Phillip Island Whale Watching Tour

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Phillip Island, Australia

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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Witness the spectacular coastal scenery of Australia on a 4-hour whale watching cruise around Phillip Island. Climb aboard a stylish vessel with a professional guide and scour the sea for sightings of rare wildlife. See thousands of fur seals at Seal Rocks; keep your eyes peeled for rare seabirds like the shy albatross and little penguin; and marvel at dolphins diving out of the water with incredible grace. With luck, enjoy the unforgettable experience of watching humpback whales in their natural environment on this exhilarating cruise.

Scour the sea for sightings of marine life from the comfort of a modern boat
Listen to illuminating commentary from your captain as you observe rare seabirds and playful dolphins
Witness thousands of seals in their natural environment at Seal Rocks
Experience the magic of seeing humpback whales as they migrate along the coast of Victoria

What's Included

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

Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

16 Beach Rd, Rhyll VIC 3923, Australia

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Seal Rock

Cape Woolamai

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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
Not wheelchair accessible
Whale sightings are not guaranteed, we expect between 70-90% sightings success between June and August.

Stroller accessible
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 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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Featured review

PengHooi_O

We weren’t sure if we will see any whales but we ended up experiencing what the crew described as the best they have seen for the season! The crew were continuously searching to ensure that we get the experience and the results was amazing. The crew itself were friendly and everything is hassle free.

Reviews

4.8

based on 95 reviews

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Great that the boat was...

Bev_M, Jun 2025

Great that the boat was not overcrowded so everyone could see the whales and the seals, crew were very friendly and up for a chat

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a warm review! We pride ourselves on our crew hospitality and are glad to know that they had a positive impact on your experience. We do hope you will choose to cruise with us again in the future!

Whale watching experience

Beck_M, Jun 2024

It was an amazing experience the staff on the boat were so genuine and nice. We did see one whale which was awesome but the seals were amazing. So was the dolphins swimming along the side of the boat.

Best experience

PengHooi_O, Jun 2023

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hello, What a great review! Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind words. We are delighted to hear that you had such a great time with us. The whales really are awesome to watch! We hope to see you onboard again in the future. Thank you, Georgia

I recommend !

Lenae_M, Jun 2023

The cruise was fantastic. The crew were very friendly with a sense of humour and take good care of the visitors which made the whole experience much more enjoyable! We were lucky enough to see whales and fur seals. The crew even held a vote to see what the visitors preferred to do (continue or return to a spot where we were sure of seeing whales that had been seen before). The crew knows how to react when people are seasick. I recommend this extraordinary experience! (Lunch on board could be a bonus point !)

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hello Lenae, Thank you for such a detailed review. We much appreciate the time you took to write this. We love to hear that you had such a positive experience with us and the whales. Thank you, Georgia

Best experience

Kristina_M, Jul 2022

Such a fun day out, I was so excited to see a whale. Plenty of seals and dolphins as well. Crew were professional and friendly. It was a great day out.

I would recommend this tour

Lorraine_C, Aug 2021

The crew were amazing and friendly, the commentary was informative, lunch was great and after noon tea ✅ unfortunately the whales weren’t cooperating, but the seals made up for that

Fantastic cruise

Karen_C, Jul 2021

We had a great time on the trip. Staff were informative, helpful and courteous, and yes , we did see a whale!!!

Brilliant experience

julie_c, Jun 2021

Awesome day, staff were brilliant, lovely lunch and of course the seals and dolphins were great though the whales were a bit stand offish but we saw them would love to go every week

A GREAT WHALE WATCHING EXPERIENCE

Jillys, Jul 2020

A wonderful afternoon. Saw 4 whales, one of which put on a spectacular show. Loads of dolphins and seals. Highly recommend.

whales and more whales

Maria G, Aug 2019

saw the first mother and calf of the season. plus 2 different adult whales. Crew was nice and relaxed. Memorable experience. bring warm clothes.

Unfortunately we didn't get to see any...

Belinda K, Jul 2016

Unfortunately we didn't get to see any whale in this tour. We did however spotted some dolphins which lifted our spirit a little bit and also caught a glimpsed of the Seals Rock from afar.