A full day Bremer Canyon killer whale (orca) expedition from Bremer Bay with Naturaliste Charters, the founders of these expeditions, running daily from December to April to one of the least explored places on earth.
Days
- Full day, about 8 hours
Group size
- Max 50
Start / finish
- Bremer Bay Boat Harbour / Bremer Bay Boat Harbour
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Alison Maree, a 23 metre catamaran built for the Southern Ocean
Meals
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
Route
Included experiences
- Bremer Canyon — killer whale encounters
- Southern Ocean — pilot whales, sperm whales and dolphins
- Oceanic sharks and sunfish
- Albatross, shearwaters and petrels
- Marine biologist commentary on board
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
5.0
Based on 67 reviews
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Travellers consistently praise the knowledgeable and attentive crew, who are noted for their enthusiasm, professionalism and care for passengers' wellbeing, particularly those experiencing seasickness. The most striking aspect of the tour is the quality and frequency of orca sightings, with visitors regularly describing close encounters with multiple pods, individual animals and calves, often swimming directly under or beside the boat, alongside sightings of dolphins, sea lions, pilot whales and other wildlife. The tour also stands out for generous, varied catering throughout the day and the provision of professional photographs. The most common caveat is that seasickness is a significant risk due to the rough Southern Ocean conditions and the extended journey to the canyon, with travellers consistently advised to take medication in advance and prepare for potentially challenging seas, though the crew's attentive support mitigates this difficulty for most.
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An incredible orca trip from Bremer Bay. Seeing orcas in the wild was pure magic. Bad weather on our booked day was sorted by moving us to another day at no extra cost, and the service on board was professional and caring. If you get seasick, prepare well, as the ocean can be rough.
A memorable day out in early April with lots of orcas and albatross. A couple of us were badly seasick, which made the long day hard and spoilt my photos, but the staff were fantastic and attentive, and the trip photos were great. Be prepared if you get motion sickness.
We saw no orcas on our first trip, but were offered a free repeat and went again on the last day of the season. For over three hours about twenty orcas swam around the boat. The team shared loads of knowledge, and good food and drinks came all day.
An unforgettable day watching the orcas up close. One of our highlights was the orca called Nugget.
Amazing from start to finish. We watched a family pod of orcas with calves, including a very new one, gliding around and under the boat for hours. The knowledgeable staff kept answering questions, catered for dietary needs and kept the food and drinks coming. Well worth the trip from the UK.
A proper expedition with real knowledge on board. The crew helped everyone, from serving food to caring for seasick passengers, and took their time showing us how the orcas behave rather than rushing. A clean boat and good food.
