Skip to main content

Kalbarri Whale Watching Tour Guided

Recommended by 94% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Western Australia, Australia
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8
·
· Andres_M ·
Feb 2026
We had a fantastic experience on this tour. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable and made everyone feel comfortable from the start. Seeing the whales up close was absolutely incredible — such a special moment. The guide shared great insights without overdoing it, which made it both relaxing and interesting. Highly recommend if you’re visiting Kalbarri.
· Kylie_L ·
Sep 2025
We had the most magical day out whale watching from Kalbarri. We saw so many whales playing around heading south down the coast. The weather was perfect, if you’re up this way, be sure to check them out.

Overview

Each June, humpback whales migrate past Kalbarri on their journey from the nutrient-dense Southern Ocean to breeding grounds in warmer waters, returning south each August. Look out for these majestic creatures playing, frolicking and basking—sometimes with a southern right whale or two—on a guided whale-watching trip with knowledgeable crew and great views from all areas of the deck. Bring your own drinks and snacks to make the most of it.
  • Look for humpback and southern right whales in Gantheaume Bay
  • Rare chance to see these huge creatures, which can be bigger than the boat
  • Comfortable 50-foot (15-meter) vessel with great viewing opportunities
  • Knowledgeable crew can talk you through what you’re seeing when

What's Included

  • A premium 50 foot vessel with great viewing from all areas of the deck
  • Opportunity to get up close to the magestic Humpback Whale
  • Guidance & local sea knowledge from our expert crew
  • Food & beverages are not provided however passengers are more than welcome to bring your own

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Kalbarri Maritime Facility
    Kalbarri WA 6536, Australia

    Tours depart from the "service jetty" which is located across the road from the Kalbarri Beach Resort

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Kalbarri (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 29 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)
Gallery picture 2 (from a traveler's review)
Gallery picture 3 (from a traveler's review)
Gallery picture 4 (from a traveler's review)
Gallery picture 5 (from a traveler's review)

Featured review

Andres_M
We had a fantastic experience on this tour. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable and made everyone feel comfortable from the start. Seeing the whales up close was absolutely incredible — such a special moment. The guide shared great insights without overdoing it, which made it both relaxing and interesting. Highly recommend if you’re visiting Kalbarri.

Reviews

4.8
based on 36 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Unforgettable Whale Encounter in Kalbarri

Andres_M, Feb 2026
We had a fantastic experience on this tour. The crew was friendly, knowledgeable and made everyone feel comfortable from the start. Seeing the whales up close was absolutely incredible — such a special moment. The guide shared great insights without overdoing it, which made it both relaxing and interesting. Highly recommend if you’re visiting Kalbarri.

Magical day whale watching

Kylie_L, Sep 2025
We had the most magical day out whale watching from Kalbarri. We saw so many whales playing around heading south down the coast. The weather was perfect, if you’re up this way, be sure to check them out.

We had a great morning...

Naomie_L, Aug 2025
We had a great morning and the staff were friendly Between dolphins and whales, we had lots to see I recommend it!

Great morning on the water.

Shirley_M, Aug 2025
Take your drinks and food as nothing supplied. It’s only 2.5 hours which is the perfect amount of time to see whales and head back in.

Whale watching

Nat_S, Jul 2025
An awesome experience, we loved our whale watching cruise and hope to do it again next time we go to Kalbarri.

The tour is amazing,...

Aaron_X, Jan 2025
The tour is amazing, especially when the season is right. It might take 15-20mins to find the whales, but once you are among them, you see a lot of them around you

Amazing Whale watching

Kundai_C, Sep 2024
Managed to see a few whales up close. Got a bit of fun facts from our tour guide. Absolutely worth it.

Great

Alison_F, Sep 2024
The whole experience was wonderful would recommend to do very experienced crew and friendly lots of communication about the weather for smooth trip

Being up close and seeing...

Nobel_N, Aug 2024
Being up close and seeing whales put on a show for us! Very beautiful experience that just takes your breadth away

I had really good time...

SoYun_B, Aug 2024
I had really good time with families. I will come again with this tour. I recommend this tour to friends.

Simply wonderful

Antonio_A, Jul 2024
WONDERFUL!!! We appreciated the approach at beginning with the Tour operator offering a refund or o postponement due to medium wave highness; very professional! We chose to do the tour and it was awesome; we spotted 7 whales very closely and saw also a cute whale calf

A Great Experience

Mairi_Q, Jun 2024
There was a lot of activity from the whales on the day we did the tour. To also help with the experience the weather, although cold was great. My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour.

15 minutes in and whales were breaching.

Blair_T, Sep 2023
We had a blast. From 15 minutes he head numerous whales breach’s and pups playing. Staff were great with great knowledge of the area and the whales. Would do it again great bang for your buck.

Rather disappointing

Dennis_T, Aug 2023
Saw a couple of dolphins and a sea snake. Nice boat and crew however there were no whales as promised

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thanks for taking the time to review us however we are a little confused with the no whales as promised comment . We guarantee seeing whales on our whale watching tours (or you are offered the next tour for free) . Obviously sightings & interactions can vary from tour to tour & whale behaviour is something entirely out of our control as they are wild animals. We have received another review on Google Reviews from another customer who was on tour the same day, as per below- pictures of whales can be seen in the pictures she has uploaded. NEW Hands downs best experience in kalbarri. Saw more then I thought I would definitely didn't dissapoint. Ayden has great knowledge and loved the banana superstition. Fair dinkum great whale tour!!! 100 percent reccomend doing this if you haven't

From $59.30

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 20 days in advance.

Compare Similar Experiences

1 / 3
Current
Kalbarri Whale Watching Tour Guided


2 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$59.30
Kalbarri Whale Watching Tour


2 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
From
$55.81
Kalbarri Sunset Cruise along the Coastal Cliffs


2 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$38.37
Kalbarri Wildflower Tour


4 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$118.60