Augusta Whale Watching Tour: Humpback & Southern Right Whales

Board a modern catamaran built for stability and watch whales breach along the Southwest coast.

This whale watching tour from Augusta operates May through August to catch Humpback Whales on their northern migration, plus Southern Right Whales year-round. You board a 23-meter catamaran with a crew trained in marine science who provide expert commentary on the whales, dolphins, fur seals and seabirds you encounter. The tour includes complimentary morning or afternoon tea. If no whales are sighted, you receive a free return tour within one year to try again—no additional cost.

The Experience

Naturaliste Charters has run whale watching tours out of the Margaret River region for over 30 years, and the Augusta season runs May through August. You choose between a 10am or 2pm departure. The vessel is a modern 23-meter catamaran designed for stability and comfort, which matters on the water—the crew are all trained in marine science and narrate what you're seeing as it happens. Beyond whales, you might spot New Zealand fur seals, bottlenose and common dolphins, and sea birds working the same coastline.

Complimentary morning or afternoon tea comes with your ticket, including coffee, tea, milo, green tea and biscuits. The tour runs 2.5 hours. Weather can cancel departures, but if that happens you get either an alternative date or a full refund. The guarantee that stands out: if the boat returns without sighting whales, you get a free return tour to try again within one year—no second payment, just book another day when it suits you and the whales cooperate.

What’s included

• Complimentary morning or afternoon tea with coffee, tea, milo, green tea and biscuits.
• expert marine science crew commentary.
• access to the 23-meter catamaran for the full 2.5-hour tour.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Naturaliste Charters

Is this one for you?Choose the 10am departure if you want the morning light and calmer water; the 2pm tour suits an afternoon schedule. Either way, the crew's marine science training means you get context for what you're watching, not just a boat ride—and the free return guarantee removes the risk if the whales don't show on your first try.

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Top questions

What whales will I see on the Augusta whale watching tour?

Humpback Whales migrate north through Augusta from May to August, and Southern Right Whales are present during the same season. The crew also points out dolphins, fur seals and seabirds along the way, so sightings vary by the day and the water conditions.

Is the catamaran comfortable for a 2.5-hour tour?

The 23-meter catamaran is built for stability and comfort, with a modern design that handles the water well. The crew manages the pace and positioning to give you good sightings without rough riding.

What's included with the whale watching tour?

Complimentary morning or afternoon tea is included, with coffee, tea, milo, green tea and biscuits available throughout the tour. Entry and the guide commentary are part of the ticket.

What happens if we don't see whales?

If no whales are sighted during your tour, Naturaliste Charters offers a free return tour within one year at no additional cost—you just book another date that works for you and try again, subject to availability.

Can children and people with mobility needs join this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Children must be accompanied by an adult; infants can sit on an adult's lap or ride in a pram or stroller. The vessel is wheelchair accessible, and service animals are allowed onboard.