Cape Woolamai Cruise from San Remo: Pink Granite Cliffs

The captain narrates the pink granite cliffs and sea caves as you cruise past them, not from a distance on land.

A one-hour sightseeing cruise from San Remo jetty to Cape Woolamai on Phillip Island, with live captain commentary, morning tea, coffee and cake included. The boat is a two-storey catamaran with both indoor and outdoor seating. You'll watch for Australian fur seals, sea eagles, gannets and albatross as the captain explains the geology and wildlife. The return to San Remo ends with the daily pelican feeding on the beach, a local fisherman's co-op event.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cape Woolamai sightseeing cruise

• Board at San Remo jetty
• Cruise along Phillip Island
• Spot marine wildlife and seabirds
• View Cape Woolamai cliffs
• Listen to captain's commentary
• Enjoy morning tea on board
• Return to San Remo
• Watch pelican feeding on beach

The Experience

One hour on the water starts at San Remo jetty, a working fishing harbor at the base of Phillip Island bridge. The two-storey catamaran gives you a choice of indoor or outdoor seating, so you can stay sheltered or stand on deck to watch for marine life. The captain provides commentary throughout, pointing out the geology and wildlife as you cruise.

Cape Woolamai is the highlight—pink granite cliffs and sea caves that rise from the water. Australian fur seals haul out on the rocks, and the captain will tell you what you're seeing. Sea eagles, gannets and albatross are regular sightings; dolphins show up sometimes. On the return to San Remo, complimentary tea, coffee, cake and biscuits come around. Toy boxes and activity sheets keep children occupied if the wildlife watching slows down.

The cruise ends back at San Remo jetty in time to watch the daily pelican feeding on the beach—a free event run by the local fisherman's co-op, where resident pelicans and stingrays gather for lunch. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller and must sit on an adult's lap; service animals are allowed.

What’s included

• Morning tea with tea, coffee, cake and biscuits.
• live captain commentary throughout the cruise.
• toy boxes and activity sheets for children.
• both indoor and outdoor seating on the two-storey catamaran.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Wildlife Coast Cruises

Is this one for you?The captain speaks English and narrates the entire cruise, so you follow the geology and wildlife without needing a separate guide or printed notes. This suits anyone who wants to understand what they're seeing as the boat moves, rather than standing on a cliff or beach trying to spot things on their own.

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Top questions

What kind of wildlife will I see on the Cape Woolamai cruise?

Australian fur seals, sea eagles, gannets and albatross are regular sightings from the catamaran. Dolphins appear sometimes, and you'll also see various seabirds throughout the cruise along Phillip Island.

Is the cruise suitable for young children?

Yes, the cruise is suitable for all physical fitness levels and children of any age. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, toy boxes and activity sheets are provided on board, and infants must sit on an adult's lap during the cruise.

What's included in the morning tea service?

The morning tea includes tea, coffee, cake and biscuits for the whole family, served complimentary as you cruise back to San Remo.

Where does the cruise depart from and how do I get there?

The cruise departs from San Remo jetty, a fishing harbor at the base of Phillip Island bridge. Public transportation options are available nearby, though the operator does not provide hotel pickup or drop-off.

What happens at the end of the cruise?

When you return to San Remo jetty, you'll have time to watch the daily pelican feeding on the beach—a free event where local fishermen's co-op staff feed the resident pelicans and stingrays.