Sunset Whale Watching Tour

Exmouth Sunset Whale Watching Cruise:

Relax and enjoy the ride on one of our stable boats as we travel from Exmouth Marina to wherever the Humpback Whales are! Witness the whales in their natural habitat as our experienced crew teaches you all about these fantastic creatures. 

A staggering 30,000 west coast Humpback Whales migrate through the region at this time of year before heading back to Antarctica before summer. A large majority of Humpbacks use the shallows of Ningaloo Reef to calve and the mothers protect their Neonates (newborns) with their pale colour and floppy dorsal fins in these waters away from predators, holding them up to the surface to breathe, for the first few days.

Mothers will typically move their calves into the Gulf area at Exmouth over these months, to fatten them up for the lengthy journey south. In just three months, the calf will double its size from four to eight metres in length.

The opportunity to view Humpback Whales tail slapping & frolicking, whilst sipping a glass of bubbles and watching the sunset over the magnificent Cape Range is one of the premier whale watching experiences anywhere in the world.

Key Details

Group Size: Minimum of 6 guests, maximum of 29 guests
Pick-up and Drop Off Point: Exmouth accommodations
Pick-up and Drop-off Time: 4:15pm returning at approximately 6:15pm.
Private Boat Charter: Available on Request at additional cost. Please enquire with your group size & interests. 
Languages: German, French, Spanish and Italian private touring is available on request

Responsible Tourism

As part of our commitment to sustainability we have also sought independent verification of our practices through the ATAP EcoPlus Accreditation program. This program is for operators that demonstrate a level of environmental management over and above the requirements of ATAP including managing impact and disturbance on the environment, contributing to conservation and sustainability, establishing environmental risk management strategies, supporting and benefiting the local community and recognition of the cultural & heritage issues of the area. 

Recent Testimonials

"We went on the sunset whale watching tour and had a fantastic time. Everything very well taken care of from hotel pick-up. Nice and professional crew, good boat for group of 15-25 people. Although the end of the humpback season is near, the captain still managed to find a good number and we enjoyed the playful whales. Nibbles and bubbles at sunset went down well. Recommended!" - Johan - The Netherlands 

"Went out on the sunset cruise last night and it didnt disappoint. Got up close and personal with the Humpbacks. Staff were friendly and did all that they could to make it an enjoyable experience. Went home one very happy girl!" - Paula, Australia

"After swimming with the whale sharks earlier in our stay, we decided to do the sunset whale watching cruise and it turned out to be one of the highlights of our visit. The boat was spacious and not over crowded and we were able to move to any section at any time to view the humpbacks and there were plenty to see. The captain , Mark is skilled at finding the whales and carefully and respectfully moved us closer for a better view. At times we were drifting in the water as a mother and calf leisurely swam near us, only 20m or so away. I have nothing but praise for the crew, including Heather and Matt, who were both knowledgeable and helpful. All up, we must have seen about 12 whales along with a beautiful sunset...we would highly recommend this experience." - baskingshark07, Hobart