Come and join us and experience one of the worlds most incredible animal migrations. Whale Watching Byron Bay will take you right up to the humpback whales with the amazing Byron Bay landscape as a backdrop.

Humpback whales, dolphins, turtles and a variety of amazing sea birds await you on a tour with Whale Watching Byron Bay, Byron Bay’s original and most unique whale watching experience.

Whale Watching Byron Bay is the only whale watching tour operator departing directly from Byron Bay . This allows us the quickest access to the Humpback whale migration on the Australian east coast.

Whale Watching Byron Bay has been operating since 2002 making us Byron Bay’s most experienced whale watching tour operator. Over the years we have developed a tour that will provide you with a safe, informative and rewarding experience.

We conduct small personalised interpretive tours with a maximum of only 12 whale watchers per vessel. Tours are conducted on purpose built RIB vessels designed for unobstructed viewing of the whales. Each vessel is annually inspected by the NSW Maritime Authority to ensure it complies with all current safety regulations.

The unique geography of Byron Bay’s Cape Byron allows us to pin point each whale’s location, therefore Whale Watching Byron Bay’s tours often encounter whales within minutes of departing Byron Bay.

Whale Watching Byron Bay offers a return trip in the unlikely event that we don’t encounter whales on your tour.

In an effort to contribute to Humpback whale conservation, Whale Watching Byron Bay contribute a portion of every fare to Southern Cross University’s Whale Research Centre. In addition we are an active participant in Southern Cross University’s Fluke Matcher whale identification program.

Whale Watching Byron Bay conduct daily whale watching tours between June and November.

The migration route of the Australian east coast Humpback whale brings them in such close proximity to Byron Bay’s Cape Byron it is likely you will encounter several whales during your tour. There are no long boat rides to and from whale watching sites and your whale watching adventure begins immediately.

Our whale watching guides will impart interesting facts about the migrating whales as well as Cape Byron Marine Park’s many other sea creatures including dolphins, sea turtles and many different species of sea bird. Each of Whale Watching Byron Bay’s vessels is equipped with a hydrophone so you can listen to the Humpback whales amazing whale song.

All of our RIB vessels are permitted by New South Wales Marine Parks Authority to engage in whale watching activities within the Cape Byron Marine Park (Permit No.CBMP2008/CA005) and are fully licensed by the New South Wales Maritime Authority (Survey No.21923).

Whale Watching Byron Bay conduct tours every day during the whale watching season (June-November).

Trips are scheduled at 8:00am, 10:30am and 1:00pm (dependant on sea conditions).

Passengers meet at Whale Watching Byron Bay’s base located at 9 Marvell St Byron Bay (pre booking essential). Adults AUD$89.00, Children under 12 AUD$55.00. Duration in total is 3hrs 30 mins (approximately) with 2hrs 30 mins (approximately) out on the water.

Included:
Whales
Dolphins
Various marine life and bird life
Julian Rocks marine life tour
Trained eco guides
Hydrophone to listen to whale song
Underwater Viewing Devices
Transfers from central Byron to vessel
Boat jackets
Light refreshments
Sunburn Block

What to bring:
Rain coat (optional)
Shorts/Loose pants you can roll up above the knees (you will get your feet wet)
Warm clothing (e.g. Jacket, fleece, warm head wear)
Hat
Sunglasses
Camera
Binoculars

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