We are excitedly anticipating the beginning of the upcoming whale watching season. The plan was to head wide in search of late season dolphin fish and maybe even a marlin. Whale watching season 2018 is just around the corner. Your vessel is the largest in the bay, a tripledeck catamaran specifically designed for dolphin and whale watching on jervis bay. Delight in watching bottlenose dolphins play in the crystal clear water of jervis bay on a 1. We are so passionate and proud of our stunning slice of paradise and would love to have you visit.
It is specifically designed for our dolphin and whale watching operations. It is surrounded by jervis bay and wreck bay a 70squarekilometre 27 sq mi area of land around the southern headland of the bay is a territory of the commonwealth of australia. A dolphin watching cruise is a must do at jervis bay, as there is an abundance of these worlds most friendliest creatures here. Climate and weather seasonal conditions droughthub climate change research strategy. This could possibly be unique to temperate australia where the octopus prey occurs, she says. Dolphin watch cruises jervis bay shoalhaven tourism. Or stroll along some of the whitest sands in the world on the white sands walk, which begins in vincentia. The 10 best hotel deals in jervis bay may 2020 tripadvisor. Spirit of jervis bay is a 17 metre catamaran boasting 5 separate viewing platforms, including a 360 degree sundeck.
Whale season is mid may to late november and you can see humpbacks, southern right, minke, as well as seals, penguins and. Jervis bay motel is located in the center of huskisson, with beaches, cafes and shops less than 1,650 feet away. Jervis bay is becoming a very popular holiday destination and has evolved from a small fishing town steeped in indigenous and european history, to a beautiful and booming coastal tourism town. Jervis bay trip planner plan your jervis bay trip itinerary. Dolphin watch cruises jervis bay sydney, australia.
From the shoalhaven heads in the north to bawley point in the south, there are splendid locations for whale watching. We also play host to the migrating humpback whales annually a once in a life time experience. Dolphin and whale watching department of primary industries. This video is a showcase for the products that dolphin watch cruises offers visitors to the jervis bay area. Travelling orcas, or killer whales, have occasionally been spotted in the bay and further offshore. Jervis bay marine park on the nsw south coast covers approximately 215 km2 and. Jervis bay dolphin cruises are an unforgettable experience. The beautiful coastline in the shoalhaven region on the nsw south coast is blessed with many vantage points to spot majestic whales.
She was launched in 1922, and sunk on 5 november 1940 by the german heavy cruiser admiral scheer. Dolphin watch cruises jervis bay is the most famous and experienced cruise operator in jervis bay. Dolphin watch cruises is the leading whale cruise in jervis bay and this video shows you why. It includes most of the waters of jervis bay, with the remainder forming part of the booderee national park on bherwerre peninsula. Jervis bay is home the largest population of resident bottlenose dolphins in australia. Dolphin watch cruises offer cruises to witness these amazing creatures as well as whale watching during the migration season. Abc illawarra caught up with us this week, at the start of our usual whale tour season, to see how dolphin watch cruises jervis bay, whos been at the heart of tourism here for 3 decades, is weathering the current storm. 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. Whale watching jervis bay frequently asked questions. We have famous whitesand beaches and clear turquoise waters are. Jervis bay geographically sits right in the middle of the whale migration path and as such, our region is lucky to experience a lengthy whale watching season each year. Dolphin watch cruises jervis bay is the original jervis bay cruising company and conducts the largest dolphin and whale watching on jervis bay. Whale watching season dolphin watch cruises jervis bay.
This national park is a significant place for the wreck bay aboriginal community and koori people. Stay in hotels and other accommodations near vincentia golf club, saint georges basin country club, and coolangatta estate. Staff were friendly and the boat was clean and comfortable. Enjoy activities like kayaking, whale watching, and canoeing in jervis bay. We are so passionate and proud of our stunning slice of paradise and would love to have. Come and marvel at these spectacular bottlenose dolphins in jervis bay. Jervis bay wild offer a magnificent day dolphin cruise from huskisson every day of the year.
The 10 best jervis bay hotels where to stay in jervis bay. Jervis bays booderee national park is filled with outstanding natural beauty and is home to around 200 different bird species and 30 native mammal species. Booderee is an aboriginal word meaning bay of plenty and visitors to the area are. 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. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in jervis bay, australia on tripadvisor. 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. Wild about whales is a celebration of whales along the nsw coastline. Book dolphin sands jervis bay, huskisson on tripadvisor.
Best whale watching spots in the shoalhaven shoalhaven tourism. Jun 02, 2011 this video is a showcase for the products that dolphin watch cruises offers visitors to the jervis bay area. Jervis bay whales by dolphin watch cruises youtube. We are best tourism online accommodation deals service providers in jervis bay. We are fortunate enough to regularly see whales inside the bay, even. In addition to whales, youll most likely also spot dolphins, seals and. Jul 30, 2010 dolphin watch cruises is the leading whale cruise in jervis bay and this video shows you why. But seabreeze said thered be a fair bit of swell on and since we had a junior aboard we thought itd be better to stay in the bay and hunt down a few squid and bonito instead. This winter june, july, august, have a free night at the jervis bay dolphin house 3 nights for the price of 2.
Tekin iii the spirit of jervis bay, is a 17 metre triple deck catamaran, with five viewing platforms and is 80 per cent under cover for all weather cruising. Blogs and local stories inclusive holidays pets on holidays download the. Cruise the ocean aboard a sturdy and deluxe catamaran with five decks for excellent viewing opportunities. Jervis bay marine park is approximately 180km south of sydney and 20km south east of nowra. The ship was launched as the commonwealth line steamer jervis bay, named after the australian bay of that name the line named all its passenger liners. Humpback calf in jervis bay during february what a surprise we had on 26 th of february 2017, with a humpback whale calf sighted by one of our skippers off green point on the north end of jervis bay we could hardly believe it when the whale breached john our skipper said i could hardly believe it. Book your hotel in jervis bay and pay later with expedia. The most popular tour is the 90minute dolphin cruise spirit of jervis bay. Kate says there are reports of dolphins making a meal out of octopus in mandurah, wa, and jervis bay, in new south wales, but it hasnt been recorded to the same extent.
From the shoalhaven heads in the north to bawley point in the south, there are splendid locations for. Looking to book a whale or dolphin cruise in huskisson or jervis bay. 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. 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 regarded as one of the best places for whale watching with its extended season and. Jervis bay is famed for having some of the the whitest sand in. Top 10 cheap luxury hotels accommodation in jervis bay. Check availability and dates included in the different seasons on stayz website. Jervis bay dolphin house great specials for holiday house. Check jervis bay hotel prices tonight 9 may 10 may check prices in jervis bay for tonight, 9 may 10 may tomorrow night 10 may 11 may check prices in jervis bay for tomorrow night, 10 may 11 may next weekend 15 may 17 may check prices in jervis bay for next weekend, 15 may 17 may. Jervis bay marine park nsw department of primary industries. Jervis bay, australia find hotels, camping, beaches. In addition to whale watching, top things to do in jervis bay include kayaking, sailing, diving, and paddleboarding.
The 10 best things to do in jervis bay 2020 with photos. Seechange jervis bay arts festival 2019 saturday 01 june to monday 10 june 2019. Bunbury dolphins chow down on clingy octopus particle. You can go sailing on discover, you can go whale watching on the spirit of jervis bay. 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. Get the latest sightings, learn whale facts and plan your next coastal adventure. 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. Dolphin watch cruises the most experienced cruise company in jervis bay, operating for over 28 years, winning more than 25 tourism awards. Jervis bay wild is the ultimate jervis bay experience.
There are many path to reach different spots along the bay. 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. Nsw whale watching season wild about whales nsw national. 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. A 70squarekilometre 27 sq mi area of land around the southern headland of the. This blog post is a one stop shop for all your immediate whale watch cruise in jervis bay questions. The 15 best things to do in jervis bay for travel after. Jervis bay dolphin cruise dolphin watching tours at. Dolphin watch cruises jervis bay is an accredited ecotourism operator and has vessels designed for watching dolphins, whales and seals.
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. Come and watch the dolphins play on the bow of the original jervis bay dolphin cruise onboard the spirit of jervis bay. Jervis bay marine park department of primary industries. Jervis bay tourism service providers online jervis bay. The ship was launched as the commonwealth line steamer jervis bay, named after the australian bay of that name the line named all its passenger liners after bays. Other species recorded in the region are the minke, fin and sei whales, and on one occasion a blue whale. Jervis bay marine park on the nsw south coast covers approximately 215 km 2 and spans over 100 km of coastline and adjacent oceanic, embayment and estuarine waters it extends from kinghorn point south to sussex inlet. Late season marlin bite off jervis bay fishing world. Surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty, national parks, wildlife and white sandy beaches. About 60 indopacific bottlenose dolphins call jervis bay home. Hms jervis bay was a british liner later converted into an armed merchant cruiser, pennant f40. Like everywhere right now times are tough, especially as so much of the life of jervis bay relies primarily on tourism. However with the time constraint of the day tour we did it on a boat.
Jervis bay is a premier whale watching spot in australia, and the whales migrate to the bay every year. Dolphin watch cruisesdestination nsw for jervis bay. Dolphin and whale watching nsw department of primary. The 10 best jervis bay hotels where to stay in jervis. Eco extreme and eco explorer are two vessels designed for maximum comfort and unparalleled access to three seal colonies, dolphins. The huskisson theater is 350 feet away and the husky pub is 1,650 feet away. Jervis bays most playful resident dolphins are a guaranteed highlight in the crystal clear waters of jervis bay marine park.
She was launched in 1922, and sunk on 5 november 1940 by the german heavy cruiser admiral scheer design. A trip to jervis bay will take you to the southern coast of new south wales, known for allegedly boasting some of the whitest sands in the world. Join dolphin and whalewatching cruises from huskisson. Whale season is mid may to late november and you can see humpbacks, southern right, minke, as well as seals, penguins and albatross. Jervis bay dolphin tour we were upgraded to a whale cruise as there were insufficient people for the dolphin cruise though sadly we didnt get to see any whales that day. 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. Jervis bay wild offers many cruise options from whale watching, dolphin cruises to kayaking and boom netting. 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 village is the southern gateway to booderee national park, a peaceful spot full of beautiful white sand beaches and native wildlife. Popular attractions callala beach and hyams beach are located nearby. Dolphin watch cruises jervis bay have been operating for 30 years in jervis bay.