Dolphin Spotting Cruise in Cape Byron Marine Park
Spot Bottlenose Dolphins on This 90 Minute Cruise Along Ballina and Byron Bay
NSW
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Learn All About the Local Dolphin Pods
- • Watch Bottlenose Dolphins Splash Alongside You
- • Join a Marine Biologist Guide on a Dolphin Cruise
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Byron Bay Experience Gifts: Sail amongst the dolphin pods that inhabit the waters along Ballina and Byron Bay on this 90 minute dolphin cruise.
Head down to Byron Bay for some seaborne family fun. Meet your friendly marine biologist guide who'll welcome you aboard the vessel and get you kitted out with life vests before setting off. The vessel will depart from Ballina's Richmond River, taking you out to the gorgeous waters of Cape Byron Marine Park. As you cruise along the blue water, keep an eye out for the bottlenose dolphins that inhabit the coast. With 80 to 120 splashing about during peak season, you're bound to spot a pod on this cruise. The dolphins particularly enjoy swimming alongside the boat so be sure to have your cameras at the ready. Your marine biologist guide will be there to tell all about their extensive knowledge of the local dolphin pods and their day to day habits and behaviours within the Marine Park. All in all, the dolphin cruise makes for a magical day out.
The Byron Bay Dolphin Spotting Cruise makes a great experience gift for families and friends alike, and is a fantastic way see the Ballina and Byron Bay Coast.
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Experience Overview:
Dolphin Spotting Cruise In Cape Byron Marine ParkThe Ballina & Byron Bay coast plays host to resident pods of bottle nose dolphins all year round. They number between 80 and 120, depending on the time of year, but they always provide our passengers of all ages a thrill, an experience to remember; something that always brings a smile to everyone’s face.
Bottlenose Dolphins are spotted in their natural habitat as they play and swim along the coastline between Ballina and Byron Bay on our incredible Dolphin Cruise. We depart from Ballina’s Richmond River and enter the pristine waters of Cape Byron Marine Park. Our friendly Marine Biologist will share in-depth knowledge of the area & marine creature encounters we experience within Byron’s Marine Park. Learn about our local pods of dolphins, their habits and behaviours. We are so sure you’ll spot a dolphin that we offer a free return trip if you don’t see one on your first Dolphin Cruise!
We are proud sponsors of Dolphin Research Australia and the Healthy Waterways—Healthy Dolphins Project! These research and conservation projects work to protect vulnerable communities impacted by human activities and habitat destruction. We also provide our vessel for monthly surveys and participate in the Dolphin Watcher’s Program that monitors dolphins in the region. We have witnessed and documented the arrival of numerous babies over the last few years and we continue to be amazed at the population growth of the pods along the Ballina & Byron Bay coast.
Come and see our beautiful dolphins as they swim and play off the bow of our vessel ‘Out Of The Blue’.
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Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Attention Groups: Please book all in one order or add to your notes that you are with another group, so we can try our best to sit you together.
WHAT TO WEAR & BRING
- Hat
- Jumper or Jacket
- Sunglasses
- Drinking Water
- Camera/Phone for photos
- Sunscreen
- Seasick tablets if needed (some require you to take them 30mins prior to departure)
TIMING
Important: Please arrive 20minutes prior to your departure time. A safety briefing will be done, any passenger not present for the briefing will forfeit their ticket and will not be able to join the cruise. The boat cannot wait for late passengers.
Please ensure you check NSW daylight savings time in advance if you are planning you journey from Queensland.
WEATHER & OCEAN DEPENDENT
Please keep in mind that all cruises are dependent on ocean and weather conditions. If conditions where to change and become unsafe or unsuitable to operate, we will try our very best to notify you 1.5hrs + before cruise departure, but keep in mind that this is not guaranteed and cruises can be cancelled at any time (even at the wharf or during the cruise) if conditions are deemed unsuitable or unsafe.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
The wharf is wheelchair and walker accessible, but one must be able to sit down on to the inflatable pontoon of the boat and pivot into the boat to the nearest seat. We do not store wheelchairs aboard the vessel. Please let us know if you have any special requirements or assistance and we will be more than happy to help.
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 2 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Out Of The Blue Adventures
OCEAN ADVENTURES • RIVER CRUISES • WHALE WATCHING •PRIVATE CHARTERS
Out Of The Blue Adventures offers first-class Whale Watching (June to November), Dolphin Watching, Julian Rocks Snorkeling, Julian Coastal Discovery & Scenic Sunset River Cruises (December- May). Enjoy encounters with whales, dolphins and other marine life. Explore secluded beaches and sheer cliffs along the breathtaking coastline between Ballina and Byron Bay. View Byron Lighthouse from a whole new perspective as you navigate Australia’s most easterly point. Bask in a glorious sunset on the tranquil Richmond River as you enjoy a cool beverage and learn about the region and wildlife from our onboard Marine Biologist.
Available for private charters. 20 guests max per vessel.
Bookings & Live Availability are available online. https://www.outoftheblueadventures.com
Tel: 0407 522 422
Boarding at Lance Ferris Wharf, 12-24 Fawcett St, Ballina
Destination: Ballina, Byron, Byron Bay, Lennox Head
Product SKU: AU-2313-0008
Google Business Profile: Out Of The Blue Adventures
Cape Byron Marine Park Dolphin Cruise
NSW
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Learn All About the Local Dolphin Pods
- • Watch Bottlenose Dolphins Splash Alongside You
- • Join a Marine Biologist Guide on a Dolphin Cruise
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