Daily cruises May - October Encounter astonishing Humpback Whales in their natural habitat as they migrate past the coastline between Ballina and Byron Bay. We depart from Ballina’s Richmond River and enter the pristine waters of Cape Byron Marine Park. Enjoy breathtaking coastal scenery while listening to live Humpback Whale song using our specialised underwater hydrophone. Our friendly Marine Biologist will share in-depth knowledge of the area & jaw-dropping encounters we experience within Byron’s Marine Park.
Wild Byron Whale Watching operate daily tours between June and October for the adventurous at heart on our purpose built boat “Apollo 2” : 360 degree views, padded seating and powerful engines for safety, speed and comfort. Our focus is to provide you an intimate experience with the whales on a small personalised safari style tour, with a maximum of 12 passengers. Marine experts and researchers will guide you through the cruise with in-depth knowledge of the whales and their behaviours, while listening to the Humpback Whale song via our underwater hydrophone. Professional onboard photographers will capture memorable moments of your trip and share the photos daily on our social media so you can sit back and enjoy the experience. As we explore the stunning coastal scenery of the Cape Byron Marine Park, it is highly likely that we will encounter several whales and other marine creatures such as dolphins, turtles and migratory seabirds. Whale sightings guaranteed or your second trip is free! Please ensure to enter a valid phone number on your booking including country code in case we need to contact you regarding your tour or for any time changes / cancellations due to ocean or weather conditions. Tours operate from the Brunswick heads Boat Harbour, just 15 mins from Byron bay.