Strap in and hold on, this isn’t your average whale-watching cruise. This is two hours of raw ocean power aboard a rigid inflatable boat (RIB), built for speed and made for adventure. Departing from Ballina, you’ll tear across the pristine waters of Cape Byron Marine Park with the salty wind on your face and whales in your sights. These humpbacks don’t do sideshows, they put on the real deal. Breaching, tail-slapping, full-body acrobatics, mother nature doesn’t get bolder than this.

With a marine biologist who doesn’t just know their stuff, you’re not just watching whales, you’re understanding them. They'll give you the lowdown on whale behaviour, local marine life and the epic annual migration. You’ll even hear the whales singing through the hydrophone. Yep, actual whale songs in real time. From the surface breaches to the haunting underwater whale song, streamed live through the hydrophone. We’ll kit you out with a quality jacket, so don’t stress if the ocean gets a bit feisty. If you're keen to get up close, learn something real and feel the power of the open sea, this fast boat tour is the move.

Info

Inclusions

Two hour whale watching cruise on a RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) style vessel
On-board friendly and knowledgeable Marine Biologist
Vessel equipped with a hydrophone to hear the humpback whale song
High quality jackets provided

Exclusions

Accommodation transfers are currently unavailable
Snacks are not provided on this tour

Time

Whale watching tours depart at 7.30am and 10am, 12:30pm and 3pm between May and November

Duration

Approximately 2 hour on the water experience

Departure Location

This experience departs from Ballina Wharf 12, Fawcett St, Ballina NSW directly in front of The Wharf Bar & Restaurant

What To Bring

Bring along your hat, sunnies, sunscreen, reusable water bottle and camera
The tour boat has a cooler on board that can accommodate light snacks and beverages
It is not recommended to bring full carry-out meals or picnics on board

Terms And Conditions

This experience accepts children ages 5 and up
All children must be accompanied by an adult
All participants must wear a life jackets assigned by the Captain at all times and follow Captain’s instructions
This vessel has the capacity to comfortably take up to 20 passengers on board
The wharf is wheelchair and walker accessible, but one must be able to sit down on to the inflatable pontoon of the boat and pivot into the boat to the nearest seat. We do not store wheelchairs aboard the vessel. Please let us know if you have any special requirements or assistance
The operator may cancel the activity up to the start time in the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions. If cancelled ticket holders will be allowed to reschedule tickets (subject to availability), convert their tickets to Gift Certificates for use up to 3 years in the future, or receive a full refund
There is a possibility of getting wet on your tour when it’s windy and choppy since the vessel is open and low to the water
The captain will endeavour to keep you as dry as possible, but in some conditions spray is inevitable
The operator will provide reusable water bottles for the trip
If the operator deems sea or bar conditions to be dangerous or extremely unpleasant, the operator will cancel your tour and give you a full refund with as much notice as possible
If you have any doubt about the conditions please call the operator on the day before departure
Please note that light rain and overcast skies will not affect your whale watching trip or Byron Bay tours
If you do not see a whale on your scheduled whale watching cruise, you will receive your next trip free of charge

Booking Information

Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
The wharf is wheelchair and walker accessible, but one must be able to sit down on to the inflatable pontoon of the boat and pivot into the boat to the nearest seat. We do not store wheelchairs aboard the vessel.

Location

Ballina Wharf 12 Fawcett St, Ballina, New South Wales 2478

From

$129.00

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