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Naturaliste Charters – Whale Watching & Eco Tours

Tours

Overview

Naturaliste Charters are the longest running whale watching company in the Southwest and have been operating professional whale watching tours out of Augusta and Dunsborough for more than 20 years, Established in 1993.
Naturaliste Charters also developed Bremer Canyon Killer Whale Expeditions in 2015, we are the only operator with knowledge and experience in this remote offshore environment. We are unrivaled in finding wildlife and keeping you safe , while educating you along the way.
Creating world class experiences isn't just our job, it is everything that we are and we want to share it with you.

100% Whale Guarantee - See whales or join us again for FREE.

Our 20 metre catamaran vessel the beautiful ‘Alison Maree’ is purpose-built for the Southern Ocean, providing excellent stability and comfort for our passengers. Great viewing from the cabin and fantastic viewing areas from the fly bridge, bow and stern.Spend time spotting wildlife on the bow, the huge upper and lower rear decks, or try all three. Inside join the skipper on the flybridge for the ultimate 360 degree birds-eye view or relax in the air-conditioned, spacious and comfortable main saloon.

Interpretive, educational tour with expert commentary, Marine Biologist onboard.

Morning or Afternoon tea provided.

Accredited Tourism business - Trust the Tick.
Eco Certified EcoTourism.
Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.
Tripadvisor Hall of Fame 2019.


Exclusive Meal Deal's - 20% off Lunch or Dinner at Augusta Hotel, Equinox Bar & Cafe Busselton OR Occy's Dunsborough.

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More information

Naturaliste Charters offer whale watching experiences in WA's stunning Southwest every month of the year!
JAN - APRIL
Bremer Canyon Killer Whale Expeditions. Encounter Killer Whales, Sperm Whales and an astonishing array of the ocean's most iconic inhabitants on and unforgettable offshore odyssey.
MAY - DECEMBER
Experience and witness the magical behaviour of migrating Humpback Whales, Southern Right Whales and the Elusive Blue Whale.

Guaranteed viewing for everyone!!!!!

Enjoy an informative and interesting commentary by our awesome team who have studied and researched whales for many years. Marine Biologist Onboard.

Children of all ages welcome on board - life jackets are available for peace of mind for parents.

Complimentary Morning or Afternoon tea, includes Biscuits, Tea, Coffee, Milo, Green Tea.

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Tours

Google Reviews

22
Mar
2019
Keira Gaynor
5.0
Had the best time out with Naturaliste Charters, the first company out in Bremer Canyon as a research vessel dedicated to preserving and understanding the delicate ecosystem here. Their boat is beautiful and for someone that gets very seasick, I was absolutely fine sat at the back with the wind in my hair on the comfy chairs! Definitely take some tablets though! The care and service was amazing from food (best sandwiches and banana bread) to conversation, the team are a dream! Now on our first trip out we didn't get to see any killer whales, which is very rare! We did see hundreds of pilot whales cruising around which was beautiful. They offered for us to come back the next day and I'm so glad we did, we got to sail with a pod of killer whales, including calves and a big bull, for hours. It was magical and a true once in a lifetime moment. I'm so glad we went with this company, don't confuse it with the other one. Thanks for the best time we will telling everyone we meet about this!
27
Jan
2019
Sebastian Ruiz Sarria
5.0
Best tour I have had in Australia!!! Friendly staff that will do everything to guarantee you an amazing experience. Plenty of information and guidance. Nice food and good facilities. Would recommend this company as we have done the Dunsborough humpback tour as well and it was exceptional!
02
Jun
2019
Hugo Azinheira
5.0
Today, Sunday 2 June we joined the whale watching cruise from Augusta. For the last couple of weeks there were plentiful reports of sightings, so our expectations were high! We were about 2 dozen people onboard a modern boat. We started with a safety brief followed by an introduction to the whales we could expect to see, by a biologist. Approx. 15 mins. after leaving the harbour we saw the first whale - a juvenile humpback - which we followed from a safe distance for about 30 minutes until we spotted 3 other whales. We finalised the tour with a playful whale jumping back and forth (photo attached). We were very happy with the tour, not only because we got to see whales but also for all the information we got.
18
Feb
2019
Hamish Longbottom
5.0
Awesome experience you will never forget. Fantastic, friendly and knowledgeable staff who go that extra step to make sure you have a great day and the food is delicious and plentiful. We have been twice with these guys and would go again!
12
Feb
2019
Diane Roscoe
5.0
Absolutely amazing, thoroughly enjoyed the day, saw lots of orca. All the crew on board that day were friendly, helpful and passionate about what they were doing, what a delight. Learnt so much about this amazing creature, thanks to the knowledge of our marine biologist and all other crew. Would thoroughly recommend this experience, put it on your bucket list. Probably would not take kids under the age of 12, its a long day and the water chop makes for a balance challenge.

Google Reviews

22
Mar
2019
Keira Gaynor
5.0
Had the best time out with Naturaliste Charters, the first company out in Bremer Canyon as a research vessel dedicated to preserving and understanding the delicate ecosystem here. Their boat is beautiful and for someone that gets very seasick, I was absolutely fine sat at the back with the wind in my hair on the comfy chairs! Definitely take some tablets though! The care and service was amazing from food (best sandwiches and banana bread) to conversation, the team are a dream! Now on our first trip out we didn't get to see any killer whales, which is very rare! We did see hundreds of pilot whales cruising around which was beautiful. They offered for us to come back the next day and I'm so glad we did, we got to sail with a pod of killer whales, including calves and a big bull, for hours. It was magical and a true once in a lifetime moment. I'm so glad we went with this company, don't confuse it with the other one. Thanks for the best time we will telling everyone we meet about this!
27
Jan
2019
Sebastian Ruiz Sarria
5.0
Best tour I have had in Australia!!! Friendly staff that will do everything to guarantee you an amazing experience. Plenty of information and guidance. Nice food and good facilities. Would recommend this company as we have done the Dunsborough humpback tour as well and it was exceptional!
02
Jun
2019
Hugo Azinheira
5.0
Today, Sunday 2 June we joined the whale watching cruise from Augusta. For the last couple of weeks there were plentiful reports of sightings, so our expectations were high! We were about 2 dozen people onboard a modern boat. We started with a safety brief followed by an introduction to the whales we could expect to see, by a biologist. Approx. 15 mins. after leaving the harbour we saw the first whale - a juvenile humpback - which we followed from a safe distance for about 30 minutes until we spotted 3 other whales. We finalised the tour with a playful whale jumping back and forth (photo attached). We were very happy with the tour, not only because we got to see whales but also for all the information we got.
18
Feb
2019
Hamish Longbottom
5.0
Awesome experience you will never forget. Fantastic, friendly and knowledgeable staff who go that extra step to make sure you have a great day and the food is delicious and plentiful. We have been twice with these guys and would go again!
12
Feb
2019
Diane Roscoe
5.0
Absolutely amazing, thoroughly enjoyed the day, saw lots of orca. All the crew on board that day were friendly, helpful and passionate about what they were doing, what a delight. Learnt so much about this amazing creature, thanks to the knowledge of our marine biologist and all other crew. Would thoroughly recommend this experience, put it on your bucket list. Probably would not take kids under the age of 12, its a long day and the water chop makes for a balance challenge.