Wildlife Coast Cruises · San Remo Jetty, 170 Marine Parade
A 1-hour morning cruise from San Remo Jetty, under the Phillip Island bridge and along the granite cliffs and caves of Cape Woolamai. Pick it for the island's wild coast from the water in an hour, back in time for the pelican feeding at midday.
The cruise leaves San Remo Jetty, 170 Marine Parade, in the morning, passes under the bridge to Phillip Island and heads for Cape Woolamai. Along the way the crew gives commentary in English on the wildlife and the coast: granite cliffs and caves above clear water, with cormorants and gannets often about, per the listing. The standard group is up to 80 people.
Time there: 1 hour on the water. The listing names seabirds, and guests report more in season: dolphins, seals on the rocks and whales in the winter months. Whales pass Gippsland from May to November, per Visit Gippsland, so treat one as a bonus. Tea, coffee and cake are served on board.
You are back at San Remo around midday, in time for the pelican feeding that Destination Phillip Island lists daily at midday on the San Remo foreshore. Transport to San Remo is not included. For safety, the front deck is only for people over 1 metre tall, and the listing says the cruise is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Board at 170 Marine Parade, San Remo. Check the start time for your date on the booking page.
The boat passes under the Phillip Island bridge and follows the coast.
Granite cliffs and caves, with commentary on the seabirds and marine life.
Tea, coffee and cake while you take in the coast.
Return to the jetty in time for the pelican feeding on the foreshore.
★★★★★Absolutely fantastic...my 2nd time. This time we had dolphins chasing and entertaining everyone [...] and then the delight of seeing a whale rise up out of the ocean, twice!
★★★★★The crew were very friendly. The cruise was fabulous value for money. We got to see whales! Thank you for a wonderful experience.
★★★★★I really enjoyed the cruise. The weather was excellent, the staff were very friendly, information was clearly given about the area we were sailing through and the views were amazing.
★★★★★The crew were friendly and helpful, and we got some great views of the coastline and wildlife [...] especially the seals relaxing on the rocks.
Read next:
1 hour, per the listing, from San Remo Jetty and back.
San Remo Jetty, 170 Marine Parade, San Remo, on the mainland side of the Phillip Island bridge.
Sometimes. Guests report whales between June and September, and dolphins and seals too. The listing itself names seabirds such as cormorants and gannets.
Daily at midday on the San Remo foreshore, per Destination Phillip Island. The cruise returns around midday, in time to watch.
Ready to book
An hour under the granite cliffs of Cape Woolamai, from San Remo.
Phillip Island Seal Watching Cruise2 hours from Cowes Jetty to the fur seals at Seal Rocks, with commentary and tea, coffee and cake on board.★ 4.9 · 2 hours · from $81
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Eco TourMoonlit Sanctuary, the Nobbies, Cape Woolamai in summer and the Penguin Parade, in a group of up to 24.★ 4.8 · 12 hours · from $109
Penguin Parade General Viewing TicketGeneral Viewing at the Penguin Parade: grandstand seats over Summerlands Beach at sunset, for when you drive yourself.★ 4.2 · 2 hours · from $24