Naturaliste Charters – Whale Watching & Eco Tours

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Star 4.8 (405 Google reviews)
Established in 1993, Naturaliste Charters is the longest-running whale watching operator in Western Australia's South West, offering engaging and immersive wildlife experiences with departures year-round from three locations. In 2015, Naturaliste Charters pioneered the world-renowned Bremer Canyon Killer Whale Expeditions, setting the benchmark for offshore wildlife experiences in the region. Renowned for exceptional wildlife encounters, a highly experienced crew, and an unwavering commitment to safety, the team combines expert knowledge with genuine hospitality.

Relax and enjoy the amazing scenery on board luxury vessel 'Alison Maree' a 23 Metre Catamaran built in Western Australia for West Australian conditions. The Alison Maree is a family friendly vessel which is suitable for all ages. Parents can rest assured and feel confident their young ones will be safe with safety rails all around the vessel and children life jackets on board for peace of mind. There are modern bathroom facilities available and feel like a VIP with complimentary access to the Captains Lounge.

Cruises depart from Augusta during the months of May, June, July & early August - 10am & 2pm daily (weather depending) from the Augusta Boat Harbour, Leeuwin Road.

Cruises depart from Dunsborough from mid August until late November - 10am & 2pm daily (weather depending) from the Professional Fisherman’s Boat Ramp, next to Dunsborough Yacht Club.

The cruises are approximately 2.5 hours long, please be sure to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your tour departing.

The tours provide visitors with the opportunity to view humpback whales, southern right whales and the rare blue whales on both their northern and southern migrations. As you watch these majestic creatures breach and frolic, we guarantee you’ll be mesmerised by their agility.

Other marine life you might encounter during your whale watching tour include:

  • New Zealand fur seals
  • Bottlenose & common dolphins
  • Sea birds

Naturaliste Charters' Killer Whale Expeditions depart daily during the months of December to April at 8:30am from Bremer Bay Boat Harbour.

The tours are approximately 8 hours long, please be sure to arrive at 7:45am on the morning of your tour.

Besides witnessing the magic of the orcas up close, you may also encounter other wildlife on our Bremer Canyon expeditions, including:

  • Long finned pilot whales
  • Sperm whales
  • Rare beaked whales
  • Blue whales
  • Pods of bottlenose, striped and common dolphins
  • Some species of shark including great whites, whaler sharks and blue sharks
  • Australian sealions
  • Long nose fur seals
  • Oceanic sunfish
  • Pelagic seabirds including albatross, shearwater and petrel species.

Naturaliste Charters are the longest running family owned and operated whale watching company in the Southwest and have been operating professional whale watching tours out of the region for more than 30 years.

Their professional and experienced friendly crew will ensure you will have an amazing time on board and leave feeling inspired, educated and amazed by nature's wonders.


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Naturaliste Charters – Whale Watching & Eco Tours

Shop 1/25-27 Dunn Bay Rd, Dunsborough WA 6281

Reviews

Star 4.8 (405 Google reviews)
Heather Miles 18 September 2026

An absolutely fantastic trip. Staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and the boat was very smart and comfortable.

Ann Randles 17 September 2026

The crew were great, worked hard to give us the best experience of seeing whales. They educated us and made sure that the whales weren’t being distressed by the boat, especially when we saw a mother with her calf. So wonderful that we booked the next day!

Annette Fogarty 17 September 2026

Awesome service Great morning on this cruise as I would say we saw approx 10 whales which was quite amazing despite the rocky ride but everyone support each other. Crew people are friendly and cheerful

jason 16 September 2026

What a great experience. We saw plenty of whales and the guides knowledge was very enlightening.