Cruise Tour: Bremer Bay Canyon Killer Whale (Orca) Expedition

The Ocean Comes Alive in Bremer Bay

The salty wind brushes against your skin, the scent of the deep sea lingers in the air, and then—a black dorsal fin slices through the waves. In the wild waters of Bremer Bay Canyon, killer orcas rule the deep. This is the only place in Australia where wild orcas gather in large numbers, and the only chance to witness these apex predators in action.

Between December and April, the canyon awakens. Pods of orcas, sperm whales, dolphins, and blue whales roam the nutrient-rich waters, creating one of the most spectacular marine shows on Earth.

Bremer Bay Orcas – The Most Curious, Intelligent, and Powerful Predators of the Ocean

The orcas of Bremer Bay are unlike any others in the world. Not only are they the largest of all toothed whales, but they also actively approach the vessel, often just after a successful hunt. Juveniles, full of curiosity, are the first to inspect the boat, sometimes getting so close that their breath turns into a mist on your face.

On nearly every tour, multiple pods interact with us, swimming effortlessly beside the boat, surfacing in perfect synchronisation, and sometimes even looking right at you. Seeing them so close feels unreal. This isn’t a distant sighting—it’s a front-row seat to one of nature’s most intelligent and strategic predators.

The Most Adaptable Hunters in the Ocean

Orcas dominate every ocean, from tropical waters to Antarctic ice fields, but each population has its own hunting culture, passed down from generation to generation. Most killer whales specialize in one type of prey, hunting only fish, squid, seals, or even moose swimming between islands. But the Bremer Bay orcas break the rules.

These orcas are generalist hunters, shifting their techniques depending on what the tides, currents, and deep-sea upwellings bring to the surface. Every sighting is unique because these whales are always adapting, always learning, always evolving.

Face-to-Face with Killer Whales

The water churns as pods of orcas hunt, glide, and play. They move with precision, intelligence, and raw power. Their calls echo across the waves, communicating in a language humans will never fully understand.

Some swim close to the boat, their eyes meeting yours for just a moment—curious, wild, untamed. This isn’t a show. This is real.

Relax and Enjoy Every Moment

Between sightings, lean back and breathe in the open ocean air. Enjoy a freshly prepared meal on board, sip a coffee, and take in the vastness of the sea.

The ocean is unpredictable, powerful, and free—and for a few hours, you’re part of its story.

A Must-See Stop on a West Coast Road Trip Itinerary

Driving from Perth to Esperance or Adelaide? This is the experience that makes the journey unforgettable. The West Coast is all about vast landscapes, endless ocean views, and raw, untamed beauty—and nothing captures that better than a day cruising with orcas.

Make this stop between Perth and Adelaide. A chance like this doesn’t exist anywhere else in Australia.