Humpback Whale Encounter Tour from Newcastle

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Newcastle, Australia

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Prebook to save time and see humpback whales in their natural habitat on this whale-spotting cruise from Newcastle. Board an eco-tourism boat and hit the open waters to observe humpbacks in the wild, learning about their natural behaviors via the commentary as the boat maintains a respectful distance. Plus, watch for dolphins and seals, and admire the coastal scenery as you hear details on local landmarks, culture, and history.

See humpback whales in the wild on a whale watching cruise from Newcastle
Prebook to secure a place at a time and day that fits your vacation schedule
View humpbacks and learn about them, and the coastal scenery, from a guide
Includes wet-weather gear, photos, and choice of departures for flexibility

What's Included

Professional wildlife guide
Premium weatherproof jackets provided
Two-hour whale watching tour
Safe and comfortable eco-tourism vessel
Small group experience (max 20 guests at a time)
Marine Toilet Onboard

Any parking or transport fees

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

CoastXP
Dock C, 95 Hannell St, Wickham NSW 2293, Australia
Tours depart from Dock C - Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club. The club is located at 95 Hannell Street, Wickham NSW 2293

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Children under 3 not allowed
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.9

based on 157 reviews

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Fantastic experience

Toni_N, Jul 2025

Brilliant morning!! Worried we wouldn’t see any whales as swells were quite high, but we did. And it was amazingly beautiful & all I hoped for. Incredibly lucky to see a whale breach too. Awesome

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thanks very much Toni for your kind review. It was a pleasure hosting you on board, and we hope to see you on board again in the future.

Very experienced...

Stuart_W, Jul 2025

Very experienced operator, with years of experience. Great knowledge and information about the whales and their environment. Great day

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you very much Stuart for your kind review! It was a pleasure having you on board, and look forward to seeing you on board again in the future!

Loved it.

Jennifer_H, Oct 2024

Fantastic experience with a brilliant guide who added to the experience. Saw multiple mother and calves, a seal and some dolphins ✨

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thanks so much Jennifer for your kind review! We love what we do, and we're glad you had a wonderful time. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see you on board again soon.

This was one of the best experiences we have seen as a family

Anne_B, Jul 2023

Highly recommend this to families . Everything was well organised and the tour guide was very informative and helpful

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thanks Anne for your kind review! We love hosting families on board with us, and we look forward to seeing you again in the future 😊

Great experience

Andrea_Z, Jul 2023

Jane was superb, the whole experience excellent. We really had to look hard to see any whales, but in the end we did and it was magical.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thanks so much for your kind review. Jane is an awesome guide, and we're lucky to have her on our team. We're glad to hear you had a great experience, and look forward to seeing you again in the future!