Address: Main Wharf
Eden, NSW 2551
Your visit to the Sapphire Coast of New South Wales is not complete without a cruise around Twofold Bay, Eden or beyond aboard the multi tourism award wining vessel, 'Cat Balou'.
Cat Balou is a 16 metre power catamaran, in Waterways Survey for 72 passengers.
Ros and Gordon Butt have been owner/operators Cat Balou Cruises since 1987 and commenced whale watching cruises at Eden in 1990. They are most experienced whale watching operators in NSW and assist various research groups.
Twofold Bay Discovery Cruises operate all year. Dolphins and seals are seen on most trips.
Whale watching cruises depart daily from 20 September until late November with whales guaranteed.
On all cruises a live informative commentary is given and refreshment included. Cat Balou is equipped with a dolphin/whale camera for underwater viewing and hydrophone to enable passengers to hear whales singing.
All cruises depart from the Main Wharf at Eden.
Tours
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Half Day Whale Watching
The main type of whales seen are Humpbacks which travel close to shore, at times
The main type of whales seen are Humpbacks which travel close to shore, at times coming right into Twofold Bay on their southern migration, but at times other species are seen including the rare Blue Whales, Minke, Bryde's, Southern Right and Orca.
You may witness the awesome sight of Humpback whales engaged in lateral lunge feeding - normally only seen in Antarctic waters.
Other sea life frequently seen are Common and Bottlenose Dolphins, Australian Fur Seals, Penguins, Sunfish and occasionally turtles. Bird watchers are amazed at the variety of sea birds including Albatross, Shearwaters, White Breasted Sea Eagles and Gannets to name a few.
Cat Balou offer a free return cruise or refund half fare if whales are not seen on any whale watching cruise.
Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates
| Start Locations: |
Highlights: |
Main Wharf 8am. Mid September until late November, Eden
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Twofold Bay and Beyond, Eden
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| Travel by: |
Duration: |
Catamaran, Motor Vessel |
Half Day or less. |
| Price*: |
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$70.00 Tour Only $225 Two adults and two children under 16 years.
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Twofold Bay Sealife Cruises
A two hour cruise around Eden's historic Twofold Bay. These cruises operate all year
A two hour cruise around Eden's historic Twofold Bay. These cruises operate all year and give passengers an insight into this historic whaling port.
There is a resident pod of dolphins seen on most trips, also seals and penguins. Discover the beauty of the bay which is surrounded by the Ben Boyd National Park, Mount Imlay, State Forests and many pristine beaches.
Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates
| Start Locations: |
Highlights: |
Main Wharf, Eden
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Twofold Bay, Eden
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| Travel by: |
Duration: |
Catamaran |
Half Day or less. |
| Price*: |
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$27.50-$30.00 Tour - All Inclusive AUD85.00 two adults and three children under 16 years
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