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Eden Whale Watching Cruise
Highlights
- Experience breathtaking views of Humpback whales as they migrate through Twofold Bay from September to November.
- Observe unique lateral lunge feeding of humpbacks in the Sapphire Coast, a rare sight worldwide.
- Enjoy complimentary Morning or Afternoon Tea on the return journey, adding a touch of comfort to your adventure.
- Spot playful dolphins and other marine life while cruising on the modern 24-metre catamaran, Bubbles.
In 2025 this cruise departs daily days from September to 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.
Eden is an amazing location to view whales. Eden was once home to several whaling stations and now whales can often be found playing in Twofold Bay. 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.
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.
Tour details
- On demand
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Service facilities
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Sapphire Coastal Adventures – Merimbula
Sapphire Coastal Adventures (formerly known as Merimbula Marina) has operated boat-based tours from the beautiful Sapphire Coast for over 20 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 action to preserve and protect it.
Tours depart from Merimbula, Eden and Bermagui. Merimbula summer tours showcase the natural beauty of the local coastline.
Sapphire Coastal Adventures’ favourite time of the year is whale watching season. From May to November, thousands of humpback whales can be viewed off Bermagui Eden and 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.
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- Charter Vessel Association
- New South Wales Business Chamber
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre