At this time of the year majestic humpback whales frequent the waters just off the coast at eden, at times coming intotwofold bay on their southern migration. The fishing village on the nsw south coast has plenty of things to do, including whalewatching cruises that will take you close to the majestic mammals in the sparkling blue waters. Apr 03, 2014 eden is a lovely small town on the southern coast of nsw close to the border of victoria and a little below narooma and the sapphire coast. Cabins are designed with you in mind with private bathrooms and hot water supply. Cruises to eden australia cruises norwegian cruise line. These wildlife specialists enhance the cruises with whale and dolphin watching, guided excursions, talks and lots more. Learn about this heritage and the hunting partnership between local indigenous groups and killer whales along the killer whale trail. The gray whale is a baleen whale it is a filter feeder. Find the best whale watching locations, cruises, whale sightings and coastal accommodation in nsw national parks, from byron bay to eden. Its a trail rich with whales and tales of adventure, a selfdrive day tour that takes you to. Eden, eden whale festival, new south wales, sapphire coast, transport, whale watching eden has the remarkable advantage of being a place where whales like to feed and fatten their young before they head south to the icy waters of antarctica. Cat balou is equipped with a hydrophone to enable passengers to hear the whales singing.
Amazing whale watch footage with whales singing right next to the boat. Jun 24, 2015 here are some of the best northern, whale watching summer cruises as well as an option in southern waters during the cooler months. Head to the home of the eden whale festival along the south coast, eden. Find and plan your next cruise to eden australia with cabin price comparison, variety of departure ports and dates to choose from. Be one of the lucky few to enjoy an intimate and actionpacked whale watching excursion. A major upgrade to the wharf infrastructure will allow ships up to 325m to berth alongside for 20192020 cruise season. The main species seen are humpbacks heading south to the antarctic. According to the website, novembers eden whale festival is australias premier whale celebration. Edens killer whale museum is home to one of the worlds most famous killer whales, old tom, who weighed more than 12,000 pounds was 22 feet long. The eden whale festival is an annual event, highlighting the southern migration of the humpback and other whales. Hi, can anyone advise me about whale watching in eden on july, is it a good time to do it or perhaps its not recommended since not many whales can be seen at that time.
You will be joined by additional participants on this excursion. Get the latest deals for eden australia cruises on cruise critic. Cat balou cruises and whale watching eden big4 eden. Cat balou cruises have a 99 per cent success rate in sighting whales. Up close whale watching by zodiac csl shore excursions. Whale watching cruises commence mid september and operate each morning until late november. Experience nature at its best when you take a cruise aboard the multi award winning vessel, cat balou at eden, voted the number 1 whale watching destination in australia.
The eden whale festival brings you right up close to australias premier whale watching. Gray whales in the russian arctic with aurora expeditions getting there is half the fun with this twoweek cruise. This website presents a main menu on the left hand side from where you can browse our cruises, and a toolbar menu at the top page with search, live chat. Each year for more than a century on australias far south east coast, autumn moved into winter and the killer whales would return to eden from the antarctic and lie in wait. Cat balou cruises is a family owned and operated business and has been operating from the port of eden for more than 30 years. That is why we have been awarded the blue flag by the government department of turismo tenerife, who control these activities.
Listen or download eye witness accounts here 50 minutes. Wonderful whales cat balou cruises, eden traveller. Eden and surrounds wild about whales nsw national parks. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. Popular attractions aslings beach and eden killer whale museum are located nearby.
Although the whale watching cruises are strictly controlled and not allowed to get too close, the size of the whales make it easy to see. The ny whale and dolphin watching adventure cruise experience gift certificate is valid for one participant, unless additional are added onto the certificate. Coronavirus covid19 global cruising suspension extension 16 april. In 2014 australian geographic named eden as the number 1 whale watching destination in australia. Cat balou cruises and whale watching eden nsw holidays. Formed in 2000, orca is dedicated to studying and protecting whales, dolphins and porpoises in uk and european waters. Set sail with a 40year alaska resident who is anxious to introduce whale song cruise guests to the spectacular sights of what many say is the most beautiful part of southeast alaska. Whale watching at eden breathtaking cat balou cruises. Celebrate the southern migration at australias best whale watching destination. If you want to get up close and personal with these magnificent animals, there is no better place to be in australia than eden on the nsw south coast.
Whale watching cruises depart daily from mid september until late november. Whale watching twice each year ulladulla experiences the migration of several species of whales. You can share a meal with family or friends using the bbq facilities. All levels can be seen by clicking on 1, 2, 3 when you are inside the link.
Various species you may encounter include, spotted and spinner dolphins as well as pilot and orca. Every year, the sea of cortez and the pacific, off the shores of cabo. Last year, the site boasts, it featured a street parade, ocean cruises and a kiddies treasure hunt. Explore the eden killer whale museum discovering the stories of whaling at twofold bay in the 1920s and 30s, you will be fascinated by the stories of old tom. A paradise on the sapphire coast, eden, australia is home to rugged wilderness, beautiful views, and a rich seafaring history that is a whale of a time to uncover. Please note this cruise departs from the san remo jetty. Cruise eden caters for cruise ships of all sizes with large vessels favouring anchorage in a sheltered location, just 5 minutes tender ride from the heart of town. Come and explore the most incredible human and killer whale partnership ever witnessed on the planet while eden killer whale museum is closed, click on the link below to take a virtual tour of the museum as seen several years ago.
They identify vulnerable whale and dolphin populations, helping to protect their natural. It is the southern gateway to the stunning sapphire coast. Cat balou cruises is a family owned and operated business and has been. Eden is famous for the humpback whale migration to the northern warm waters of qld to calf. Eden killer whale museum 184 imlay st eden nsw 2551 02 6496 2094. You will also see dolphins surf the wake of the vessel as it moves along at a steady speed. The common brydes whale balaenoptera brydei, olsen, 19 is a larger form that occurs worldwide in warm temperate and tropical waters, and the sittang or eden s whale b. Experience nature at its best when you cruise aboard the multi award winning 16 metre catamaran, cat balou. The whale fisher motel is located opposite the eden fishermans club and is just a short walk to the shops, restaurants and the killer whale museum.
View whales and dolphins in tenerife eden catamaran. At this time of year majestic humpback whales frequent the waters just off the coast of eden, at times coming into twofold bay on their southern migration. The grand princess, a 949foot ship in the princess cruises fleet, on. Whales of eden, by national parks and wildlife services. Available for android and ios, download the wild about whales app and log your whale sightings. How did a dead whale get stuck to the bow of this cruise ship.
The town of eden has a rich fishing and whaling history. Everyone at eden catamaran is aware of creating a good atmosphere and giving a good service to all our customers who join us for whale watching. Dominicas whale and dolphin species can be found year round in the islands crystal blue waters. The cruise highlights the history of this whaling port including boyds tower, seahorse inn at boydtown, edrom lodge and whaling station sites.
Home welcome to cat balou cruises cat balou cruises eden nsw. Cat balou cruises and whale watching eden attraction. Youre not the only one who will treasure this sparkling gem on the sapphire coast humpback whales love to frolic here. The 25 best cruises to eden australia 2020 with prices. This image from the 1840s parallels the still from the 1910 movie and therefore pictorially documents at least 70 years of killer whale participation in the eden whaling industry. Killers of eden is the extraordinary story of the contract between man and one of natures most powerful and intelligent creatures. I love eden, its a lovely place full of lovely people. Eden cruise prices 2019 prices per person starting at. The trail includes eden lookout, davidson whaling station, boyds tower and the killer whale museum, home to the skeleton of famous local killer whale, old tom. If you are heading to eden, dont forget to book your whale watching tour on the eden whale festival website. Ny whale and dolphin watching adventure cruise xperience days. Whalers used to call them devilfish because of their fierce defense they put up when hunted. While our average sightings rate is 90%, in 2019 we had a 97% sightings rate our best ever. The whole thing culminated with the whale song gig headlined by melbourne groovers saskwatch.
Due to covid19, the start date of our 2020 afternoon whale watching and dolphin adventure cruises is to be determined. Eden is one of australias best destinations to watch whales, with spectacular vantage points on coastal headlands. Guests this experience is not suitable for nonpaying guests. Eden whale festival whale watching eden whale festival.
Please stay tuned to this website for the new start date. The fact that so many species of whales can be seen in these waters and that they travel close to shores makes eden an ideal place for whale watching. Migrate to eden for the biggest whale celebration of the year. Whale watching adventures in south coast nsw visit nsw. Certainly entertaining and educational, whale and dolphin cruises are available on the south coast from jervis bay and at a number of other places along the coastline, all the way south to merimbula and eden. An etching by sir oswald brierly of a whale chase beneath boyds tower, with killer whales in attendance. Cat balou cruises operate from twofold bay, eden, nsw named australias number 1 whale watching destination in 2014 by australian geographic. Youll cruise the same waters as tlingit natives did centuries ago and sail through icefields from which norwegian immigrants gathered glacier ice to preserve. Gray whales congregated in small pods of about 3 whales, but the pod may have as many as 16 members. Cat balou offers two cruises their popular 2 hour twofold bay discovery cruise which operate all year. Cat balou has been operating out of the port of eden for 30 years and has won numerous tourism awards. Request or download your very own to start planning your azamara experience. Nov 04, 2017 it was a really great festival this year.