About this tour
Board a 50-foot vessel off Kalbarri for a 2.5-hour encounter with migrating humpbacks and occasional southern right whales. Between June and August, these giants travel along Western Australia's coast through Gantheaume Bay en route to breeding grounds in the north, then return south through colder waters. The skipper and crew know the continental shelf routes intimately, having run these tours since 1992, positioning you for close views from all deck areas.
Highlights
- Humpback whales migrating past June through August
- Expert crew with 30+ years of local knowledge
- 50-foot vessel with unobstructed sightlines
- Southern right whales sighted occasionally
- Gantheaume Bay's pristine waters
- All-fitness suitable, pram and infant seats available
What to expect
You'll depart in a substantial, well-appointed boat designed for viewing comfort across all deck positions. The crew reads whale behaviour and migration patterns shaped by ocean temperatures and food sources—they'll explain the annual cycle as you watch. Encounters vary; whales may breach, tail-slap, or cruise past at closer range than expected. Winter months (June–August) bring the heaviest traffic northbound; August catches southbound returns. The two-and-a-half-hour window allows sufficient time scanning the continental shelf where whales favour the passage.
Good to know
Bring your own refreshments; nothing's provided onboard. The service accommodates prams, infant seats, and all mobility levels. Public transport reaches the departure point. Sightings are never guaranteed—whale presence depends on seasonal migration timing and ocean conditions.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.