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The family business started in pearling on the remote Pilbara & Kimberly coastlines in 1985 and now has interests in Whale Watching & Eco Tourism ventures throughout our great State.
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4.9
Based on 125 reviews
Whale Watch Western Australia - Perth Whale Watching - Humpback & Blue Whales
4.9
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
Carol Jo 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
Ramesh Nathan
06:30 21 Feb 22
Went for Orca watching couple of days ago from Bremer Bay. I must thank the crew for their dedication and going out of their way to find the Orcas. On the day of the tour the sea was very choppy and one hr out to sea, seasickness hit and it was bad. Once it hit, it just knocked us out. Seasickness tablets dont work. In my opinion, if you dont have a very strong stomach, elderly and first time on the high choppy seas, then seriously re-consider if you want to take the tour. Watching the Orcas does not happen close to land, its way off on the deep Southern ocean and its a couple of hours round trip. For a cash strapped person like me, just blew $385 not being able to see the whales. I reiterate, the crew are the best people you will meet and they did a wonderful job however they cannot control the weather.
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!
Issic Levy
11:38 30 Sep 20
That was awesome experience!Very impressive, we saw many whales and dolphins.The boats was well equipped, very clean and comfortable.Specifically I want to recognize the amazing staff that always took care, made sure we are comfortable, helped with the kids.Don’t miss it!!
Jason Houlihan
12:16 28 Sep 20
Great experience today, not only did we see whales, we were treated by our super attentive crew. Awesome service, thank you for our momentous day out. Finished off nicely with a discount at cicerellos.
Lydia Dawe
05:48 26 Sep 20
A real hidden treasure close to home. The boat was so comfortable and well set up to go out with kids. Nice touches to have the tea and coffee station to self serve. We were amazed by the variety of behaviours displayed by the whales we saw and learned a lot. The staff were so friendly and professional. Excellent value. We will be going out again to see the blue whale, what an amazing thing to be able to do!
J W
07:15 05 Sep 20
Cannot not highly recommend Whale Watch Western Australia enough. The crew are wonderful and so knowledgeable. Big thanks to Leanne for looking after us so well, really appreciated your kindness when one of us got sick. Will definitley book again in the future.
Christine
10:41 06 Jul 20
Absolutely amazing - even in stormy weather.A class act. We look forward to our next tour! 🐋
Clinton Dalby
23:06 05 Mar 20
Simply superb. Outstanding service and just immaculate viewing of these beautiful Orcas. Will be back for sure.
kai shuin
05:07 30 Jan 20
You will be warmly greeted by the crew and their sea-worthy puppy:) Wonderful experience with three pods of orcas spotted in such a short time.Was added to the group last minute because our tour with another group was cancelled. But guess that was a great blessing in disguise.
Aleece Burgess
05:10 09 Dec 19
I had an amazing tour with whale watch Western Australia! They are super knowledgable and welcoming. You can tell that the animals are incredibly important to them and they do everything they can to not disturb their natural patterns. I’d highly recommend this company
Sharon Nicholls
11:45 10 Nov 19
Thanks to Leanne and the team for looking after my mother, she had a great time on board, humpbacks, dolphins and sperm whales, I'll definitely send her back next year. Thanks againCarl from Sea School International
Agnes T. Aperahama
07:48 24 Oct 19
David Kelly
04:17 15 Oct 19
Really fantastic trip, highly recommend this family run operation. They're incredibly knowledge and friendly. Our first day out the conditions were quite bad so they let everyone on board come again free of charge. Definitely go!
Catherine Phillips
15:40 11 Oct 19
A spectacular experience by a very professionally run company. The staff were very knowledgable and the commentary engaging, you could tell the lady commentating was enjoying her role, she was fab. It looks like a family company and they are very good at what they do. The boat was very modern and spotless. My photography skills are lacking but one member of staff was taking photos of the action which we were invited to download off the website later that day so I have some great pics of what we saw too.
Chris Pudney
06:24 08 Oct 19
Comfortable boat. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Amazing wildlife.
Virginia Gaskell
22:54 20 Sep 19
Magnificent crew and vessel, breathtaking encounter with 3 humpbacks and a pod of dolphins. Highly recommended
Joshua James (Josh)
08:52 11 Jul 19
Did the Augusta trip and was not disapointed. They got us up close to sone hump backs. The crew had a genuine passion and were very professional. The boat was amazing, best vessel I been on.Would defiantly re book next time we are around, want to see some orcas and blue whales next.Highly recommend
Ashnil Dixit
16:08 28 Jun 19
Went on the 2 hour whale watching cruise from Augusta and absolutely loved it. They lived up to their promise and got us super close to a number of humpback whales. 2 hours was the perfect amount of time as well. The boat was super plush which was perfect when the kids needed to warm up or a bit of lie down
Art L
17:27 19 Jun 19
A very well run family owned business. It was our first time watching whales and we caught it in June from Augusta. The crew were very knowledgable and cared well for their customers. Little acts such as bringing blankets out to the bow and even helping with the vomit bags showed they really cared. We spent some time in Flinders Bay looking for groups of whales, while getting commentary on whale and other marine animal behaviour. Highly recommended. The swells were quite large on the day we were out, so be prepared and take some sea sickness pills an hour or two beforehand - it will make a huge diff!
Ki Sulkowski
08:23 06 Jan 19
Awesome Orca Tour today in Bremer Bay. With Orca whales, sun fish, seals, white pointer shark all spotted metres from the boat we couldn’t ask for more. They also provide second to none service from food through to caring for sea sick people onboard. Can highly recommend this to everyone.
Jeff & Karin
23:51 06 Dec 18
Managed to catch a few glimpse of the humpback whales. Crew was super friendly. Would definitely recommend to our overseas visitors. 🐳
Ashleigh Fairchild
07:09 27 Nov 18
I've had the incredible opportunity to jump on board Whale Watch Western Australia to see the beautiful Humpbacks and Southern Rights in Augusta and the amazing Orcas in Bremer Bay. Both times the crew were absolutely lovely, super attentive and extremely kind. I 100% recommend Whale Watch Western Australia! You guys rock!
Olaf Bathoorn
09:07 18 Nov 18
Keith Hopping
06:45 13 Nov 18
Very professional outfit. Great Morning watching humpback whales. The boat is very comfortable and fast. We saw a mother and calf who put on a great display,breaching and fin slapping
Farah Sam
12:28 08 Nov 18
Highly recommend! Amazing hospitality by the crew from start to finish. They have vast knowledge about whales and we were informed on how whales communicate, where they migrate to, their habits, and more. We spotted an amazingly beautiful mother humpback whale and her calf doing their thing. Truly an incredible experience.
