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An Unforgettable Marine Adventure in Fremantle
Step aboard and learn the language of the whales with Whale Watch Western Australia. Our dedicated and passionate family team has designed each journey to educate and inspire you on the incredible history and life of the Humpback Whale. We observe and do not influence behaviour, ensuring that every interaction is respectful, educational, and completely natural. 40B
The Ultimate Viewing Platform
Welcome aboard the Steep Point, a $4.5M purpose-built luxury catamaran with 30-knot capability. As the largest and most luxurious whale watching vessel in Western Australia, it gets you to the sighting grounds fast! This stable 25-metre vessel features five viewing decks over three levels, offering uninterrupted views from water level to the huge open bow and upper grandstand deck. Relax in the heated interior lounge with luxury seating and enjoy superior service with no crowding. 6A2
What Makes Our Whale Watch Extraordinary
- Expert Guidance: Live commentary from cetacean behavioural experts who translate the language of the whales in real time.
- 100% Lifetime Sighting Guarantee: Every tour has our 100% lifetime sighting guarantee. In the unlikely event that the whale species of your tour is not sighted, you will receive a return ticket with no expiry date.
- Free Professional Photography: Our onboard photographer captures the best moments of your cruise, available to download free from The Daily Whale. 4F8
- State of the Art Whale Watching Vessels: Experience superior comfort, safety, and stability on WA’s leading award-winning whale watch.
Your Itinerary
- Check-In: Join the pod and check in at the Sardine Jetty, Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour.
- The Cruise: Depart the marina and arrive at the sighting grounds within a short distance of Fremantle.
- The Experience: Enjoy an elevated viewing experience with Australia’s cetacean experts as they interpret the intelligent behaviours you witness.
- Return: Head back to Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour with memories and photos to last a lifetime.
How to Prepare for Your Experience
- We recommend taking motion sickness medication the night prior and on the morning of your tour if you are susceptible (please consult your doctor).
- A warm jacket is highly advisable in all weather conditions.
- Tours are weather-dependent, so please be flexible with your travel dates where possible.
- Feel free to bring your personal camera, though a professional photographer is onboard.
Important Boarding Information
Departure Location: Sardine Jetty, Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour
- Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time.
- Boarding commences 15 minutes prior to departure.
- Boarding gate closes 5 minutes prior to departure (No Exceptions).
- Not suitable for the elderly/frail, heavily pregnant, or those with mobility issues.
Book with confidence knowing that our duty of care to all guests is paramount. Our highly trained professional crew brings over 100 years of ocean-going experience to ensure your safety and comfort. Welcome aboard!
Departure & Boarding Information
Sardine Jetty, Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour.
Please check departure pickup location and time prior to your journey.
Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time.
Boarding commences 15 minutes prior to departure time.
Boarding gate closes 5 minutes prior to departure time (No Exceptions)
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Please see our Frequently Asked Questions here to help prepare for your tour.
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I messed up after booking a 9am tour on Monday and getting stuck in traffic and missing the departure. They offered to rebook me later in the day or the next morning.
I got there 30mins early the next day after giving myself 45 mins to travel from central Perth. The boat is great and the staff had a great vibe.
It took 20ish minutes to get out to the spot, then a mother and calf were followed. After a while watching other humpbacks swim by, 3 bachelor whales were spotted. We sailed over to them and they swam around the boat.
Throughout the trip there was interesting commentary about where the whales were, what type of age/sex, and what their behaviour indicated. It was really well delivered and engaging.
They only notified when i emailed them
Photo from returning to shore, because I was too busy watching orcas to get any photos on my phone!
Ps I’m looking forward to seeing 🐶 in his uniform next time 😉
Do take some clothing layers as they recommend - we had a very nice day but it still was fairly windy and cold at some points, so it’s good to have the options to stay on deck and still be warm.
Highly recommended.
The tour goes 15–20 minutes from Fremantle’s shore, which is ideal if you’re prone to seasickness like me — the waters were calm, and I felt completely comfortable throughout the trip.
We were lucky to witness three pods of whales playing together, around 15 whales in total. Seeing them so close and observing their playful behavior was truly surreal !! A once in a lifetime experience.
The crew were friendly and extremely knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about whale behavior and the marine environment. They even took professional photos throughout the tour, so you don’t have to worry about missing a single magical moment.
If you’re searching for the best whale watching in Fremantle / Perth, this tour is absolutely world class. Perfect for families, tourists, and locals alike I can’t recommend it highly enough!
I highly recommend this tour. The staff made us feel very welcome and gave us loads of info about the whales.
They also have a professional photographer on site for whale research and the photos are later available for download.
It felt magical watching these gentle giants in their natural habitat, diving gracefully and then surfacing with such power and elegance. The whole trip was filled with excitement, joy, and a sense of awe that words can hardly describe.
If you’re visiting Perth, this is an absolute must-do. It’s not just a tour, it’s a memory that will stay with you forever.
Highly recommend this company
Cheers Terri
A selection of whale tours, including humpbacks, orcas and blue whales, friendly service from the staff who make you feel at home and part of their "pod", and a beautiful, comfortable ride upon their two storey yacht!
100/10 ⭐️
Be very aware of seasickness, I have never been seasick myself but I felt for those that were seasick throughout the trip. The staff are great but there is only so much they can do.
Highly recommend this trip.
There were so many viewing areas on the boat, the food was great and freely available the whole trip , and the staff were unfailingly friendly and considerate.
This is a world class, quite unique wildlife watching experience.
Above all, it is curated by a local family who have extensive experience with, and great respect and affection for these amazing wild marine mammals. We felt so privileged to spend time with the orcas of Bremer Bay, thanks to the Whale Watch WA family for making it possible in such a wonderful way.
Thank you to the skipper & his family for a wonderful trip that is highly recommended.
Ours was postponed due to bad weather forecast and Whale Watch contacted me via email, sent me SMS days without my reply. We were really lucky to join one 2 days later which was also our last day in Perth! What a spectacular end of our Perth trip from Singapore!
The boat is comfy, the crew is friendly and caring always look out for anyone who feels sick. We took seasick pills incl our children, the sea breeze at outdoor seating helps. My 6yo girl felt sick though and slept through thereafter to mk herself better. She'd have to watch those photos videos later on.
Interior sofa seating helps calm out nerves.
When we finally located the whales, they shared knowledgeable info about humpback whales. Really lucky the whales came real close to us.
Captain also drove near to the whales and stayed on to allow us to watch more despite time clicking close to 2hour mark.
We didn't know it comes with professional photos shared to us for free downloads post tour!
Saw pods of little humpback whales
Commentary was meaningful and whales were respected with good distance throughout the journey.
Amazing tour with friendly and knowledgeable crew. Being family run it has an intimate feel and didn’t feel like we were intruding or chasing the whales. A bucket list item ticked off and couldn’t fault a single thing. One piece of advice - even if you don’t get sea sick take anti sickness night before & morning off. Quite a few people’s days ruined by sea sickness. If you are well prepared a day out with these guys will be a day to remember! Thanks guys!
The team on board were great too! Checking in to ensure everyone caught sight of the whales and ensure those who were prone to seasickness were ok ???? nausea bags are available. Watching the whales from indoor was decent too as the clean window panes provided a clear view.
There are also colour pencils/markers and sea creature postcards for little ones to color and have fun.
Highly recommend this tour! :)
This was such an enormous happy day of my life. Saw beautifull whales and learned a lot.
Crew showed and told with Great passion about the whales lives and territoria.
Thank you crew for being part of my australian journey / holliday. Soon I'll be heading back to the netherlands again but I'll be back someday with my fam!!! That's a promiss ????????
13nov 2023
Second time on whale spotting adventure and what a show!! Can't explain it in words....
I just fell I love with those big giants of nature....I thought kangaroos and koalas where amazing but please when you visit australia this is a absolute #mustdo.
Learn all about them. Be part of the POD!! Whale spotting west australia is in the top 10...top 10 best atractions in the world. It's an absolute nr1 for me. And I only saw just one small part of it 'the humpbacks' Go check their website and make sure you visit one of the tours available. Thank you crew / skipper again for this wonderfull day of pure happyness and joy
We saw numerous whales. Pods of whales. Sleeping whales. Playing whales and all up so close. The boat is so comfortable and roomy. The crew are amazing. So informative. So friendly and very knowledgeable about all things whales!
Would highly recommend this trip to anyone.
We were lucky enough to see multiple whales, almost the entire time we were out in the water.
The captain was very informative and loves talking about these amazing animals!
My friend and I went on tour on Monday, 25th October 2023 and we were fortunate enough to see this beautiful humpback calf breach and an adolescent male humpback playing with a pod of dolphins.
Thank you, Whale Watch WA, for an absolutely magical day! ????????
The team were extremely professional but friendly & knowledgeable. The right amount of people so everyone got the opportunity to have their experience.
We were so fortunate to take some amazing videos of a whale who was just as keen to see us as we were to see them. Such a majestic & magical creature ????
Both days were completely different and we were fortunate to have brilliant weather conditions.
Day 1 we were lucky to see about 200 Pilot whales and their dolphin companions on the way out to the canyon ..SPECTACULAR !!
The remainder of the day we spent following about 8 individual Orca foraging for food. Whist we didn't have that many close encounters as they were extremely focused on their search for a meal, it was wonderful to see them in their natural environment and the constant commentary provided was incredibly informative and added to the value of the experience.
Day 2 was AMAZING !!!!
Having fed the night or early morning before, the Orca were in a VERY Playful mood and entertained us for HOURS !!!
We watched as they played with one another, breaching, tail slapping, doing laps of the boat, singing, sharing food, gently playing with a large and magnificent Sunfish, before allowing it to safely swim away. It was a feast for our senses and so humbling to watch these Gentle Giants of the Ocean enjoy themselves.
There were pods of Orca visible in every direction and when they approached the boat they happily put on a show for us.
The Crew were FANTASTIC and go out of their way to ensure everyone is well looked after. There was food available throughout the day and a celebratory glass of beer or bubbles on the journey home.
The depth of knowledge and understanding of the crew about each individual Orca, and the different pods is shared with everyone during the tour. It is SO obvious how much this family and crew Respect, Admire and Love the Orcas and their jobs. T
This is a Bucket List Experience. Just Do it !!
We had our original trip cancelled due to adverse weather, But were soon accommodated on another boat for the same day. Communication was clear and prompt. On board there were plenty of crew, who all knew their role.
They had several spotters looking for whales, with in depth knowledge about them.
We found several pods of whales and got as close as they would let us.
A big bonus is that there is a professional photographer on board. He took clear photos, which you could download for FREE !!
Our 6 year old grandson loved it and so did the adults.































