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4.9
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Whale Watch Western Australia - Perth Whale Watching - Humpback & Blue Whales
4.9
ben smith
11:52 23 Sep 23
well organised, personal and informative experience!! many thanks to all at whale watch australia see you again soon
Han Seah Sim
11:26 19 Sep 23
Fantastic experience! Once in a lifetime! Get close to whales when they swim underneath your boat. Amazing! Recommended. Worth the price.
Steven Reason
01:07 19 Sep 23
Booked the trip without any great expectation but from the moment of embarking on the boat we were given detailed information about the whales and treated like royalty, with the bonus of actually getting to see many humpback whales. Would recommend using the “captains cabin” option for a great experience.
Lois Jemmett
16:07 18 Sep 23
Such a good tour, saw plenty of whales and the crew went above and beyond to make sure our sitings were good.
Felix Ruetz
11:37 17 Sep 23
Very friendly and helpful staff. The announcements could’ve been a little louder, was sometimes hard to hear over the engines but a great activity! Would book again
Sonia Moyle
02:20 17 Sep 23
A fantastic morning out on the water. Fabulous information throughout about what we were seeing and the migratory patterns & lives of the whales. Thanks so much
April Sweet
19:03 13 Sep 23
Such a perfect day. Beautiful weather and lots of playful whales. Loved all the information shared with us too. An amazing experience.
Ana Terife
10:23 12 Sep 23
It was a beautiful experience. Whales were shy, but they were there. I can check one item from my bucket list! Thanks so much!!!
Jazz Wilkinson
02:40 12 Sep 23
The most amazing experience. Staff were helpful, the boat was amazing and so clean and well-kept. The captain had so much knowledge of whales and we saw so many pods of humpbacks. They were not invasive of the whales and they approached the pods ethically and respectfully. It was just magical!
Nicholas Ng
07:05 11 Sep 23
Fantastic whale watch trip.Saw humpback whales in just 30mins and stopped near the whale long enough to take pictures and videos.Recommended !
Asa Sodergren
04:12 11 Sep 23
We had a fantastic time, we got to see many many humpback whales breaching and many fin slaps. I would highly recommend this as a present for someone or just a great day trip for anyone who loves wildlife!
Millie Inkster-Massey
01:41 11 Sep 23
We went on the 2-hour whale watching tour out of Fremantle yesterday and had so much fun. We saw at least 4 beautiful whales, as close as 30 or so meters. The relaxed commentary was informative and entertaining. The approach was gentle and kind to the whales and we all were gifted with a great view as we maneuvered around the little pod. You could tell the team really respect these animals. I would recommend this! :)
Tanya Johnstone
23:55 10 Sep 23
Geoff Scott
12:11 10 Sep 23
My partner and I went on a whale watching tour on Saturday 9th of September 2023 and it was totally amazing. The staff were simply the best in what they do. I recommend this for all the family.
Cassidy Beanland
11:26 10 Sep 23
Amazing fun, will definitely use this company again!
Maryanne B-A
10:28 08 Sep 23
Just when we thought we wouldn't see any, they surfaced. The trip back was even better sighting the whales. Our 2hr trip turned into 3 - appreciated that the captain and crew didn't rush back when the allotted time was up. Thank you for the photos!!!! That was a nice surprise. A great day out - highly recommend booking a trip!!!
Dima Okhota
03:13 04 Sep 23
The team on the boat was very professional. All passengers received safety instructions at the very beginning of a trip for the whale watching. Probably in the future a safety briefing should be conducted two times - one before onboarding and second right after onboarding. There is always time to do it safe. Though the weather conditions were not perfect the captain managed to locate and build friendly relationships with three whales when the boat neared them. It was fantastic to see the whales 🐳.
monique florido
11:01 02 Sep 23
Had an amazing experience with Whale Watch WA. Super friendly staff with lots of knowledge on whales. My partner and I are from Perth and absolutely loved this day out and have already recommended this company to our family and friends. 10/10 experience
Barbara Kelly
09:33 02 Sep 23
The experience was more than I expected! Your beautiful vessel, friendly staff, knowledgeable, professional captain, and then the whales. The whole trip out on the briny was fabulous but the last half an hour, when the whales were beside and moving under our vessel, was brilliant! I was in awe of how close they were to us. Thank you for giving me such a wonderful experience.
Sandy Purdon
23:06 01 Sep 23
The day was awesome! Loads of whales & very well looked after by staff. Very impressed with how the whales are treated & respected. They are such beautiful creatures.
Ruth Strong
15:19 01 Sep 23
This was by far the best whale watching experience we have had. The captains knowledge of Whale behaviour and interpretation of language was superb. Thanks to Chloe for looking after our refreshments. We will make sure all of our visitors enjoy this experience. Thank you. 😊
Sue Enfield
11:13 27 Aug 23
Wow, just the most amazing experience we had during our very short stay in WA/Fremantle.The team were extremely professional but friendly & knowledgeable. The right amount of people so everyone got the opportunity to have their experience.We were so fortunate to take some amazing videos of a whale who was just as keen to see us as we were to see them. Such a majestic & magical creature 🥰
Peggy Z
10:28 27 Aug 23
it was amazing to see the beautiful whales. They are super friendly and gentle, dancing around the boat.
Momina Tanvir
10:22 27 Aug 23
Great experience! Was hesitant because I usually get sea sick but the crew was very accommodating and helpful. Had a wonderful time. Recommend it 10/10
Jan Hunter
12:58 26 Aug 23
I am more than happy to give this professional and friendly, family operated business a 5 star rating. I had booked the VIP Captains Lounge Experience for my trip today and was so pleased I had. It was such a treat to watch the whales from the comfort of the Captains Lounge, enjoy the expansive view, the included refreshments and the extra special personal touches. The captain and crew have the welfare and comfort of the whales as a high priority and manoeuvre the vessel when with the whales in such a manner as not to cause them distress resulting in whales who were very comfortable to approach the boat and check us out on several occasions. It was an incredibly enjoyable trip and I will certainly be booking future trips with Whale Watch Western Australia. Thanks Leanne, Drew and the crew for a memorable morning.
Kaye Thorn
07:34 09 Jun 23
I went today with this family team on their inaugural whale watch trip on the Gold Coast. Just awesome - friendly, knowledgeable, great boat, and the highlight of course was the couple of humpbacks leaping, slapping and providing a great display. An amazing addition to the Gold Coast whale watching industry - I wish them all the best, and highly recommend this venture.
wal Barrett
05:00 06 Jun 23
Ann-Kathrin Stracke
02:48 17 May 23
Delightful family owned and operated company, extremely knowledgeable and therefore very successful with sighting. The food was nice (thanks for the vegan options), the vessel well maintained and overall it was an amazing experience. Highly recommend going on a tour with them. P. S. Some decent rear speakers would be a bonus.
josefina isabel urrutia romero
03:04 15 May 23
Johnny No-Mates
05:20 07 May 23
Angela Birrer
09:18 06 May 23
Unser Ausflug hat bei super schönem Wetter und relativ ruhiger See begonnen. Wir wurden schon vor dem Boarding verwöhnt. Der Service an Board war tadellos. Wir hatten das Glück und haben sehr viele verschiedene Wale gesehen. Es war ein grandioser Tag. Die Crew ist top.
Belle B
07:30 05 May 23
Sue Colling
02:31 01 May 23
Staff were very friendly & informative. We got to see lots of whales. Would have loved to get a bit closer but overall a great experience.
Carol Unkovich
13:27 30 Apr 23
John Arkinstall
02:20 30 Apr 23
The trip of a lifetime and worth driving from Victoria for. We never imagined that we'd be able to see Blue whales in the wild, and were astonished by the other cetaceans we saw such as Spinner dolphin spinning out of the water. The food was fabulous, vegetarians are very well catered for and the staff were professional, friendly and knowledgeable. To be able to download photos from the day from the website was an added bonus.We thought of a few augmentations that might appeal to future whalewatchers. Some reference to the protected status of whales in Australian waters, especially approach distance regulation, would be good. A little of the history whereby whales achieved protected status, and perhaps some whale fact sheets might also help the experience. And perhaps Fremantle's famous whale ship related jail break, of the Fenians direct to the USA. Indigenous and early settler experience with whales might also be shown. Whether using handouts, or displays around the vessel, these could help fill some of the steaming time and wait times. Perhaps assistance in this regard might be found in Fremantle's museums, who would benefit from the cross promotion.
Stuart Allen
08:45 25 Dec 22
An amazing trip every time I’ve been onboard.Professional, clean and excellent customer service.
virginia kamau
07:40 22 Dec 22
Really informative
Kerri Marshall
04:38 26 Oct 22
Just spent 2 of the best hours getting to know more about the whales under the sea recommend you get to do this with this wonderful group thank you so much
CJ Cavanagh
03:25 26 Oct 22
Amazing experience to see these beautiful whale
brenda todd
23:43 23 Oct 22
Wonderful afternoon with excellent family crew and great views of mother whales with their calves. Will definitely go again and again.Brenda Todd
Jannie Vorster
04:16 22 Oct 22
Greg Mitchell
11:18 21 Oct 22
Even before you board the boat the crew are busy cleaning and making sure everything is perfect, I found out that this is a family owned business who cares about the whales and go to a great effort to give the whales space, unlike another boat who chased the whales.Can not speak too highly of the crew, they help elderly people to get the most out of the trip,If you are considering a whale watching tour, you will not be disappointed.
Leonie Morrison
13:37 20 Oct 22
Rae Barndon
03:10 10 Oct 22
Highly recommend this company. My Grandfather requires a wheelchair, they were very accommodating. The crew regularly checked in on our group and went above and beyond to ensure we had an enjoyable experience and were able to see all the action.
Charlie Patzel
07:57 06 Oct 22
Great tourFriendly staff comfortable boatPlenty of viewing areasSeen whales 🐋
Doddy S Noer
03:36 05 Oct 22
Had a great experience with the crew. It was windy and the sea was a bit rough but once we caught up to the whales, they gave us a good show Highlight of my trip to Perth. Highly recommended.
Louise Doran
06:39 04 Oct 22
Amazing whale watching tour. We saw so many whales and they were very active. The boat was lovely, clean, comfortable and spacious, even during school holidays and presumably a very booked tour, there was enough room for everyone to get a good look and view of what was happening in the water. The crew were amazing, very friendly, approachable and knowledgeable. It was an overall wonderful experience that we would do again in a heartbeat. Thank you.
Alia Abdul Rahim
06:33 03 Oct 22
Lovely trip with my parents flew in from Malaysia. We saw a family of humpback whales. Amazing experience.The family crew on board provided a very good service overall 👍🏼
Yanjun Li
11:23 02 Oct 22
Amazing trip! We saw five humpback whales playing together. Better have motion sickness pills beforehand and wear warm clothes. It gets windy and cold on the deck.
Carolyn Thomas
07:11 02 Oct 22
Thankyou to the amazing crew on the boat . Where friendly and looked after me with so much care when I developed the dreaded sea sickness.Oh and most important of all saw lots of Whales.Which sort of made up for the sea sickness
Simone
11:28 28 Sep 22
Very friendly and welcoming crew and a lovely day out. Multiple whale sightings and really enjoyed the commentary. Highly recommend. - Also a thank you to the crew member who called us to double check we were onboard the boat before it set off. Great customer service.
Stephen Carey
07:41 17 Sep 22
Went on the Fremantle tour with my 4 year old grandson. We had an absolutely fabulous time and got to see whales!Great staff, very informative and attentive
Paul McGovern
07:43 09 Sep 22
This family takes a wise and gentle approach, giving the whales time to sense they are safe, can relax and play! Their whole operation and immaculate boat is a credit to them.👏👏👏
Kat “Kat” Jankowska
23:14 04 Sep 22
Excellent tours! We did humpbacks tour from Hillary's. Very friendly and informative crew. We weren't lucky to see any whales at the time BUT we were offered another trip for free! Definitely will be back and have a look at orcas tours from Bremer Bay.
Reza Dalil
05:02 04 Sep 22
Good experience, saw few whales. They were only swimming and not jumping out of the water. Overall it was good
Stephanie Baker
08:29 01 Sep 22
Amazing day out whale watching. Fantastic experience yes we did see whales. The crew are sooo friendly very interactive, a wealth of knowledge which they are more than happy to share. A family owned and run business. So welcoming from the minute we boarded Can highly recommend. Thank you all for a beautiful day
Martin Duley
06:06 23 Jul 22
Lara Ibbotson
07:07 08 Jun 22
Love these tours!!
Jon and Esther Biesse
09:30 10 May 22
We had an amazing tour with WWWA, and would recommend it to anyone who likes animals and/or the ocean. It is great to see a family business that is so passionate and professional, educating the public about the beauty of our marine life.We paid to see a Blue Whale, which we saw within 80 minutes of leaving Freo, and stayed with for several wonderful hours. But we also saw hundreds of dolphins, a manta ray and a sunfish, which blew us away. The weather was perfect all day too, with the wind never getting over 6 knots. In my view it is the best wildlife tour that you can do from Perth.
Susan Rumble
00:54 10 May 22
Very rough but on my bucket list and i saw Orcas...happy!
margaret leyssenaar
09:31 29 Apr 22
Did the Perth canyon blue 🐋 tour. Unfortunately first time out no whales seen but where able to go again at no cost, as this company will continue taking you until you see the blue whale.. We did see the whales on a following trip and it was very close not just a fleeting glimpse but surfaced a number of times close to the boat. Staff were Excellent friendly and helpful, food on board was fresh and hot. Would highly recommend whale watch western Australia.
Caroline Kellow
10:14 20 Apr 22
Dawn March
09:37 23 Jan 22
Today we went on the Whale Watch Western Australia trip from Bremer Bay to see the Orcas.WOW WOW WOW! The whales were incredible and the skipper was great at positioning the boat for the best views. All the staff were so hospitable and couldn’t do enough for you. Always looking after you and ensuring you get the most out of your day. Food and drink was constantly being served and they even catered for Dietary requirements such as GF/DF, vegan, vegetarian etc. The boat was lovely, so classy and comfortable.Thank you WWWA for an awesome day.
Tristan Smith
05:22 09 Jan 22
Fantastic day on the water last Friday, 7th Jan. Lots of Orca spotting. Such an epic animal to see.Super professional, kind friendly staff. Expert commentary. It’s a must do!
Tim Burke
11:58 13 Dec 21
Vanessa Burke
04:09 06 Nov 21
Beautiful family, attentive staff, plenty of sights, very well maintained boat.A wonderful experience.
Elena D.P.
12:21 05 Nov 21
Shovon Sarkar
07:50 01 Nov 21
The captain Bill is very friendly
Steven Guy
16:51 27 Oct 21
It was a good morning out Staff where .good I recommend it to any one
Alison Phillips
06:56 25 Oct 21
This was our third trip with Whale Watch WA and as always we had the best time. The crew are all happy, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. It doesn't matter what the outcome - if we see lots of whales (which we did this time) or didn't get to see what we were watching for (which happened last time) we really enjoyed ourselves. They always make us feel as if they love what they do and if we don't see whales, it is their privilege to offer us another trip free of charge - they live up to their promise and make you feel good about accepting.We love this company and will be going with them again. We can't decide if like Steel Point more or the smaller more intimate boat. We can wholeheartedly recommend this company for your whale watch experience.
Felicity Massey
09:57 24 Oct 21
Great experience! The commentary was very informative and helpful.Beautiful morning out on the water with lots of mums and calves sighted.
Mam of the manor.
12:37 22 Oct 21
Fantastic Trip, lovely family owned business, very professional, helpful, and had a wealth of knowledge, the cleanliness on board was impeccable. I would have posted pictures of the whales but these were taken with my camera and not my phone, so here I post some pictures of our trip from my phone, with sister boat 'Whale watch 1'
R Play
04:11 12 Oct 21
Absolutely first rate tour - we went on the first Hillarys trip in the October school holidays for my daughter's birthday. The crew was awesome, attentive, helpful, and gave plenty of education/explanation about the whales and why they were doing what they were doing. Would completely recommend.
TheJicinta
07:25 10 Oct 21
Laraine Visher
08:47 03 Oct 21
The crew went way beyond in service to everyone on board. The day was rough but that didn't fras the crew, they just went up a., Notch in helping everyone on board from very young children and their parents to seniors everyone was made to feel the best and comfortable as possible.Thanks guys. 👍
Su M
06:58 27 Sep 21
We had a fantastic time spotting a large pod of humpback whales off the Perth coast. The crew were as friendly as they were knowledgeable. Great commentary, explaining the whales' behaviour. The whales stayed with the vessel for almost an hour, which is perhaps the best indication that the animals are comfortable around the boat because the crew behave respectfully towards them. Will certainly be back!
Julia Weston
09:03 16 Sep 21
Excellent trip
GARY B
09:14 14 Sep 21
Very relaxed day out, staff friendly lots of info about the whales and surrounding water ways, migration etc. We saw mum and calf and dolphins but they were taking it easy so didn't get to a much of them coming out of the water. But It was still fun and loved it.It is so cool riding up front on way to find whales. But my favourite was the dog (I think he was captain and looked bossy lol) with the uniform on , that made my day. Thank you for relaxing day 😊
Emma Hudson
04:17 12 Sep 21
Great company to go see the whales. Highly recommend it. Great staff and very helpful. Plenty sightings and free drone footage and photos. Definitely coming back to do another tour. Thankyou whale watch Australia
Chiara
10:32 06 Sep 21
It was my birthday gift. First time whale watching. What a beautiful experience!Such lovely and welcoming crew. We really enjoyed the atmosphere in the Captain lounge, the learning experience and the complementary service.I definitely recommend and I'm looking forward to book another tour with them soon!
Haitham Haddad
10:59 04 Sep 21
I really enjoyed the trip, the staff are very nice and I recommend it., very safe and fun.Mohammad
Green Monkey
08:13 03 Sep 21
Excellent boat, well appointed, very clean and tidy. Lovely, helpful crew. We saw 3 whales which was wonderful and had more than ample time to enjoy watching and photographing these amazing animals. Would definitely recommend and would tour with them again.
Michael Greenhill
10:39 30 Jun 21
A wonderful experience that words definitely can't describe or do justice to. This is a family run business, they are down to earth, welcoming, and passionate about what they do. Thank you to all the staff, it was a fun and educational experience.Michael and Hilda
Cate Brockbank
08:24 26 Mar 21
I did the experience today. End of season on a very calm day. We did not see Orca, but the boat experience was incredible.This is a family run boat, where not only are the staff family or people treated like family, but they make you feel like part of their Pod too. A galley of food & hot & cold drinks to help oneself to, and a champagne at the end.Our hosts were kind, considerate caring & very knowledgeable. Their dedication to discovering the science behind these beautiful predictors is honourable.Even through we were unable to see them today, they said I could return anytime at no extra cost to experience them during another season, or transfer my voucher or come on one of their other whale trips. I’ll definitely return.I highly recommend them to anyone who believes wild ocean life is a privilege, not an absolute. Go for the whole experience to make it a good one. I would like to give a special mention to beautiful ‘Bubbles’. A bubbly warm young lady who was extremely kind to me. She is wonderful at her job, making everyone feel comfortable & well-fed. (Handmade toastie,) cup of coffee delivered. But more than that, she dancers around the moving boat as sure footed as if she were on land. Thank you dear Bubbles for your kindness and thanks to the whole team for a wonderful day in a luxurious boat.
Richard Harvey
10:38 25 Mar 21
Fina R. Mario
23:46 17 Feb 21
Had an amazing time in Bremer Bay with these guys. Saw so many pods of Orcas and lots of seabirds. Great value for what you get, excellent boat (Huge), great food (free flow throughout the day-what a bonus!) And the crrews were so friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks Whale Watch Western Australia for letting us join the Pods ;)
Lana Glasson
04:18 27 Jan 21
Myself and two others went on 25.01.2021 on the Orca Tour in Bremmer Bay which was brilliant.The boats are nice and spacious, the family and other workers were warm, welcoming and had a wealth of knowledge about the Orcas, and the food is simple, like some party pies, sausage rolls, quiches and toasties, but I think it was a great range of food for the cost, and there were chips, fruit, lots of things to drink, so I thought it was great.They have lots of bean bags on the lower level for people to lay down on if they feel sick, and the captains room is a nice place to get out of the cold - with a very good Doggo who is even in uniform!We saw heaps of wildlife, including lots of amazing Orcas, and I enjoyed very much listening to all the information provided by the young woman on the microphone as well as the Captain when i was in his quarters.This company was also very respectful of the Orcas and didnt get too close to them to cause any distress - they let the Orcas come up to us when they felt comfortable (which they did, heaps!) and I felt this was really great.There was also a young woman taking photos which you can see on their website and you get to download the photos from your day for free, which is always a great momento.Overall a very good day which I would do again - I recommend to take long pants and a jumper because it can get quite cold and if you get sea sick then you're going to want to stay outside.Thank you to the team in Bremmer Bay for our amazing day on 25.01.2021! You were all amazing and we will for sure be booking in to see some other tours in Perth during other Whale watching seasons.
Jasper Foo
07:30 09 Nov 20
I am typically meticulous when it comes to customer service/experience, given its a passion that has developed over my career. Many times experiencing impressive service but not to the point where I leave a Google Review. I can say for certain that Whale Watch WA has provided remarkable service.From the start to finish, every staff member ensured patrons are comfortable and enjoying their experience. They made it obvious how they differentiate themselves and take pride in being a local and family run business. Running their business for years, you can see they establish a genuine and quality relationships with the dolphins and whales. Two competitors continuously followed us during the experience as the mother and calf whale stayed near us and gave a wonderful sight to see.One suggestion I have is perhaps your top boat handrails could be wiped down as some felt sticky to touch and hold.In particular, thank you very much for the experience Leanne, it was extremely nice chatting with you and giving us an informative session. Will definitely be back for the Orca's! Merry Christmas in advance to you, your family and Whale Watch.
Alicia Taylor
05:37 03 Nov 20
Thank you very much, thoroughly enjoyed the service, crew and commentary, was a great experience. Highly recommended.
Joe Fox
11:24 28 Oct 20
Great boat, staff are great too, kids loved it, thanks crew for a great day
Joe Spadaro
08:13 27 Oct 20
Fantastic day Whale watching from out of Fremantle, very comfortable boat with friendly and informative crew, will be back for a different whale watching tour.
Holly Bailey
15:54 23 Oct 20
A fantastic company - they were very understanding and helpful when we needed to change our date. Very professional, Informative and friendly, we will definitely be using again!
Mahdi Ahmadnia
10:33 20 Oct 20
We had an enjoyable day with Whalewatch
Liew Pc
07:29 10 Oct 20
Tersey A
05:04 03 Oct 20
Highly recommend! An experience we won’t forget. The staff were amazing, inviting and made us feel safe.
Joe Stynes
02:38 03 Oct 20
Amazing! Beautiful boat, exceptional service. I would recommend this to anyone. One of the best days out we've ever had!
