Duration:
6h
6 hour cruise along Wilsons Promontory in search of the majestic Humpback Whales, with regular dolphin, seals and seabird sightings. Includes morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea.
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Please note – This cruise departs from Port Welshpool Jetty
Embark on a captivating boat tour on the lookout for whales, dolphins, seals, and other amazing marine life along the picturesque east coast of Wilsons Promontory. Discover humpback and southern right whales returning on their migration after giving birth in warmer breeding grounds.
On your journey take in the stunning coastal scenery including remote sandy beaches, rolling forests, coves, isolated rocky islands and towering cliffs.
Delight with diverse marine wildlife such shy albatrosses, white-bellied sea eagles, Australian fur seals and common dolphins
Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch and morning tea with complimentary tea and coffee available throughout the tour. A licenced bar onboard is perfect for that afternoon beer, wine, or mixed drink.
Includes
- 6-hour coastal cruise
- Regular seal, dolphin and seabird sightings
- Whale sightings (Expected 90% of cruises but not guaranteed)
- Wildlife information and interpretation
- Complimentary morning tea & lunch
- Licensed Bar
We may cancel cruises due to weather or minimum numbers. You’ll be notified in reasonable time and offered a transfer or refund. If booking accommodation we advise checking their cancellation policy.
This tour operates in open waters, and the vessel’s motion may cause sea sickness for some passengers. We strongly recommend taking anti-seasickness tablets prior to departure.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Wilsons Prom Whale Cruises depart from Port Welshpool. All day parking is at the wharf, 80 Lewis St, Port Welshpool.
WHAT TO BRING
We recommend you bring on the day:
* Comfortable clothing & shoes, sun hat & sunglasses
* Sunscreen
* Wind/rain-proof jacket
* Help us reduce plastic waste – Bring your own keep cup and refillable water bottle
* All personal medication required, including motion sickness pills if prone to motion sickness
MEALS & DRINKS
Morning tea and lunch will be included on the day, liquor and soft drinks are available at bar prices. Please let us know of any special dietary requests at lest 48hrs prior to the cruise by contacting our office.
Please note that this is not an allergen-free kitchen and food may contain or come into contact with common allergens.
CRUISE CONDITIONS
The cruise operates in open Bass Strait waters, where rough conditions can sometimes be encountered. Although our vessel is designed for maximum comfort, some conditions may distress those who are prone to motion sickness, high blood pressure, heart conditions, pregnancy or any other conditions that motion may affect. Passengers who are on current medications or suffer prior illnesses are required to inform crew staff. Ocean conditions may also alter the cruise route.
CANCELLATION
We reserve the right to cancel any cruise based on not meeting minimum numbers or weather conditions. You will be informed within a reasonable timeframe of this cancellation with the option of a transfer or refund. If booking accommodation, we recommend passengers check with accommodation providers about their cancellation terms.
Emergency Number – Please only contact if it is an after-hours emergency 0417 553 327
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A trip towards the granite Rocks of the Colonades Had an enjoyable hour trip on the water to the Colonnades at Cape Woolami. Enjoyed the interesting commentary and seeing the huge granite rocksA very worthwhile trip to get a different view of the coastal landscape.
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Management response: - 2025-11-12
Hi Rajahsiamese,
Thanks for joining us on the Cape Woolamai Cruise! We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring the area and hearing a bit about the unique geology and wildlife. It really is a special perspective seeing those granite cliffs from the water.
Appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we hope to welcome you aboard again soon. Thank you.
Rajahsiamese
11 Nov 2025
Had a wonderful seal tour trip. Saw lots of wildlife, especially lots of fur seals. We got really close to them so you could see and hear them clearly.
The crew were all super nice and friendly and very knowledgeable- happy to answer any questions we had.
The complementary banana cake was a nice touch and very tasty!
Booking was very easy, as was boarding. I think the price was fair for what you get.
The only negative is that it was difficult to hear announcements over the engine noise and other passengers while on transit.
But overall a really great trip that I highly recommend if you’re at Phillip Island!
Tip: it’s very windy on the boat, especially when moving so take layers.
The crew were all super nice and friendly and very knowledgeable- happy to answer any questions we had.
The complementary banana cake was a nice touch and very tasty!
Booking was very easy, as was boarding. I think the price was fair for what you get.
The only negative is that it was difficult to hear announcements over the engine noise and other passengers while on transit.
But overall a really great trip that I highly recommend if you’re at Phillip Island!
Tip: it’s very windy on the boat, especially when moving so take layers.
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Luke
28 Oct 2025
Fantastic day out on the Bass Strait Fantastic cruise into the Bass Strait from Port Welshpool. Lots of whales, dolphins, seals and birdlife. The crew are lovely. Six hours passed quickly and was very enjoyable. Highly recommend this cruise for a fantastic day out.read moreread less
Management response: - 2025-10-29
Thanks so much for your kind words!
We’re so glad you had a great time on the Wilsons Prom Whale Cruise. It’s pretty special heading out into Bass Strait and being surrounded by such incredible wildlife. Six hours can really fly when the whales are putting on a show and the dolphins and seals are about. Our crew will be chuffed to hear your feedback too.
Appreciate the recommendation, hope to see you onboard again soon!
Sandra
26 Oct 2025
6hr Whale Watching Cruise The 6hr whale watching cruise was wonderful. We were fortunate with the weather on the day. We seen seals, dolphins, albatross, pied cormorants and whales. The dolphins and whales were so close to the boat. It was wonderful.The staff and crew were so friendly and going all around the boat giving us info on all the sea life. One of our party had an onion allergy and they took so much time to make sure they got her lunch right. Great value and a great day out.
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Management response: - 2025-10-29
Thanks for the lovely feedback , that really captures what the Wilsons Prom Whale Cruise is all about!
It sounds like you had a beautiful day with nice weather and a great mix of wildlife, from playful dolphins to curious seals and of course, those close up whale moments. Our crew pride themselves on being informative and looking after guests, so I’ll be sure to pass on your comment about the care taken with the onion allergy, that means a lot.
Thanks again for joining us, we're glad you had a memorable experience!
Pat
25 Oct 2025
Great experience I joined a whale watching cruise from Wilsons Promontory in Oct 2025, we were able to see at least 5-6 whales on the ocean, saw a calf jumping out of water too, it's amazing. Definitely worth a try despite a long drive from Melbourne.read moreread less
Management response: - 2025-10-29
Hello,
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your cruise! How exciting to hear that you saw a breaching whale! Did you know researchers think they jump out of the water to communicate or maybe to knock off any barnacles they may have on their skin? Hope to see you on board again soon!
Chau
23 Oct 2025
Awesome opportunity to sea Whales! The crew were friendly, helpful and attentive. We didn't get sick but a couple of our fellow passengers did and the crew looked after them well. We were fortunate enough to see whales (multiple sightings), a seal and some dolphins. We were given plenty of information about the animals, opportunities to ask questions and plenty of time for photos and taking in the awe-inspiring creatures. We were served morning and afternoon tea and lunch, all of which was delicious. Free-flowing tea, coffee and hot chocolate were available during the voyage, which was welcome warmth against the sea winds. I'd highly recommend to anyone thinking of going, remember to bring a hat and jacketread moreread less
Management response: - 2025-10-22
Hello FellowTraveler817970, sounds like a great day out, great to hear our crew looked after you and you saw lots of dolphins and whales. We really appreciate you taking the time to share you review, see you again soon!
FellowTraveler817970
18 Oct 2025
Seal rock Phillip Island Visit to seal rock, 2 Hr excursion.We signed up for this trip in a spur of the moment walking buy and did not regret it.
the captain really to us a few meters away from seal rock and we could almost tpouch the seals swimming around the boat.
We really enjoyed this and would do it again.
Recommended
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Management response: - 2025-10-22
Thanks so much for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the cruise out to Seal Rocks. It’s such an incredible experience seeing the seals up close. We’re glad you decided to jump onboard spur of the moment and experience it for yourself.
Ton
17 Oct 2025
Cruise to Cape Woolami Cruise was as explained in brochure, staff were knowledgable, friendly and approachable. Weather was terrible but penty of cover on the boatread moreread less
Management response: - 2025-10-06
Thank you for the great review. Cape Woolamai is a hidden gem, we enjoy sharing that beautiful part of the coastline with our passengers! Its great to hear you enjoyed your cruise with us despite the conditions on the day, we always try to advise passengers ahead of time so they are prepared! We hope you will join us again soon.
Gary
02 Oct 2025
Had a whale of a good time! This was our second cruise with this company, the first one being around Phillip island, and the second being around Wilson's Prom, at different times of the year. We had been booked in for a Wednesday, but the company informed us that the weather for that day was expected to be too windy and choppy. It was convenient for us to swap to the Tuesday, and it turned out to be a great day. We could see rain and dark skies further off in the distance, but the cruise was not affected by it, and we had relatively calm seas. We were also fortunate in that there was a lot of whale activity. There would be groups of 2, 3, or 4 humpback whales, and there was plenty of fin and tail flapping, blows, dives and one glorious breach from what looked like a young whale. There was also plenty of whale calls, distinctly heard above the wind and across the distance. A pod of small dolphins appeared as we neared the seal area, and a few of them had a race with the boat, disappearing under the bow and shooting out the other side. I am aware that all of what we saw, is pure luck, because our first cruise had not had so many events. But it is such an enjoyable way to spend the day, especially when there is absolute quiet on the front deck, during what turns out to be the last interaction for the day, and everyone is reverently watching whales doing their thing.read moreread less
Management response: - 2025-10-06
Thank you so much for taking the time to review your cruise! How exciting to hear that you saw a breaching whale! Did you know researchers think they jump out of the water to communicate or maybe to knock off any barnacles they may have on their skin? Hope to see you on board again soon!
Bev
30 Sep 2025
Cape Cruise 1 Hour Philip Island Ferry - Recommend. We did the Cape Cruise 1 hour Philip Island and we were super lucky with the animals we saw. We saw a pod of dolphins a humpback whale and around 5 Seals including a couple of babies. - We know we were lucky and this is not promised.
The staff on board were very welcoming and nice and they made sure we were safe as one point it was very windy and they made sure we were inside.
The complimentary Tea/Coffee and cake were great and I loved this little added treat.
Overall I would recommend - go in open and you never know what you might spot.
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Management response: - 2025-10-06
Hi Dream,
What an incredible day on the water! Dolphins, a humpback and seals, you really did get lucky on your Cape Cruise. Thank you for your kind words about our crew, we always appreciate the kind words. We’re glad you enjoyed the yummy morning tea on board too and appreciate your recommendation. We hope you can join us again!
Dream563329
29 Sep 2025
Exceptional Ocean Adventure Wow! Exceptional trip. Great knowledge and commentary from the Captain and the crew were so friendly and helpful. Brilliant! Skilful skipper!!read moreread less
Management response: - 2025-10-06
Hi Julie,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the trip, commentary and the crew’s hospitality. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to the skipper and team, they’ll be delighted.
JulieL162
28 Sep 2025
Family cape cruise experience Took the grand kids on the Cape cruise. We've done it before so knew it was a great experience, crew were lovely. It was on time so couldn't ask for more than thatread moreread less
Management response: - 2025-10-06
Hi Caronn,
Thank you for joining us again on the Cape Cruise! We’re so glad you and the grandkids enjoyed the trip and that everything ran smoothly. Lovely to hear the crew made it a great experience for you all – we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Caron
27 Sep 2025
whale watching Wonderful experience. We saw plenty of whales. Lots of seals, birds and also dolphins. Morning tea,lunch and afternoon tea was really nice. Free tea and coffee. This trip has it allread moreread less
Management response: - 2025-09-22
Hi Antanyam,
Thanks so much for cruising with us and for the lovely review!
We’re happy you enjoyed plenty of whale action, plus seals, dolphins and seabirds. Great to hear the morning tea, lunch, arvo tea and free tea/coffee hit the spot too.
We’d love to welcome you back for another day on the water soon, whether it’s Seal Rocks, Cape Woolamai or Wilsons Prom.
Thanks again.
B5305RAtanyam
19 Sep 2025
Such a beautiful experience.
We did the 1hr capes tour. Beautiful scenery, including seals, dolphins, birds & a short visit from a whale!
Staff were incredible, lovely people and the captain was amazing, very knowledgeable about the surrounding areas and greeted us politely when we boarded.
Would 100% recommend and next time we’re back in Vic we will be doing the longer cruise for sure.
We did the 1hr capes tour. Beautiful scenery, including seals, dolphins, birds & a short visit from a whale!
Staff were incredible, lovely people and the captain was amazing, very knowledgeable about the surrounding areas and greeted us politely when we boarded.
Would 100% recommend and next time we’re back in Vic we will be doing the longer cruise for sure.
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Chelsea
12 Sep 2025
Wildlife Coast Cruise Phillip Island It was a fantastic trip . The crew were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful crew. Lovely scenery. We saw Seals, dolphins and a whale.read moreread less
Management response: - 2025-09-12
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so glad you enjoyed the cruise, with friendly crew, beautiful scenery and such a special mix of seals, dolphins and a whale. What a fantastic day on the water.
Ellen
10 Sep 2025
Spring whale watching at its best! I was on board the Wildlife Cruises whale boat leaving from Port Welshpool on Tuesday 2nd September and cruising down the East side of Wilsons Promontory. We had a perfect day weatherwise, and the sea was not too choppy, making the ride comfortable for almost everyone on board. We were treated to a brief fly past from a Sea Eagle as we left port, then I saw a Little Penguin swimming past as we cruised down the channel, then the captain spotted an Emu foraging along the beach when we passed the first point on Wilsons Promontory: a great start to the day. After making our way down to open water, we spotted our first whales, and duly followed them for some time. There were many dolphins and sea birds with the whales so there was a lot to see all around the boat. In total, we followed 6 or 7 whales and saw at least 20 - 25 whales in total performing various tail slaps, pectoral slaps and feeding events. We were mugged by one whale and had another follow the boat at one point. The captain and crew were all knowledgeable on the whales and dolphins and were very considerate in allowing the whales to have their space. All staff were friendly and accommodating to the guests and were quick to point out where to look for the best viewing. Food options were simple, but tasty, and there were complimentary drinks or the option to purchase items from the bar on board. Highly recommend this cruise and I certainly consider I got great value for money. Thank you to the team at Whale Cruises for a very enjoyable day on the boat.read moreread less
Management response: - 2025-09-12
Hi 951kennethi, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a detailed and glowing review! It sounds like you were very lucky to see such a wide variety of wildlife during your tour - sea eagles, penguins and emus are always an extra special sight! Not to mention the incredible abundance of whales that were spotted during your cruise, as well as the close encounters you were lucky enough to experience. We are thrilled that our captain and crew made the experience all the more memorable with their wealth of knowledge and their attention to passenger enjoyment. We pride ourselves on providing unforgettable experiences to our passengers and are so glad to know that we continue to deliver. Your informative review is much appreciated and we look forward to welcoming you on board again in the future!
Kenneth
05 Sep 2025
Amazing! we had an amazing time, everything was wonderful; The Captain, the crew and all the fauna we saw! Dolphins, sea lyons and whales!read moreread less
Management response: - 2025-08-29
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re so glad you had such an amazing time and that the captain, crew and wildlife all made it a special experience. Seeing dolphins, seals and whales on the same trip is truly unforgettable!
fannymJ7164NW
27 Aug 2025
A Whale of a time The whale watching trip was simply fabulous. The captain and marine biologist who accompanied us were standards with their knowledge of the area and realise. The crew were welcoming and friendly. The two citizen wildlife photographers who were on the trip to photograph and record the whales were also friendly and happily shared their knowledge of the whales and dolphins. But it was the whales and dolphins that stole the show. We spent at least two hours watching the dolphins riding the wake of our boat and the amazing humpback whales playfully rolling, slapping their fins and breaching all around the boat.
It was a fabulous experience for us all. We left the day satisfied that we had engaged in a truly wonderful experience with nature
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Management response: - 2025-08-29
Hi Melonbarby,
Thanks so much for sharing this lovely review. We’re thrilled you had such a fabulous day on the water. It’s great to hear our captain, marine biologist and crew helped bring the coastline and wildlife to life, and that our citizen-science photographers added to the experience, aren't they great!
Watching dolphins ride the wake and humpbacks rolling, fin-slapping and breaching around the boat is as good as it gets. Your trip also helps our ongoing research and conservation work, which we really appreciate.
We’d love to welcome you back for another wildlife day out soon.
Thank you.
Melonbarby
23 Aug 2025
Snagged myself a last minute midweek deal to tick this off my bucket list. Left from 1m visibility fog in Welshpool at 10.30am, I was served a hot muffin on board for morning tea and then a solid day of wildlife spotting. My camera reel is full to bursting. Crew on board were friendly and knowledgeable, full of nerdy whale facts and the best places to spot them. Absolutely unreal day out. Got back to Welshpool at 5pm after a stunning sunset at the Prom. Hard to beat
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Claire
21 Aug 2025
Thrilling! The whole trip was amazing. Captain and crew were wonderful. Nice relaxing boat ride to seal island. The Captain got in close. Glad I did it.read moreread less
Management response: - 2025-08-22
Thanks so much for your lovely feedback — we’re really glad you enjoyed the cruise and had a great time out at Seal Rocks. It's always a special experience getting up close with the seals, and we’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to the captain and crew.
Thanks again for joining us.
Judy
21 Aug 2025
Wonderful We had a great time, the crew were fantastic, enthusiastic, and really helpful. The captain experience showed in the number of whales he was able to locate to the great excitement of all on board the boat. Would highly recommended it to anyone. the cruise was beyond our expectations.read moreread less
Management response: - 2025-08-22
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so pleased to hear the crew made your experience special and that the captain’s skill helped everyone enjoy so many whale sightings. It’s great to know the cruise went beyond your expectations and we truly appreciate your recommendation.
Lynnette
20 Aug 2025
Wildlife Coast Cruises were amazing throughout our entire experience with them. The staff were extremely accommodating over the phone and via email when arranging our booking (in between the bad weather and other commitments!) The friendly hospitality continued on the cruise where the staff were fabulous with our young family, keeping the kids engaged and excited and explaining a heap of information to us about the water creatures and local areas. Thank you for making our experience one to remember - for the second time now! We will be back for sure next whale season!
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Rochea
04 Aug 2025
Loved our Seal cruise. Staff were friendly and very attentive. Got to see the seals up close and spend some time watching them play. Also were lucky enough to spot some whales on the way back. Staff allowed time for us to wait and get to see the whales. Highly recommend. Better than expected.
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Samantha
06 Jul 2025
Outstanding trip. We were lucky enough to see whales breaching, dolphins playing and seals whirling past!
The crew was great- friendly and helpful with spotting and sharing knowledge. Our one dislike was that out on the bow, we couldn't hear what was being said over the loudspeaker.
The crew was great- friendly and helpful with spotting and sharing knowledge. Our one dislike was that out on the bow, we couldn't hear what was being said over the loudspeaker.
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Laura
23 Jun 2025
Fantastic cruise. We were very lucky with the weather as it was a fine day and the sea was very calm. Within 30min or so of the cruise starting we found a pair of adult humpback whales. It was incredible to watch them, and nice to know there are strict rules about how long we were allowed to follow them for, and the distance we had to keep from them. The crew were incredibly knowledgeable. We were also lucky to see a few dolphins, and it was great seeing how playful the fur seal pups were. The boat itself is a little tired (the seats inside are quite uncomfortable, but we didn’t spend much time sitting in them). Would highly recommend doing this if you’re visiting Phillip Island.
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Helen
21 Jun 2025
My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed the Island Sunset Cruise at San Remo. The stunning views and breathtaking sunset made for an unforgettable experience. We pre-ordered the upgraded grazing board, which was beautifully presented and delicious. While we loved sitting outside at the back to take in the scenery, we couldn't hear the live music from there, which was a bit of a shame. Overall, it was a fantastic evening, and we would highly recommend this cruise to anyone visiting the area!
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Lisa
26 Apr 2025
We were booked on this cruise as a wedding gift and it was absolutely perfect. A small cheese and fruit tray was offered with a bar and some music, set the scene for a romantic trip to see some beautiful scenery and wildlife around the island. Recommend it to anyone.
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Mark
22 Apr 2025
My family had an amazing experience, staff are very friendly and helpful, smooth 1 hour sailing and wonderful view of cape Woolamai. We got to see seals and learn about their habitat. It’s incredible and memorable trip for my 9 year old daughter. We will definitely love to try it again.
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rio
06 Apr 2025
Cruise into the sunset We have gone on numerous trips with Wildlife Cruises by ourselves as a couple, as well as family members and friends. Each experience was memorable and unique. Last evening we took a friend on a sunset cruise and once again we were treated to good snacks, wine and a glorious sunset while cruising in Western Port Bay. Wildlife Cruises have staff who are friendly service orientated and the finest Captains around. Thank you for a wonderful experience ️read moreread less
Management response: - 2025-04-09
Hi M7913NBjudys,
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We are thrilled that you have enjoyed each of your interactions with us. It's always a pleasure to provide our guests with unforgettable experiences and we take great pride in giving exemplary customer service (and we have to agree that our captains are pretty stellar too! 😉) We hope you will return again for another cruise with us in the future!
judy
02 Apr 2025
Poor quality Commentry Cruise was fine but quality of Audio was terrible., therefore no commentary could be heard unless standing under speaker.You seriously need to address this issue
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Management response: - 2025-03-26
Hi Regdin,
Thank you for your feedback, and we're sorry to hear about the issue with the audio quality during your cruise. We understand how important it is to have clear commentary, and we're grateful that you brought this to our attention and will address this. Thanks again.
Regdin
23 Mar 2025
Amazing Trip! We had an absolutely fantastic time on the Refuge Cove / Skull Rock cruise at Wilsons Prom! The whole experience was well planned out - the commentary from Brett was informative, the staff ( Dave, Abigail, Gary and Jacob) were super friendly and accommodating. There was plenty of food and everyone had the opportunity to paddle board, snorkel or kayak at the cove. We would highly recommend this trip!read moreread less
Management response: - 2025-03-19
Hi Gavin,
Thank you for your amazing review! We're so glad you had a fantastic time on our Wilsons Prom Full Day Cruise. It’s great to hear you enjoyed Brett’s commentary, our wonderful crew, and all the activities at the cove. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you on board again soon! 🐬🏝️
Gavin
15 Mar 2025
Fantastic We’ll this was a surprise experience. We had just had lunch at North Pier Hotel and then went for a walk on the pier. We saw Wildlife Coast Cruises just pulling in to the pier. We asked if we could buy a ticket just prior to boarding and at 2pm off we went. What a great tour, the staff was awesome 👏, friendly, informative and just nice people.
We had a lovely time sitting upstairs looking out to the rear of the boat. Nice scenery on the way to Seal Rocks.
When we got there the captain gave us an amazing commentary about the rocks, the history and of course the seals. We were up so close you could see them playing and socialising, the young one are very cute.
The captain did an awesome job of keeping us close to the action. The captain was a woman, of course she was very competent and knowledgeable.
What a pleasant surprise going on this tour unexpectedly and loving it.
She’s a lovely old boat. Great job Wildlife Coast Cruises❤️❤️👏👏👏
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Management response: - 2025-03-19
Hi Wanitap,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! ❤️ We're delighted that you stumbled upon our cruise and decided to hop aboard for a spontaneous adventure. It’s fantastic to hear that you enjoyed the scenery, the commentary, and of course, the adorable seals at Seal Rocks! 🦭💙
We’re especially proud of our amazing crew and captains, and we’re so glad you found them friendly, informative, and skilled.
Hope to see you again for another adventure on the water! 🚢😊🐬
Anita
14 Mar 2025
We took the 2 hour round trip of seal watching cruise with my 6 year old, and it was such a wholesome experience to watch them up close, having the time of their life in their natural habitat!
The weather was perfect, the ocean breeze was refreshing, and the views were absolutely stunning. But the real stars of the show? The adorable seals!
Watching them lounge on the rocks, dive into the water, and play around was such a fun experience. Some were even curious enough to swim close to the boat. Totally recommended!
The weather was perfect, the ocean breeze was refreshing, and the views were absolutely stunning. But the real stars of the show? The adorable seals!
Watching them lounge on the rocks, dive into the water, and play around was such a fun experience. Some were even curious enough to swim close to the boat. Totally recommended!
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Komal
09 Mar 2025
Great experience A very pleasant morning cruising with Wildlife Coast Cruises today. Very attentive staff and excellent commentary along the way. We have been to San Remo a number of times and to do this cruise was a pleasurable experience. Well and truly recommend this one. The weather may have had a lot to do with it, perfect weather for cruising. 🤗👍read moreread less
Management response: - 2025-03-04
Hello,
Thank you for the great feedback! It sounds like you had a wonderful cruise, made even better by perfect weather and attentive staff. We’re so glad you enjoyed the experience and appreciate the comments.
Thank you.
F7943RFannet
04 Mar 2025
Fabulous boat trip to Skull Rock and Refuge Cove My husband, adult daughter and I enjoyed a fabulous full day exploring the south west coast of Wilson’s Promontory yesterday with Wildlife Coast Cruises, departing and arriving back at Port Welshpool.The Brianna Lee was comfortable and clean and the captain and crew were very friendly, professional and accommodating.
The captains commentary throughout was interesting and informative, and we loved our encounters with pods of dolphins on both the outward and inward journeys, as well as our close up views of the amazing Skull Rock and the seal colonies on the nearby islands.
We thoroughly enjoyed our two hours at beautiful Refuge Cove where we were able to snorkel and swim in the clear aqua water as well as explore the beach and creek.
A truly memorable day!
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Management response: - 2025-03-04
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a detailed review of your day, it was a delight to read. We are glad to hear that the captain, crew and boat made the experience even better! How beautiful is watching the dolphins with the backdrop of Wilson's Promontory? The clear aqua water in Refuge Cover is unmatched too! :) Hopefully we can have you back onboard with us in the future for another memorable experience.
Thank you.
B5281ABsues
02 Mar 2025
My husband and I went on our first cruise out to Seal Rock after years of watching and being on the shore of Phillip Island. I highly recommend. It was a great experience, the staff are great. The seals are amazing! I got great videos on my phone but my husband used his camera to capture the best close ups while I enjoyed watching.
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Tanya
03 Feb 2025
What a great day out on the water! We did the whale watching cruise from Port Welshpool! We decided to jump on board because the weather wasn’t going to be a great day for us to go out on our own boat and do some fishing (windy and wet), but still wanted to get out on water! So we thought why don’t we jump on board and see if we could have a lovely day looking at the sites of Wilsons prom instead with the hope to see some whales too on this big vessel! We certainly were not disappointed! The team on board absolutely wonderful, Very knowledgeable and welcoming! Food on board was great! We learnt so much about the area, the wildlife and Marine life and even information about the vessel we were on and how that ran!
We got to see Whales, Seals, Birds and some beautiful sites! I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone! Was worth every cent!
You can definitely make it the experience you want too, whether you choose to sit indoors or out, listen or read the information they have on board, speak with the crew to find out more info and whether you keep a look out for whales or sit back and smell the sea air!
We got to see Whales, Seals, Birds and some beautiful sites! I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone! Was worth every cent!
You can definitely make it the experience you want too, whether you choose to sit indoors or out, listen or read the information they have on board, speak with the crew to find out more info and whether you keep a look out for whales or sit back and smell the sea air!
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Meisha
16 Sep 2024
The experience was absolutely amazing. The onboard staff were so friendly and knowledgeable, introducing stories of seals and their lives. On our way back, we were lucky enough to encounter dolphins, and the captain took the time to stop by, so we could all enjoy watching the playful dolphins. This trip was the reason we extended our stay in Cowes, and it was truly worth it. We had an incredible time!
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YC
28 Aug 2024
Saw whales 😋😋😋 Whale watching around Wilson’s Prom. Such a wonderful day! We had been advised that it would be choppy, and it was, but the sun was shining, we were warm and cosy inside with great views. The staff went out of their way to ensure that we saw whales. So wonderful! The food was great, even for our special diets. This is a company I would thoroughly recommend.read moreread less
WildlifeCC, Sales Officer at Wildlife Coast Cruises, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Hi bevishome11.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback.
We have had an incredible start to our Wilson's Prom season, and we are so glad you were able to experience itr with us. Happy to hear that the food was to your liking also!
We hope you'll choose to cruise with us again soon!
bevishome11
25 Aug 2024
Had an amazing time on the seal cruise. Went on a Saturday, crew were very friendly and insightful. Recommend if your enjoy learning about the wildlife. We had the motion sickness bands and they seemed to work, but also took motion sickness medicine.
Also, the cake they serve from a local cafe is delicious! There's toilets, coffee/tea, and snacks on board. Can bring your own food/drink as it's a 2 hour cruise.
Also, the cake they serve from a local cafe is delicious! There's toilets, coffee/tea, and snacks on board. Can bring your own food/drink as it's a 2 hour cruise.
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Falana
17 Aug 2024
My first, but not the last, whale-watching experience The weather was sunny but cold. Everyone came prepared for the cold, which was exhilarating on the front of the boat. The staff were very knowledgable and gave a talk as we cruised leisurely along the north coast of Phillip Island. Before too long, we were served delicious pastries. Eventually we passed the markers that told us we were now in open waters, and for all of us to keep our eyes peeled for whale sightings. We were taken up close to the Seal Rock, and immediately a group of seals put on a show for us as they dived into the water beside the boat. It took a while for the first whale sighting, after which we spent an hour (the legal time limit to spend observing whales) from the distance of 100 metres (the legal distance) watching and waiting for them to do something other than blowing. After we moved away from that group, another boat was able to stay longer, and we saw that the group had become more active, and we could see from a few hundred metres away, that now the whales were pec-slapping. So although we did not get close to the whales (this is only allowed if the whales approach the boat, not the boat approach the whales), we still enjoyed the experience of seeing what we did see. We spent the rest of our cruise, still looking for whales, but also circumnavigating Phillip Island, which was also very interesting. We arrived back at the jetty 4 1/2 hours after we had left.read moreread less
WildlifeCC, Front Office Manager at Wildlife Coast Cruises, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Thank you for your detailed review. It is always great to hear about someone's experience aboard our cruises.
The nature of our cruises are just as you describe, an experience that is humbling, as we have to respect and work alongside our Marine life. As an Eco Tourism provider, we value our customers experiences at the same time we want to support and work in Harmony with our Ocean friends.
Melbournegreynomads
02 Aug 2024
Whale sightings & lovely trip Very enjoyable day.Eco friendly & staff went the extra mile to show us a whale safely and with really good commentary.Highlight for me was seal rocks and the close up of the Tern colony, it was just beautiful on the crisp sunny winter day.
The staff were very friendly & helpful & I would highly recommend this trip. Thank you.
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WildlifeCC, Front Office Manager at Wildlife Coast Cruises, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Thank you for your review. We appreciate that you chose to join us this Winter and explore our marine life on the Phillip Island coastline.
Kteque
02 Aug 2024
Good cruise for whale watching The cruise is easy to book, the instructions very detailed. It departed on time. Boat is nice. Crew is professional. We had a good time finding the whales and saw some whales that day. Good trip and very professional. Highly recommended for whale watching. Please note that this is a big ship and i think there are about 30 - 40 people on it. However we have good space and they have life vests on the boat too for emergency.read moreread less
WildlifeCC, Front Office Manager at Wildlife Coast Cruises, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Thank you for cruising with us, we do try to deliver a professional and enjoyable experience. We hope you will join us again next year.
MuliadiB
28 Jul 2024
Regardless of which cruise you book from here, luxury or not: you are guaranteed stunning views, and an unforgettable experience; such is the beauty of this place.
My appreciation for my home state has improved so much, and the cruises facilitate such lovely views that it more than deserves a star spot in the itinerary of any tourist.
My appreciation for my home state has improved so much, and the cruises facilitate such lovely views that it more than deserves a star spot in the itinerary of any tourist.
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Lavanya
23 Jul 2024
Worst trip ever!!! Worst experience ever! I vomited 6 times! I am half dead! If they know the weather is that bad they should conceal the trip and refund the money! Or reschedule a better time! The boat almost sink! We are like a ball flipping around! It’s like roller coaster that last for 3 hours!!! Told the crew to head back over 20 times but nobody’s listening. If you want to torture someone just recommend this trip! You can only see whale very very very far when it spill water. That’s it! Not recommended! Hell trip! I think I got PTSD! If you want to make yourself suffer, go for it!
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WildlifeCC, Sales Officer at Wildlife Coast Cruises, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Hi Paradise06027259017,
We regret to hear that you were unwell during your cruise and that the experience was not enjoyable. Unfortunately, the weather is unpredictable and despite our active efforts to monitor and avoid such weather conditions do vary.
However, the boat was most definitely safe and we would never put our passengers at risk or operate in unsafe conditions. Our captains are very experienced in these waters, even when unexpectedly rough and would have returned as you requested if it was deemed unsafe.
We were fortuante to see many seals, dolphins and a whale that did come around the boat for an hour this day, so we hope you can appreciate the efforts of the captain and crew in working hard to share the marine mammals with you and all their hard work in assisting you when you were unwell.
Thank you.
Paradise06027259017
11 Jul 2024
We had a great experience today. The staff is super friendly and they are very happy to help you spot dolphins and whales. They shared knowledge also.
They take safety seriously and there are a lot of people there making sure everyone are having a good and safe time.
We were very lucky to spot many dolphins, whales and even seals!
I wish I could upload a video as we could hear the whales noises too!
I highly recommend the experience!
They take safety seriously and there are a lot of people there making sure everyone are having a good and safe time.
We were very lucky to spot many dolphins, whales and even seals!
I wish I could upload a video as we could hear the whales noises too!
I highly recommend the experience!
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Mara
08 Jul 2024
Whales, dolphins and seals! We had a great experience today. The staff is super friendly and they are very happy to help you spot dolphins and whales. They shared knowledge also.They take safety seriously and there are a lot of people there making sure everyone are having a good and safe time.
We were very lucky to spot many dolphins, whales and even seals!
I wish I could upload a video as we could hear the whales noises too!
I highly recommend the experience!
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WildlifeCC, Front Office Manager at Wildlife Coast Cruises, responded to this review - 1970-01-01
Amazing, sounds like the perfect experience anyone could hope for. The Ocean gods must of been on our side this day. We hope to see you again in the future.
Mara
08 Jul 2024
We went on the Full Day Wilson's Promontory Cruise on Tuesday 12 March. We enjoyed the cruise thoroughly and I would recommend it highly. We saw the lighthouse, skull rock, seal colony and had a lovely stop over in Refuge Cove. We had a small group of 19 on our cruise which meant there was plenty of space for everyone. Our captain provided a great commentary during the cruise. All of the staff were friendly and approachable. We enjoyed the good quality food - it exceeded our expectations. We had a wonderful day.
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Jason
16 Mar 2024
Stunning ocean and wonderful experience!! We did a 60-mins scenic cruise but were lucky to encounter a seal on the way. The staff are friendly and very kind. I accidentally left my coat (which I didn't need in the end) on the ship but they sent it to a local address by Express so I could receive it before I departed the country. I cannot thank them enough for their hospitality. We will definitely come back again for other tours if we can.
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N.
11 Mar 2024
Great surrounds,friendly staff,wildlife,history about island,staff fantastic,price well worth it.staff explained things This was a great trip great value for money.Staff were friendly and very informative.Saw seals.Thankyou.The weather was great.read moreread less
WildlifeCC, Office Supervisor at Wildlife Coast Cruises, responded to this review - 2024-02-23
Hello Paramount14,
Thank you for your review, we are glad you enjoyed the trip. Witnessing the seals in their natural habitat is truly special.
We look forward to seeing you on board with us in the future, all the best until then.
Kind regards
Paramount14
20 Feb 2024
Wilson Prom views from the sea. A very special experience to see Wilson’s Prom from the sea. Captain Andrew and crew were meticulous in making the day an experience to remember. Food was well presented and enjoyable. Highly recommend the tour.read moreread less
WildlifeCC, Office Supervisor at Wildlife Coast Cruises, responded to this review - 2024-02-23
Hi Eden,
Thank you for joining us on board, we love sharing the beauty of The Prom with our passengers.
You kind words about our staff are appreciated, and we hope you can join us on board again!
Kind regards
edendeb26
18 Feb 2024
A magnificent experience Four of us did a Wildlife Cruise from Cowes Phillip Is to Nobbies to see many, many seals and some birds. Sooty Oystercatcher’s were magnificent.The 2 hour trip was worth it, weather was perfect AND the ALL female staff were excellent.
BRETA Cohen
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WildlifeCC, Office Supervisor at Wildlife Coast Cruises, responded to this review - 2024-02-14
Hi Breta,
Thank you for spending time with us on board! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your trip, with lovely weather and multiple animal sightings. We truly appreciate you leaving a review, and I will be sure to pass your words along to the fantastic women who cruised with you.
We hope you can join us again soon, on another of our tours.
Kind regards
Breta
12 Feb 2024
Wildlife cruises This was our first time on a cruise and we weren’t disappointed, my 9 and 8 year old was absolutely amazed by the scenery, we got really close to the seals rock and got some really beautiful photos! The staff are really kind and welcoming and we loved hearing the captains commentary! Thank you again for an amazing day!read moreread less
WildlifeCC, Sales Officer at Wildlife Coast Cruises, responded to this review - 2024-02-11
Hi J6447FUelenad,
It's so great to have you on board with us and thank you for taking the time to leave a wonderful review!
On the way to the seals is such a beautiful area with lots of different vegetation.
It is always so lovely to receive messages like this, and I will make sure to pass along your kind words to our Captain and Crew.
We are glad you enjoyed your time with us, and got everyone in the family involved!
We look forward to welcoming you back!
Kind Regards
Regan
Elena
11 Feb 2024
Beaut scenery but ordinary engagement & info share by captain. Beautiful scenery but disappointing captain was not sharing information where we were heading, what we were passing by, sharing local information of interest to tourists.read moreread less
wildlifecoastcruise, Front Office Manager at Wildlife Coast Cruises, responded to this review - 2024-01-31
Hi Vacationer,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
It's great to hear you enjoyed your cruise. We are so lucky to be able to enjoy such a beautiful area.
I'm sorry to read your feedback about the commentary, this is somehting we offer on all of our cruises and we will be sure to follow up on this.
Thank you again for joining us, we look forward to having you onboard with us again soon!
Kind regards
Vacationer792271
27 Jan 2024
We joined the fur seal tour. The booking was very easy (by phone if you purchased the PIE package).
Staff was responsive in email too.
The 2-hour tour didn't too long. The crew was friendly and professional. The captain gave a very thorough presentation.
The cruise had 2 levels, with plenty of seats. Toilets on each level.
We stopped at the seal rock for more than 15min, which gave everyone plenty of time to take photos and videos.
On our way back to the pier, they had colouring activities sheets for the kids and also served cakes. The captain even invited all the kids to hold the "steering wheel".
Great experence for both kids and adults. A must go.
Staff was responsive in email too.
The 2-hour tour didn't too long. The crew was friendly and professional. The captain gave a very thorough presentation.
The cruise had 2 levels, with plenty of seats. Toilets on each level.
We stopped at the seal rock for more than 15min, which gave everyone plenty of time to take photos and videos.
On our way back to the pier, they had colouring activities sheets for the kids and also served cakes. The captain even invited all the kids to hold the "steering wheel".
Great experence for both kids and adults. A must go.
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Kelvin
25 Jan 2024
Relaxing Cruise Wonderful cruise that I would definitely recommend. Our seal cruise was cancelled due to rough seas (understandable) so we were moved to the Cape Cruise by the friendly staff. What a relaxing cruise with a complimentary tea and slice of cake to look at the amazing views. Even saw two seals that had found a nice spot near the san remo bridge.read moreread less
WildlifeCC, Office Supervisor at Wildlife Coast Cruises, responded to this review - 2024-01-26
Hi Mulligag,
We really appreciate your understanding with the unfortunate weather, and we are glad you were able to join us on one of our other cruises! Your kind words are appreciated.
Hopefully you can visit again and join us on a Seal Watching cruise!
Kind regards
Mulligag
25 Jan 2024
Great cruise and lovely day for it. Crew were very helpful and good commentary on the trip there and information when we arrived at seal rock. Advise to take any sea sick medication as the boat does move about a bit.
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Richard
14 Jan 2024
We had a lovely morning cruise out to the Cape, on Phillip Island Victoria . Ben, who sold us our tickets was completely right in his assessment of the weather and we had calm water and beautiful sunshine to enjoy our cruise . The staff including the captain were all friendly knowledgeable, and ready to help or share a second slice of cake , and coffee which was part of our ticket and enjoyed .
The scenery was spectacular, we saw a seal and sea birds nesting . We learned about the geography and local history of the area and I admired the captains respect for the animals and other people using the area . A very enjoyable morning
The scenery was spectacular, we saw a seal and sea birds nesting . We learned about the geography and local history of the area and I admired the captains respect for the animals and other people using the area . A very enjoyable morning
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Sue
02 Jan 2024
100% excellent experience! For the last day and new year's eve day!! Everyone was happy and dancing with music, the singers were so amazing, staff were so friendly and kind, thank you for making us a good memory to end the last day of 2023. Happy New Year!!
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Sue
01 Jan 2024
Family Fun Did 1 hour Cape Cruise with family, 6 adults and 4 children ages between 7 and 10 years. Comfortable, large boat, it was a little bumpy for a short while when in open waters but Captain was very good communicator and safety and comfort was paramount. Great sights and interesting commentary. 'Big' (adults) and small kids loved it. Good value and gave a good overview of San Remo, Cape Woolamai and the Entrance. Highly recommend as a family experience. Also, the crew were VERY present and helpful.read moreread less
FrancisS982
01 Jan 2024
