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4 Hours Winter Whale Cruise - Wildlife Coast Cruises

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Discover winter whales along Phillip Island's scenic coast cruise!

Discover winter whales along Phillip Island's scenic coast cruise!

Highlights

  • Experience a close encounter with migrating humpback or southern right whales!
  • High chance to spot dolphins frolicking alongside the boat
  • Discover the natural habitat for seabirds such as Shy Albatross and Australasian gannets
  • Meet adorable Australian fur seals at Seal Rocks
  • Enjoy educational commentary and historical sights

Don’t miss this amazing experience, just a 1.5 to 2-hour drive from Melbourne. Hop on an extraordinary whale watching journey departing from Rhyll Jetty.

While the captain navigates the waters around Phillip Island, keep your eyes out for the majestic humpback and southern right whales, looking out for their blows, water footprints, and graceful dorsal fins.

This journey offers unforgettable sightings of these magnificent sea giants, playful dolphins, and thousands of seals!

Explore Seal Rocks, where numerous Australian fur seals can be observed in their natural habitat. Encounter common or bottlenose dolphins frolicking in the boat’s wake while enjoying fascinating stories and wildlife insights from our experienced captain and crew throughout the cruise.


Adult $179.00 (16+ years old)
Child $125.00 (3 - 15 years old)
Family $517.00 (2 Adults & 2 Children)
Infant $0.00 (0 - 2 years old)

What's included

  • 4-hour Phillip Island coastal cruise
  • 75% chance of whale sightings and 80% chance to see playful dolphins around the boat
  • Undercover viewing with licenced bar, free WiFi on board
  • Entertaining Captain’s commentary
  • Complimentary morning tea, coffee or muffin

Duration

  • Allow approximately 4 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Departs Rhyll Jetty
  • 16 Beach Rd, Rhyll VIC 3923, Australia

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Please Note: For children under 3 years, ensure you add an infant ticket to your order.

    This tour travels into open waters and vessel motion may occur at times, taking motion sickness tablets is recommended.


Available Bookings from 18 Jun to 1 Jul 2026

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  • Adult$150.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00
  • Family$517.00

  • Adult$145.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00
  • Family$517.00

  • Adult$145.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00
  • Family$517.00

  • Adult$145.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00
  • Family$517.00

  • Adult$145.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00
  • Family$517.00

  • Adult$150.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00
  • Family$517.00

  • Adult$145.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00
  • Family$517.00

  • Adult$145.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00
  • Family$517.00

  • Adult$145.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$125.00
  • Family$517.00

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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Cheryl Burton from Australia wrote on 17 June 2026

Whales

Excellent trip, lovely boat and staff that really knew their stuff. Demonstrated careful thoughts about the environment in which they operate. Thank you.

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From 4 Hours Winter Whale Cruise - Wildlife Coast Cruises

Thank you so much, Cheryl. We’re so pleased to hear you had an excellent trip and enjoyed the boat, crew and wildlife experience. Our team takes great care to operate respectfully in this special marine environment, so it means a lot to know that stood out to you. Thank you for joining us. [Logo, company name Description automatically generated] Kind Regards The Wildlife Coast Cruises Team Phone 03 5952 9500 info<mailto:info@wildlifecoastcruises.com.au>@wildlifecoastcruises.com.au<mailto:info@wildlifecoastcruises.com.au> www.wildlifecoastcruises.com.au<http://www.wildlifecoastcruises.com.au/> [cid:a80690b9-9407-41dd-93aa-52d8ca4b214b] We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and Work and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

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