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Beneath the Humpback’s Song: A 120–150 Minute Cruise into Fowlers Bay Aboard the Asherah
A 120–150 minute, all-in-one wildlife cruise from EP Cruises that explores Fowlers Bay’s coastline and offers close encounters with Southern Right Whales, humpbacks, dolphins and other protected species.
Beneath the Humpback’s Song: A 120–150 Minute Cruise into Fowlers Bay Aboard the Asherah.
Board the 50ft passenger vessel Asherah for an immersive 120–150 minute cruise around Fowlers Bay. Over the course of the outing you’ll probe the bay and coastline for Southern Right and humpback whales, encounter dolphins and seals, and learn about the area’s maritime history while hearing realtime underwater acoustics and the famous humpback song.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Close Encounters with Southern Right and Humpback Whales
Fowlers Bay is home to Southern Right Whales and humpbacks; the cruise is designed to deliver sightings of these species alongside an educational commentary on their biology and behaviour.
A 50ft ‘All In One’ Cruise Aboard the Asherah
EP Cruises runs this all-in-one outing aboard the 50ft passenger vessel Asherah, a 120–150 minute cruise that explores the bay and coastline and presents interactive demonstrations including whale baleen and rare ambergris.
A Menagerie of Marine Mammals and Seabirds
Beyond whales the cruise highlights common and bottlenose dolphins, Australian sea lions, New Zealand fur seals, little penguins, albatross and white-bellied sea eagles — a concentrated showcase of endangered and protected species around Fowlers Bay.
What the day feels like
What the Cruise Feels Like
The outing unfolds as a focused 120–150 minute exploration of Fowlers Bay: boarding the Asherah, a guided sweep of the bay and adjacent coastline in search of whales and dolphins, on-deck interpretation of whale baleen and rare ambergris, and realtime underwater acoustic listening — including humpback song — woven into natural-history commentary.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The cruise is a 120–150 minute, all-in-one outing aboard the 50ft passenger vessel Asherah operated by EP Cruises.
Exploration of Fowlers Bay’s bay and coastline for whales, dolphins, seals and seabirds, with onboard interpretation of whale baleen, ambergris and realtime underwater acoustics.
All ages are permitted on this cruise; it is presented as a family-friendly, educational outing.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Whale Watching Cruise?
The cruise lasts approximately 120–150 minutes.
Which vessel is used for the cruise?
The operator runs the outing aboard the 50ft passenger vessel Asherah.
What species might we see?
Sightings can include Southern Right Whales and humpback whales, common and bottlenose dolphins, Australian sea lions, New Zealand fur seals, little penguins, albatross and white-bellied sea eagles.
Is this cruise suitable for children?
Yes — the experience is listed as All Ages and is presented as family-friendly.
What interpretive experiences are included?
The cruise includes interactive interpretation such as examinations of whale baleen, the chance to view rare ambergris and realtime underwater acoustic listening, including humpback song.
Who operates the Whale Watching Cruise?
EP Cruises operates this Fowlers Bay Whale Watching Cruise.