2 Hour Whale-Watching Cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbour
Overview
Head north from Perth to Hillarys Boat Harbour for a whale-watching cruise off the Sunset Coast. Come face-to-face with magnificent humpback whales during their annual migration along the Western Australian coastline. Join the 2-hour whale-watching cruise at Hillarys Boat Harbour. Free parking is available or book your seats on the free transfer vehicle service from selected hotels in Perth.
What's Included
- 2-hour whale-watching cruise
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Transport by air-conditioned coach (if option selected)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Additional activities at Hillarys
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “9:00am - with Hotel Transfer” and “12:00pm - with Hotel Transfer”.
Your specific pickup time will be confirmed with you by our reservations team. If taking the cruise only option, you must check-in at the Rottnest Fast Ferries office on the south side of Hillarys Boat Harbour, next to the Harbour Resort Apartments 45 minutes before departure.
For the options “9:00am - No Hotel Transfer” and “12:00pm - No Hotel Transfer”.
56 Southside Drive
Hillarys WA 6025, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Hillarys Boat Harbour
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rottnest Fast Ferries - Day Tours
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- It is recommended that you bring a swimsuit and other appropriate swimming needs if you wish to take advantage of Hillarys' additional attractions such as the waterslides or beach (own expense)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on 2 Hour Whale-Watching Cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbour?
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Activity code: C-5676WHALE
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AWST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 2-hour whale-watching cruise.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected).
- Transport by air-conditioned coach (if option selected).
- Gratuities.
- Food and drinks.
- Additional activities at Hillarys.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 2 Hour Whale-Watching Cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 2 Hour Whale-Watching Cruise from Hillarys Boat Harbour will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 2-hour whale-watching cruise
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Transport by air-conditioned coach (if option selected)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Additional activities at Hillarys
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- It is recommended that you bring a swimsuit and other appropriate swimming needs if you wish to take advantage of Hillarys' additional attractions such as the waterslides or beach (own expense)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
