Jervis Bay Whale Watching - Personal Experience and Review

Jervis Bay Whale Watching is an absolute must during your visit to this beautiful oceanic bay on Australia's east coast!

There is no better way to get up close and personal with these humble giants than hopping onboard a 2-hour whale watching cruise which will take you outside the bay to spot humpback whales showing off their acrobatic skills during their migration.

The whale watching season starts in April and ends in November.

Every year, these humble giants migrate from Antarctica traveling north along Australia's east coast at the beginning of winter and then travel back towards the southern ocean at the beginning of spring.

During this time is the best opportunity to see the annual migration and acrobatic displays from these majestic humpback whales as they cruise past the coastlines of NSW and Queensland. 

This truly is an incredible experience and I guarantee you will not regret jumping on board this 2-hour boat cruise. 

The tour starts in Huskisson where you will board the whale watching tour boat at Portside Cafe and from here it's a 45-minute cruise through the bay before you reach the open ocean. 

As the boat cruises out to sea through the bay, you'll have spectacular views of some of the best beaches in Jervis Bay such as Hyams Beach, Nelsons Beach, and Murrays Beach, to name a few. The boat will then cruise past Bowen Island before reaching deeper waters and to where humpback whales can be spotted.

The duration of the tour is 2 hours which allows plenty of time on the water to be on the lookout for the playful humpback whales. Be sure to bring your camera to capture all the magic!

Apart from spotting whales, you'll also get a close encounter with pods of dolphins that play in the bay all year round!