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Perth: Whale Watching Cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbor

4.6  / 557 reviews
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Activity provider:Rottnest Fast Ferries
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Water activity
Perth: Whale Watching Cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbor
Certified by GetYourGuide
Activity provider:Rottnest Fast Ferries
4.6  / 557 reviews
Likely to sell out

Look for humpback whales during their annual migration on a whale watching cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbour. Come face to face with the majestic animals aboard an air-conditioned boat.

About this activity

Free cancellation
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Duration 4 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Coach transfers are available from the following locations for the 10 AM ferry: • Crown (riverside entrance) • Billabong Backpackers • Coolibah Lodge • Great Southern Hotel • Doubletree Northbridge • Pan Pacific • Crowne Plaza • Mantra on Hay (Cnr Hay & Bennett) • Corner of Hay & Pier St (Kings Hotel side, Pier St bus bay) • Travelodge (Cat Bus stop out front) • Holiday Inn (Across the road from) • Rendezvous Hotel Perth Central • Ramada Perth, The Outram • City West Train Station (#10 Green Cat Bus stop) • Rendezvous Scarborough • Karrinyup Waters Resort • Peppers Kings Square Hotel Pick-up times will be confirmed by local supplier, are subject to traffic conditions and may vary.

Experience

Highlights

  • Look for humpback whales on their annual migration off the coast of Perth
  • Travel in air-conditioned comfort on a fully-licensed catamaran
  • Learn about whales from the live commentary by a certified marine biologist
  • Benefit from optional complimentary pickup from selected locations

Full description

Watch the annual migration of humpback whales on a scenic 2-hour whale watching cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbor just north of Perth. Benefit from complimentary pickup by bus from selected locations, or make your own way to the harbor to board the catamaran. Get up close to the magnificent marine mammals aboard the air-conditioned boat, and save precious time over slower vessels. Make use of the three viewing areas to get stunning views of the animals on their migration from September to the end of November. Capture them on your camera from the large open-air deck. Listen to live commentary from a certified guide while enjoying the available on-board snacks and drinks from the licensed bar. Relax in the knowledge that in the event that no whales are seen, you can take another whale watching cruise the next day at no extra charge.

Includes

  • 2-hour whale watching cruise
  • Complimentary pickup and drop-off by bus, if option booked
  • Food and drinks

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Important information

Know before you go

  • It is not possible to guarantee sightings of whales on any given tour. On the rare occurrence that whales are not seen, you can travel on the next available tour at no extra cost
  • Pickup location and time will be confirmed by the local operator after booking

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 57 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.3/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
    4.3/5

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Natalie – United KingdomSeptember 10, 2024  – Verified booking
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Elizabeth – AustraliaSeptember 10, 2024  – Verified booking
We enjoyed the experience but were sold tickets for a 4 hour cruise. It lasted 2 hours! Also, the speakers were impossible to hear clearly. And I didn’t see a life jacket presentation!
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GetYourGuide traveler – AustraliaSeptember 9, 2024  – Verified booking
weather was great enjoyed that we had a young juvenile come around the boat
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