Bremer Canyon Killer Whale Expedition ex Bremer Hbr
Naturaliste Charters - Yanchep
Cost: |
A$798 (2 Passengers) |
Duration:
8 hours
Departure Days:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25:
01APR-25APR: Daily
26APR-07DEC: Not operating.
08DEC-31MAR: Daily except 24-26DEC and 01JAN.
Departure Time:
07:45am arrival at the Bremer Boat Harbour for pre-tour talks and safety briefings- 08:30am departure.
Departure Point:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25: Bremer Bay Boat Harbour, Fisheries Beach, Bremer Bay.
Pickup:
Bremer Bay Boat Harbour
Dropoff:
Bremer Bay Boat Harbour
Meals:
- Morning tea.
- Lunch.
- Afternoon tea.
- Hot drinks, water and soft drinks.
please advise if any special dietary requests
Not Included:
Sea sickness medication.
Cost: |
A$798 (2 Passengers) |
Inclusions:
- Whale watching cruise.
- Bus transfer from/ to Albany
What to Bring:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR25:
- Camera.
- Towel.
- Sunglasses.
- Lip balm.
- Sunscreen.
- Hat.
- Relevant medication.
- Motion sickness medication.
Itinerary:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR26:
Make your own way to Bremer Bay Boat Harbour to join your Bremer Canyon Killer Whale Expedition. The Bremer Canyon is a stunningly beautiful, remote oceanic habitat abundant with marine wildlife. Naturaliste Charters are researching this remarkable location and focusing on Killer whale vocalizations and their influence on human and Great White Shark interactions. Your participation in this expedition will help important on-going research to continue into the future. Arrival at 07:45am, the expedition departs Bremer Bay Harbour at 08:30am after a safety briefing. During the 1.5-hour journey to the site, expect to see a variety of seabirds, dolphins and tuna. Killer whales are present at the location 96% of the time, even if they aren't exactly on the coordinate, it is usually found close by. This area is one of the last remaining deep water hydrocarbon reserves located in offshore Australian waters that hasn't been altered by way of exploration drilling. The goal of these citizen science funded Expeditions is to gather information that will help authorities understand how this seasonal ecosystem works and ultimately ensure its continued functionality into the future. Other wildlife commonly seen on the Expedition: Sperm Whales Long-finned Pilot Whales Grays Beaked Whales Bottlenose and Common Dolphins Sharks including Hammerhead and Blue Sharks Whaler Sharks Giant Squid Australian Sea Lions New Zealand Fur Seals Oceanic Sunfish Tuna Seabirds including Black-browed Albatross, Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross, Light-mantled Sooty Albatross (a rare visitor), Shy Albatross, Wandering Albatross, Flesh-footed Shearwater, Australasian Gannet, White-faced Storm Petrel, Wilsons Storm Petrel, Long-tailed Jaeger. Tour concludes at approximately 04:30pm at the Bremer Bay Harbour.
Child Policy:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR26:
Dunsborough and Augusta Whale Tours:
Infant: 0-2 years inclusive - free of charge.
Child: 3-14 years inclusive - child rates apply.
Bremer Canyon Killer Whale Expeditions:
Child: 0-9 years inclusive - not catered for.
Child: 10-17 years inclusive - child rates apply. It is highly recommended children have had past experience on a boat in offshore conditions.
Important Information:
Valid for 01APR24-31MAR26:
All cruises are subject to favorable weather on the day. You can confirm your booking by contacting the Naturaliste charters office on 0897505500 prior to the tour. What happens if the tour doesnt depart because of bad weather; If the tour is cancelled by Naturaliste Charters due to inclement weather or unforseen circumstances Naturaliste Charters will endeavour to get you onto the next available confirmed tour or a full refund applies. Temperature, although the tours are during the warmer months it can be a lot colder out on the ocean. You are recommended in bringing a warm jacket and a wet weather jacket, wearing comfortable layered clothing and flat enclosed shoes with a good grip. The Bremer canyon can get quite cold, so please bring warmer clothes with you for the trip. children from 10 years of age are welcome on the Expedition. Highly recommend that they've had past experiences on a boat in offshore conditions. please contact Naturaliste Charters for further information.