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Central Coast Whale Watching
Departs during school holidays
- Departs Palm Beach Wharf at 8:45 and 12:45
- Departs Ettalong Wharf at 9:15 and 13:15
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 catamarans 8 Seasons and Crystal provide for a thrilling whale watching tour from Ettalong or Palm Beach. Both boast 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 and Ettalong most weekends on both the Northern and Southern migrations, 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 12:45
- Departs Ettalong Wharf at 9:15 and 13:15
Rated "Excellent" by Hundreds of Travellers!
"It was an absolutely great whale watching experience. We saw a lot of humpback whales and dolphins. Beautiful day. Staffs were very friendly. The boat was large, comfy and clean. It was really enjoyable and I'll definitely come back. :)"
– Yinzhi L. via Tripadvisor
"Amazing view of the lights without the crowds. The boat was clean and comfortable and not over crowded. Lots of room to move about and get photos. All the staff were friendly and pointed out things of interest. Highly recommended!"
– rickyandrobyn via Tripadvisor
"We had a great morning with the Fantasea crew and saw a lot of humpback whales, really amazing experience. The staff was friendly and the facilities very good. We would definitely go again!"
– Rebekka K. via Tripadvisor
"Great deal booked online and a really lovely 1 1/2 hrs cruising the harbour. We enjoyed the outdoor deck upstairs, but the inside area was just beautiful for those who preferred to be inside. Staff were lovely and overall experience was terrific. We were blessed with the weather... would highly recommend!"
– Kerrilyn H. via Tripadvisor