{"id":32286,"date":"2023-09-19T10:23:21","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T02:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.com.au\/?p=32286"},"modified":"2025-07-29T13:58:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T05:58:08","slug":"weekly-wind-up-for-dunsborough-whale-watching-tours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/blogs\/weekly-wind-up-for-dunsborough-whale-watching-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Wind-Up for Dunsborough Whale Watching Tours"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Dunsborough Dolphin and Whale Watching Weekly Recap<\/h2>\n<h3>Dates: 4th\u201310th September 2023<\/h3>\n<p> From the calm shallows to open waters near Cape Naturaliste, the week of 4th to 10th September delivered vibrant activity across our tours. With dolphins riding the waves and humpbacks breaching from every direction, Dunsborough dolphin and whale watching offered non-stop highlights. A surprise sighting of a Dwarf Minke and a potential early Blue Whale only added to the excitement. <\/p>\n<h3>Monday 4 September \u2013 Whales, Dolphins, and a Radiant Start<\/h3>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32287\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bottle-nosed-dolphin-weekly-tours_Naturaliste-Charters-e1695087345145.jpg\" alt=\"bottle nosed dolphin weekly tours\" width=\"1000\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bottle-nosed-dolphin-weekly-tours_Naturaliste-Charters-e1695087345145-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bottle-nosed-dolphin-weekly-tours_Naturaliste-Charters-e1695087345145-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/> The week began with an incredible sighting before we even dropped anchor. Our eagle-eyed decky Jordy spotted distant blows\u2014and within minutes, two curious humpbacks and a pod of Bottlenose Dolphins surrounded the boat. They circled us in just 7 metres of water, interacting gently for over an hour. Guests were treated to a peaceful, close-up encounter in crystal-clear conditions. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9534\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/MG_9694-1024x750.jpg\" alt=\"Breaching Humpback\" width=\"1024\" height=\"750\" \/> That afternoon, energy levels soared. Two active humpbacks kept everyone entertained with head lunges, peduncle slaps, and a series of impressive breaches. As the tour drew to a close, a Dwarf Minke Whale surprised us in the shallows\u2014our first for the season! <\/p>\n<h3>Wednesday 6 September \u2013 Windswept but Wonderful<\/h3>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9524\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/MG_9555-scaled-e1695087618272.jpg\" alt=\"humpback whales\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/MG_9555-scaled-e1695087618272-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/MG_9555-scaled-e1695087618272-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/> Braving the chilly winds, a group of humpbacks delivered intimate close passes and friendly peduncle slaps just behind the boat. Despite the weather, spirits were high as guests enjoyed another rewarding Dunsborough dolphin and whale watching tour. <\/p>\n<h3>Thursday 7 September \u2013 Surprises Around the Cape<\/h3>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9830\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2020-20-17-best-morning--scaled-e1695088150856.jpg\" alt=\"humpback whale tail slap on a dunsborough whale watching tour WA\" width=\"1000\" height=\"677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2020-20-17-best-morning--scaled-e1695088150856-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/2020-20-17-best-morning--scaled-e1695088150856-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/> On Thursday morning, we headed west in search of action. Patience paid off when dolphins were spotted surfing near Cape Naturaliste, followed by two humpbacks slapping their tails on our return. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9533\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/MG_9687-scaled-e1695088301325.jpg\" alt=\"whale watching in dunsborugh\" width=\"1000\" height=\"657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/MG_9687-scaled-e1695088301325-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/MG_9687-scaled-e1695088301325-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/> That afternoon, we were welcomed early by five humpbacks displaying pectoral slaps and playful behaviour. As if that wasn\u2019t enough, we received word of a Blue Whale off Point Picquet\u2014the first for the season and unusually early. We headed that way, encountering even more active humpbacks. Although we didn\u2019t spot the blue, the show we did witness made for an unforgettable day. <\/p>\n<h3>Saturday 9 September \u2013 A Full 360\u00b0 Experience<\/h3>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9219\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Dunsborough-IMG_0002-scaled-e1692850450385.jpg\" alt=\"Dunsborough Whale Watching\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Dunsborough-IMG_0002-scaled-e1692850450385-980x551.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Dunsborough-IMG_0002-scaled-e1692850450385-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/> Saturday\u2019s tour delivered it all\u2014breaches from afar, peduncle and tail slaps, and the highlight: a full 360-degree encounter. Several humpbacks circled Alison Maree for nearly an hour. Guests gathered at every corner of the vessel as one spyhopped so close, it seemed to be inspecting us. It was a moment of pure connection. <\/p>\n<h3>Sunday 10 September \u2013 A Fluke to Remember<\/h3>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9522\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/MG_9531-1024x689.jpg\" alt=\"humpback whales\" width=\"1024\" height=\"689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/MG_9531-980x660.jpg 980w, https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/MG_9531-480x323.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/> Our final tour of the week featured a standout individual. This humpback had a distinctive, curled fluke and performed a mix of pectoral slaps, tail slaps, and breaches\u2014ensuring everyone noticed its uniqueness. Deformities like this may form during gestation, possibly from limited space in the womb, but they make these whales even more special to encounter. <\/p>\n<h3>Ready to Join Us on the Water?<\/h3>\n<p> Each tour this week reminded us of how special whale watching in Geographe Bay can be. Whether you are after dolphins, humpbacks, or a chance encounter with something rarer, our tours offer front-row seats to the best of WA\u2019s marine life. Book your <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalistecharters.dilatevps1.cloudsites.net.au\/old\/dunsborough\/\"><strong>Dunsborough dolphin and whale watching<\/strong><\/a> tour today or call us on (+61) 8 9750 5500. 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