Wilsons Promontory Whale Watching Cruise

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Set off from Port Welshpool Jetty on a six-hour cruise along the stunning east coast of Wilsons Promontory. During their migration, humpback and southern right whales travel along this coast, and dolphins are often seen too. Watch for whale behaviours such as breaching, spy-hopping, feeding and tail and peduncle slapping while your captain shares live commentary on the marine life around you. Between sightings, the cruise passes beaches, dense forests, hidden coves and cliffs, with the chance to view Australian and New Zealand fur seals in their natural habitat and seabirds such as White Bellied Sea Eagles, Shy Albatross and Australasian gannets. Morning tea, lunch, afternoon snacks and complimentary coffee and tea are included on board, so you can relax and enjoy the day on the water. Cruises are subject to minimum numbers and weather conditions.

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Wilsons Promontory Whale Watching Cruise Price & Options

6-Hour Whale Watching Cruise with Lunch

A six-hour cruise along the east coast of Wilsons Promontory from Port Welshpool Jetty, looking for migrating whales, dolphins and fur seals, with morning tea and lunch on board.

Inclusions

  • 6-hour whale watching cruise
  • Live commentary
  • Morning tea, lunch and afternoon snacks
  • Coffee and tea

Starting End Point

  • Departure point: Port Welshpool Jetty, 80 Lewis Street, Port Welshpool VIC
  • Departure time: 10:30 AM
US$ 173.52 US$ 172.16

Highlights

  • Spot migrating humpback or southern right whales and other fascinating marine life
  • Observe whale behaviour while listening to live commentary from your captain
  • View Australian and New Zealand fur seals in their natural habitat
  • Cruise past beaches, dense forests, hidden coves and cliffs on the east coast of Wilsons Promontory
  • Look out for dolphins and seabirds such as White Bellied Sea Eagles, Shy Albatross and Australasian gannets

What's Included

  • 6-hour Wilsons Promontory whale watching cruise
  • Live commentary
  • Morning tea
  • Lunch
  • Afternoon snacks
  • Coffee and tea

Child Adult Policy

  • Adult: 16 years and over
  • Child: 3 to 15 years
  • Children under 3 years travel free of charge, but no seat is reserved for them
  • Please contact JTR Holidays before booking if you are bringing a child under 3, so the operator can be told in advance

Things To Know

  • Cruises are subject to minimum numbers and weather conditions
  • This tour travels into open waters; if you are prone to motion sickness, take motion sickness tablets an hour before the cruise
  • For passengers' safety, the front deck is restricted to guests over 100 cm in height
  • The whale cruise runs in the whale migration season, from mid-July to November; season dates are subject to change

Booking Cut Off Time

  • Bookings close at 8:00 PM (Melbourne time) the day before the cruise

Starting End Point

  • Departure point: Port Welshpool Jetty, 80 Lewis Street, Port Welshpool VIC
  • Departure time: 10:30 AM
  • Duration: about 6 hours

How To Redeem

  • Please proceed to the departure point at Port Welshpool Jetty
  • Present your voucher to board the cruise
  • A printed voucher is not required

Cancellation Policy

  • Free Cancellation: Cancel at least 72 hours before the scheduled visit to receive a refund.
  • Late Cancellation: Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the scheduled visit will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
  • Refund Processing Charges: Approximately 4% will be deducted from the refundable amount to cover payment gateway and refund transaction fees. These charges are not retained by JTR Holidays.

FAQs

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You can spot migrating humpback or southern right whales, dolphins, Australian and New Zealand fur seals, and seabirds like White Bellied Sea Eagles, Shy Albatross, and Australasian gannets. The cruise also passes beaches, dense forests, hidden coves, and cliffs.
Morning tea, lunch, afternoon snacks, and complimentary coffee and tea are included on board.
The cruise lasts about 6 hours and departs from Port Welshpool Jetty, 80 Lewis Street, Port Welshpool VIC, at 10:30 AM.
Adults are 16 years and over. Children aged 3 to 15 years can join. Children under 3 travel free but have no reserved seat, and you must contact JTR Holidays before booking if bringing a child under 3.
The front deck is restricted to guests over 100 cm tall for safety. The cruise goes into open waters, so take motion sickness tablets an hour before if you are prone to motion sickness.
The whale cruise runs from mid-July to November, but season dates may change.
You can cancel free at least 72 hours before the visit for a refund. Cancellations less than 72 hours before will incur a 100% fee. About 4% is deducted from refunds for processing charges.
Go to Port Welshpool Jetty and present your voucher to board. A printed voucher is not required.

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