About Byron Bay Whale Watching Cruise

Book Direct with the Owner at Byron Bay Whale Watching Cruise with Accommodation BNB in Byron Bay, for all your Attraction and travel needs.

Itinerary

Embark on the only whale-watching cruise to depart from The Pass beach in Byron Bay, offering the fastest route to the path of migrating humpback whales, plus dolphins, turtles, and sea birds. Travel with a small group of no more than 12 on a vessel specially designed for marine life spotting, equipped with underwater viewing devices and a hydrophone to listen to whale songs. Whale sighting is guaranteed—if you don’t see one, take another cruise for free!

Stop At:

• Cape Byron State Conservation Area, Lighthouse Road, Byron Bay, New South Wales 2481 Australia
• Byron Bay Dive Centre, 9 Marvell St, Byron Bay, New South Wales 2481 Australia
• Whale Watching Byron Bay, 9 Marvell St, Byron Bay, New South Wales 2481 Australia

OPERATES

Daily

INCLUSIONS

Trained eco guides
Hydrophone to listen to whale song
Sunscreen
Bottled water
Small-group (no more than 12 passengers per cruise)

EXCLUSIONS

Parking fee for public parking in Byron Bay
Tour photos (available for purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Spray Jacket

ADDITIONAL INFO

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Minimum age of 5 years old. Not suitable for anyone under 5 years old
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date and time or full refund
Please dress appropriately (must wear shorts or trousers you can roll up above the knees, as you will get your feet wet getting on board the vessel)
Please bring a spray jacket (required) to keep dry and wear a warm layer underneath
All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to the whale-watching tour
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date and time or full refund.
COVID-19 Vaccination - All members of your booking will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with an approved COVID-19 Vaccination or have a medical or age exemption to enter the dive centre.
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 8 travelers
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
Guides required to regularly wash hands

DEPARTURE & RETURN

Whale Watching Byron Bay, 9 Marvell St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

TERMS & CONDITIONS

If you cancel at least 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

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4.6 based on 10 reviews

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89francv 5
13 Aug 2020
The level of communication leading up to our cruise was top notch, the staff are genuine in wanting a feel good experience for all. On the day they went that little bit extra to make sure we had every opportunity to experience these wonderfully majestic creatures...and we did! A great team and effort, highly recommended to all!
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Alan_F 5
07 Aug 2020
We had a great time. The tour was well organised and everything went to plan. More importantly, we saw plenty of whales. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and made sure we were looked after throughout.
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Lois S 5
10 Jul 2020
We had a great trip out on the whale watching tour - personable, organised, friendly. As a bonus we saw lots of whales.
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8maz 5
07 Jul 2020
The captain and all the crew were brilliant. They knew everything about the sea life in Byron etc. we were blessed to see so many whales putting on an amazing show for us. It was breathtaking A big heart full thank you to all the team at the Byron Bay Dive Centre😊👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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Bamtam 5
03 Jul 2020
Just went whale watching with my 3 children. Superb experience. Very well organised, no messing around waiting for boat etc. Everything was ready and organised. Skippers very nice and helpful. We had a wonderful time.
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danikamary 5
01 Jul 2020
The crew at Byron Bay Dive Centre know what they're doing! I originally scheduled a tour for 28/06, but the weather was crappy. The shop sent a text to update me and provide me with the option to reschedule or refund. They made rescheduling easy and I went on tour the next day. My partner and I were not disappointed! We saw nearly 50 breaches, fin waves, and tail slapping. The cherry on top was our punny as hell skipper with, my personal favorite, "he's a son of breacher man that one!" We may have gotten lucky with the whales, but service like that is a real treat. The crew was knowledgable, easy going, and fun. If I was in town longer I would have definitely booked a snorkeling tour. Don't miss whale watching with this team! Also, do yourself a favor and leave your phones behind. The skipper will take WAY better photos than your iPhone and you can fully enjoy the experience. All the pictures they take are only A$29.95 (USD$20). Trust me, it's worth it.
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Miria A 5
03 Oct 2019
Seeing these big animals so close makes your heart vibrate! Beautiful, really very beautiful!! I thank my son for this wonderful gift!
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F6614IDpaulc 5
06 Sep 2019
We went on the early morning tour and had the most amazing experience. We were all excited when we saw whales at around 100 metres, then a whale decided to put on a show for us. He came up to the boat and for around 10 to 15 minutes went all around us doing rolls, showing us how magnificent these mammals are. Nicco and Ben made us feel comfortable and safe and I highly recommend this to anyone who wants the opportunity to have an experience of a lifetime.
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Allanah_xox 5
31 Aug 2019
We had the most wonderful day out with Captain Nico and First Mate Naomi! There were SOOO many Whales showing off their beautiful acrobatics. Our guides were very knowledgeable, passionate and fun! We can’t wait to do it again!!
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David H 1
28 Aug 2019
Really pissed off with the lack of contact service with this company. They had my phone # and could have called & left a message or texted me but they didn't. My booking was for a 1pm Whale Watching tour and they changed it and said I could do 10.30am instead and booked me for same day when I wanted the next day as wasn't in the area. Now they are fully booked and I can go. Wonder if they will give me a refund cause I've already paid? I'm not holding my breath. If they don't I will write a really bad report on FB and Instagram and boost it so everyone can see it. These guys are really unprofessional not impressed at all. Dr David Holden, Auckland NZ +642 7483 7188
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