Ballina Whale Watching Cruise

Ballina Whale Watching Cruise

Encounter astonishing Humpback Whales in their natural habitat as they migrate past the coastline between Ballina and Byron Bay. We depart from Ballina’s Richmond River and enter the pristine waters of Cape Byron Marine Park. Enjoy breathtaking coastal scenery while listening to live Humpback Whale song using our specialised underwater hydrophone. Our friendly Marine Biologist will share in-depth knowledge of the area & jaw-dropping encounters we experience within Byron’s Marine Park.

Each year, between May and November, Southern Hemisphere Humpback Whales travel north from their Antarctic summer feeding grounds, past Cape Byron headland, and on to their breeding and birthing grounds in the sub-tropics. At more than 10,000kms round trip, this is considered one of the longest migrations in the animal kingdom. Witnessing this stunning spectacle is easy from Australia’s most easterly point.

We are so sure you’ll spot a whale that we offer a free trip if you don’t see one on your first whale watching adventure!

Cruise Times

(There is no better time of the day for whale watching, the time of your cruise falls to personal preference)

Vessel 1: 7:30am, 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm 

Vessel 2: 7:31am, 10:01am, 12:31am, 3:01pm

Please arrive 20mins prior to your departure time for boarding. 

Times are subject to change if ocean conditions require it. Please visit our vessels page for information on our vessels.

What if your desired time or session is booked out?

Please join our waitlist (online) if your desired date is booked out. We will call anyone on this list first if seats become available for your group size. 

The system will ask for your credit card details, but you will not get charged unless we call and confirm that seats are available for you to join us.