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Let us take you out to the protected waters of Cape Byron Marine Park to see these majestic, curious creatures in their native habitat. Our Marine Biologist will be right there with you to answer any questions you might have.
Our Whale Season has now ended. Cruises resume May 2024!
Encounter astonishing Humpback Whales in their natural habitat as they migrate past the coastline between Ballina and Byron Bay. We depart from Ballina’s Richmond River and enter the pristine waters of Cape Byron Marine Park. Enjoy breathtaking coastal scenery while listening to live Humpback Whale song using our specialised underwater hydrophone. Our friendly Marine Biologist will share in-depth knowledge of the area & jaw-dropping encounters we experience within Byron’s Marine Park.
Each year, between May and November, southern hemisphere Humpback Whales travel north from their Antarctic summer feeding grounds, past Cape Byron headland, and on to their breeding and birthing grounds in the sub-tropics. At more than 2,500-kms, this is considered one of the longest migrations in the animal kingdom. Witnessing this stunning spectacle is easy from Australia’s most easterly point.
We are so sure you’ll spot a whale from June 1st until the 22nd October that we offer a free trip if you don’t see one on your first whale watching adventure!
Cruise Times
(There is no better time of the day for whale watching, the time of your cruise falls to personal preference)
7:30am, 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm
7:31am, 10:01am, 12:31am, 3:01pm
Please arrive 20mins prior to your departure time for boarding.
Times are subject to change if ocean conditions require it. Please visit our vessels page for information on our vessels.
What if your desired time or session is booked out?
Please join our waitlist (Online) if your desired date is booked out. We will call anyone on this list first if seats become available for your group size.
The system will ask for your credit card details, but you will not get charged unless we call and confirm that seats are available for you to join us.
Attention Groups
Please book all in one order or add to your notes that you are with another group, so we can try our best to seat you together.
Restrictions
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age is 5yrs for any cruise on the ocean. Not suitable for pregnant women, wheelchair users or anyone with a neck, back or spine injury or condition.
*Vessel Departs From Ballina*
(Please note: Byron Bay does not have a jetty or marina, our boarding locations are the closest for passengers located or visiting Byron Bay. Our Brunswick Heads departure is currently unavailable)
STEPS AFTER BOOKING*Receive your Confirmation Email & Pre-Arrival Waiver
*Your confirmation email will have all the details you need for the day including what to wear and where to park, so please read carefully. We require you to complete a quick and easy Pre-Arrival Waiver before the day of your cruise. You will be unable to board the vessel if you have not completed the Pre-Arrival Waiver.
Please keep your phone close for any notifications prior to departure in regards to any time changes or cancellations due to ocean or weather conditions.
- NON-REFUNDABLE TICKETS (Cancellation & Refund Policy) - All tickets purchased will be non-refundable, unless Out Of The Blue Adventures cancels the cruise due to weather/ocean conditions. If you need to cancel your cruise, you must provide 48hrs notice via phone (in opening hours) and your ticket will become a Gift Card credit valid for a period of three years. If you give less than 48hrs notice before cruise departure, you will forfeit your money and not receive a credit. Please read full Cancellation Policy before purchasing your cruise.Moore
Highlights:
- We are so sure you’ll spot a whale from June 1st until the 23rd October that we offer a free trip if you don’t see one on your first whale watching adventure!
Included:
- QUALIFIED MARINE BIOLOGIST GUIDE
- WATERPROOF PONCHO
- FREE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS
- WHALE GUARANTEE
- STATE-OF-THE-ART MODERN ECO-VESSEL
Not Included:
- Transfer
What to Bring:
- BEANIE
WARM JACKET OR JUMPER
SUNGLASSES
DRINKING WATER
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Byron Bay Whale Watching Tour
Let us take you out to the protected waters of Cape Byron Marine Park to see these majestic, curious creatures in their native habitat. Our Marine Biologist will be right there with you to answer any questions you might have.
ANCELLATION POLICY
During May-November, as long as certain restrictions have lifted, we will be offering our spectacular Whale Watching Cruise to guests who chose to travel with us (while allowing for increased precautions to keep everyone safe).
Our precautions and changes to our normal cruise include, but are not limited to:
Not offering Drinking Water from our re-usable bottles (Please bring your own)
Not offering our Weather Jackets for use whilst on the cruise (Please bring your own – highly recommended)
If social distancing is still in place during these times, we will reduce the numbers we operate each cruise with to ensure we are in accordance with these laws and keeping everyone aboard safe.
NON-REFUNDABLE TICKETS (Cancellation & Refund Policy) – Any booking made from April 20th 2020 will fall under our new Cancellation and Refund Policy.
All tickets purchased will be non-refundable, unless Out Of The Blue Adventures cancels the cruise due to weather/ocean conditions. If cruises are postponed due to COVID-19 temporary shut down, each participant will receive a Gift Card credit valid for a period of three years to use another time. No refunds will be issued if this occurs.
If you need to cancel your cruise for any reason (including COVID-19 related circumstances), you must provide at least 48hrs notice via phone (in opening hours) and your ticket will become a Gift Card credit valid for a period of three years. If you give less than 48hrs notice before cruise departure, you will forfeit your money and will not receive a credit.
If you are unwell it is the passengers responsibility to notify Out Of The Blue Adventures. To contact Out Of The Blue Adventures click here.
If a cruise is cancelled due to weather or ocean conditions, the customer will have 24 hours to receive a full refund or choose their alternate day. If the customer does not contact us within the 24 hours, the ticket will be converted to a Gift Card and emailed to the customer to be redeemed another time (Which is non-refundable under any circumstance). All Gift Cards are valid for 3 years.
Gift Cards – Please keep in mind that any Gift Cards purchased or received in exchange for a cancelled booking will still follow our non-refundable policy as they are valid for 3 years. Gift Cards are non-refundable under any circumstance and cannot be exchanged for cash. If you redeem a Gift Card on a booking that gets cancelled by us due to weather or minimum numbers not met, your Gift Card is still not refundable, they are valid for 3yrs and can be used on another date or transferred to someone else to use.