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Whale Watch, Morning Tea
Phillip Island Whale Watching Tour
from $122.77 per person
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- Duration
- 4 hours
- Meeting point
- Rhyll
- Cancellation
- Cancel free up to a day ahead
- Meals
- Morning tea (coffee, tea, muffin, pastry)
- Run by
- Wildlife Coast Cruises
Overview
This four hour cruise with Wildlife Coast Cruises leaves from Rhyll and goes looking for whales. A local guide runs live commentary from on board.
One reviewer also praised the crew's friendliness and sense of humour.
Morning tea is poured on board, coffee, tea, a muffin and a pastry, and other food and drinks cost extra unless the booking page states otherwise. You make your own way to the meeting point in Rhyll, since hotel pickup and drop off are not part of the package. It suits most travellers, including families with pushchairs and infants, though not wheelchair users.
What's Included
Included
- Morning tea (coffee, tea, muffin, pastry)
- Local guide
- Live commentary on board
Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Duration4 hours
Departs FromRhyll
Itinerary
- Meet at RhyllMake your own way to Rhyll.
- Board the cruiseStep aboard the vessel, where a local guide and crew are on hand for the trip.
- Cruise coastal watersThe boat heads out across the four hour trip, scanning for whales with live commentary running throughout.
- Watch for whalesTime is spent in waters where whales are known to pass. Sightings are not guaranteed.
- Seals and dolphinsReviewers of this tour have reported dolphins swimming alongside the boat and fur seals in the area.
- Morning tea on boardCoffee, tea, a muffin and a pastry are served during the cruise. Any further food or drinks must be bought separately unless the booking page specifies them.
- Return to RhyllThe boat arrives back in Rhyll, roughly four hours after departure.
What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical points will make the difference between a good day and a cold, queasy one.
- Bring warm clothes. One reviewer's single piece of advice was to bring warm clothes, and winter on open water justifies it. Layer up regardless of how mild the dock feels. A windproof outer layer earns its space.
- Seasickness. The booking page does not mention remedies, but one reviewer noted the crew knows how to handle seasick passengers.
- Group size. One reviewer specifically praised the lack of crowding, saying everyone could see the whales and the seals.
- Food and drink. Morning tea is included, covering coffee, tea, a muffin and a pastry. Anything beyond that is not included unless specified.
- Whales are not guaranteed. Go in expecting wildlife rather than one species alone.
- Camera and weather. The trip requires good weather and can be cancelled for poor conditions, with a new date or a full refund offered.
Common issues. Whale sightings are not guaranteed, and one reviewer saw none at all, only dolphins. The cruise needs a minimum number of travellers to run and good weather. Poor weather brings an offer of a different date or a full refund, while a shortfall in numbers brings a different date, a different experience, or a refund. The boat is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs and infant seats are fine. Cruise ship passengers should note that no refund is given if a late or non arriving ship makes them miss the tour.
Common Questions
What Is Included In The Price?
Morning tea with coffee, tea, a muffin and a pastry, plus a local guide and live commentary on board. Food and drinks beyond the specified morning tea are extra.
Is Hotel Pickup Provided?
No. Hotel pickup and drop off are not included, and you make your own way to the meeting point in Rhyll. The tour ends back at the same spot.
Will I Definitely See Whales?
No sighting is guaranteed.
Is The Tour Suitable For Kids And People With Limited Mobility?
Most travellers can participate, pushchairs are accessible, and infant seats are available. Wheelchair users cannot be accommodated on this boat. If you have specific needs, it is worth checking with the operator before booking.
What Is The Cancellation Policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. If bad weather or low traveller numbers cancel the trip, you are offered a different date or a full refund. No refund is given if a late or non arriving cruise ship makes you miss it.
What Should I Bring?
The booking page does not give a packing list, but one reviewer advised bringing warm clothes. Mention any dietary requirements at the time of booking so the crew can cater for them at morning tea.
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