Augusta Whale Watching Tour
Description
Your tour provides you with the opportunity to view Humpback Whales on their northern migration, as well as Southern Right Whales.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- If no whales are sighted during your tour, you will receive a free return tour to try again. This return tour is offered at no additional cost and can be booked for another day within one year (subject to availability & non-transferable). It’s part of Naturaliste Charters’ commitment to providing a high-quality and rewarding experience for every guest.
Reviews(142)
Not great. Didnt see whales. Saw one bird. They did stay out later to try to see them but I was expecting some commentary or information during the tour. Nothing at all just a choppy 2 hours on the sea
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. While our Augusta tours have a great whale sighting success rate, there are rare occasions when wildlife can be more difficult to locate, despite our crew extending the tour in an effort to provide guests with the best possible opportunity. We're also disappointed to hear that you felt there was a lack of commentary and information during your trip, as providing engaging interpretation and education about the whales, seabirds and local marine environment is an important part of our tours. We would genuinely appreciate the opportunity to investigate this further. If you could please contact our team directly with the date of your tour and any additional details, we would be grateful to look into what occurred and address your concerns with the crew involved. As part of our whale sighting guarantee, you are also warmly invited to join us again on a complimentary return tour within the next 12 months. We would love the opportunity to provide you with the memorable experience we strive to deliver for every guest.
We saw whales, but not as clearly as the pictures on the web. Still, knowing they were right there in front of us was such an amazing feeling. 🐋
Thank you for joining us and for taking the time to leave a review. Wildlife encounters are always on nature's terms, so while conditions don't always allow for the close-up views you might see in photographs, we're delighted you still experienced the magic of seeing whales in their natural environment. There's something truly special about knowing these incredible animals are right there beside you. We hope to welcome you back on board again in the future, thank you.
An absolutely wonderful experience with Naturalise Charter! From the moment we boarded, the team made us feel genuinely welcomed and well taken care of — the warm and friendly atmosphere set the perfect tone for the journey ahead. What truly stood out was the knowledge and passion of the staff. Throughout the close to three hour journey, they kept us engaged with fascinating insights and commentary — never a dull moment! It was clear they genuinely love what they do and take pride in sharing their expertise with guests. What also impressed us was their thoughtfulness and attentiveness throughout the trip. They kept a close eye on passengers who were experiencing seasickness, checking in regularly and ensuring everyone was as comfortable as possible. That level of care and genuine concern for guests really set them apart. And the highlight — the wildlife! We were thrilled to spot several whales up close, an awe inspiring sight that left us completely speechless. As if that wasn't enough, we were treated to a delightful surprise on our way back to the harbour — a pod of dolphins making a beautiful appearance to send us off in style! If you're visiting Perth and looking for a truly magical wildlife experience on the water, look no further than Naturalise Charter. Highly recommended without reservation — we left with hearts full and memories that will last a lifetime.
Hi there, thank you so much for your wonderful review and kind words. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed both the wildlife encounters and the experience onboard. Our crew are incredibly passionate about sharing the region's marine life, and it's lovely to know their enthusiasm, knowledge and care helped make your tour so memorable. Seeing whales is always special, but having dolphins join the journey home is certainly the perfect bonus! Thank you for choosing to join us, and we hope to welcome you back on board again one day.
This was a first class experience. Comfortable boat well stocked with complimentary tea, coffee and water. Experienced and friendly staff who responded to customer questions and gave detailed commentary about the whales in the area. We had a fabulous morning out in the Bay Area and had a couple of whale encounters but these were not judged as being close and so we were offered a free trip which could be taken any time up to 2 years in line with company policy. We were flexible in our plans and so returned the following day and had THE BEST experience with great sightings. Fortune that the whales were feeling playful and we witnessed two humpback whales tail slapping and breeching. Obviously this was a lucky trip out but thanks to the company standing firm on their policy wr had this second opportunity. Would highly recommend.
We are thrilled to hear you had two great experiences out with Naturaliste Charters. Thank you for the 5 star review and we hope to see you for some more whale magic again soon.
Highly rate this whale watching experience in Augusta. They really want you to see the humpbacks and southern right whales and go out of their way to find them. We also saw dolphins. The boat is really modern, clean, comfortable. The skipper and crew A1+ Would love to do their Orca Killer Whale tour from Bremer Bay next season.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We cant wait to welcome you on our charter again, and maybe even in Bremer Bay next season!
it was a fun , had a wonderful time with family with friends and will travel again in future. a bit of sea sickness to the kids but apart from that it was great whale watching tour. staff are cooperative and provide detail information of whale travel lofe from anartica to australia
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you and your group had a great time whale watching with us. Sorry to hear the little ones experienced some seasickness, but we’re glad the rest of the tour made up for it. Our crew love sharing their knowledge, and we’re so pleased you found them helpful and informative. We hope to welcome you back onboard again soon! 🐋
It’s so wonderfull , amazing expérience , we saw many many whales and It’s very rarest, we are so lucky
Thank you so much for your kind review. We're so glad to hear you had a wonderful experience and hope you can join us again in the future!
A 2 hour cruise that finished up being nearly 3. We just wouldn't run out of whales from the time we exited the harbour. A well set up comfortable boat with a friendly informative crew. I've been whale watching in Canada/Alaska and Norway with a net sighting of two whales. I gave up counting today's encounters. Lots of blowing and porpoising, fin flapping and a grand finale show of tail slapping. A great trip for half the price of overseas failures.
Wow, thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear you had such a memorable adventure with us. It sounds like the whales really put on a show that day! 🐋💙 We’d love to welcome you back on board anytime for another unforgettable encounter! Warm regards, The Naturaliste Charters Team
Within the first 20 minutes we felt like we had had our money’s worth. The staff and the commentary were amazing and we had the most incredible tale-slapping, flipper-waving grand finale. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear the whales put on a show so early in the tour and that you enjoyed the commentary and crew. That grand finale sounds like something special! We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back onboard again soon.
Our whale watching tour with Naturaliste Charters in Augusta was unforgettable. We were lucky enough to witness a juvenile whale playfully flapping its tail for nearly 10 minutes—an absolutely mesmerizing sight! The onboard marine biologist and crew were fantastic—knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and quick to point out sightings so we didn’t miss a moment. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear your Augusta whale watching tour was such a memorable experience. Witnessing a juvenile whale tail slapping for that long is truly special—and we’re so glad you had front-row seats to the action! Our crew and marine biologist will be delighted to know their passion and knowledge made your time with us even more enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back aboard again soon! 🐋
