Awards

The Curt & Micheline Jenner Award is presented every year to a Whale Watch Western Australia Cetacean Soldier™ for their dedication and excellence in cetacean research.

Our yearly winner will be provided with a monetary prize and access to Whale Watch Western Australia’s vessel.

Named in honour of Curt and Micheline Jenner who have researched whales for over thirty years. Their hard work, passion and discipline towards learning about the Western Australian whale populations has been a fundamental part of what we now know about Western Australia’s Whales. Starting from humble beginnings and a very small inflatable vessel, Curt and Micheline were determined to understand the migratory path of the Western Australian Humpback Whales and where their primary nursery ground was located, which in the 1990’s was unknown.

Discovering the importance of the Dampier Archipelago and Kimberly Region the Jenners were able to confirm the nursery grounds of the Western Australian Humpbacks and view their extraordinary population growth from a few hundred individuals to over 45,000 in the Western Australian population, the largest in the world!

2020 Entries Now Open

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PROFESSOR FREDRIK CHRISTIANSEN

Marine Biologist and Assistant Professor

Fredrik is an ecophysiologist interested in the relationship between animal behaviour, bioenergetics and population dynamics, with an emphasis on cetaceans. He is interested in how behavioural changes, caused by human disturbance can influence the amount of energy that animal acquires and spends, and how this influences their body condition and ultimately survival and reproduction. Fredrik’s research spans a number of research areas, including behavioural ecology, physiology, bioenergetics and reproductive biology. Season 2020 is set to be an exciting time for Fredrik and his team as they Join the Pod with Whale Watch Western Australia to further expand their fantastic research.

DR KATE SPROGIS

Australian Marine Biologist

Kate Sprogis completed her PhD on Indo-Pacific Dolphis in Bunbury, Western Australia. Kate has travelled the world volunteering in many different countries to further her knowledge of cetaceans and this experience has assisted with her research work and collaborations here in Australia. Dedication, passion and enthusiasm is the essence of Kate and her research, awarded the inaugural Kate & Micheline Jenner Award we are very proud of the work Kate has achieved and her future research plans. Kate’s next adventure will be to better understand the behaviour of Humpback Whales towards vessel noise and we look forward to seeing what will be discovered in her field research season for 2019.

Kelly Hess

06:14 11 Oct 18

Took a trip this morning from Fremantle port, cannot get over the hospitality and attention to detail. We spoke about it all day, the boat is clean and so well presented with refreshments. The experience itself was next to none we all thouroughly enjoyed every minute. We even stayed out a while longer to witness some spectacular whales. From start to finish I cannot recommend this enough. The girls on board were so friendly and really had a passion for what they spoke about. Thank you so much for our enjoyable morning!

Simon Thomas

08:29 18 Jun 18

I've been whale watching a few times before but my latest tour with Whale Watch Western Australia really took my breath away! The boat was incredibly luxurious (looked to be the nicest of all the competition), the staff were so passionate with their commentary and they clearly had a huge amount of respect for the Whales. Will definitely be coming again soon!

ian batterbee

10:00 08 Jul 18

Excellent experience.(Augusta)Respect shown to the whales by not getting too close and alowing them to come to the boat.Saw so many we lost count including a baby calf.A true family venture Thank you so much

Joseph Thomas

04:10 17 Nov 17

Had a wonderful time at Whale Watch WA last week. The staff, the commentary and the way they treat the whales is just amazing. We left from Fremantle jetty, exactly at 9 and within minutes we had dolphins racing the boat. Within another few minutes, the crew spotted 2 or 3 whale pods - too good, as i thought we may have to go around looking for some time. We could see a calf breaching many times from a distance, but as soon as the boat got close, the whales started moving away. Of course this is no fault of Whale Watch WA - this is nature. They were very respectful to the whales and only approached them very quietly. The crew were very helpful and gave us a very good commentary about the whale's behavior patterns etc. Though we couldn't get very close to the whales (as probably what i pictured in my mind before going... too many Attenborough documentaries :-) ) - it was totally worth it. In the end, we got close enough to literally hear the whale breath.Overall, top notch service, very well maintained boat, comfortable ride (because it's a catamaran, i think) and superb staff. I don't think there is a better whale watch tour group in Perth. 7 stars.

Jenny Squire

12:09 18 Feb 18

Wonderful day spent looking at Orcas today!!. We had the very best service and experience from the crew. They were all informative, friendly and helpful have recommend your cruise to friends already. Fabulous that the photos taken on the day by crew are shared to further enrich our experience. Thank you.

Niek Scholtes

03:10 27 Sep 18

Nice whale watching tour with very good and interesting information!

Eugenie Gmx

02:38 29 Oct 18

Absolutely magical. The crew is nice and eager to show you how extraordinary whales are and share their knowledge.

Edith Janssen

13:23 02 Nov 18

If you think you've seen whales because you've seen a glimmer of a splash, 10km off-shore or from a cruise ship, do yourself a favour- hop on this cruise and go and see them up close ! ! !Jade, Gemma and the family made us feel right at home from the start and have a vast knowledge of everything you ever wanted to know (and everything you didn't know you wanted to know!) 15 minutes into the cruise and all of a sudden, there were whales everywhere ! I'm not talking about splashes in the distance, the ships engine is so quiet that the whales hardly took any notice and came right up close ! Gemma explained each movement and we soon learnt that there were multiple pods of whales that were all slowly migrating south with their new calfs. This area, just off Rottnest island is a bit of a resting area for them so you literally get to spend over two hours watching them frolic around. There must have been easily over 30 whales - with countless spectacular breaches! It truly is an amazing experience and you really can't say you've seen a whale until you see them up close with Whale Watch, Western Australia. - This is one of the best places in the world to see them up close!

Jeremy Lee

13:35 02 Nov 18

This was a great day out and is a must do for locals and tourists. The team are awesome and really put a personal touch on the day with their in depth knowledge. We saw 30+ humpbacks doing their thing about half-way to Rottnest. Plenty of sick jumps, water slaps and tail waves which got the crowd going. I almost struggled to get enough photos of the whales as each time I had the camera ready, there was another pod popping up! The boat is super clean, well maintained and comfortable. We were cruising around 30knots and I could barely tell except for the wind. We had just under 2 hours to follow the whales around and watch them do their thing. 10/10 would recommend

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.

Keith Hopping

06:36 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

06:45 13 Nov 18

Ashleigh Roddick

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!

Jeff Rin Lee

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. ?

Beth Little

07:36 28 Feb 19

An amazing day on the Bremer Bay Canyon Orca tour, such a friendly professional crew.

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!

Ashnil Dixit

16:10 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

16:08 28 Jun 19

Joshua James

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

Sarah Elson

13:49 17 Sep 19

An absolute privilege to have this unique experience with this knowledgeable and caring crew! These guys know what their doing and they genuinely care about the safety and comfort of the whales. It was absolutely amazing. Looking forward to another trip.

Virginia Gaskell

22:54 20 Sep 19

Magnificent crew and vessel, breathtaking encounter with 3 humpbacks and a pod of dolphins. Highly recommended

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.

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

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

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.

Clinton Dalby

23:06 05 Mar 20

Simply superb. Outstanding service and just immaculate viewing of these beautiful Orcas. Will be back for sure.

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!!

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!

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.

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!

wafina 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 ;)

AUSTRALIA'S MOST EXPERIENCED CETACEAN EXPLORERS

Awards

The Curt & Micheline Jenner Award is presented every year to a Whale Watch Western Australia Cetacean Soldier™ for their dedication and excellence in cetacean research.

2020 Entries Now Open

PROFESSOR FREDRIK CHRISTIANSEN

Marine Biologist and Assistant Professor

DR KATE SPROGIS

Australian Marine Biologist

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AUSTRALIA'S MOST EXPERIENCED CETACEAN EXPLORERS

Awards

The Curt & Micheline Jenner Award is presented every year to a Whale Watch Western Australia Cetacean Soldier™ for their dedication and excellence in cetacean research.

2020 Entries Now Open

PROFESSOR FREDRIK CHRISTIANSEN

Marine Biologist and Assistant Professor

DR KATE SPROGIS

Australian Marine Biologist

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