It’s part of an ancient system of ocean paths that circle
the planet, vastly pre-dating any road travelled by man.
Whale experts call it the Humpback Highway.The Humpback Highway is not marked on any map.
Only our experienced team of scientists can guide you
there. The migration along The Humpback Highway is the
largest in the world with approximately 35,000 individuals.
Each year around April, the humpbacks leave rich
feeding grounds in Antarctica to calf and raise their
young in warmer waters, off the Kimberley. This lane
of the highway is far off-shore from Perth.
The return trip in September through December brings
the whales and their newborn calf’s much closer to the
coast. It’s the perfect time to seek an encounter.
Catch the whales in the morning light, before the sea breeze
comes in. The ocean is calmer and the light is perfect for
photography.
Operates seven days a week
(AM and PM departures on weekends)
| | Departs | Returns (Approx.) |
Perth, Barrack Street (Daily)
(transfer vessels in Fremantle)
| 8:45am* | 5:45pm (departing B Shed @ 4:45pm) |
| Fremantle B Shed (AM Daily) | 10:30am | 12:30pm |
Fremantle B Shed (PM Daily)
| 1:30pm | 3:30pm
|
* Perth passengers can spend the afternoon enjoying the
historical city of Fremantle before departing from B shed at
4:45pm to arrive at Barrack Street Jetty at 5:45pm.