Albany Wildlife Cruise: 4-hour Pelican & Eagle Tour
Watch pelicans, eagles and kangaroos from the water without fighting the open sea
A four-hour wildlife and scenic cruise departing at 9am from Emu Point Boat Pens near Albany, crossing Green Island and Oyster Harbour to the Kalgan River on sheltered water. The boat returns at 1pm. Tea, coffee and a hot savoury damper are served throughout, with live English-language commentary on the bird life and wildlife you encounter — pelicans, eagles, hawks and kangaroos seen regularly in the wild.
4h
Step-by-step itinerary
Wildlife and scenic cruise experience
- Depart from Emu Point Boat pens
- Cruise to Green Island
- Observe pelican breeding grounds
- Cross Oyster Harbour to Kalgan River
- Spot pelicans, eagles, hawks, and birds
- Enjoy tea, coffee, and hot damper
- Listen to live humorous commentary
- Return to Emu Point Boat pens
The Experience
The boat leaves Emu Point at 9am and heads straight into sheltered water, which means no open sea swells and no rough conditions to manage. You cross to Green Island first, Western Australia's original vegetable garden and now home to one of only four pelican breeding grounds in the state. From there the route takes you across Oyster Harbour and into the Kalgan River, where the guide points out the birds and wildlife that show up regularly — pelicans, eagles, hawks and kangaroos in the wild up close.
Tea, coffee and a hot savoury damper arrive early and stay available throughout the four hours. The guide delivers live commentary as you move through the water, mixing wildlife facts with humour so the day doesn't flatten into a lecture. You're back at the boat pens by 1pm, which leaves the rest of your day open.
What’s included
Tea, coffee and a hot savoury damper served throughout; live English-language guide commentary on the wildlife and history of the route.
Operated by Kalgan Queen Scenic Cruises
Is this one for you?The sheltered-water route is what makes this cruise work for families with young children and anyone who gets queasy on open sea — you get the wildlife and the bird life without the swell.
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Top questions
What wildlife do you actually see on the Albany wildlife cruise?
Pelicans, eagles, hawks and kangaroos are seen regularly in the wild up close and personal. Green Island is home to one of only four pelican breeding grounds in Western Australia, so that stop is where the bird life concentrates.
Is the Albany cruise on open water or sheltered?
The entire cruise runs on sheltered water — Oyster Harbour and the Kalgan River — so there's no open sea. The boat stays protected from swells and rough conditions.
What time does the boat leave and return?
Departure is 9am from Emu Point Boat Pens and the return is at 1pm, making it a four-hour cruise that leaves your afternoon free.
What's included with the ticket?
Tea, coffee and a hot savoury damper are served throughout the cruise, along with live English-language commentary from the guide.
Can I bring a young child or infant on this cruise?
Yes. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or ride in a pram or stroller, and the cruise is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Service animals are allowed.
Albany Wildlife Cruise: 4-hour Pelican & Eagle Tour
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from AU$ 125 per person
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