the migrating juvenile black marlin visiting these waters. We work in Conjunction with Hervey Bay Fly and Sportfishing to provide Mothershipping for his groups of guests. Freedom III can also be hired for private day charters or overnight trips on the Great Sandy Strait. Your choice of activities: crabbing, boom-netting, swimming, sight-seeing and cruising the sheltered waterways between Fraser Island and the Mainland.

10. Ningaloo Ecology Cruises Glass Bottom Boat

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Ningaloo Ecology Cruises Glass Bottom Boat

One of the most memorable experiences Exmouth has to offer: a Glass Bottom Boat Tour aboard the "Reefviewer" or "Ningaloo Coral Explorer II" glass bottom boats on the magnificent World Heritage Ningaloo Reef. See it for yourself through our large glass panels which provide an unobstructed view of the spectacular marine life only inches below your toes. We are a multi-award winning business. Hope to see you onboard soon.

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