We are a family owned and operated business and believe in responsible and respectful whale watching practices. Whale watching cruise sydney harbour merimbula marina. From may to november whale watching season thrives along the east. With the whales being so close to shore, its just a quick trip from the marina to all. Merimbula marina best whale watching on the sapphire coast.
Youll depart from darling harbour in the comfortable, purposebuilt boat. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. Local knowledge, and years of experience in reading the ocean swirls and drifts soon had us caught up with seals, dolphins and a young whale feeding on a tight knit but flighty. From mid august through to the end of november large numbers of humpback whales travel past merimbula, nsw. Merimbula marina has been owned and operated by simon and jessica millar since 2008. From september through to early december large numbers of humpback whales travel past merimbula on their southern migration from the queensland coast.
The humpback highway is gearing up with whale watching cruises commencing for the season. It is only a very short 8 minute cruise out into the merimbula bay and from. Whale watching adventures in south coast nsw visit nsw. Our coastal discovery tours with bbq lunch are ideal for everyone. This custombuilt 16 metre boat is practical and comfortable though, with three unobstructed 360 degree viewing decks as well. There is perhaps no better way to enjoy aslings beach than by booking a nearby aslings beach hotel. Merimbula marina ocean adventure tours merimbula nsw. Photo gallery a true life experience, whale watching on the. Nsw whale watching season wild about whales nsw national. Merimbula marina ocean adventure tours nsw holidays. This 2 hour cruise takes in the spectacular scenery of the local. The southern migration in merimbula is their favourite time of the year as so many whales pass close to the shore and the whale watching is sensational.
As a smaller company we have a strong focus upon customer service from the point of booking to the time we say goodbye after your cruise. Pdf educational and conservation value of whale watching. Merimbula marina has a 100 per cent whale spotting guarantee and host. For the past three years the crew have celebrated 100% sightings on all cruises and whale sightings are guaranteed on all tours from september to november or youll receive a full refund. Merimbula marina s cruises depart twice daily from mid august to late november. Prices vary according to the duration and location and are provided below. Our boats are 75 passengers powered catamarans, purpose built for whale. The whale watching was fabulous as were all the crew. Merimbula marina whale watching cruises sapphire coast. Such a magical experience and the crew which included rosie the whale spotting dog where extremely knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Merimbula is a fantastic place to view whales from. Responsible whale watching whale watching cruises in sydney. To find the best spot for whale watching, download the popular wild about whales. It exceeded our expectations seeing 15 very active whales around our boat.
This short 2hr hour cruise takes place along the spectacular scenery of the sapphire coast. Outside of whale season you can take a scenic dolphin cruise which is a wonderful way to see the spectacular. During summer we have a 1hr express sunset cruise departing most days. During this time the humpback whales are on their southern migration from the queensland coast where they have calved back to antarctica for the summer months. The main annual whale migration is from august to november, although whales can.
Merimbula marina whale watching cruise darling harbour. A bbq lunch consisting of local sausages, skewers, salad and bread is provided onboard. About us merimbula marina best whale watching on the. A truly unforgettable way to experience the magic of the sapphire coast. The bay is full of wildlife, bottlenosed dolphins, common dolphins, australian fur seals, fairy penguins, large schools of. Departure times may vary so please contact our office to. There is no better way to see than on one of our scenic cruises. With our whale watching package youll enjoy the comfort of a private balcony suite, with continental breakfast in your room each morning. Twice a day, from midaugust to late november, merimbula marinas vessel. The coastline near merimbula is absolutely breathtaking. Humpbacks can be sighted on their northern migration may through to july, however, it is their southern migration when the fun really begins. Our passion is whale watching and for 8 months of the year this is what we do. Humpback whale boat cruises merimbula marina, merimbula. Check out the daily photos and whale reports on facebook.
Pdf many people support whale watching on the basis that it enhances. It is only a very short 8minute cruise into the merimbula bay and from this point whales can be found. Holidaying in merimbula from melbourne we took the whale watching trip with merimbula marina wow. Currently, thousands of whales are cruising down the humpback. Whale watching is a major form of wildlife tour ism in many. Whale watching is our passion and in addition to merimbula we also operate whale watching cruises from darling harbour, sydney for 6 months of the year. Merimbula marina offer regular whale watching cruises from august through to november.
Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. The waters of the sapphire coast one of the few places in the world where humpbacks can be observed lateral lunge feeding. We believe in responsible and respectful whale watching practices. The best time of the year to see them is from september to late november. Whale watching charters sail from eden, merimbula and bermagui so you can be among the pods within minutes of leaving port. We were going to go to eden but were not sorry to use merimbula marina as our starting point.
Bring warm jacket, covered in shoes, hat with chin strap, sunglasses, sunscreen. Leaving from darling harbour, we boarded the true blue along with 75 others which made it feel more cramped than intimate. Our coastal discovery tour with bbq lunch is perfect for the whole family. For the past three years the crew have celebrated 100% sightings on all cruises and whale sightings are guaranteed on all tours from september to.
Dolphin cruises are for everyone this short 2 hour cruise takes in the spectacular scenery of the merimbula bay and its colourful coastline. Cruise merimbula and the sapphire coast onboard a comfortable catamaran with merimbula marina. Would recommend this tour to any person looking for a trip to see whales as i believe they are second to none. We regularly see bottlenosed and common dolphins, australian fur seals and a variety of birdlife. Also check out our special offers here and on our packages page. Whale sightings are guaranteed on all whale watching tours from sept to nov or youll receive a full refund. Download the wild about whales app to find out where whales have. Sail past sydney landmarks like luna park, the opera house and harbour bridge. Experience vivid with a stunning harbour cruise from merimbula marina. Be prepared have a light breakfastmeal before travelling and visit your chemisthealth food store to ask their advice if you are worried about travelseasickness.
The stunning coastline also provides a beautiful backdrop for your photos. The number of whales to our waters have been increasing each year and the season is getting longer. Each year, large numbers of humpback whales migrate from the beautiful antarctic waters and head up north for their northern migration and i was fortunate enough to spot these majestic creatures on a merimbula marina whale watching cruise. We have a deep love of the ocean and all its amazing.
Their boats are designed to provide you with a comfortable, exciting way to see the beautiful coastline, beaches, headlands, cliffs and caves. The express whale watching cruise departs daily from late august to late november. Had the best cruise this evening excellent hospitality 1010 will be. Local landmarks allow you to take in the local culture on your next holiday. Humpbacks can be sighted on their northern migration may through. Merimbula marina is a small family owned business with a passion for whale watching. We enjoyed this trip so much with the excellent crew, we did a second trip before returning home. If you are ever in merimbula during whale season you should definitely book a cruise with these guys. Blue mountains full day tour with added sydney harbour cruise. We are now in whale season on the east coast of australia, and the waters. Merimbula marina operates multiple cruises each day from 15 august to 20 november. Merimbula marina is a family owned and operated business, and the crew believe in responsible and respectful whale watching practices. Go whale watching sydney is owned by merimbula marina.
Experience natures incredible wonder with the help of merimbula marina. Last year the crew celebrated 100% sightings on all cruises. Whether it is a fishing charter, a whale watching cruise or ocean adventure tour they have a tour to suit. We have a great selection of whale watching cruises to choose from at exceptional prices, with departures from both darling harbour, sydney and merimbula.
The author has requested enhancement of the downloaded file. Like the page and download photos taken from your cruise for free. We went with go whale watching run by merimbula marina as they were advertising their services with groupon deal site who doesnt love a bargain. May to august during the norther migration of the wonderful humpback whales we operate cruises out of darling harbour sydney. Relax and unwind with a bottle of wine on arrival and look forward to a fantastic trip on merimbula marina s true blue for a 100% guaranteed whale sighting cruise. More deals for you customers who booked this also liked these amazing deals. Their performance was all we had hoped for and more. May to august during the northern migration of the wonderful humpback whales we operate cruises out of darling harbour sydney. Merimbula marina s fleet cruises among the whales several times a day from late august to november. It is only a very short 8 minute cruise out into the merimbula bay and from this point whales can be found. The sapphire coast is one of the best whale watching destinations in australia.
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