2Hr Coffs Harbour Whale Watch Experience

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2Hr Coffs Harbour Whale Watch Experience

Duration: 2hr 30min

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“Excellent trip with very friendly knowledgeable staff. We joined for a whale watching tour. The boat is comfortable and safe… We were lucky that the first whales we saw were really close to the boat… we had an amazing time looking for them.”

Welove 007

“An honestly spectacular experience! Not only did we immediately see whales but the boat ride itself was an adventure. The guides were super knowledgeable and friendly. A really great trip and I would definitely be a return customer if I am ever back in Coffs Harbour.”

Stephanie D

About

  • 2-hour whale watching cruise aboard the Pacific Explorer
  • Informative onboard commentary from the experienced crew
  • Whale sightings typically within 15 minutes of departure
  • Ample photo ops as you cruise across the Solitary Islands Marine Park
  • Cruise operate from June to early November
  • Please ensure you check your mobile phone for text messages, as we may send important updates regarding any changes or cancellations due to weather
  • Cruise into the heart of the action, where you can sight Whale sightings typically within 15 minutes of departure
  • An intimate small group experience with maximum 23 passengers; easy access to front row views
  • Ample photo ops as you cruise across the Solitary Islands Marine Park onboard the comfortable ‘Pacific Explorer’
  • Learn about the whales and their unique migration patterns from the experienced guides
  • Adult $85
  • Child $75
  • Family $320
Vessel "Pacific Explorer" — Third Berth (West Side), "E" Finger
Coffs Harbour International Marina
Marina Drive (Eastern End), Coffs Harbour, NSW-2450

*Please arrive by 8:30 AM. It is strongly recommended all passengers board at least 15 minutes before the 9:00 AM departure 
  • 8:00 AM: Check in at the Pacific Explorer, third berth (west side), "E" Finger, Coffs Harbour International Marina
  • 8:30 AM: Depart the marina and head out through the outer harbour into the open ocean
  • En Route: Cruise along the Coffs Harbour coastline within the Solitary Islands Marine Park, one of Australia's most rewarding stretches of water for humpback whale encounters; sightings typically occur within just 15 minutes of leaving the harbour
  • On the Water: Watch in awe as Humpback Whales surface, breach and swim alongside the vessel; enjoy expert crew commentary bringing the annual migration story to life
  • 10:30 AM: Return to Coffs Harbour International Marina
We suggest comfortable layered clothing. Warm clothing especially during the winter months. Soft sole shoes.
  • Cancellation requests must be submitted via email to help@australiancruisegroup.com.au
  • Refunds, where applicable, will be processed to the original payment method.
  • No correspondence will be entertained for cancellations made after the free-cancellation period.
  • A ‘no-show’ refers to any confirmed passenger who fails to board the vessel prior to scheduled departure. Please note, we make every effort to ensure our cruises depart on time. It is highly recommended that all passengers be ready for boarding 15 minutes prior to the stated time.
  • An individual booking is defined as all bookings having less than 10 passengers on a single e-ticket. Individual bookings require full payment at time of booking.
  • Up to 4 days prior: Full refund
  • Within 3 days: 100% cancellation fee
  • Group bookings are defined as all bookings for 10 or more passengers on a single E-ticket. Group bookings can be made with a partial payment of 20% as deposit. The balance amount must be paid 7 days before the cruise date. 
  • Up to 7 days prior: Full refund
  • Within 6 days: 100% cancellation fee
When is the best time to see whales at Coffs Harbour? 
The cruise operates June through early November, aligning with the annual humpback whale migration along the NSW coast — the prime window for sightings.
How quickly will we see whales? 
As the whales migrate close to the coastline, sightings generally occur within 15 minutes of leaving the harbour.
How many passengers are on each cruise? 
A maximum of 23 passengers per departure, ensuring an intimate and comfortable experience for everyone on board.
Is the boat stable? Will I get seasick? 
The Pacific Explorer features a wide hull and low centre of gravity, significantly reducing rocking and rolling motion. It's designed to be stable and comfortable even for those who are prone to seasickness.
Where do I meet the boat? 
The Pacific Explorer is located on the third berth (west side) of "E" Finger, Coffs Harbour International Marina, Marina Drive (Eastern End), Coffs Harbour NSW 2450.
What time should I arrive? 
Check in opens at 8:00am. Please aim to be ready to board at least 15 minutes before the 8:30am departure.
What is the cancellation policy? 
Individual bookings (under 10 passengers) require full payment at time of booking. Cancellations made up to 4 days prior receive a full refund. Cancellations within 3 days incur a 100% cancellation fee. Cancellation requests must be submitted via email to help@australiancruisegroup.com.au.
What about group bookings? 
Group bookings (10 or more passengers) can be secured with a 20% deposit, with the balance due 7 days before the cruise. Full refund applies up to 7 days prior; cancellations within 6 days incur a 100% cancellation fee.
What if I don't show up? 
No-shows forfeit their booking. The Pacific Explorer departs on time, so please ensure you arrive early.
  • Important Cruise Update: Please ensure you check your mobile phone for SMS/text messages before your cruise, as we may send important updates regarding your booking, including any changes, delays or cancellations due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
  • Maximum of 23 passengers per departure
  • The Pacific Explorer features a wide hull and low centre of gravity, reducing rocking and rolling motion — ideal for moving around the vessel and capturing photos
  • Cruise operates June through to early November, weather and sea conditions permitting
  • Cancellation Policy: Full refund up to 72 hours (local time) before cruise date. After 72 hours: 100% cancellation fee applies
  • These Terms and Conditions set out the terms on which you (on behalf of yourself and any person on whose behalf you are booking, together "you" or "your") book through Australian Cruise Group Pty Ltd ABN 89 152 554 302 (referred to as, we, us and our, in these Terms and Conditions) for all bookings, reservations, products and cruises operated by us including Sydney Showboats, Magistic Cruises, Clearview Cruises Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruises, Sydney Harbour Lunch Cruises, Vivid Sydney Cruises, Sydney Christmas Party Cruises, Sydney New Year’s Eve Cruises, and any other cruises, websites, operations or entities operated by us. These Terms and Conditions constitute the agreement between you and us.
  • Full payment is required at the time of booking for all scheduled and special event cruises. Click here to read the Cancellation Policies that apply to the respective cruises.
  • A ‘Book with Deposit’ option is available for online group bookings (6 or more guests) on select scheduled cruises, provided the cruise date is more than 10 days from the booking date.
  • For partially paid bookings, the balance payment must be settled 7 days prior to the cruise date. Bookings not settled by the due date will be automatically cancelled and the deposit forfeited.
  • Online group discounts are applicable on select cruises throughout the year, excluding the periods from 1 November to 1 January and 20 May to 15 June.
  • Group bookings (10 guests or more): The guest has a choice to pay 20% deposit to confirm the booking, if the cruise date is more than 21 days in advance. The customer must confirm the final number of guests 7 days prior to the cruise date and are required a full and final payment 21 days prior to the cruise. Credit will be issued for any reduction in final passenger numbers up to 7 days prior to the cruise date.
  • Change cruise date (transfer your booking): Any request to transfer a booking to another date must be made 72 hours prior to the cruise date. Such transfer of bookings are subject to availability of seats at the same price for the new cruise date. If the price is higher for the new cruise date, you will be required to pay the difference in addition to the minimum transfer fee.
  • Transfer fee: There is a $10 per person minimum transfer fee will apply. New Year’s Eve cruise tickets cannot be transferred to a different date.
  • All passengers including the infants must be manifested for safety and security reasons. Un-manifested guests will be refused boarding.
  • All cruise fares are quoted in Australian Dollars and include Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST).
  • We reserve the right, if we consider necessary (for example, due to mechanical breakdown, for safety reasons or weather conditions), to substitute vessels without notice (including any vessels of a third party), deviate from a vessels advertised route, change any menu, service, schedule, program, performance or cruise fare. We will endeavour to provide a similar quality vessel, route, menu, service, schedule, program, performance or cruise fare (as the case may be) in these circumstances. In such circumstances, we will not be liable for your direct or indirect loss, or to refund any fares or portions of fares, nor will we be liable for any other damage, loss, expense, loss of time, disappointment, inconvenience, or any other consequential loss suffered by you.
  • Requests from our guests for dietary requirements (gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free), substitutions and modifications of menus on board our cruises will be politely declined, as our kitchen team prepares the meals in our onboard kitchens. As we cater for large number of guests in a relatively small meal time, it is not practical for us to accommodate to such requests within the given time frame. All of our cruises have at least on vegetarian menu option for seated & served menus. Banquet/buffet menus also offer vegetarian choice. We cannot guarantee that certain products or ingredients (nuts, gluten, diary, etc.) will not be in our food, and we explicitly accept no liability in this regard. For serious food allergies you must make own decisions on selecting meals. Our staff’s comments are only to assist you in making an informed decision. In exceptional circumstances, with our prior written consent you (or one of your guests) may bring your own meal.
  • Our cruises operate on busy waterways and are subject to the risks and perils of cruising on such waterways including loss, damage and injury arising out of or in connection with changing tidal and weather conditions and the navigation of other craft. To the extent permissible by law, we will not be responsible in tort, contract or otherwise for any loss or damage arising out of injury or death sustained by you or any other passenger, howsoever arising and whether or not arising as a result of our negligence or failure to render due care and skill. You enter into this agreement and book and travel on our cruises at your own risk. If however any guarantees, terms, conditions or warranties are implied into this agreement by any law of the Commonwealth or New South Wales, the exclusion of which would contravene that law or cause part or all of this clause to be void, then to the extent permissible by law:

    (a) We exclude all other guarantees, terms, conditions and warranties; and
    (b) Our liability for breach of such guarantee, term, condition or warranty is limited to the supply of the relevant cruise again or the cost of re-supplying the cruise.
  • We exclude all liability for any loss or damage to clothing or personal items/belongings howsoever arising and whether or not our liability arises in tort, contract or otherwise.
  • Some of the tours, products and cruises we operate may be considered dangerous and you should be aware of the risks involved before participating, which may include injury or death. Where the tours, products and cruises include activities that could be considered dangerous, you assume all of the inherent risks which are applicable to those activities. Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude you from participating in activities and you are responsible for confirming your ability to participate. You must use caution when participating in activities and inform us of any medical or other conditions.
  • It is a condition of this agreement that any claim for loss or damage must be notified to us in writing within seven (7) days from the day the cruise finishes, and any court action, suit or proceeding must be brought no later than one (1) year from the same day. If you fail to comply with either of these conditions, we will be forever discharged from all claims, suits, actions and/or proceedings relating to or arising out of or in any way connected with the cruise and we will be discharged from all liability whatsoever, including any liability for negligence.
  • We may contract or arrange for third parties to provide the whole or part of the cruise and any related services to you. You must not bring any claims or actions against such third parties. If you bring such a claim or action in breach of this agreement, you agree to indemnify us and the person against whom the claim or action is made against the consequences of that claim or action. You agree that in entering into this agreement, we are acting as the agent of and trustee for each of our employees, officers, agents and subcontractors, and each of these persons is deemed to be a party to the contract for the purpose of entitling each of them to enforce, have the benefit of and rely upon these Terms and Conditions.
  • We strictly do not permit any alcohol to be brought on board for consumption. Any discussions with our representatives should not be construed as an acceptance to bring alcohol of any nature on board for any event or function. In line with our Responsible Service of Alcohol policy, such requests will be refused politely.
  • You must not bring any alcohol or illegal substances onto the vessel. We reserve the right to refuse you entry to the vessel, or to require you to disembark from the vessel, including due to your intoxication or for the safety of other passengers or the vessel.
  • This agreement is to be governed by and is to be construed in accordance with the laws in force in New South Wales. Any action, claim, suit or proceeding arising out of or connected in any way with this agreement or the cruise will only be brought in the Courts of New South Wales.
  • If any of these provisions are unenforceable, this shall not affect the enforceability of any other part of the provision or any other provision. In the event of inconsistency between these Terms and Conditions and any other terms, these Terms and Conditions will prevail to the extent of the inconsistency. No waiver or variation of this agreement will have binding effect unless such waiver or agreement is in writing and signed by us.
From $85
Per guest
Start Time: 08:00
Location: Coffs Harbour International Marina
Coffs Harbour International Marina
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