TIDAL Seafood Festival

San Remo’s TIDAL Seafood Festival is back this September, celebrating the town’s strong connection to the sea, local seafood and fishing heritage. The festival began as the San Remo Fishing Festival in 1978 and has grown into a lively weekend of fresh local seafood, live music, food stalls, family activities,…

Building on previous whale data collection, our Wildlife Coast Cruises Citizen Science Program (CS) was established in 2023 to create a consistent record of individual whales travelling along our coast. These records are shared and matched through the Happywhale platform, provided to research institutions for studies, and help inform decision-making…

Phillip Island Sunset Cruises return on 19 September, offering a relaxed evening on the water with live music, coastal views and good food. Cruise Western Port Bay as the sun goes down, with a licensed bar on board and a complimentary fruit and nibbles platter to enjoy along the way….

We are aware of the confirmed H5N1 avian influenza detection in wild birds in Victoria. The current public health risk remains low. We have monitoring and reporting procedures in place, and our trained staff observe the wildlife areas we visit from a safe distance. Our operations are continuing as normal,…

World Ocean Day is an annual global celebration held on 8 June to raise awareness about the critical role the oceans play in sustaining life on Earth. The oceans are the lifeblood of our planet, as Sir David Attenborough famously states, “If we save the sea, we save our world.” He…

For two special dates only, 19 & 20 June (extra cruise July 19th 1pm), join us aboard at Stony Point Jetty for a unique whale watching experience along the southern Mornington Peninsula coastline. (8:30am and 1pm departures) Cruising through Western Port Bay and, weather permitting, beyond the heads towards the…

Wildlife Coast Cruises is aware of a reported marine hazard off the coast between Cape Schanck and Cape Liptrap, as identified in a recent Notice to Mariners issued by Safe Transport Victoria. The hazard involves a partially submerged drifting trawl net, which poses a potential risk to both vessel safety…

A charity evening Island Sunset Cruise on the 1st of April 2026 in support of the Good Friday Appeal, with 50 percent of all ticket sales donated directly to the appeal. Funds raised help support the vital work of The Royal Children’s Hospital, with additional contributions coming from onboard raffles,…