Whale Watching
There are generally three types of baleen whales seen off the coast of Western Australia.
- The Humpback Whale (so named because it arches its back as it prepares to dive so creating the shape of a hump)
- The Southern Right Whale (so named because in the old days of whaling, whalers considered this whale the right one to hunt as it swam very slowly and was therefore easy to catch and because its body was so rich in oil, it floated on the surface after it had been killed)
- The Blue Whale which is coloured a steely grey on the surface but when seen from below is a beautiful turquoise blue. It is the largest of the Whales, reaching up to 100 feet in length and 130 tonnes in weight.
The blue whale is the loudest animal on Earth! This endangered mammal is also the largest animal that ever lived on Earth; it is larger than any of the giant dinosaurs were.
Why don't you come and enjoy an informative, interesting and exciting narrative given by our Whale Watching experts aboard one of our luxurious vessels as you view these magnificent mammals making their yearly migration through our coastal waters!!
New since the 2006 season, not only can you see these magnificent creatures, you can now listen to them communicate with each other (conditions permitting) with our brand new under water micophone - we are the only operator in Perth with this high tech device, so ...
You can hear them too!
Our success rate is in excess of 98% sightings (with 100% being achieved during the past four seasons). However, if whales are not sighted during your cruise, you will be eligible for another cruise free of charge.
We are located only 20 minutes from Perth City (closer than Fremantle).
On-board male and female toilets.
Bring something warm to wear.
Boats depart from Hillarys Boat Harbour at the jetty in front of the Aquarium of Western Australia - AQWA. Office and meeting point located next to the departure jetty.
Join us for a Whale Watching Eco-Adventure aboard one of the Mills Charters luxury 70ft cruisers, price includes
- 3 to 4 hour guided cruise
- Complimentary light refreshments
Departures Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, & Sundays at 9:00 am during the season, and some afternoons from 1:15pm where required. Because it is a migration (north to south), the season can only start and continue while the whales are here (usually mid-September thru early December - it all depends on the whales!).