Humpback Whales Humpback Whales are referred to in American Indian culture as the “record-keepers” of the world. It is believed they are one of the most ancient animals to inhabit the earth and hold the history of the earth in them. Humpbacks evolved from land mammals 50 million years ago. To have the opportunity to interact with whales anywhere in the world is both a blessing and a beautiful marine experience. Humpbacks are one of the most acrobatic and interactive of all the great whales. They can grow up to 14 metres in length and 40 tonnes in weight and can propel themselves clear of the water in spectacular breaches with just a couple of kicks of their tails, making them one of the most powerful animals on the planet. In breeding season competing males perform truly spectacular acrobatic displays and sing beautiful, haunting love songs.
Ocean Eco Adventures operates Whale Watching tours from Exmouth, Ningaloo Reef from August to October and from Dunsborough, Geographe Bay November and early December.
Ocean Eco Adventures has a hydrophone fitted on board that allows guests to listen to the calls of the whales as they sing under water. This is an amazing opportunity to experience another dimension of the Humpback Whale experience. |
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West Side Humpback Whale Discovery
- “West Side”, Ningaloo Reef, Exmouth month of August |
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| Join this ¾ day cruise on the “West side” of the Nor West Cape to go in search of the beautiful Humpback Whales and explore the beauty of the Ningaloo Marine Park. |
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| A courtesy bus collects you from your accommodation in Exmouth and takes you to the Tandabiddi boat ramp to meet your crew for your Whale Watch and Reef Discovery cruise. During this cruise you will search for and view the spectacular Humpback Whales, search for Turtles, Dolphins, Dugong and Sea Birds. A hydro-phone is fitted on board allowing opportunity to listen the haunting Humpback Whale song. |
An opportunity to snorkel on the amazing Ningaloo Reef coral gardens abundant with tropical fish is also offered in the lagoon of the marine park during the day. A gourmet lunch plus morning and afternoon tea is also provided.
Bus collection starts at Exmouth 8.30am, meet time at Tantabiddi Boat Ramp 9.30am returning to the boat ramp at approximately 3pm. |
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| Exmouth Gulf Humpback Whale Discovery - Exmouth Gulf Ningaloo Reef 1st Sept - 30th October |
| Ningaloo Reef is on the main migration route for one of the largest Humpback whale populations in the world and the protected waters of Exmouth Gulf are a significant staging post and calving area for these beautiful animals. Be enchanted by the mystical Humpback Whales as they rest in the Exmouth Gulf. |
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| From September to October the filter feeding Humpback Whales use the waters of the Exmouth Gulf as a resting point for the pods of adults and calves before they continue their journey down the West Coast back to their feeding grounds of Antarctica. Therefore countless pods of whales in the protected waters of the Gulf are day after day, resting, playing and providing amazing viewing opportunities as they perform spy hops, tail slaps, breeches, pectoral slapping and bubble blowing. |
Ocean Eco Adventures also has a hydrophone fitted on board that allows guests to listen to the calls of the whales as they sing under water. This is an amazing opportunity to experience another dimension of the Humpback Whale experience. The companies photographer is also on board capturing photo’s of the day and a complimentary photo CD of the cruise is given as a gift to all guests.
Join this afternoon Whale Watch cruise and delight in the gourmet food platters served throughout the tour. Departs Exmouth Marina, 12pm – 4pm |
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| Exmouth Gulf Sunset Whale Cruise - Exmouth Gulf, 1st Sept to 30th October |
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| Finish off your day at Ningaloo with a relaxing cruise in the Exmouth Gulf as the sun sinks over the Cape Range National Park. This two hour cruise is perfect for relaxing, enjoying the scenery and viewing Humpback whales as they rest in the protected waters of the Exmouth Gulf. |
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Also enjoy gourmet “nibble platters” during the tour.
BYO alcoholic drinks.
Departs Exmouth Marina 5 – 7pm |
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| Geographe Bay Whale Watching - Dunsborough, Australia's South West – November |
Join this fantastic scenic cruise off Cape Naturaliste and enjoy viewing the awesome Humpback Whales as they complete their journey down the Western Australian coastline before the head off to the Antarctic seas for their feeding season. The cruise also takes you in search of dolphins, viewing of the resident seal colony and a cruise of the bays out to Cape Naturaliste.
The mature whales and their calves play in the waters off Geographe Bay providing spectacular viewing opportunities. On rare occasions the elusive Blue Whales are also sighted in the area. Whales can provide unique photo opportunities and during the cruise a company photographer takes photos and these are offered as a gift on CD to you. |
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Ocean Eco Adventures has a hydrophone fitted on board that allows guests to listen to the calls of the whales as they sing under water. This is an amazing opportunity to experience another dimension of the Humpback Whale experience.
Gourmet food “nibble” platters comprising of delicious South West delights are also a highlight of every tour.
Departs daily 10.30am – 1.30 and from Quindalup Beach Dunsborough, Geographe Bay Rd (beach carpark area entrance opposite Mc Dermott St).
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