Location & Details

Our Whale Watching, Dolphin, and Richmond River cruises depart from the Lance Ferris Wharf, 12 Fawcett Street, Ballina, located directly in front of the Wharf Bar & Restaurant. Approximately 20mins south of Byron Bay.

Our Snorkel Tours depart from the Brunswick Heads Boat Harbour. Please view our Brunswick Heads boarding details here.

While boarding takes place in Ballina, we travel along the coastline between Ballina and Byron Bay, depending on whale activity. Each tour is unique, offering different sightings and experiences.

• Whale watching transfers are available to book for $35 return via Ballina Byron Airport Transfers.
• If you are travelling by car, free parking is available via our map below.
• Regular public buses also operate between Byron Bay and Ballina, such as Blanch’s Route 640 or 641 bus.
• Taxis and rideshare services are also readily available in the area.

Please refer to the map below for recommended parking options. Parking in the area is free. However, time limits apply. Therefore, please allow enough time for your 2-hour cruise.

Please arrive 30minutes prior to your departure to allow time for check-in and your safety briefing. Passengers must be present for the safety briefing to board. As we operate on a strict schedule and the vessel cannot wait for late arrivals.

If you are prone to Seasickness, we recommend preparing in advance:

• Take over the counter medication (eg. Kwells or Travacalm) an hour before departure. Ginger tablets can also be helpful to prevent and treat motion sickness.
• Try wearing an anti-nausea band. Some people like “Sea Bands.” They are bracelets with dots that purportedly touch acupressure points on your wrist. They have never been proven effective, but some people swear by them.
• Be clean and sober. Even a mild hangover can easily degenerate into seasickness, besides increasing various diving risks. Likewise, fatigue predisposes you to seasickness.
• Eat a light meal and stay hydrated. Opinions vary on this one, but most people feel better with a little bland food on their stomachs. Bread, bagels, pancakes, etc. are better than eggs and bacon. Coffee and orange juice are acidic and may irritate your stomach.
• Relax. Fresh air and looking at the horizon towards the excting views and encounters can help occupy your mind and reduce symptoms.
• We are here to help so please feel free to tell your captain that you’re prone at the start of the trip, and give updates if you start to feel queasy. Usually he can allow you to move to the rear of the vessel where you will be less affected.