Dolphin watch is the original cruising company on jervis bay and has been conducting cruises on the bay for over 15 years, with over 350,000 satisfied customers. They return south again to feed in the cold waters of the antarctic from september to november. You can go sailing on discover, you can go whale watching on the spirit of jervis bay. We are conveniently located close to all the main attractions of jervis bay, including whale and dolphin watching, bushwalking, sea kayaking, surfing, swimming, snorkelling, and much, much, more a fiveminute drive north takes you to the historical town of huskisson and eight minutes south takes you to hyams beach where, as written in the. Whale app app wild about whales nsw national parks. This video is a showcase for the products that dolphin watch cruises offers visitors to the jervis bay area. Often whales are travelling through but occasionally we have whales stopping and visiting us here in jervis bay. Dolphin cruise spirit of jervis bay dolphin watch cruises.
We are very proud of our experienced, professional and friendly crews, who are passionate about this special place and the marine life that lives in and visits jervis bay. This blog post is a one stop shop for all your immediate whale watch cruise in jervis bay questions. At jervis bay wild, it might seem like were all about the whales, dolphins, and fur seals. Our commitment to, and experience in, responsible and sustainable dolphin and whale watching has been rewarded with over 30 local and state tourism awards and has earned us the. Dolphin and whale watching department of primary industries. Whale watching and dolphin watching with us in beautiful jervis bay is a fantastic way to experience the excitement of pure nature like never before. Encounter wild dolphins in the crystal clear waters of jervis bay.
Dolphin watch onboard the spirit of jervis bay discover. The wife went out whale watching with some work friends and got some nice footage for everyone to see. Enjoy the worldrenowned dolphin watch cruise on tekin iii the spirit of jervis bay for the opportunity to see dolphins playing in the crystal clear water of jervis bay, home to the largest population of resident bottlenose dolphins in australia and the whitest sand in the world. It is the biggest and most stable dolphin watching vessel on jervis bay so you know you will be safe, protected and comfortable in all conditions. Dolphin watch cruises the most experienced cruise company in jervis bay, operating for over 28 years, winning more than 25 tourism awards. Jervis bay geographically sits right in the middle of the whale migration path and as. Wildlife in jervis bay jervis bay wild whale tours.
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. Jervis bay wild is the ultimate jervis bay experience. Dolphin and whale watching nsw department of primary industries. Jervis bay villages vincentia accommodation beachfront house.
They often enter jervis bay s calm water to rest with their young. The easy access to jervis bay from most parts of vincentia will allow you to enjoy water activities, such as fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, dolphin and whale watching. There are two main forms of whales are baleen plated whales and toothed whales. The rooms sun room the crisp and contemporary sun room is a generously spacious bedroom, with timber floors, high ceiling, and beautiful windows on two sides which fill the room with light. Dolphin watch cruises jervis bay is the most famous and experienced cruise operator in jervis bay. Our commitment to, and experience in, responsible and sustainable dolphin and whale watching has been rewarded with over 30 local and state tourism awards and has earned us the reputation as the leading cruise company on the.
Jervis bay dolphin shores hotel where adventure begins. It is specifically designed for our dolphin and whale watching operations. From the shoalhaven heads in the north to bawley point in the south, there are splendid locations for. From what i understood we were supposed to go on the big boat with only a dolphin watch but lucky us, they had a big group and moved us to the jet boat to see dolphins and explore the coast. Dolphin watch cruises is the original cruising company of jervis bay and has been conducting cruises on jervis bay from huskisson for over 20 years. Whale watching along the shoalhaven coast shoalhaven tourism. Jervis bay is famed for having some of the the whitest sand in. We are fortunate enough to regularly see whales inside the bay, even. Jervis bay marine park is approximately 180km south of sydney and 20km south east of nowra. Dolphin tours run all year round and eco whale cruises are in operation from midmay to midnovember. Jervis bay wild brings wild encounters to adventurous types with a range of whale and dolphin cruises available.
They often enter jervis bays calm water to rest with their young. Jervis bay and shoalhaven wild about whales nsw national. We are best tourism online accommodation deals service providers in jervis bay. Return cruise offered if no dolphins or whales are sighted on a dolphin or whale cruise. While you are guaranteed to see at least one of these incredible species on our awesome whale cruises, we also know that this region is bursting with more animal life both in the water and on land as a proud local business, we celebrate all of the wildlife in and around. Set sail for the crystalline waters of the jervis bay marine park and get up close to the gentle giants, who migrate to the warm waters of new south wales between may and november. Jervis bay plays host to a resident pod of bottle nose dolphins all year round. Youll also marvel at majestic whales as they migrate along the coast. Jervis bay is home the largest population of resident bottlenose dolphins in australia.
Dolphin watch cruises jervis bay is one of only four operators in australia, that has been verified by action for dolphins, as offering ethical wild dolphin swims and or watching experiences. The divine dolphin drake bay all you need to know before. Dolphin watch cruisesdestination nsw for jervis bay. Your vessel is the largest in the bay, a tripledeck catamaran specifically designed for dolphin and whale watching on jervis bay. The beautiful coastline in the shoalhaven region on the nsw south coast is blessed with many vantage points to spot majestic whales. Popular attractions callala beach and hyams beach are located nearby. Other species recorded in the region are the minke, fin and sei whales, and on one occasion a blue whale. There are many path to reach different spots along the bay. Whales and dolphins are common sights in the marine park.
Whale watching jervis bay australia activities lonely planet. Dolphin watch cruises was one of the first dolphin and whale watching companies to begin operations in australia and has now been cruising jervis bay for over 20 years. Jervis bay whales commenced whale cruises in 2005 and is one of the pioneering whale cruises on the nsw south coast. Jervis bay whale watching with jervis bay whales by. The marine park covers an area of approximately 22,000 hectares and spans over 100km of coastline and adjacent ocean, extending from kinghorn point in the north to sussex inlet in the south and including most of jervis bay. Jervis bay is a premier whale watching spot in australia, and the whales migrate to the bay every year. Bottlenose dolphins are seen throughout the year at jervis bay. Easily spot breaching whales from local headlands and beaches. Jervis bay is one of the most popular spots, with spectacular headlands, and the jervis bay marine park is a haven for migrating whales and a home for dolphins. Cruise past ancient sea caves and rugged cliffs and have your camera ready at all times so you dont miss the whales when they come to the surface to play. Humpback whales migrate north to their winter breeding grounds off queensland in junejuly. Jun 02, 2011 this video is a showcase for the products that dolphin watch cruises offers visitors to the jervis bay area. We are the only tour operator exclusively dedicated to dolphin and whale tours. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline.
Travelling orcas, or killer whales, have occasionally been spotted in the bay and further offshore. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. The divine dolphin, featured on national geographic, animal planet, the travel channel, and in numerous magazines and publications, has been taking people to encounter the glorious dolphins and whales of drake bay, costa rica since 1998. Dolphin and whale watching nsw department of primary. Endangered southern right whales also shelter in the safety of the bay during northward migration. During the winter months you can watch the frolicking antics of the whales and dolphins from many viewing platforms as they circle the bay. Whales and dolphins videos taken on jervis bay cruises. Opt for eco tours showcasing humpback whales and bottlenose dolphins or familyfriendly adventures featuring snorkelling and boom netting. Jervis bay wild 58 owen st, huskisson, new south wales 2540 rated 4.
We also play host to the migrating humpback whales annually a once in a life time experience. Best whale watching spots in the shoalhaven shoalhaven tourism. Whale watching in jervis bay with dolphin watch cruises, is one of the best opportunities to have an encounter with migrating humpback whales in australia. We have famous whitesand beaches and clear turquoise waters are. Dolphin sands is the perfect base for those who want to enjoy all that jervis bay has to offer. The spirit of jervis bay has 5 viewing platforms with 80% of the viewing area under cover. Dolphin watch cruises conducts the largest dolphin and whale watching cruise operations on jervis bay. Australia whale and dolphin watching country profile. The best travel guide to jervis bay arrival guides.
The 10 best things to do in jervis bay 2020 with photos. Jervis bay marine park features an abundance of wildlife including dolphins, seals, whales may to november sea eagles, penguins and gannets to name a few, all of which can be seen on a normal cruise around the bay. From the shoalhaven heads in the north to bawley point in the south, there are splendid locations for whale watching. Spirit of jervis bay is a 17 metre catamaran boasting 5 separate viewing platforms, including a 360 degree sundeck. So on a recent trip to jervis bay, the first thing i did was book a dolphin cruise aboard tekin iii the spirit of jervis bay, a 17 metre triple deck catamaran, which boasts 5 separate viewing platforms, specifically designed for dolphin, whale and seal watching. Dolphin watch cruises jervis bay have been operating for 30 years in jervis bay. However with the time constraint of the day tour we did it on a boat. Download the wild about whales app for great tips on where to go and what to. Jervis bay wild offer a magnificent day dolphin cruise from huskisson every day of the year. Out on jervis bay, this is the sedate way to whale watch with dolphin watch cruises, a company that has just introduced a more fastpaced eco extreme tour by speedboat. About 60 indopacific bottlenose dolphins call jervis bay home. Witness one of natures most fascinating phenomenon, the annual humpback whale migration, on this whalewatching cruise from jervis bay. Whale watching jervis bay frequently asked questions here at dolphin watch cruises the whale watching season is a very exciting time of year for us. Jervis bay dolphin cruise dolphin watching tours at.
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