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Bermagui Whale Watching Adventure
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of spotting Humpback whales during their southern migration along the stunning Sapphire Coast.
- Observe unique lateral lunge feeding behaviours of humpbacks, a rare sight in the world of whale watching.
- Enjoy complimentary morning or afternoon tea while cruising back, enhancing your relaxing day on the water.
- Marvel at playful mothers and calves as they frolic along the coastline, providing unforgettable wildlife moments.
In 2025 this cruise departs Fridays and Saturdays from September to late November. 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. Other species of whales often sighted include Southern Right, Minke, Brydes, Orcas and Blue whales.
Bermagui is a wonderful place to view whales from. It is only a very short (three minute) cruise out of the Harbour and into the ocean and from this point whales can be found! In the waters of the Sapphire Coast they can be seen lateral lunge feeding, one of the few places in the world where humpbacks can be observed doing this. Mothers and their young calves also provide hours of entertainment as they play along the coastline.
Tours are conducted on Bubbles, a modern and comfortable purpose-built 24-metre whale watching powered catamaran. Many other sea creatures are seen on their cruises, including Common and Bottlenose Dolphins, Australian Fur Seals, penguins, flying fish, sunfish, turtles and many species of sea birds. Complimentary Morning or Afternoon Tea is provided on the return journey.
Itinerary highlights
Humpback Whales
Whale watching is an experience that will stay with you for life. Watching as a 40 tonne whale breaches out of the water is an awe inspiring moment. Or holding your breath as a whale chooses to approach a boat and look at you!
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products.
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms.
Operation information
Sapphire Coastal Adventures – Bermagui
Sapphire Coastal Adventures (formerly known as Merimbula Marina) has operated boat-based tours from the beautiful Sapphire Coast for over 22 years. They are passionate about whales, dolphins, seals and the ocean and marine environment.
Sapphire Coastal Adventures is committed to helping to educate people about the threats that the ocean faces in today’s world.
Their hope and prayer are that by helping people connect with the ocean and its amazing diversity, they may take actions to preserve and protect it.
Tours depart from Bermagui, Eden & Merimbula. Merimbula and Eden summer tours showcase the natural beauty of the local coastline.
Sapphire Coastal Adventures favourite time of the year is whale watching season. From August to November, thousands of humpback whales can be viewed off Bermagui, Eden & Merimbula. In these nutrient-rich waters they can often be seen feeding and playing. The impact of being out on the water and watching as a massive whale surfaces is one that will stay with you for life.
Memberships
- Charter Vessel Association
- New South Wales Business Chamber
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
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