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Activity Phillip Island, Australia

Phillip Island Whale Watching Tour

4.7 (97 reviews) 4 hours Free cancellation
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Phillip Island Whale Watching Tour

About this activity

Join a spectacular 4-hour cruise around Phillip Island with beautiful coastal scenery and up-close marine wildlife viewing. See thousands of playful fur seals at Seal Rocks, look for seabirds such as the Little Penguin and Shy Albatross, spot wave-riding Common Dolphins and be in awe of the great whales including Humpback Whales as they travel past the island during their northward migration.

Whale Watching On the Water Dolphin Watching Excellent Quality Involves Animals Low Supplier Cancellation Rate Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 70 people
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
Wildlife Coast Cruises

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Local guide
  • Included: Live commentary on board
  • Included: Morning tea (coffee, tea, muffin, pastry)

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

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 a delicious morning tea while taking in the sights and listen to the Captains commentary about the local highlights and wildlife.

  1. Stop 1

  2. Seal Rock

  3. Cape Woolamai

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Using your ticket

We encourage paperless check-in; you are not required to bring a printout of your booking. Please state the booking name when boarding

  • Not recommended for pregnant women

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • 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.

Traveller ratings

4.7 out of 5 · 97 reviews
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Phillip Island Whale Watching Tour

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