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2 Hour Whale Watching Cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbour

Perth's humpback highway, narrated by actual marine scientists.

Two hours on the Ocean Master catamaran out of Hillarys during the humpback migration (late Aug–early Nov): three viewing decks, live marine-scientist commentary, and a free return trip if the whales don't show.

⭑ 4.5 616 Google reviews 📍 Perth ⏱ 2 Hours 👥 Small group 🔥 Active

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Overview

Every spring, thousands of humpbacks pass Perth's doorstep on the southern migration, mothers, calves and show-offs, breaching and tail-lobbing their way down the coast. From late August to early November, this cruise puts you in the middle of the commute, just two hours door to door from Hillarys Boat Harbour.

The Ocean Master is a modern catamaran with three viewing decks and panoramic windows, so there's no bad seat when a whale decides to perform, and the commentary comes from onboard marine scientists, not a script, which turns every breach and pec-slap into a lesson you didn't notice receiving. Southern right whales, dolphins and sea lions pad out the cast list, and there's a licensed snack bar for provisions.

The confidence move: a 100% sighting guarantee, no whales, and you cruise again free within the season. Wheelchair-accessible areas make it one of Perth's most inclusive wildlife experiences. Cheap, close and reliably good.

Why you'll love it

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    Humpback migration season cruise

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    Marine scientists narrating live

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    Three panoramic viewing decks

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    Free return if no whales

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    Dolphins and sea lions too

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    Departs Hillarys Boat Harbour

What's included

✓ What's included

  • 2-hour cruise aboard the Ocean Master catamaran
  • Live educational narration from marine scientists
  • Access to three viewing decks
  • Wheelchair accessible areas
  • Free return trip if whales are not sighted (within the same season)

✕ Not included

  • ✕Food and beverages (available for purchase from onboard licensed snack bar)
  • ✕Photography services

Common questions about this trip

  • What's the cancellation policy?
    Cancel more than 1 hour before departure and a credit note is issued for the full price, valid for 12 months. Cancel within 1 hour or no-show and a 100% fee applies. Ferry bookings can be amended up to 1 hour before departure, subject to availability and any fare difference, and a $5 admin charge may apply. If safe travel isn't possible, a credit note is issued. Wanderlust handles the refund for you, refunds mirror the operator's terms 1:1 (including if the operator cancels) and we chase it on your behalf.

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The operator's track record

4.5 on Google · 616 reviews

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"If you get the chance go on this excursion. Great guide. good value for money and above all a chance to see these beautiful creatures. We saw Mothers and calves and also juveniles. Don't miss it !"
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Terry C

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"Two close whales tail slapping near the boat. Lots of distant breaches. Very good value."
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Jim H

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"I really enjoyed the ride, even though I’m usually not a fan of ferries. Everything was well organised, and the journey was smooth and enjoyable."
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