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Phillip Island Winter Whale Watching Cruise

Enjoy the rich wildlife of Phillip Island with this tour that includes not only whale watching but the chance too see plenty of other animals as well!
Phillip Island Winter Whale Watching Cruise

Highlights

  • 4 hour winter whale cruise

  • Huge colony of Fur Seals

  • Morning tea & delicious lunch

  • Informative, entertaining commentary

  • Great photo opportunities

  • Perfect for all ages

More info

Inclusions

  • 4 hour coastal cruise Seal Rocks visit Regular dolphin sightings whale sightings (Expected 80% of cruises but not guaranteed)
  • A licensed bar
  • Delicious morning tea

Exclusions

  • Transfers from Melbourne (you will need to make your own way to Phillip Island, approximately 1.5hrs from the Melbourne CBD)

Highlights

  • Your best chance of seeing migrating whales up close
  • Enjoy a full circumnavigation of Phillip Island’s beautiful coastline
  • Regular dolphin and seabird sightings
  • Wildlife information and interpretation
  • Spectacular rock formations such as the Nobbies, Pyramid Rock and Cape Woolamai
  • Cirumnavigate Phillip Island
  • A freshly prepared lunch of sandwiches and hot soup
  • Visit Australia’s largest fur seal colony
  • See the shy Albatross
  • Friendly and professional staff who provide entertaining and expert commentary

Seasons

  • Mid June to early August

Time

  • Winter whale cruises depart daily from Rhyll Jetty, 16 Beach Road, Rhyll (mid June to early August) at 8:30am and return at 12:30pm. Boarding passes can be collected 30 minutes prior to departure. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your tour and the tour departure point * Vessel subject to change without notice

What To Bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Motion sickness prevention if required
  • Camera
  • Binoculars

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
  • Prices are seasonal and are constantly changing. The from price displayed may not always be the price you are going to pay, as once you click on your specified date, the price will change to reflect the price for that date/season. Please note that in some cases where you cannot click on a date to obtain the price, please call us so we can assist you

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