Swim with Humpback Whales in Byron bay
Each year between May and November, the East Coast of Australia witness the migration of over 30,000 Humpback Whales.
These gentle giants are inquisitive by nature and they will often approach us for a bit of people watching!
Swimming with Humpback Whales in Byron Bay is an experience like no other and each encounter is a privilege, one not to be taken for granted.
Wild Byron endeavours to conduct the most ethical and conscious whale interactions, using a ‘Soft In-Water Whale Encounter’ approach, with the utmost respect to the whales.
Whale swim Byron bay
Join us for an unforgettable “eye to eye” experience with the majestic Humpback Whales in their natural habitat.
Previous ocean swimming experience is essential
Minimum age is 5 years old
Whale swims 2024 are open for bookings online every Monday at 8am from the 5th to the 26th of August.
What's included
Marine Naturalist Guide
Hydrophone
(to listen to whale songs)
Free professional photos
Modern eco vessel
Mask, Fins & Wetsuit
Reef safe sunscreen
Your Byron Bay Whale Swim Adventure
Whale swim encounters are limited to August and September as we have found this is the time of the migration when the whales are the most curious, with the adolescents on their southern migration.
We don’t swim with whales, the whales swim with us and each interaction is completely on the whale’s terms. If the Whales are not interested in us, we will not see them underwater nor get in their way.
The crew at Wild Byron is knowledgeable and experienced in reading whale’s behaviour and will aim to find the “right” whales, relaxed and inquisitive.
Given the opportunity and suitable ocean conditions, you will be able to slide in the water for a genuine wildlife encounter with these majestic creatures in their natural environment.
Our professional photographers will capture the moment to provide you lasting memories.
Time permitting there will also be an opportunity to swim at iconic dive sites such as Nguthungulli Julian Rocks Marine Reserve.
This is a totally organic experience with wild animals and we cannot guarantee that you will snorkel with a whale.
Whale swim encounters will not take place within the boundary of the Cape Byron Marine Park.
What to bring
Warm jacket or jumper
Sunglasses
Drinking water
Underwater Camera
About whales
Humpback whales are amongst the largest animals on Earth and can grow up to 18 metres in length!
Despite their size, these gentle giants have an incredible spatial awareness and their inquisitive behaviour allows for amazing interactions that will leave you in awe.
There is no better place to witness these giants up close and personal than Byron Bay, recognised as one of Australia’s best whale watching destinations.
About us
Our mission is to provide you an experience of a lifetime on a safe and environmentally conscious tour.
We follow a strict Code of Conduct to comply with the regulations and guidelines for Whale Watching. The Australian National Guidelines for Whale and Dolphin Watching 2017 and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2017 are in place to protect and conserve Whales and Dolphins.
We uphold the requirement not to interfere with the Humpback Whale’s migration path.
