Mackenzies Island Cruises - Cruise Options

Island Wildlife Cruises

Cruise Options

There are four cruise options available:
Bay of Isles Wildlife Cruise - Half Day Option
Bay of Isles Wildlife Cruise - Full Day Option
Direct Ferry to Woody Island
Glass Bottom Boat Tour at Woody Island

NZ Fur Seals Aust Sealion Southern Right Whale	Bay of Isles Wildlife Cruise - Half Day Option Departs 9 am Daily, returns 12.30 pm Departs from the Taylor St Jetty at 9am sharp every day, and cruises via the port and closer beaches of Esperance before heading out to various islands in the Recherché Archipelago. Enjoy a full commentary during the viewing of wildlife in its natural environment: New Zealand Fur Seals Australian Sea Lions Cape Barren Geese Dolphins White-breasted Sea Eagles Highlight of the morning is a 1 hr (approx) stay on beautiful Woody Island for morning tea (incl in cost) at the new Woody Island Visitor Centre. Optional activities available here are: Half hour short guided walk to Twiggy's Landing (cost - free) Half hour glass bottom boat tour of Shearwater Bay (Weather permitting) - cost $14/adult, $9/child (organised during morning tea) The MV Seabreeze II departs from Woody Island at 12 noon returning to Esperance by 12:30pm. Whale Watching - June to October During this period, our daily cruise route is altered to capture the spectacular beauty of the whales that visit our bay. Half Day Tour Prices Adults $75, Concession $68, Child $26 Family (2 adults + 2 children) $177 - additional $14 /extra child Minimum 15 adults required Booking Enquiries Return to top
Guided bushwalk Snorkeling	Bay of Isles Wildlife Cruise - Full Day Option Departs 9am with Half Day Option, returns 4pm Sept - Apr: Wednesday & Sunday (bookings essential) Dec 26 - Jan 26: Daily For those who truly want to experience what beautiful Woody Island has to offer. Begin this Full Day tour with the Half Day Option passengers as you cruise the Recherche Archipelago viewing the wildlife in its natural environment. Following morning tea on Woody Island, explore the Island's many attractions with a: 1 hour guided bushwalk with stunning views to the summit to feed the skinks A buffet BBQ lunch on the deck of the Woody Island Visitor Centre Half hour glass bottom boat tour of Shearwater Bay Swimming, snorkeling (mask & fins supplied) or jetty fishing (BYO equipment) The MV Seabreeze IV departs from Woody Island at 3:30pm returning to Esperance by 4:00pm Full Day Tour prices Adults $106, Concession $98, Child $50 Family (2 adults + 2 children) $290 - additional $42/extra child Minimum 15 adults required Booking Enquiries Return to top
Shearwater Bay at Woody Island	Direct Ferry to Woody Island Dec 26 - Jan 26 only This 30 minute direct transfer across to Woody Island departs daily at 7.30am, and returns back to Esperance at either 12.30pm or 4.00pm. Adults $44, Concession $40, Child $18 Family $105, - additional $13/extra child Booking Enquiries Return to top
Glass Bottom Boat Blue Groper	Glass Bottom Boat Tour at Woody Island September to April - weather permitting "Miss Woody" operates 30 minute tours of Shearwater Bay, Woody Island. Enjoy the full commentary as you view the underwater inhabitants of this aquatic playground. (Cruise subject to weather conditions. Departure times are confirmed on the day. Tickets available at the Woody Island Visitor Centre.) Adults $14, Children $9. Return to top
	Definitions Concession: Seniors, Pension, YHA & Student cards only Child: aged 5 - 16 years Infant: aged 0 - 4 years (free of charge) Family: 2 adults + 2 children Rates valid 1 July 2008 to 30th June 2009