Bremer Bay Orca Experience - Perth

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Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 7 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    08:00 AM
  • Return Details :
    Returns to original departure point
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Meet Australias apex marine predator in their natural habitat the Orca!
Bremer Bay is located 5 hours drive south east of Perth, Western Australia in the pristineGreat Southern Region. It is from this small township during the months of January to Marchwe journey to the edge of the continental shelf to discover a natural phenomenon thatattracts a congregation of the worlds most mysterious and rarely seen predators includingthe Orca, Sperm Whale, Beaked Whale and Pilot Whales.

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Join The Pod and Learn The Language of the Whales with Whale Watch Western Australia

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Join The Pod and Learn The Language of the Whales with Whale Watch Western Australia

Inclusions

  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Afternoon tea
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • A complimentary beer, wine or champagne
  • Photographer capturing complimentary images of your tour
  • Live commentary on board
  • Beverages
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • The listed price does not include local parking fees

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please dress appropriately for weather forecast

Prepare with motion sickness medication if required

Please advise any dietary requirements at time of booking

Subject to favourable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

Traveler Reviews

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  • 08-Apr-2023

    Despite the rough weather this was an amazing experience. The crew were awesome - friendly and knowledgeable. The onboard photographer makes sure that you will be able to get brilliant photos of your trip with free downloads so you can just watch the orcas and not worry about trying to get photos. Light snacks provided throughout the day and comfortable seating. They knew exactly what to look for to make sure everyone had a great day and we saw heaps of Orcas!!!

  • 13-Mar-2023

    We recently spent two consecutive days with the Exceptional - Whale Watch Western Australia crew experiencing the absolute JOY of watching MAGNIFICENT ORCAS in the Bremer Bay Canyon. Both days were completely different and we were fortunate to have brilliant weather conditions. Day 1 we were lucky to see about 200 Pilot whales and their dolphin companions on the way out to the canyon.....SPECTACULAR !! The remainder of the day we spent following about 8 individual Orca foraging for food. Whist we didn't have that many close encounters as they were extremely focused on their search for a meal, it was wonderful to see them in their natural environment and the constant commentary provided was incredibly informative and added to the value of the experience. Day 2 was AMAZING !!!! Having fed the night or early morning before, the Orca were in a VERY Playful mood and entertained us for HOURS !!! We watched as they played with one another, breaching, tail slapping, doing laps of the boat, singing, sharing food, gently playing with a large and magnificent Sunfish, before allowing it to safely swim away. It was a feast for our senses and so humbling to watch these Gentle Giants of the Ocean enjoy themselves. There were pods of Orca visible in every direction and when they approached the boat they happily put on a show for us. The Crew were FANTASTIC and go out of their way to ensure everyone is well looked after. There was food available throughout the day and a celebratory glass of beer or bubbles on the journey home. The depth of knowledge and understanding of the crew about each individual Orca, and the different pods is shared with everyone during the tour. It is SO obvious how much this family and crew Respect, Admire and Love the Orcas and their jobs. T This is a Bucket List Experience. Just Do it !!

  • 05-Feb-2023

    We did the Bremer Bay Orca Experience with Whale Watch Western Australia in Feb 2023. What an amazing day! We were very well looked after, from checking in at the wharf to departing in the afternoon. The vessel is large and comfortable with plenty of room to move around. Coffee, tea, drinks and snacks available and we were offered food frequently throughout the day. We had a lovely fine day but there were significant swells when we reached the Bremer Canyon. We spent several hours following the orcas (without interfering with them in any way). The commentary was very good and the knowledge of the crew was outstanding. The crew were very attentive and friendly, happy to have a chat and answer a myriad of questions. We saw many, many orcas and pilot whales - it was amazing. I would recommend this tour to anyone - just make sure you dose up on travel sick tablets (it is a long day in the Southern Ocean) and take a warm jacket. Photos are supplied free of charge . Loved our day - Thank you Whale Watch Western Australia (The white boat ) :D

  • 24-Jan-2023

    The staff were all so lovely and the boat was comfortable and modern. Within an hour and a half we saw lots of orcas in their natural environment which is a real dream come true for me! We also saw a shark and a couple of dolphins and sea lions. The staff are super knowledgeable and were regularly pointing out where the orcas were. I learned a lot about behaviour/lifestyle/anatomy. One negative was that if you’re downstairs at the front of the boat, make sure you move quickly to see the orcas, especially if they come close, because otherwise the view is blocked by other guests and they tend to stay there until the orcas are out of sight - maybe there should be a system implemented to swap people around so everybody can get a good view. There is still plenty of opportunity to see them but when they are close to the boat people tend to gather. I actually found upstairs better viewing because there were less people so we could move around freely and see all the orcas that come and go. Even if you don’t usually get travel sick, TAKE SEA SICKNESS TABLETS!!! It was a calm day today and crew said it was great weather conditions but it was still pretty rocky and people were being sick everywhere. They were inside and outside, upstairs and downstairs, you couldn’t get away from the sound/sight of people getting sick. It was extremely distressing and I didn’t expect it to be half as bad as it was (made worse because I have emetophobia - I have now cancelled future tours in the sea because of the people with sea sickness). The staff were great for the poorly people though - very sympathetic and quick and eager to help. The way back was a much smoother journey. I feel like it should be mandatory for people to take sea sickness tablets, unless advised otherwise by a doctor, but I’m not sure if that’s legally allowed. Another negative was that we came across a boat from another company who interrupted natural orca behaviour by almost driving on top of them. One of the crew members on our boat was bad mouthing this company via the microphone. Whilst I completely agree with what was being said and that the other company was wrong to behave as they did, I think openly bad mouthing another company is quite unprofessional. Anyway, all in all seeing the orcas was amazing and I’m glad I did the tour. Thank you to this lovely company.

  • 24-Apr-2022

    Planned to have this trip for almost two years, after the border restrictions has been lifted, I booked the ticket right away from Melbourne heading straight to Albany, Western Australia (well I have to stop via Perth first ) the tour was amazing and full of whale information, also the crews were attentive and friendly. The crew tried to provide the utmost services to make you feel welcome and relax, they are willing to assist you in anyway when the seasick hit you so hard. I do recommend to take a seasick tablet on the night before you get on board, and another one on the day of the trip. Those tablets will save and help you during the trip on the roughest sea. On the day of the tour, we met little Warnie (the cub without the dorsal fin) he was so adorable and he tried to imitating the breeching like the adults orca, such a wonderful experience to witness this little amazing orca. Finally, this trip and combined with great crews were everything that I was hyped to joining from the last two years, after I joined the pod, I came back to Melbourne with full of joy and happiness. They are the best !!!

  • 20-Mar-2022

    I was very disappointed with my trip to the Bremer Canyon I was aware that this boat does not handle the Southern Ocean well as I watch both boats go past Short Beach each morning The day I was onboard the conditions were a bit sloppy with some swell but the boat was like a cork in a whirlpool which accounted for the high percentage of sea sick passengers I learnt nothing about the wildlife we saw as the Marine biologist was inside the cockpit talking over the PA system which meant that out on the deck it was impossible to hear above the noise of the ocean, the boat and the wind what she was saying I was not the only one with this problem For the same price it is a much shorter day and on many occasions passengers have missed out on afternoon encounters No interaction with Skipper as to where we going or charts to check on and the chance to ask questions Credit to the girls who worked tirelessly tending to the sea sick passengers but otherwise I found the crew did not mingle with the passengers much and did not seem very enthusiastic when wildlife was spotted Would not recommend this trip to anybody that doesnt have good sea legs

  • 13-Mar-2022

    This is our 2nd Orca tour as we were very fortunate to go on tour last year & again we absolutely loved it. All the staff were amazing with their hospitality service & knowledge of the Orcas as they also had a Marine Biologist as part of the crew. We were able to witness these majestic creatures up close & it’s truly something you never forget. I can’t wait to go on other whale tours & I can’t fault anything about the whole day. I cannot speak highly enough of this wonderful organisation & I would thoroughly recommend you book with the best!

  • 22-Feb-2022

    Thank you so much to WWWA for the most magical day with the beautiful Bremer Bay orcas. Not only did we see hours worth of orcas coming up to the boat and playing around but the trip itself was also a lovely experience. The crew went above and beyond to make it enjoyable bringing out food while we were watching them (even special veggie food for me) and offering drinks including a glass of champagne at the end. The boat was really smart with lots of different places to watch the orca from. A side note not related to the company - my husband and I had luckily taken a sea sick tablet before so did not suffer at all but there were a few on board who did so it is worth taking one before you go.

  • 15-Jan-2022

    This was Absolutely Fantastic! Would highly recommend doing the trip, it was totally amazing! The whole experience, was incredible, the boat, the catering, the staff and the whales!

  • 13-Jan-2022

    This boat trip should perhaps be re-classified as “Adventure Tourism”! The boat proceeded out in incredibly rough ocean waters that resulted in about 65% of the guests on board being seriously seasick. At times it resembled a hospital triage scene, with bodies lying on the floor and sitting bent over in terrible state of distress. Credit to the lovely junior staff on board who worked incredibly hard constantly handing out and replacing full vomit bags. Yuk! Discussing this with staff on board, they advised the trip was on the edge of cancellation given the extreme conditions on the sea. When raising this with one of the skippers on board he replied with words to the effect: “It’s the Southern Ocean, what do you expect!” Yes, in the fine print of the booking terms they did suggest taking motion sickness medication. Most people on board had done this and yet were still either moderately or violently seasick due to the extreme conditions. What is most disappointing is the Operator constantly pushes their 100% “Safety“ record. Even requiring guests at the onboard briefing to directly support them in maintaining this record. Surely there must be consideration to practically include some level of “Guest Comfort” within the scope of safety. Many people on board agreed with this and were seriously disappointed. Yes, we did sometimes see some beautiful Orcas on the ocean, but most of us had our heads down in vomit bags more often than not! We discussed the tour with the local Tourist Office and they equally agreed re the wild sea conditions often prevalent at this time of year. They advised they always seriously warn people of the extreme sea conditions prior to a booking. It’s a pity the operator doesn’t seem to do this also in their website and promotions, versus focusing only on their “safety” record. Some fine print regards taking medication does not really address the significance of the uncomfort people experienced. One family on board had spent over $1,000 to do the trip, only to then spend the whole day with all of them being seriously ill. In the end, the boat was forced to return about one hour early due to the intense sea conditions. Surely a better approach would’ve been to cancel the trip on the day out of respect for the comfort of their guests. 2 stars for the review, simply to recognise the efforts of the lovely junior crew in assisting so many seriously ill people on board. It’s a pity this empathy wasn’t shown by the Operators who chose to conduct the tour in such intense conditions.

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