BREMER BAY ORCA ex ALBANY
January - April
- The Experience
The Bremer Canyon is the summer feeding grounds for these apex predators.
Some of the local pod’s are known to be generalist Orca’s, which means they feed on a varied diet including other cetacean’s, however in the summer time they predominantly feed on the giant and colossal squid that come into the area.
This is your opportunity to be a part of a new frontier of research and development with Whale Watch Western Australia.
Join The Pod®️ and discover all that the Bremer Canyon has to offer this summer with Australia’s #1 Whale Watch Tour.
- The Bremer Canyon
Discovered by marine researchers just a decade ago the Bremer Canyon plays host to the largest congregation of Orca’s in the Southern Hemisphere.
It is believed that a very deep Antarctic flow enters the canyon gathering bio carbons which create a nutrient rich environment which collides with the Leeuwin Current flow and the topography of the canyon creates an oceanic eddy.
This interaction creates nutrient rich up welling waters where phytoplankton develops and an intense food chain for marine life propsers.
Orca’s are at the top of that food chain.
Orcas
Orcas are the largest of the toothed whale from the oceanic dolphin family.
Orca males can measure 6-8m in length and weigh in excess of 6 tons, females are slightly smaller at 5-7m and 3-4 tons.The largest ever recorded was 9.8m and weighed 10 tons. Extremely social and inquisitive these apex predators are regarded as the best hunters in the ocean. Join The Pod®️ as we discover the Bremer Canyon Orca’s.
- Tour Dates: January - April
Whale Watch Western Australia can now provide bespoke transfers to make sure our customers get safely and comfortably from Albany to Bremer Bay to enjoy their Orca Experience.
Let Whale Watch Western Australia do the driving for you to and from Albany to the Bremer Bay Boat Harbour while you sit back, relax and enjoy the Great Southern environment and sights. Your chauffeur will meet you at the Albany Visitor Centre where you will board our luxury VIP Captains Lounge Imax and enjoy the beautiful journey towards Bremer Bay while your chauffeur will provide an informative and factual commentary on the pioneering history and riches of the Amazing South Coast.
Bremer Bay is located 2 hours from Albany in the pristine Great Southern region. It is from this small township we journey to the edge of the continental shelf to discover the Orca! Our team of marine specialists and scientists will educate you in the Language of the Whales with our live onboard commentary.
The Bremer Canyon is the feeding grounds of not only the Orca but also Sperm, Beaked & Pilot Whales as they hunt in the nutrient rich upwelling waters.
How to Prepare For Your Experience:
- We recommend taking motion sickness medication the night prior and on the morning of your tour if you are susceptible. (Please consult your Doctor).
- Children participating in the extended tours must be a minimum of 10 years and some ocean experience is recommended.
- Warm jacket in all weather conditions is advisable.
- Tours are weather dependent so when possible be flexible in planning your travel date.
- Personal camera if required (Professional photographer is onboard).
Tour Information:
- Departure Time: 5:30am
- Return Time: 5:30pm approx
- Vehicle: Bus
- Bookings: 4 guests required for departure
- Inclusions: Inclusions – Included in the Orca expedition is a delicious morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea with all drinks along with our legendary VIP service. A complimentary glass of wine, champagne or cold beer is offered on the journey home.
- Join The Pod®️
This is your opportunity to be a part of a new frontier of research and development with Whale Watch Western Australia.
Our research team of marine specialists and scientists will educate you in the Language of the Whales™ with our onboard live commentary. All of our research and identification data is provided to Curtain & Murdoch Universities along with DBCA and the Federal Government. The Bremer Canyon is the feeding grounds of not only the Orca but also Sperm, Beaked & Pilot Whales as the hunt in the nutrient rich upwelling waters.
Other species sighted in the Bremer Canyon include:
- Sperm Whales
- Pilot whales
- Beaked Whales
- Dolphins (many different species)
- Sea Lions
- Migratory Antarctic Sea Birds
- Sunfish
- Sharks (many species including Great Whites)
An all day experience as we discover and research the apex predator, the ORCA.
You will learn all about the Bremer Canyon and everything that this eco marine frontier has to reveal including many other mega fauna’s and Antarctic migratory seabird’s.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to witness one of the wonders of the marine world in the wild natural habitat of the Southern Ocean.
Included in the expedition is a delicious morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea with all drinks along with our legendary VIP service.
ALBANY
Albany Information Centre
221 York Street, Albany
Please check departure pickup points and times.
Boarding commences 15 minutes prior to departure.
Boarding Gate closes 5 minutes prior to departure (No Exceptions).
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