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2 Hour Whale Watching Cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbour

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 🎂 All ages welcome

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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 jaw-dropping.

Trip highlights

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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

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What's in the box

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

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  • What's the cancellation policy?

    Cancellation terms for this trip are set by Rottnest Fast Ferries, the operator, and are confirmed on your booking voucher. Refunds mirror the operator's policy, if they can refund, so can we. Wanderlust handles the refund for you, refunds mirror the operator's terms 1:1 and we chase it on your behalf; if the operator cancels, you're fully refunded. Message us for the exact day-by-day terms before you book.

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What travellers say

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The operator's track record

4.5 on Google · 616 reviews
via Tripadvisor
"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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via Tripadvisor
"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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