Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Departs at 9am from Emu Point Boat pens for 4 hours of wild
life history and fun. This is a sheltered water cruise with no open sea. We
cross to Green Island which was Western Australia’s first vegetable garden and
is now home to one of only four Pelican breeding grounds in Western Australia.
Then cross Oyster Harbour to the Kalgan River. Seen regularly are Pelicans
Eagles Hawks and a wide range of other bird life.
You are served Tea Coffee and a hot savoury Damper while
listening to a live and humorous commentary. Returning across the harbour to the
boat pens at 1pm. Oh yes did I mention it’s FUN?
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Kalgan River
Seen regularly are Pelicans Eagles Hawks abundant bird life and Kangaroos in the wild up close and personal. Incudes tea coffee and hot Damper with a full spoken commentary.
Options
Albany Wildlife and Scenic Cruise
What‘s Included
Tea Coffee and Savoury Damper.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
78 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
One of the best tours in Australia!
950shantellem,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An amazing experience! Highly recommended if interested in scenic views, boat cruises, and if you enjoy nature and animals. The Captain was highly knowledgeable about the history and wildlife in Albany, as well as very friendly and welcoming.
Fantastic Experience
C4674NYjulies,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have been coming to Albany with good friends for more than 12 years and we finally got to do the cruise. Well worth waiting for as we all thoroughly enjoyed Jacks informative stories and poetry. The weather was perfect as was the scenery. The oysters, strawberries, honey and damper were fabulous. We would highly recommend this tour.
An amazing and highly...
Guenther R,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An amazing and highly entertaining tour! Thanks so much...........!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Really worthwhile, fun and interesting
maggiea334,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was booked as a birthday treat and it lived up to its promise! From the very start it was a lot of fun, but also very informative and interesting. A great way to learn about the nature around you Really recommend this trip!!
Happy hours on the boat
Eileen H,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a must if you are visiting Albany. The captain is a mine of historical facts that are so interesting and his delivery is second to none. From talking about his friendly Pelicans to explaining the oyster beds, everything is geared to enjoying this great experience. The best four hours my husband and I have spent in ages. Wish we lived closer I’d be doing the trip regularly. Thanks for a great day out.
A fantastic morning on the river
WalkTalkTravel,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00SO MUCH FUN! Captain Jack is a warm welcoming storyteller, full of knowledge about the Kalgan River's history and wildlife. We took the cruise on our last full day in Albany and it was a great finish. My favorite quote: when you've spent 18 years around pelicans, you learn to recognize each one by sight.
Do recommend
C9042PVdanielb,May 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jack, the skipper and host, was both very knowledgeable and funny. I’m in a history buff and my partner loves anything nature and/or wildlife related and we both enjoyed the cruise. Expect ospreys sea eagles, pelicans and the greeting of Simon the NZ fur seal. Bonus points for the local strawberries, local honey and homemade damper served onboard.
Beautiful morning
jenb130267,May 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Captain Jack was great, lots of great stories and knowledge about the area. Jack shucked fresh oysters and offered them to everyone. The fresh garlic damper that Jack's mum made was delicious and he makes a great cup of tea. Especially great to see his Pelican friend Perch that greeted everyone that got on the boat. Nice morning out, probably not suited for young ones.
Kalgan Queen of the Waters
aussiecatwoman,Apr 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an exceptional trip in a boat. We found a brochure at the Perth Camper and Caravan Show that sparked our interest so when we got to Albany we went to the Visitor Information Centre to book a tour. They were full of praise for this tour and their recommendation added to our interest. Not only did we have 4 hrs on the water, we had close-up encounters with pelicans and witnessed sea eagles and other water birds up close. We had an excellent historical look at our surroundings from the owner (Captain Jack) who is funny, knowledgeable, funny, historically informed, funny, environmentally aware and active and did I mention funny. He even writes poetry which he exposed us to during the trip. (personal and thought-provoking rhymes) We had tea and coffee plus home-made damper, unlike any damper I have ever eaten. (Captain Jack’s Mum makes the damper and the recipe can be found on the website) We were given fresh strawberries to sample, grown locally and very delicious. We were also given samples of honey and lip balm made from his own bees. (The honey and lip balm can be purchased on the boat but cash only) Captain Jack takes a group photo and posts on his website.
Delightful morning on the water
MMicci,Jan 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very engaging 4 hour trip on the water- beautiful views across Oyster Bay & up river, lots of local & historical snippets, pelicans & ospreys galore (a pair of eagles too) & a welcome cuppa & homemade damper following on from tasters of oysters, strawberries & honey. Our captain, Jack, knows his stuff & is full of mischief & fun!
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