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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 Ningaloo Coast side is famous for its reef, but the Exmouth Gulf side of the peninsula is magical. The diversity of marine animals found here is astounding, and it’s a nursery for so many species of fish and marine invertebrates. The whales travel from Antarctica to the Kimberley where they have their babies, then they turn around and come back, so we often see mothers and calves in the gulf. Humpback Whales have massive pectoral fins and they’re the most acrobatic whale in the ocean, so seeing an adult perform a trick and then watching a baby try and copy is unforgettable.”Lindsay Sorensen - Scubu Diving & Snorkelling Guide
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.
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Tour 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
How you'll be making a positive impact
We have aligned our sustainability vision with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Using Desalination where the Outback meets the Reef
All of the vessels operated by Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo utilise desalination systems that convert seawater into freshwater. This is required for numerous functions, from drinking water and food preparation, to deck and exterior washdowns. It is estimated that around 300 litres of fresh water is saved per day utilising this technology, adding up to 60,000 litres per year.
Developing Partnerships To Meet Sustainability Goals
Exmouth Dive & Whalesharks Ningaloo have developed a number of partnerships with key environmental organisations within the Exmouth region, Western Australia and Australia, including Mission Deep Blue, Longitude 181 Nature, Project Manta, Wildbook for Whale Sharks, Centre for Whale Research Western Australia, Australian Parks & Wildlife Marine Research, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation & Attractions.
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Behind the Scenes with Researchers: Manta Rays Private Charter
From $4,310 USD
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Available months: March to November.
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Humpback Whale Swim and Watching
From $330 USD
Full Day - Ningaloo & Exmouth
Available months: June to October.
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Ningaloo Reef Dive Tour
From $175 USD
Full Day
Available months: March to October.
