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About Phillip Island Whale Watching Tour

Book Direct with the Owner at Phillip Island Whale Watching Tour with Great Ocean Road Restaurant in Phillip Island, for all your Attraction and travel needs.

Itinerary

Cicumnavigate Phillip Island in the search for Humpback and Southern Right Whales on their annual migration route regularly joined by playful dolphins pods, curious seals and a variety of birdlife including the Wandering Albatross.

Enjoy morning tea and a delicious home made lunch served on board while taking in the sights and listen to the Captains commentary about the local highlights and wildlife.

Stop At:

• Seal Rocks, Seal Rocks, New South Wales
OPERATES
  • Saturdays and Sundays
INCLUSIONS
  • Morning tea (coffee, tea, cake & biscuits)
  • Lunch
  • Local guide
  • Live commentary on board
EXCLUSIONS
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
ADDITIONAL INFO
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
  • Whale sightings are not guaranteed, we expect between 70-90% sightings success between June and August.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled 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 70 travelers
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
DEPARTURE & RETURN
16 Beach Rd, Rhyll VIC 3923, Australia
TERMS & CONDITIONS
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Overall Ratings

4.8 based on 10 reviews

Reviews
  • Lorraine_C 5
    01 Aug 2021

    The crew were amazing and friendly, the commentary was informative, lunch was great and after noon tea ✅ unfortunately the whales weren’t cooperating, but the seals made up for that

  • Karen_C 5
    16 Jul 2021

    We had a great time on the trip. Staff were informative, helpful and courteous, and yes , we did see a whale!!!

  • julie_c 5
    27 Jun 2021

    Awesome day, staff were brilliant, lovely lunch and of course the seals and dolphins were great though the whales were a bit stand offish but we saw them would love to go every week

  • Maria W 5
    24 Jun 2021

    I have done several whale watching cruises overseas but this was our first trip in Australia and it was equal if not better than the overseas ones. We where fortunate to see a whale as it’s a bit hit and miss if the whales are sighted. Not only did we see a humpback whale but also saw pods of juvenile seals and common dolphins. The staff on the boat where very helpful with information about the area and the wildlife we saw. It was cold but you could stay inside until the wildlife was sighted. Morning tea and a light lunch plus tea and coffee was included in the ticket. If you have any dietary requirements if you advised these when booking they where catered for. I had a lovely time and would highly recommend this cruise.

  • Jillys 5
    27 Jul 2020

    A wonderful afternoon. Saw 4 whales, one of which put on a spectacular show. Loads of dolphins and seals. Highly recommend.

  • karenpI5309TC 5
    31 Dec 2019

    We had an awesome whale watching trip. We saw a lot more whales than we expected. It was fantastic!! Would highly recommend this trip. Definitely will go again.

  • Maria G 5
    15 Aug 2019

    saw the first mother and calf of the season. plus 2 different adult whales. Crew was nice and relaxed. Memorable experience. bring warm clothes.

  • Frankincense 3
    05 Aug 2019

    It's more my fault for not cancelling as I had been watching the average weather forecast for days in advance. I have no issues with the company or the cruises and have been on two other seal cruises in the past (even one that was extended an extra hour due to bad weather and having to leave from San Remo instead of Cowes). My partner & I had such wonderful times on both seal cruises that we decided to go on the Whale cruise but could only advance book at the end of the season which was sad. I wish I could say that I had a great time on the Whale cruise but it was so rough that I missed an hour & a half wishing I was at home instead of feeling horrendously sea sick & freezing wet/cold. I know it was the end of the season and whales were scarce at this time (in a way it was good we didn't see one as I was unable to look up or move around so it would have been even more disappointing not to see it), however, my recommendation for next year's season to the crew to perhaps once there are more than 10 people suffering motion sickness, that the captain could be informed of increasing numbers and the boat should be directed back towards the more sheltered coast instead of further out into Bass Strait where the swells increased. It won't put me off going on another cruise (well, not another whale cruise) but I won't be booking in advance again.

  • Kahlene S 5
    01 Aug 2019

    We saw one whale towards the end of the trip. It was a magnificently humbling moment. It didn’t bother me if we never saw a whale I was just glad to have the day off work. The Captain and crew were fantastic professionals, accomodating even waiting an extra 10 mins for guests who didnt turn up, I wouldn’t have waited. The boat is comfortable and clean, warm inside or fresh and invigorating outside while listening to the engine humming away. A nice hot cup of soup, bun with real butter and savoury muffin served while you are relaxing enjoying the views. Help yourself to tea and coffee. Throw a cool Antarctic blast in now and then and it was the most awesome relaxing day I’ve had in a long time. I’ll be doing this cruise again next year with all my family. Thank you Captain and Crew, thank you Miss Whale and thank you playful Seals. Highly recommend.

  • Seonaid G 5
    31 Jul 2019

    A fabulous experience on a lovely boat crewed by real professional whale enthusiasts. We saw Fur Seals, and two amazing Albatross at very close quarter but the highlight of the 4 hour trip was when our magnificent sea host, a young whale appeared very close to the boat, close enough to see its eye, and gave us a show of blowing, breaching and a couple of tail slaps. What a birthday present from mother nature, a birthday I will never forget.

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