Unforgettable Encounters with Killer Whales in Bremer Bay
Founders of Killer Whale Watching in Bremer Bay
Qualified Marine Biologist Onboard
Over 700+
TripAdvisor Reviews
Restaurant Prepared Catering Included
Premium Whale Watching Vessel
Family Owned & Locally Operated
100% Safety Rating
Your #1 Bucket List Experience
Naturaliste Charters brings you the world-renowned, full-day Killer Whale Expeditions departing from Bremer Bay, Western Australia. Witness the Ocean’s Apex Predators in comfort when you board our new state of the art 23 metre long vessel, the Alison Maree. We are located just a 2-hour drive from Albany and a 5-hour drive from Perth, with our thrilling tours running daily from December to April, as these are the best months to see Orcas in Bremer Bay from up close!
Experience the Ultimate Bremer Canyon Killer Whale Orca Expedition with an Extra Hour of Adventure! Our tour goes above and beyond, offering you 60 additional minutes of awe-inspiring whale watching that sets us apart from the competition. Discover more, the extra hour could be the difference of a great experience or a phenomenal one. Make every moment count – choose the tour that gives you more time with the incredible Orcas!
Killer Whale (Orca) Expedition
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Details
Departure Dates: Daily departure from December – April.
*Dependent on weather conditions and minimum numbers.
Duration: Approximately 8 hours.
*There is sometimes a slight variation due to wildlife activity and interactions or weather conditions.
Departure Time: Arrival 7.45am ready for vessel departure by 8.30am
Expedition Vessel: Bremer Bay’s newest, safest, and most comfortable vessel “Alison Maree”, designed for the Southern Ocean with stability in mind —your ultimate pick for Whale Watching. Experience swift manoeuvrability to keep pace with Killer Whales and multiple deck areas ensuring exceptional views all day long.
Your Bremer Bay Killer Whale Expedition Inclusions:
- Our own Qualified Marine Biologist on board every expedition delivering you expert commentary throughout the day!
- Be a Citizen Scientist for the day, discovering firsthand how you can contribute to important research and scientific endeavours.
- Our Professional Photographer captures the day’s highlights, which is complemented with a daily blog written by our marine biologist, conveniently delivered to your inbox the following day.
- Indulge in a premium catering experience during your expedition, where an assortment of fresh food is seamlessly served to you throughout the day.
- Enjoy a variety of refreshments including Cool drinks & fresh chilled filtered Water or take a break and enjoy a selection of Teas, Coffee, Milo and Biscuits.
- When we capture underwater footage using our GoPro’s, and any incredible moments will be shared with you.
- Spend an extra hour with the Orca, we stay out longer than any other company, elevating your experience to the extraordinary, giving you the best experience possible.
- Our Killer Whale Sightings Guarantee – See Killer Whales or join us again for FREE! T&Cs apply
If you wish to avoid the 1.5% online booking fee please call our office and make your booking fee free!
Other Marine Life You Might Encounter
On our Killer Whale Expeditions, you will have the opportunity to encounter not only the incredible Bremer Bay killer whales but also an incredible natural gathering of marine life. These include sperm whales, long-finned pilot whales, and the rarer beaked whales and blue whales. If it’s your lucky day, you might even come up close and personal with pods of striped, bottlenose, and other species of dolphins leaping in and out of the water! You could also spot the rare sunfish and different species of sharks, including the great whites, whaler sharks, and the stunning oceanic blue shark.
Cruise the Ocean in Comfort & Luxury
Experience Killer Whale Watching in Bremer Bay like never before as you journey with us to the Southern Ocean aboard our luxury vessel, the Alison Maree. She is a sturdy 23 metres long catamaran, built right here in Western Australia to handle the local Southern oceanic conditions. The Alison Maree has been thoughtfully designed with three spacious viewing decks and an air-conditioned interior. Visit the wheelhouse for a 360-degree panoramic view of the ocean, or explore the saloon where seat-to-ceiling windows allow for uninterrupted wildlife viewing. Our state-of-the-art 3D plotter also provides an exceptional whale watching experience. Read More…
Our new fully refurbished vessel comes equipped with:
- Life jackets for everyone on board
- 2 x modern toilets with hand washing facilities – 1 suitable for wheelchair access
- Access to our tea & coffee station
- Access to wheelhouse with the skipper
- Newly installed outdoor chairs offering lumbar support and protective padding
- New stepdown platforms, bringing you closer to wildlife encounters than ever before
Guaranteed Whale Sightings
With a 96% sighting rate, your chances of seeing Orcas in Bremer Bay are very high. However, in the unlikely scenario that no killer whales are sighted, you will be able to come back another day for FREE. T&C’s apply see our No Whale Sighting Policy.
One way or the other, you are guaranteed to see killer whales when you travel with Naturaliste charters. We pride ourselves in providing the #1 Bremer Bay Killer Whale Experience and our 700+ 5-Star reviews on TripAdvisor bear witness to that.
Professional Photographer On-Board Every Expedition
We have a professional photographer onboard every expedition to ensure you get the highest definition pictures for your socials. After the tour, you will be sent all photos for FREE and a detailed blog of your day with us. Check out some of the ones we have already taken!
Passionate & Experienced Crew
On our Killer Whale Expeditions, you will have the opportunity to encounter not only the incredible Bremer Bay killer whales but also an incredible natural gathering of marine life. These include sperm whales, long-finned pilot whales, and the rarer beaked whales and blue whales. If it’s your lucky day, you might even come up close and personal with pods of striped, bottlenose, and other species of dolphins leaping in and out of the water! You could also spot the rare sunfish and different species of sharks, including the great whites, whaler sharks, and the stunning oceanic blue shark.
What to Expect on your Killer Whale Watching Expedition?
Bremer Bay Boat Harbour where you will board the comfortable and spacious Alison Maree. Our unique multimedia presentations will provide you with entertaining background knowledge while you enjoy restaurant-prepared Croissants and Morning Tea. We usually reach a killer whale hotspot within 90 minutes of leaving the harbour and also encounter a variety of wild marine life along the way. Read More…
Once the Orcas show up, you’ll be able to start taking pictures while one of our crew members provides detailed commentary on the killer whales’ behaviour, their hunting skills, and migratory patterns. A professional photographer will also be taking high-definition photos, so you can live the moment and not have to worry about taking the perfect shot.
During the tour, we serve restaurant-prepared Lunch and Afternoon Tea all prepared by the Local Wellstead Museum Cafe in Bremer Bay. We also have onboard refreshments which include cool drinks, an assortment of tea, coffee, milo, and fresh chilled filtered water.
