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Byron Bay Whale Watching Cruise
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Byron Bay Whale Watching Cruise
Cancellation policy
- Within 2 daysNo refund
- 3 days prior100% refund
You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience 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.
Learn more about cancellations
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Keeping you safe during COVID-19
Vaccine? Quarantine? Masking?
Vaccine? Quarantine? Masking? We know, there’s a lot to keep track of. Be sure to check local guidelines so you’re aware of all travel requirements before you go.
What you can expect during your visit
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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Overview
Embark on the only whale-watching cruise to depart from The Pass beach in Byron Bay, offering the fastest route to the path of migrating humpback whales, plus dolphins, turtles, and sea birds. Travel with a small group of no more than 12 on a vessel specially designed for marine life spotting, equipped with underwater viewing devices and a hydrophone to listen to whale songs. Whale sighting is guaranteed—if you don’t see one, take another cruise for free!
- Half-day whale-watching cruise from Byron Bay
- Head out into the bay to spot migrating humpback whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and bird life
- Listen to whale songs with a hydrophone
- The only cruise departing from The Pass beach, offering the fastest route to areas rich with marine life
- Small-group cruise limited to 12 for a more personalized experience
- If no whales are seen, take another cruise for free within a year
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What's Included
Trained eco guides
Hydrophone to listen to whale song
Sunscreen
Bottled water
Small-group (no more than 12 passengers per cruise)
Parking fee for public parking in Byron Bay
Tour photos (available for purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Spray Jacket
Departure & Return
Whale Watching Byron Bay , 9 Marvell St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia
This activity will end right where it started.Departure Point: Byron Bay Whale Watching, 9 Marvell Street Address: 9 Marvell Street Byron Bay NSW, 2481 Dates: Daily
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Minimum age of 5 years old. Not suitable for anyone under 5 years old
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date and time or full refund
- Please dress appropriately (must wear shorts or trousers you can roll up above the knees, as you will get your feet wet getting on board the vessel)
- Please bring a spray/wind jacket (required) to keep dry and wear a warm layer underneath
- All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to the whale-watching tour
- Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date and time or full refund.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- OPERATED BY Byron Bay Dive Centre
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 3 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience 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.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Byron Bay Whale Watching Cruise?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Byron Bay Whale Watching Cruise?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Byron Bay Whale Watching Cruise?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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