Byron Bay Whale Encounters
Best for Byron Bay Whale Encounters
- No Ecotourism Certification
- Book Here to Earn Eco-Rewards
- Reviews ✭✭✭✭✭
- Sponsoring Dolphin Research
- Departs: April - November
- 2-2½ Hour Whale Encounter
- upto 20 passengers
- Marine Biologist Guide
About
Why we Love Byron Bay Whale Encounters with Out of the Blue Adventures
This family run company, passionate about their marine environment, offering an outstanding wildlife experience and the best Byron Bay whale encounters.
Enjoy a once in a lifetime encounter with one of the largest species on Earth, Humpback Whales, departing from Ballina’s Richmond River.
Enter the stunning waters of Cape Byron Marine Park looking out for local sea creatures including dolphins, sea turtles and migratory sea birds with breathtaking scenery.
Our friendly Marine Biologist will share in-depth knowledge of the area & Humpback Whale encounters we experience within Byron’s Marine Park.
A unique opportunity offers the chance to listen live to Humpback Whale song using a specialised underwater hydrophone.
Out of the Blue Adventures modern eco vessel provides 360 degrees viewing for all passengers. It’s unique hull design ensures a smooth ride in all cruising conditions, for up to 20 guests. Our purpose built, state of the art vessel allows our guests to enjoy close encounters on our Byron Bay Whale Encounters Cruise. Also explore areas along our stunning coastline, only accessible by boat.
Sponsoring Research Projects:
Being a nature lover, you’ll not only find your experience incredible but will appreciate knowing that you’re supporting the lives and stability of whales, dolphins and their ocean habitats. That’s because Out of the Blue Adventures directly help the wildlife by sponsoring many research projects, such as those by Dolphin Research Australia, Healthy Waterways-Healthy Dolphins Project, and taking part in the Dolphin Watchers Program and more.
Inclusions:
- Cruise led by Marine Biologist & Vessel Skipper
- In-depth Knowledge of Whales & Marine Life
- Marine Biologist interpretive Talk
- 360 degrees viewing for all passengers
- Smooth ride in all cruising conditions
- Locally made GF snacks
- Drinking Water
- Weather Jackets – to keep you warm and dry
- Courtesy Byron Bay and Lennox Head return transfers
What to Bring?
- Warm Clothing
- Hat and Sunglasses
- Sunscreen (please use Reef/Coral Safe brands)
- Sustainable/re-useable water bottle
- Camera
Departures:
- 8:00am Tour from Ballina Marina / Byron Bay Shuttle pick-up 7:00am
- 11:00am tour from Ballina Marina / Byron Bay Shuttle pick-up 10:00am
- 2:00pm tour from Ballina Marina / Byron Bay Shuttle pick-up 1:00pm
*Tour departure times may differ depending on tides and weather – confirmation upon booking.
Important Info
Important Reading
- Out of The Blue Adventures reserves the right to cancel an adventure or charter due to unsafe sea or weather conditions, minimum passenger requirement not met or maintenance needs which does not allow the boat to operate properly. In such a case, Out of The Blue Adventures will try to reschedule the trip if possible. If not possible, passengers will receive a full refund.
- All bookings must be reconfirmed 24-48 hours in advance (this is partly due to checking weather conditions and confirmed tour departures times due to tides, etc.)
Cancellation/Refund Policy
- If you cancel at least 3 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel within 48 hours of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
- Unless otherwise stated all refunds will incur a 10% administration fee.
Saving Rainforests with Sir David Attenborough
Where Booking Tours means Saving Rainforest
Tree Hugger Travel invest in rebuilding biodiversity hotspots around the world by funding land acquisition through the highly respected World Land Trust and their projects.
How Do We Do That ?
We fund it with Your travel bookings and our eco-rewards programme.
- Every dollar earns an eco-reward
- For example: Spend $100 ⇢ Earn 100 eco-rewards
- Reaching 750 eco-rewards will enable us to fund the permanent protection of 1/4 Acre of Real Rainforest in Real Places.
- Continue earning and every 750 eco-rewards Tree Hugger Travel will continue protecting.
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☆ Recognising Your Contribution ☆
You made this happen and in recognition, You will receive a colourful and informative gift pack by post.
This includes a personalised certificate, information about the project you supported and a letter from World Land Trust thanking you for Your support.
More information? Head to our Eco Rewards Programme page.
BOOK TOURS HERE ♡ PAY NO MORE ♡ SAVE RAINFOREST & WILDLIFE
OUT OF THE BLUE ADVENTURES HAS NO ECO-CERTIFICATION
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BYRON BAY WHALE ENCOUTNERS
- Adult: $99
- Child Snorkel: $79
- Operator: Out of the Blue Adventures
- Weather Jackets Provided
- Byron Bay Courtesy Transfers
- Gluten Free Snacks
- Child: 3-12 Years (Min. Age 3 years)
- Prices AU$ - Valid to 31/3/20
- "Hot Deals" – subject to availability
- Secure Payments
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Your Bookings Save Rainforest
Earn Eco-Rewards that fund the purchase of biologically important threatened rainforests around the world.
We partner with the World Land Trust to make this happen and you, our customers, will receive a personalised certificate in recognition of the land you have helped to save.
Your Bookings Save Rainforest
Earn Eco-Rewards that fund the purchase of biologically important threatened rainforests around the world.
We partner with the World Land Trust to make this happen and you, our customers, will receive a personalised certificate in recognition of the land you have helped to save.