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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

19
Oct
2019
Rob Barnes
5.0
This always a good trip. 3rd time for us, first time to see Pygmy blue whales! Also got up close with a bunch of humpbacks. Crew are courteous, professional and informative - at the top of their game. Highly recommended.
26
Oct
2019
colin hyde
5.0
We had such a great day out on the Indian Ocean with Naturaliste, seeing 3 species of whales (Humpback, Minke and Pygmy Blue) and bottlenose dolphins as well numerous sea birds. Safety was a priority and everything was handled with easy Aussie thoroughness. We stayed out for longer than anticipated to make sure we got a real good up-close experience. We were advised by the guys to use sunblock, a tip we ignored and later regretted.
07
Oct
2019
Aimee Robinson
5.0
I was lucky enough to go on one of their Dunsborough Tours last weekend with some friends who were visiting from the Eastern States. It's safe to say that we were all absolutely blown away by the number and beauty of the humpback whales! The entire crew was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to ensure that everyone on-board had an unforgettable experience. They even had a fully-qualified marine biologist on the tour who explained everything in great details, in a way that was still so easy for everyone to understand. The boat itself seemed like it was brand new and was incredibly stable - there were quite a few kids on-board (as it was the long weekend) but it seemed like they were having a blast even though it was a bigger swell. As someone who usually gets sea sick very easily, I was completely fine! We even got free professional photographs from our trip, which we downloaded from their Facebook page. Absolutely couldn't recommend them enough - if you're heading Down South, you don't want to miss out on an experience like this!
24
Oct
2019
Jeff Broderick
5.0
Had a great time. Crew were very friendly and helpful. Made every effort to find some whales, which they did. Definitely will use them again.
13
Sep
2019
Milos Cirkovic
5.0
Amazing experience, well worth the drive from Perth. The whole crew is so helpful and positive, makes the whole thing even better. We've seen heaps of humpbacks, literally only a few hundred metres away from the shore. Would definitely recommend!

Google Reviews

19
Oct
2019
Rob Barnes
5.0
This always a good trip. 3rd time for us, first time to see Pygmy blue whales! Also got up close with a bunch of humpbacks. Crew are courteous, professional and informative - at the top of their game. Highly recommended.
26
Oct
2019
colin hyde
5.0
We had such a great day out on the Indian Ocean with Naturaliste, seeing 3 species of whales (Humpback, Minke and Pygmy Blue) and bottlenose dolphins as well numerous sea birds. Safety was a priority and everything was handled with easy Aussie thoroughness. We stayed out for longer than anticipated to make sure we got a real good up-close experience. We were advised by the guys to use sunblock, a tip we ignored and later regretted.
07
Oct
2019
Aimee Robinson
5.0
I was lucky enough to go on one of their Dunsborough Tours last weekend with some friends who were visiting from the Eastern States. It's safe to say that we were all absolutely blown away by the number and beauty of the humpback whales! The entire crew was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to ensure that everyone on-board had an unforgettable experience. They even had a fully-qualified marine biologist on the tour who explained everything in great details, in a way that was still so easy for everyone to understand. The boat itself seemed like it was brand new and was incredibly stable - there were quite a few kids on-board (as it was the long weekend) but it seemed like they were having a blast even though it was a bigger swell. As someone who usually gets sea sick very easily, I was completely fine! We even got free professional photographs from our trip, which we downloaded from their Facebook page. Absolutely couldn't recommend them enough - if you're heading Down South, you don't want to miss out on an experience like this!
24
Oct
2019
Jeff Broderick
5.0
Had a great time. Crew were very friendly and helpful. Made every effort to find some whales, which they did. Definitely will use them again.
13
Sep
2019
Milos Cirkovic
5.0
Amazing experience, well worth the drive from Perth. The whole crew is so helpful and positive, makes the whole thing even better. We've seen heaps of humpbacks, literally only a few hundred metres away from the shore. Would definitely recommend!