Whale Watching Albany

Highlights
Icons of Albany is a full day tour including all the key icons of Albany. Visit the attractions that draw visitors to this dynamic regional center on the south coast of Western Australia.  Visit three key locations.

• Albany’s Historic Whaling Station

• The Gap and Natural Bridge in Torndirrup National Park

• National ANZAC Centre, Desert Mounted Corps Memorial, Mt Clarence

WHY TAKE A FULL DAY TOUR

Our guided tours are led by experienced locals well-versed in the Albany's history, culture, and hidden gems. They offer a wealth of knowledge that enhances your travel experience by providing context and depth to the places you visit. Instead of relying solely on guidebooks or online research, you have a knowledgeable guide who can answer your questions and share fascinating anecdotes.

Passionate locals are ready to answer your questions

Guided tours foster an environment for socializing and making new friends. Traveling with like-minded individuals allows you to share experiences, stories, and laughter along the way. However you are traveling, the tour group becomes a community that adds an element of fun and companionship to your journey. 

Start conversations with someone new

By taking the logistics and transportation off your plate, you can focus on fully immersing yourself in the experience. With a pre-planned itinerary, you can rest assured that each day will be maximized to its fullest potential without having to concern yourself with the nitty-gritty details.  

Let us do the booking and planning

Gain easy access to historical landmarks Engaging in and delve deeper into the past and present of the location to see beyond the typical tourist experience.

Get a richer, deeper experience of Albany

On a FULLY GUIDED tour of Albany's Historic Whaling Station, be immersed in the story of the whaling industry, its importance to the economy of the emerging town and value of whale watching today. See the processing facility, whale skeletons, scrimshaw, tools, films and climb on board a whale chaser.

Lunch at Whaler’s GalleyCafé overlooking King George Sound. Your table is reserved and ready for you.

Experience the exhilaration and force of the Southern Ocean as it heaves itself against the granite chasm at The Gap & Natural Bridge in Torndirrup National Park. The majestic coastline is on display here.

Visit the National Anzac Centre in the Historic Precinct at The Princess Royal Forts on Mt Adelaide. This interactive commemoration of the historic battle at Gallipoli is a moving experience. Later travel to the spectacular views at Padre White Lookout and the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial on Mt Clarence.

Highlights
Icons of Albany is a full day tour including all the key icons of Albany. Visit the attractions that draw visitors to this dynamic regional center on the south coast of Western Australia. Visit three key locations.

Albany’s Historic Whaling Station The Gap and Natural Bridge in Torndirrup National Park National ANZAC Centre, Desert Mounted Corps Memorial, Mt Clarence
WHY TAKE A FULL DAY TOUR
Our guided tours are led by experienced locals well-versed in the Albany's history, culture, and hidden gems. They offer a wealth of knowledge that enhances your travel experience by providing context and depth to the places you visit. Instead of relying solely on guidebooks or online research, you have a knowledgeable guide who can answer your questions and share fascinating anecdotes.
Passionate locals are ready to answer your questions
Guided tours foster an environment for socializing and making new friends. Traveling with like-minded individuals allows you to share experiences, stories, and laughter along the way. However you are traveling, the tour group becomes a community that adds an element of fun and companionship to your journey.
Start conversations with someone new
By taking the logistics and transportation off your plate, you can focus on fully immersing yourself in the experience. With a pre-planned itinerary, you can rest assured that each day will be maximized to its fullest potential without having to concern yourself with the nitty-gritty details.
Let us do the booking and planning

Gain easy access to historical landmarks Engaging in and delve deeper into the past and present of the location to see beyond the typical tourist experience.
Get a richer, deeper experience of Albany

On a FULLY GUIDED tour of Albany's Historic Whaling Station, be immersed in the story of the whaling industry, its importance to the economy of the emerging town and value of whale watching today. See the processing facility, whale skeletons, scrimshaw, tools, films and climb on board a whale chaser.
Lunch at Whaler’s Galley Café overlooking King George Sound. Your table is reserved and ready for you.
Experience the exhilaration and force of the Southern Ocean as it heaves itself against the granite chasm at The Gap & Natural Bridge in Torndirrup National Park. The majestic coastline is on display here.
Visit the National Anzac Centre in the Historic Precinct at The Princess Royal Forts on Mt Adelaide. This interactive commemoration of the historic battle at Gallipoli is a moving experience. Later travel to the spectacular views at Padre White Lookout and the Desert Mounted Corps Memorial on Mt Clarence.

Join Naturaliste Charters opn the Bremer Canyon Expedition season for an experience like no other, encounter an astonishing aggregation of marine wildlife on an unforgettable oceanic expedition. From January to April, our full day expeditions visit one of the least explored places on earth, and the only place in Australia you can reliably encounter killer whales.

Your expedition may see pods of long-finned pilot whales, sperm whales, a rare beaked whale or blue whale. You can also admire the acrobatics of large pods of bottlenose, striped, and common dolphins, and encounter shark species that include great whites, whaler sharks, and the beautiful oceanic blue, a species never seen from shore. Enormous oceanic sunfish surface, and the remains of giant squid sometimes float on the surface, a predator of the deep reduced to scraps, squabbled over by an astonishing array of pelagic seabirds including albatross, shearwater and petrel species.

Our dedicated Albany Tours Driver will take care of you en-route from Albany to Bremer Bay where you will join the expedition vessel to journey out to the remote Bremer Canyon for an awesome marine wildlife experience.  You will not only see an amazing wildlife spectacle, but also learn about the research programme which aims to study the vocalisations of Killer Whales and their interaction with other marine creatures.  After a day at sea, relax in comfort, enjoy a nap and let us take care of the driving, returning you safely to Albany after an exhilarating day.

Your expedition includes:

• Return transfers from Albany – Bremer Bay with Albany Tours.
• Bremer Canyon Killer Whale Expedition on board the Alison Maree (the only vessel purpose built for the Southern Ocean) with Naturaliste Charters    
• Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea all prepared by the local Wellstead Café.     
• Expert commentary from the on-board Marine Biologist.
• Be a part of our research happening on board daily 
• Daily blog & photographs from your expedition to be emailed through to you if requested..

DEPARTURE TIME: 5.30am from Albany to Bremer Bay Boat Harbour, Swarbrick Road, Bremer Bay.

Note that there is minimum of 3 passengers required for a departure with Busy Blue Bus Tours. The departure point is the Albany Visitor Centre. Please arrive 5 mins prior to bus departure time. Children must be at least 10 years old to join the Killer Whale Expedition.

Join Naturaliste Charters opn the Bremer Canyon Expedition season for an experience like no other, encounter an astonishing aggregation of marine wildlife on an unforgettable oceanic expedition. From January to April, our full day expeditions visit one of the least explored places on earth, and the only place in Australia you can reliably encounter killer whales.
Your expedition may see pods of long-finned pilot whales, sperm whales, a rare beaked whale or blue whale. You can also admire the acrobatics of large pods of bottlenose, striped, and common dolphins, and encounter shark species that include great whites, whaler sharks, and the beautiful oceanic blue, a species never seen from shore. Enormous oceanic sunfish surface, and the remains of giant squid sometimes float on the surface, a predator of the deep reduced to scraps, squabbled over by an astonishing array of pelagic seabirds including albatross, shearwater and petrel species.
Our dedicated Albany Tours Driver will take care of you en-route from Albany to Bremer Bay where you will join the expedition vessel to journey out to the remote Bremer Canyon for an awesome marine wildlife experience. You will not only see an amazing wildlife spectacle, but also learn about the research programme which aims to study the vocalisations of Killer Whales and their interaction with other marine creatures. After a day at sea, relax in comfort, enjoy a nap and let us take care of the driving, returning you safely to Albany after an exhilarating day.
Your expedition includes:
Return transfers from Albany – Bremer Bay with Albany Tours. Bremer Canyon Killer Whale Expedition on board the Alison Maree (the only vessel purpose built for the Southern Ocean) with Naturaliste Charters Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea all prepared by the local Wellstead Café. Expert commentary from the on-board Marine Biologist. Be a part of our research happening on board daily Daily blog & photographs from your expedition to be emailed through to you if requested.. DEPARTURE TIME: 5.30am from Albany to Bremer Bay Boat Harbour, Swarbrick Road, Bremer Bay.
Note that there is minimum of 3 passengers required for a departure with Busy Blue Bus Tours. The departure point is the Albany Visitor Centre. Please arrive 5 mins prior to bus departure time. Children must be at least 10 years old to join the Killer Whale Expedition.