Wildlife Coast Cruises (Phillip Island)

Wildlife Coast Cruises runs scenic and wildlife cruises around Phillip Island and Western Port Bay. Choose from a seal-watching trip to Seal Rocks, a cruise beneath the Phillip Island Bridge to Cape Woolamai, a sunset cruise, or seasonal whale-watching cruises. Wildlife sightings depend on conditions and are not guaranteed. Check the tour page for current dates, prices and departure details before travelling.

Phillip Island Seal Cruise

This two-hour cruise leaves from Cowes Jetty and travels along Phillip Island’s rugged southwest coast to Seal Rocks, home to a large Australian fur seal colony. Look for seals, seabirds and other marine life, with commentary about the area. Morning or afternoon tea is included.

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Cape Cruise

Departing from San Remo Jetty, this one-hour return cruise passes the cliffs and caves of Cape Woolamai and sails beneath the Phillip Island Bridge. Look for seabirds, seals and dolphins. Tea, coffee, cake and local commentary are included.

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Island Sunset Cruise

This 1-hour-45-minute cruise departs from San Remo Jetty and explores Western Port Bay, with views of Churchill, Reef, Elizabeth and French islands. The trip includes live music, light commentary, a fruit and nibbles platter, and access to a licensed bar. Keep watch for seabirds and Australian fur seals.

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Seasonal Whale Cruises

During whale season, Wildlife Coast Cruises runs trips from Phillip Island to look for migrating humpback whales, dolphins, seals and seabirds. The four-hour Winter Whale Cruise departs from Rhyll Jetty and circumnavigates Phillip Island; the three-hour Dolphin & Whale Cruise departs from San Remo Jetty and follows the island’s southern coast. Whale sightings are not guaranteed, and cruises are subject to weather and minimum passenger numbers.

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How to Get There:

The main office is at 11/13 The Jetty Triangle, The Esplanade, Cowes, Phillip Island, about 140 km from Melbourne. Cruises depart from different jetties: Cowes for the Seal Cruise, San Remo for the Cape and Sunset cruises, and Rhyll for the Winter Whale Cruise. Check your booking confirmation for the departure point and allow time for parking.

Location

The Esplanade, Cowes 3922 View Map

✆ (03) 5952 9500

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Web Links

→ www.wildlifecoastcruises.com.au/

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