A majestic whale swimming underwater. Spectacular Whale Watching opportunities at Phillip Island.

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whale watching boat tours 

Looking for things to do on Phillip Island?

We specialise in small-group Phillip Island whale watching tours departing from San Remo Jetty.

Join a 3-hour winter whale and dolphin watching boat tour and cruise along the stunning Phillip Island coast and Bass Strait.

A whale's tail emerging from the water at Phillip Island

3-Hour Whale Watching Tour

Individuals, pairs or small groups - whale watching & coastal tour

Departing from San Remo, whale & dolphin sightings are common. With a greater than 80% chance of encountering a range of whale species, as well as regular dolphin sightings.

Tour groups are capped at 16 people, with a minimum of 8 persons required for a scheduled tour to go ahead.

Includes a light morning / afternoon tea.

All Tour Tickets $110 Per Person

Breaching Whales are a common sight during Whale Watching Tours at Phillip Island.

private group whale watching tour

book the whole boat for a private whale watching tour - up to 20 people

Departing from San Remo, whale & dolphin sightings are common. With a greater than 80% chance of encountering a range of whale species, as well as regular dolphin sightings.

Tour groups are capped at 20 people. There is no minimum number of people for a private tour.

Includes your choice of a light morning / afternoon tea or a sausage sizzle.

Price will be quoted on request. Please phone to discuss.

Phillip Island Coast & Whale Cruises

When is whale watching season on Phillip Island?
Whale watching season around Phillip Island generally runs through the cooler months, with tours operating from June to August depending on demand. If whales are still in the area, Phillip Island coastal cruises will continue in to September.

Where do Phillip Island Whale Watching tours depart from?
Tours depart from San Remo Jetty on Marine Parade, San Remo, near the Phillip Island Bridge. San Remo is a short drive from Cowes, and easy to access from Phillip Island. (See Below).

How many people are on each tour?
Group whale watching tours are capped at 16 passengers for comfort, while private tours can take up to 20 passengers.

Are whale and dolphin sightings guaranteed?
No wildlife sighting can be guaranteed, but there is a greater than 80% chance of encountering whales during the tour. We will do our best to find a location for whale and dolphin sightings.

We do our best to ensure you see whales and dolphins during your Phillip Island Tour. If not the Phillip Island coastline is spectacular.

Whale watching tours depart from san remo jetty

Map of Phillip Island showing locations including Ventnor, Cowes, Wimbledon Heights, Sunset Strip, Smiths Beach, Rhyll, Silverleaves, Newhaven, and San Remo. The map indicates the San Remo Jetty and has an arrow pointing to the location with the caption "We are here" and instructions to type "San Remo Jetty" into GPS.

Marine Parade, San Remo

Type “San Remo Jetty” into your GPS.

Departing from San Remo, Phillip Island whale Watching is conveniently situated to access some the best whale watching locations in Bass Strait, as the annual whale migration takes place along the picturesque coast line of Phillip Island.

From time to time, tours may depart and return to Rhyll Jetty (Beach Road, Rhyll), but you will know ahead of time if your tour location is different.