Dunsborough Whale Watching Eco Tours

Dunsborough Whale Watching

Experience the annual whale migration in the calm, sheltered waters of Geographe Bay with Naturaliste Charters.

Established in 1993, we are the South West’s longest-running whale watching operator, with more than 30 years of experience sharing Western Australia’s incredible marine wildlife.

Our spacious, purpose-built 23-metre catamaran, the Alison Maree, offers multiple viewing areas, comfortable indoor seating, modern bathroom facilities and plenty of room to move around while searching for whales.

During the southern migration, guests have the opportunity to encounter Humpback Whales as they travel through and rest in Geographe Bay. Southern Right Whales, Blue Whales and Minke Whales may also be sighted.

Other marine wildlife may include:

• New Zealand Fur Seals
• Bottlenose and Common Dolphins
• Seabirds and other ocean wildlife

Our experienced crew provide expert commentary about the whales, their behaviour and the surrounding marine environment throughout the tour.

Tour Information

• Departures: 10:00am and 2:00pm daily
• Season: Late August to November
• Duration: Approximately 2–2.5 hours
• Arrival: At least 30 minutes before departure
• Departure point: Professional Fishermen’s Boat Ramp, opposite Lot 308 Geographe Bay Road, Quindalup WA 6281
• Suitable for: All ages

Tours are seasonal and subject to availability and suitable weather and sea conditions.

Included

• Approximately 2–2.5 hours on the water
• Expert commentary from our experienced crew
• Complimentary tea, coffee, Milo, green tea and biscuits
• Access to indoor and outdoor viewing areas
• Children’s life jackets

Beach Boarding

Dunsborough tours involve beach boarding. Guests are transferred from the beach to the Alison Maree aboard a tender vessel.

Boarding requires passengers to step into and out of the tender with assistance from our crew. Your feet should remain dry during normal boarding conditions.

Guests with limited mobility or concerns about boarding should contact our office before booking so we can discuss whether the experience is suitable.

Whale Sighting Policy

As whales are wild animals, sightings cannot be guaranteed. However, Naturaliste Charters maintains a very high whale-sighting success rate.

If no whales are sighted during your tour, our applicable No Whale Sighting Policy will apply.

Special Meal Offer

Receive 15% off lunch or dinner at Occy’s or Southcamp in Dunsborough on the day of your whale watching tour.

Present your tour confirmation email to redeem the offer. The discount applies to food only, cannot be combined with another promotion and is subject to the participating venue’s conditions. Advance bookings are highly recommended.

20% Deposit Option

A 20% deposit option is available when booking.

If you choose to pay a deposit, the remaining balance must be paid no later than two days before your tour. A payment link will be emailed to you before the balance is due, or you can contact our office to pay over the phone.

All bookings are subject to Naturaliste Charters’ Terms and Conditions.