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Central Coast Whale Watching

From Palm Beach and Ettalong Beach (free transfer)

Quick Details

2.5hr Cruise – There is plenty of time to see the whales on this 2.5hr whale watching cruise

Stay Local – No need to travel into Sydney for your whale watching cruise with local departures from the central coast.

Whales Guaranteed – If you don’t see whales on your first whale watching cruise you can come back for free another time.

Adult
A$95.00
Child (4-15)
A$65.00
Concession
A$85.00
Family (2 Adults + 2 Children)
A$255.00
Concession only valid with Australian seniors or pensioners card.

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Departs during School Holidays

  • Departs Palm Beach Wharf at 8:45 and 11:45
  • Free transfer from Ettalong Beach with Palm Beach Ferries

Winter has never given you a better reason to get rugged up and out of the house than for the highly anticipated annual whale migration. Fantasea Cruising offers our Central Coast and Northern Beaches guests, an unforgettable opportunity for a scenic, educational and up-close encounter with our favourite charismatic creatures of the sea, the humpback whale.

Our well known catamaran Fantasea Escapade provides for a thrilling whale watching experience. Boasting plentiful seating and spacious observation areas, in no time at all you are sure to be as in awe of these graceful, gentle giants as we are.

With whale watching cruises departing from Palm Beach most weekends on both the Northern and Southern Migration during school holidays, now is the perfect time to book your whale watching cruise. So get on board, the whales are waiting for you.

Departure Map

  • Departs Palm Beach Wharf at 8:45 and 11:45
  • Free transfer from Ettalong Beach with Palm Beach Ferries

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Rated "Excellent" by 200+ Travellers!

Whale watching from Umina

What an experience this was! It took us a little while to find the whales but the young lady that was speaking on the microphone was very interesting to listen to and kept us well informed you can tell she really enjoyed her job. The 2 whales we saw were so playfully jumping in and out of the water and waving to us. We had a lovely day thankyou.

– Dream221848 via TripAdvisor
Whale watching cruise from Palm Beach wharf

Just over three hours on this most comfortable vessel. We saw so many whales at close range. The staff were superb. The young lady doing the commentary and PR was so natural and presentable. We had an NRMA deal which made the cost very attractive. Weather was perfect and seas slight. Sea lions were also seen at very close quarters. Highlight for me was crewman Dave who we discovered knew some of my friends in the UK. A one in a billion chance. We had such a good day we rebooked for a September cruise. A must for locals and definitely tourists.

– Lew J via TripAdvisor
Whale watching

"I'd like to thank the crew particularly Cassie and Josh for making a beautiful day even better. We were lucky enough to see a whale and I'll be back later in the season. The Catalina is a great boat, clean and well laid out with great views all round.."

– suelF3627NF via TripAdvisor
Fantastic

"Despite the wet weather and being quite early into the season we were able to spot a number of whales and have a lovely morning out! The vessel was very modern and comfortable. A must do for locals and visitors alike"

– Hayley C L via TripAdvisor
Fantastic day, great boat and professional and informative staff!

"Spent the afternoon for on this tour for my partner's birthday excellent crew, lots of commentary and a great day!"

– Monique S via TripAdvisor
Whale watching- Darling Habour

"Best tour! Emma was such a good guide !! We saw 5 whales 1pm Sunday 16th June 2019..Amazing experience and not crowned like other boats .. We nearly missed our boat but the team waited for us."

– Grace L via TripAdvisor
We saw whales!

"We had a great tour and were fortunate enough to watch two whales for about 30 minutes. The narration provided by the marine biologist was excellent. We would do this again."

– kent542015 via TripAdvisor
Wonderful

"First time to see the whale. smooth sailing to the deep sea area, nice breeze and beautiful scenery, really enjoyed it! While trying to spot whales, the staff gave some background knowledge about humpback whales, learned something as well. very good weather! we got to see four whales!! they were very active as well! Amazing to see how big the whales are and how they play in the sea. Cute creature! Seems that they were very happy that day! Not so many people on the cruise, everybody got plenty room to watch. Captain stopped the cruise for quite long time, so we could really enjoy ourselves! Staff are so friendly and attentive, also offered Free drink and snack. Overall it was rememberable experience! only one regret, we did not see enough!"

– Mel K via TripAdvisor