Premier Whale Watching Byron Bay: Experience the Humpback Whale Migration (June-November)
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336 Ratings
Byron Bay
Experience the incredible Humpback Whale Migration with Premier Whale Watching Byron Bay. Join us for a once in a lifetime close encounter with these majestic creatures. Book now!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Byron Bay - Humpback Whales are seen along the coast between Ballina and Cape Byron. Where we visit is dependant on where the whales are. Our Marine Biologist guide will provide fascinating commentary as you take in the breathtaking views and whale encounters. It is also likely to spot other marine and bird life during the tour, such as our resident pods of dolphins. We are so sure you will spot a whale that we offer a whale guarantee, or return for a free trip!

Please meet on the Lance Ferris Wharf directly in front of the Wharf Bar & Restaurant, 12-24 Fawcett St, Ballina (if Brunswick Heads is closer for you, please select our other Whale Watching listing departing from Brunswick Heads). Someone will come to collect you and take you down to the vessel where lifejackets & waterproof ponchos will be supplied.
We will conduct a short safety briefing before we travel briefly along Ballina’s Richmond River and head out into the Cape Byron Marine Park on our Premier Whale Watching adventure.

What's Included
  • Qualified Marine Biologist guide
  • Waterproof Poncho
  • Life Jackets
  • Live commentary on board
  • Free Professional Photos uploaded to social media
What's Not Included
  • Transfers from Byron Bay to the wharf in Ballina
Additional Information

Experience a rare, intimate meeting with Humpback Whales! (June-November).
Embark with us and our skilled marine biologist on our Elite Whale Watching Cruise. We set sail from Ballina’s Richmond River and venture into the stunning waters of Cape Byron Marine Park. Witness the awe-inspiring Humpback Whales in their natural surroundings as they maneuver past the spectacular coastline from Byron Bay to Ballina. Revel in the captivating landscape while tuning into live Humpback Whale melodies using our specialized underwater hydrophone. Our cordial Marine Biologist will impart detailed insights about the area, local landmarks & sightings we encounter within Byron’s Marine Park.The crossing of whales is an incredible spectacle & an engaging event to behold as they play & leap. Spanning more than 2,500-kms, this is regarded as one of the farthest journeys in the animal kingdom.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not recommended for children under 5yrs
Location
Byron Bay
The vessel departs from the Lance Ferris Wharf in Ballina, 12-24 Fawcett Street, Ballina, NSW, 2478. A 30 minute scenic drive, south of Byron Bay. Please meet on the Lance Ferris Wharf directly in front of the Wharf Bar & Restaurant.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Stephen
Apr 9, 2024
Swim with turtles and wobbegong sharks - Great trip and great people, very informative, helpful and fun. So amazing to see turtles sharks and fish so close, made some great memories.
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Petamurray12
Mar 31, 2024
Underwater Magic in Byron Bay - Make sure you put this snorkeling trip to Julian Rocks "Nguthungulli" Nature Reserve on your Byron Bay bucket list. An exciting 20-minute boat ride with Out Of The Blue takes you to the dive spot where you will spend the next hour immersed in a unique ocean ecosystem and amazing underwater world. We swam with turtles, spied sharks (the cute kind) including the beautiful Leopard Shark and floated above a majestic white-spotted Eagle Ray while endless schools of curious fish circled us in a kaleidoscope of colours and shapes. Just when we thought the adventure was over and were headed for shore, we passed a pod of playful dolphins back-dropped by the lofty peak of Mount Warning ringed in cloud. With a professional skipper and marine biologists on board, the friendly and knowledgeable crew from Out Of The Blue Adventures make this a truly magic Byron experience. Keep up the incredible work!
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Alexmc8793kd
Mar 4, 2024
Marine Life - see it while you can!! - Loved the boat, Out of the Blue Team were enthusiastic guides and the snorkelling was a great way to spend time in a beautiful marine reserve. We took photos with our eyes - sorry can’t share !! Beautiful marine life - iridescent colours - best way to spend time in this pocket of the world.
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Connector7084
Jan 28, 2024
My day out on the water - Was very impressed with the helpfulness of the staff, due to my age and limited walking abilities. The cruise was lovely. Really enjoyed myself
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Helenlo7895jq
Jan 17, 2024
Amazing experience! - Amazing experience ! The staff were knowledgeable and the visibility was perfect Saw hundreds of fish, leopard sharks and turtles. It was quite choppy on the boat and in the water so seasickness tablets would have been a good idea !
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Passenger383170
Oct 26, 2023
Byron Bay Sunrise & Whale Watching - The sunrise in Byron Bay is really beautiful, it’s worth going under the stars and the moon to welcome the rising sun! Parking is free before 7:00 in the morning, but there are few parking spaces, so arrive early. Remember to bring your binoculars with you so you can watch the cruising whales after watching the sunrise! Unfortunately, I forgot to bring it, but looking at the beautiful coastline and listening to the sound of the waves is really healing!
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Paul
Oct 21, 2023
Fantastic whale watching experience - Incredible experience this and well worth the drive down to Ballina. Lots of whale sighting’s and great information given throughout. The small numbers on board really allowed us to get great views and the most out of the experience. Even saw dolphins on the way back in Massive thank you to Gabby and Dean 🙏
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Anitawo4745vi
Oct 20, 2023
Brilliant company for whale watching experience - What a privilege to be on this amazing trip! We were blessed to have a mother and calf stay with us for the whole time. The skipper Angus and the marine biologist, Emily were so skilled and knowledgeable, and such lovely people. Even in challenging conditions it was still an incredible experience. Highly recommended.
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Excursion60780794719
Oct 14, 2023
1 in a lifetime experience - Great experience and the crew enjoyed it just as much as we did, thought this shows that it's not just a job for them. Big thanks to both of you.
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Cathy
Oct 13, 2023
Whale sightings - Very informative about all things whale. Comfortable boat, great crew. Multiple whale sightings. Has a whale of a time !
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