Duration:
3h
From around May to October, Humpback, Southern Right and occasionally rare Blue Whales can be seen in Albany’s sheltered waters where they frolic, mate and calve. Dolphins and seals can be seen all year round.
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It’s Whale Season from around May to October in Albany!
Join us on Albany’s most affordable and personalised Whale watching tour.
From around May to October, Humpback, Southern Right and occasionally rare Blue Whales can be seen in Albany’s waters where they frolic, mate and calve. Dolphins and seals can be seen all year round. But seeing whales is our priority on this Safari. Situated in Princess Royal Harbour, part of King George Sound, Albany’s waters are steeped in history. Imagine what it would have been like when the first explorers pulled into the harbour as early as 1627 or when the first ANZAC troops departed Albany for WWI in 1914. You’ll cruise through the Ataturk Channel and have a great view of Point King Lighthouse, Point Possession and the ANZAC Centre on Mount Clarence from the sea. Seeing whales is our priority on this safari, so we go where they go. This may affect visiting all the below places depending on their location, but we have a big three hours to see a lot of Albany from the sea. We visit the beautiful turquoise waters of Mistaken Island, the natural beauty of Gull Rock and Seal Island. Cast yourself back in time to the days of the old whaling ships and see the Whaling Station in Frenchman Bay and the shipwreck of the Cheynes II, a 440 ton steam whale chaser. It can be seen from the shores of Albany but it’s incredible to view up close and a photographers favourite. Pristine white beaches that can be seen include Brambles, Whaling Cove/Fisheries (a local nudist beach), Ledge Beach, Goode and Middleton Beach. We cruise past Camp Quaranup, established in 1875 as a quarantine station with a powder magazine built on Geake Island. Our boat is the “Young Salty Dog”, a twin hull catamaran and an ex Sea Rescue vessel that is safe and stable. Holding up to 12 passengers, Captain Mark Muscat will educate and entertain you with his commentary and local knowledge of the area. Read what other customers have said on our Trip Advisor Reviews- BYO Food and Drinks (including Alcohol)
- We have a small amount of water on board so we recommend you bring your own
- BBQ Available on Request (No Extra Charge)
- Toilet on board
- Don’t forget to bring your camera!
- The boat has a roof so you won’t get sunburnt, but we have plenty of sunscreen on board to keep you protected.
- When booking, please only count passengers aged 1 year and older.
- Children aged 1 to 4 years old travel FREE of charge.
- Babies/Infants under 1 year old do not require a ticket and should not be included in your booking count.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
If the safari was not to your satisfaction or while the whales are in town you did not see a whale, you are invited back as our guest free of charge for another safari. DON’T VISIT ALBANY WITHOUT COMING ON A KING GEORGE SOUND SAFARI ! Connect on Facebook Messenger to receive Safari Alerts where you can save up to 50% off ticket prices if we have last minute availability or cancellations. While in Albany, receive the daily Weather and learn more about the area with our Quiz and Fun Facts!
We can’t wait to welcome you on board our boat, the Young Salty Dog. You’ll find out why it’s called that when you board, or else you can read the story on our website https://kinggeorgesoundsafari.com.au/about/#began
If you’re travelling to Albany, or in the lead up to your Safari, play a fun quiz or learn fun facts about Albany using our Facebook Messenger app. Just click on https://m.me/kinggeorgesoundsafari?ref=quiz
You’ll also get the daily Albany weather sent to your phone on Messenger.
Refer a friend and we’ll send them a $10 voucher and if they buy a ticket, we’ll send you a $10 voucher as a thank you! Click here: https://m.me/kinggeorgesoundsafari?ref=referafriend
Parking and where to meet:
Ample parking is available at the Albany Entertainment Centre, 2 Toll Place, Albany. The boat will pull up approximately 15 minutes before departure at the small jetty near Haz Beanz Cafe. Relax and have a coffee or tea before the cruise. Their pies and pasties are delicious!
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
NOTE: Whilst this is a Whale tour, we can’t tell them when to come into the harbour. But we do offer this 100% Satisfaction Guarantee:
If the safari was not to your satisfaction or while the whales are in town you did not see a whale, you are invited back as our guest free of charge for another safari.
1. Maximum of 12 passengers. When booking, please only count passengers aged 1 year and older.
– Children aged 1 to 4 years old travel FREE of charge.
– Babies/Infants under 1 year old do not require a ticket and should not be included in your booking count.
2. If we cancel the safari for whatever reason (e.g. weather), you can move your booking to another safari or obtain a full refund. The choice is yours!
3. Cancellations can only be made up to 7 days before your safari departs. You can move your booking to another safari or obtain a full refund.
