Fantasea cruising, operating ferries and water taxis on sydney harbour and pittwater taken over by nrma in 2018. Fantasea has a superb success rate of spotting these whales as they frolic in the ocean, and if for some reason its not your lucky day, your next whale watching cruise with fantasea adventure cruising will be absolutely free. Alaska gray whale watching cruise major marine tours. Humpback whale found impaled on princess cruises ship as it. Whether it be up close and personal encounters with humpback whales, exploring a remote west coast beach of world heritagelisted kgari fraser island, relaxing on a sunset cruise being pampered with canapes and your favourite drink in hand, whalesong provides the. The most common whales you are likely to see in alaska are orcas, or killer whales and humpbacks. With a bit of luck, you can also see killer whales.
Fantasea cruising deliver australias most personalised experiences on the water. For the comfort and safety of our passengers, fantasea cruising will rebook your whale watching cruise to a different day. Baleen whales have two breathing holes, and they can actually breathe at the same time they eat. With flexibility to cater for between 2 and 1,200 people, we offer charters in a wide range of vessel sizes, from 16seater water taxis to large vessels across a range of locations in sydney. Welcome to the boardwalk fantasea, cruising from the kemah boardwalk the premier destination for cruises in the houston, kemah, clear lake and galveston bay area. As the largest charter yacht anywhere on the legendary gulf coast, the boardwalk fantasea is home to elegant dinner voyages, historic sightseeing along the water and unforgettable party cruises.
Choose from 9 of the best whale watching cruises in sydney harbour. Specializing in the most popular compact and mirrorless digital cameras. Whales seen along the coast on their migratory routes include the humback whale, the southern right whale and the humongous blue whale. Sydney new years eve dinner cruise with an open top deck, leather couches, unlimited bar, and live music. We are proud to offer you a variety of services including party cruises, dinner cruises, fishing charters, whale watching, marine wildlife tours, stag and stagette cruises as well as memorials. Our vessels sydney harbour boats fantasea cruising. Cruise the beautiful sydney harbour during twilight as the sunsets and the city lights turn on, before returning to dinner at one of the waterfront restaurants in darling harbour. If youve ever dreamed of getting up close and personal with whales now is your chance. Halong fantasea cruise is a traditional vietnamese boat featuring 3 floors including an openair terrace on the upper deck and guestrooms on the 2 lower decks. Theres always something going on at the boardwalk fantasea. Best whale watching cruise ever fantasea cruising, sydney. Whilst humpback whales are generally considered to be the best species for whale watching due to their playful nature, you may be lucky enough to spot a southern right whale or even a minke whale or two, these guys are super quick though so if you blink you could miss them. The amazing services offered by fantasea include high speed water taxis, exclusive harbour cruises, and christmas parties.
Join us for our first tour of the season as we cruise through resurrection bay to the gulf of alaska in search of our returning visitors. With whale watching cruises departing from palm beach and ettalong most weekends of both the northern and southern migrations, now is the perfect time to book your whale watching cruise. Humpback and orca whales will frolic with porpoises and sea lions will be plentiful. Whale watching tours from vancouver island tourism victoria. The knowledgeable and friendly team of fantasea makes a great difference in all crucial and complex services provided.
Special cruise rates fantasea charters victoria bc. All equipment can be hired or just the tanks and weight belts. May 30, 2016 anchorage, alaska a veterinary pathologist worked monday to determine what killed a juvenile fin whale discovered on the bow of a cruise ship entering an alaska port. Whale watching from patonga fantasea cruising, sydney. Best whale watching north of sydney marine biologist hosted tour adults, children, family large, modern and stable whale spotting vessels. With the flexibility to cater for 2 to 1200 people, we offer charters in a range of vessel sizes from 16 seater water taxis to large vessels across a range of locations. We were luckily rescheduled from the day we booked to another due to the swell being to big but unfortunately not contacted regarding this found out by accident when we visited the office by chance near king street wharf and because we had planned to do the cruise at the start of our sydney trip we. Fanta sea s size gives you stability, comfort and also a great vantage point that gives you a good view even in rough seas. Fantasea diving watersports boat rentals in bermuda whale watching boat tour to an idyllic beach location.
Whale watching cruises in sydney go whale watching. The captain was skilled at navigating to areas where pods of whales emerged, so we saw heaps of them often very close up. When the whales are not in season, you can take dolphin spotting cruises and often see them swimming near, under and around the cruise boat. Mar 30, 2015 we had a great half day cruise with the hope of seeing whales outside the sydney heads. Make your own way to king street wharf in darling harbour to meet your crew and board your yacht for the whale watching cruise. Calendar dinner cruises houston wedding cruises houston. Fantasea cruising delivers the most personalised experiences on.
Its such a wonderful way for both locals and tourists alike to connect with the wildlife here, and it really is such a profound experience being so close to. You can expect to see pilot whales, orcas, and several species of dolphins yearround, but the best time to. Five citysearchers give fantasea yacht charters a solid four stars. Whale watching is one of the most exciting things to do in sydney, with more than 30,000 whales passing by sydneys most famous beaches from may until november during peak whale watching season. Hidden hawkesbury historical cruise fantasea cruising. Entertainment on our cruise, we have a few providers of entertainment in qld and sydney. Go whale watching direct from sydney harbour may to november. Fantasea cruising pier 26, darling harbour, sydney, australia 2000 rated 4.
Do something different and book your next dinner cruise or party cruise aboard the fantasea and start your christmas season off right. Our fleet operates a number of cruises and ferries on sydney harbour. Faqs whale watching cruises sydney fantasea cruising. Cruise with local certified naturalists and experts for a guided marine adventure to. Explore fantasea s fleet of vessels available for public cruises and private charters in sydney harbour, australia. In addition, the american princess boat can be chartered for thematic cruises such as a nature cruise, historic cruise, tugboat enthusiast cruise, whale watching cruise, dolphin watching cruise, seal watching cruise, bird watching cruise, fall foliage cruise, harbor fortification cruise, jamaica bay wildlife ecology tour and cruise, sightseeing. Pogo games for your iphoneipod touch free to play with no ads join club pogo. What happens if my whale watching cruise is cancelled due to sea conditions. Aug 10, 2017 a cruise ship reached an alaskan port with a surprise on its bow. Would recommend only fantasea if you want to guarantee whale watching. Celebrate aboard the 41 covered luxury yacht the fantasea. Insiders guide to whale watching in sydney the wildlife. Kayak around a nature reserve and view beautiful coral and exotic wild life. They include minkes, sei whales, fin whales, blues and humpbacks.
We are glad to hear that you had an amazing day on our whale watching cruise. In the unlikely event that sea conditions are deemed too rough for a whale watching adventure, the whale watching trip may be cancelled. White dinner cruises are a fun alternative for birthday parties, anniversaries or any reason to celebrate. Cruise in comfort onboard our 41 ft yacht and enjoy a fantastic experience in the beautiful waters of southern vancouver island. Book today online for an amazing life time experience and use the promo code earlybird2020 to receive 50% off. Fantasea yacht charters boardwalk fantasea white party cruise 2. In the big boat world, there are captain cook cruises, fantasea cruising, whale watching sydney and oz whale watching. Fantaseas whale watching sydney cruise is an open water cruise aboard a dedicated viewing vessel with a guided tour put together by our marine biologist sophie powell. Halong fantasea cruise, ha long updated 2020 prices. We have used other cruises before but only got to see whales with fantasea. When the business started, the company had one boat small talk a 26 ft cigarette with captain earl taking care of the tours and kim managing the office.
Luxury yacht rentals fantasea charters victoria bc. Aug 10, 2017 anchorage, alaska a cruise ship reached an alaska port with a surprise on its bow. A drink and snack was much appreciated as part of the price. Fantasea cruising is the safest, most creative, and flexible team on the water. Fantasea line is an international company which manufactures and distributes high quality yet affordable camera housings, optics and lighting accessory systems. Witness the return of gray whales to alaska waters on their annual 10,000 mile migration. How lucky we were to see several pods of whales as well as humpback whale backflip in the water. Fantasea cruising invites you to join us on an unforgettable hidden hawkesbury historical cruise adventure with us. Audio whale watching and dolphin adventure cruise in new.
Treat yourself to an unbelievable whale watching cruise experience. Awesome sound system with a large upper deck and room for dancing. Your smallgroup tour has a maximum of 12 participants, ensuring that you have room on the boat and plenty of space to view the whales and other marine life. Fantasea cruises 1995 publication date 19950818 topics australianads, fantasea cruises, mackay tv. With a choice of nine whale watching cruises from reputed sydney operators, take your pick and get an exclusive opportunity to spot pods of whales right from humpbacks, southern right and more as they migrate to. Aired 18th august 1995 on sunshine television mackay. Scuba you must be a certified diver to do scuba and must present your diving card or certificate before taking equipment. Our whale watching cruise with fantasea cruising was fantastic. Whale watching hervey bay boat cruise fraser whale song. Youll pass by massive stands of spruce, hemlock and cedar forests that are circled by eagles, ravens, seagulls and all types of shore birds. Whale watching sydney offers daily whale watching cruises from mid may to the end of november departing from darling.
We were lucky enough to follow a couple of seperate groups of humpbacks on their migration up the coast. Fantasea cruising delivers australias most personalised experiences on the water. On early morning cruises, watch for bears and deer walking the shoreline. Crew and marine biologists helped with explanation of the whale s activity and behaviour. Compared to other whales, they are very playful and are often seen tail or fin slapping. Riverside catalina is a fantastic vessel for a whale watching cruise, matched only by the friendly and knowledgeable crew. All existing vivid sydney cruising bookings will be refunded. Fantasea cruise 2 days1night the fantasea will bring to you a wonderful crusing in halong bay with the most luxury accommodations ever had in halong bay and with perfect service proved by the crew. My fiance and i enjoyed a fantastic dinner cruise aboard the fantasea and we had a very wonderful time. The grand princess, a 290metre ship in the princess cruises fleet, pulled into ketchikan with. Fantasea cruising magnetic great barrier reef cruise fcm. We are proud to offer you a variety of charters including dinner cruises, fishing charters, whale watching, marine wildlife tours and private custom charters. Members receive 20% off my fast ferry and fantasea s whale watching cruises in sydney.
While our average sightings rate is 90%, in 2019 we had a 97% sightings rate our best ever. Were always looking for creative, inspiring and passionate team members. Key to the success was the skilled, experienced and friendly crew. Everything is provided for your victoria fishing charters.
Jun 24, 2015 6 of the best cruises for whale watching. Palm beach whale watching cruises sydney fantasea cruising. Liquor licensed with a full bar and hostess to serve. Select a cruise to view more information and purchase tickets for the cruise of your choice. Fantasea tours among several sea and land excursions, locally owned fantasea tours offers fullday whale and dolphinwatching trips along st. The life vest drill was well explained and demonstrated giving confidence to the rest of the cruise. We had a wonderful afternoon on fantasea whale watching cruise. Due to covid19, the start date of our 2020 afternoon whale watching and dolphin adventure cruises is to be determined. Enjoy a coastal sightseeing cruise around the many islands once known as the devils isles. Fantasea will be your host for an afternoon of spotting for the most magnificent of sea creatures the humpback whale. They offer whale watching cruises in the fast inflatable boats, which are small and sit very low in the water. Fantasea cruise halong bay, the most luxurious cruiser in.
Right whales had the misfortune of being the right whale to hunt in the 19th and early 20th centuries. We very much look forward to you cruising with us in the future. Apr 26, 2020 fantasea aims at making all the guests feel secure, relaxed and be properly attended by their staff. Enjoy a full and informative commentary as you take in the wonderful sites and wildlife along the coastlines of georges and mcnabs islands.
Jul 18, 2016 fantaseas whale watching sydney cruise is an open water cruise aboard a dedicated viewing vessel with a guided tour put together by our marine biologist sophie powell. Cruise out in to the open sea and catch the majestic mammals of the ocean in action on a whale watching cruise from sydney harbour. And luckily a whale tried to mug us on our way back which was amazingto get. Your power catamaran will anchor at an island hideaway, so jump in and swim, snorkel, kayak or paddleboard the nearby reefs. The fantasea offers the ultimate victoria fishing charters and sightseeing tours around vancouver island.
As your whale watching specialists, whalesong cruises offers experiences you and your loved ones will rave about for a lifetime. Special offers and packages christmas parties 3 hour party cruise. Step aboard the most luxurious boat in cabo san lucas for a whale watching tour extraordinaire. Excellent facilities and manned by very good personnel. With over 30 years experience, our captain and professional guide will take you around and about in this transport canada certified yacht. Hd is an addictive puzzle game thats easy to play and tricky to master. Jun 10, 2017 each boardwalk fantasea white party cruise is a two and half hour event.
There are three orca pods totaling over 80 whales in victorias waters alone. We saw the whales perhaps 40 and did so on a comfortable, modern boat fantasea 8 on 18 june from patonga on the nsw central coast. Great experience and saw many humpback whales and dolphins also. In sydney the annual migration of humpback whales is from may through until november. We cater to birthdays, parties, anniversaries, christmas parties, stags and stagettes, holiday parties, graduating parties, and corporate functions. Whale watching new years eve shopper hopper picnic on sydney harbour. Fantasea charters offers ultimate fishing charters and sightseeing tours. Measuring 41 in length, this fully covered and heated vessel is able to take large groups of 1 20 people. The crew was very nice and the views of clear lake were awesome. The grand princess, a 949foot ship in the princess cruises fleet, on. Youre guaranteed an exhilarating day out on the whale watching cruise, a three hour cruise that will give you the opportunity to observe the annual migration of. It is locally owned and managed by kim and earl halbich. The fantasea cruises provide a unique opportunity to hear whales underwater they have a hydrophone onboard.
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