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What we offer...
We can offer anything your heart desires, but there are some packages that we find are popular.
NOVEMBER TO APRIL
SUMMER SEA SAFARIS
Two Hour Scenic Safari
Smell the sea in the air and get the wind in your hair as we cruise around Princess Royal Harbour and King George Sound. We’ll navigate through the Ataturk Channel, past Point King Lighthouse and Point Possession. You’ll see the ANZAC Centre on Mount Clarence from the sea. Out in the King George Sound you’ll gaze in awe at the beautiful turquoise waters of Mistaken Island.
The amazing south coast is renowned for its pristine white beaches and we cruise past Brambles, Whalers Cove/Fisheries (a local nudist beach), Goode and Middleton Beach in Frenchman Bay. We also see Camp Quaranup, built in 1875 as a quarantine station with a powder magazine built on Geake Island.
Be reminded of whaling days gone by with a visit to an old shipwrecked Whale Chaser, the Cheynes II which broke its moorings and ran aground. It can be seen from the shores of Albany but it’s incredible to view up close and a photographers favourite.
Departs 9:30am, 12:30pm and 3:30pm
Adults $80
Concession/Pensioners $75
Children (5-17 yrs) $65
Infants (0-4 yrs) FREE
MAY TO OCTOBER
WINTER WHALE SAFARIS
Three Hour Whale and Scenic Safari
From around May to October, Humpback, Southern Right and occasionally rare Blue Whales can be seen in Albany’s waters where they frolic, mate and calve. Dolphins and seals can be seen all year round. Seeing whales is our priority on this safari, so we go where they go.
Departs 9:30am and 1:30pm
Adults $115
Concession/Pensioners $105
Children (5-17 yrs) $80
Infants (0-4 yrs) FREE
Christmas/End of Year
CUSTOM SAFARIS
Sea…the other side of Albany.
King George Sound Safari will make your day. Not only do we offer the widest range of activities at sea around Albany, but we tailor everything to your particular wants and needs. Romantic evening? Done. Birthday party? Sorted. Casual cruise to see the whales, dolphins and schools of whiting? We have you covered.
If you want to book and pay online we have the technology – you can look at our schedule, choose a date and time that suits you, pay and receive confirmation all without leaving your office or couch at home. If you’d rather book by phone, do not hesitate to call us on 0429 080 397. We can provide nibbles, drinks, bbq facilities, ice, a fridge, an esky, you name it.
COMING ABOARD?
We have a great way to let you unwind, relax, have fun and reconnect; that is our purpose, our reason for being here. You can usually find us wherever there is sheltered water, with up to twelve passengers, chilling out.
My husband and I went on a morning 2 hour safari around Princess Royal Harbour and King George Sound. Before we were even 10 minutes from the marina, we saw 2 pods of dolphins near the old Cheynes II whale chaser which looked to be in a feeding frenzy with birds darting into the water as well. His tours are very personable and he changed his regular run so we could spend more time watching the dolphins. The old whale chaser was fascinating to visit and had an Osprey perched on top of the crows nest. We then went around to Mistaken Island which has the most beautiful turquoise blue waters. Mark’s knowledge of the area is fantastic and he makes the trip fun too. We used safari alerts on his facebook page which uses messenger to send you an alert when he has last minute specials plus a fun quiz so you can learn more about Albany. What a great idea! Thanks Mark for a great morning. We both thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend this to anyone visiting Albany. We look forward to coming back in Winter and doing his whale watching tour.
SPECIAL REQUESTS?
- You are welcome to bring your own food, drinks and alcohol. If you would like to cook it, let us know and we’ll supply a gas BBQ
- If you want to do something special for your staff we organise corporate charters.
- Our deck is covered so you won't get fried on a sunny day or drenched should the weather turn. We have ample lighting for evening cruises.
- If you want to head out before dawn to see the sun come up over King George Sound, or see the sunset for a romantic evening we are there.
Let’s
have fun!
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
If the safari was not to your satisfaction or while the whales are in town and you did not see a whale, you are invited back as our guest free of charge for another safari.
Our twin hull catamaran design means that we do not rock about the way that single hull boats can. This extra stability makes for a more comfortable outing. In fact, our boat the “Young Salty Dog” is an ex sea rescue vessel so it’s safe and stable.
Some of Albany’s greatest beaches, secluded bays and inlets are best arrived at by boat. Without a doubt the best views are from a boat. The most romantic dinners are on a boat. We have the boat to take you there, regardless of what you are chasing. Within minutes of leaving the boat harbour at the bottom of York Street we can get you to beaches protected from development.
We’d love to take you there.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
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Whale tour Captain Mark is one of the friendliest captains I've met, with an amazing sense of humor. Would definitely go on other tours with him.
Great Day on King George Sound Captain Mark did an excellent job of finding a mother and calf Southern right whale for us to see, beautiful creatures. We also saw dolphins, a shipwreck, an old relic of a former lighthouse and white sand beaches. We enjoyed our time out on King George Sound.Captain Mark went out of his way to accommodate our ship's late arrival time in Albany. We liked that it was a small group experience and everyone had great space to take photos. The 4 in our group had a fantastic experience. Thank you Captain Mark for sharing your boat, stories, information and bad Dad jokes with us.
A personable journey. The limited number of passengers available to go out made this experience more relaxed and comfortable. Having been on bigger vessels before at this time of year- this smaller boat meant no 'sea sickness' and you felt like it was more of a 'family experience'. Having less room meant easy to enjoy the views more and move from one side to the other.I went on the King George Sound Safari whale tour and had a great time out on the water. The crew were fun, a bit cheeky, and made the trip both educational and enjoyable. We learned a lot about the whales and the local coastline, and even got to see a few out in the open sea. A really cool experience that definitely worth it.
Wonderful happy interesting experience Wonderful experience with pilot 2? Had a wonderful day filled with interesting facts from a guy who definitely knows his stuff.
Excellent tour! Captain Mark shared his extensive knowledge and history of Albany. While it was a bit wet and cold for the whales today, it was still a great trip!!Oh, and if you’re a big group, he does special rates — makes it even better value
The BEST boat ride. Great experience! Our captain was super funny and made us comfortable. He told us lots of facts and jokes and we were lucky enough to spot a couple of dolphins and a shipwreck! Definitely another bucket list adventure!!!
A great informative 3.5-hr whale watching tour Great tour! The captain was very informative and funny. He was no fuss and lets you enjoy and be comfortable. We didn’t see a whale but few dolphins showed up which is better than nothing.
Captain Mark's King George Sound Safari is a holiday must! We recently had the good luck to snag three seats on Captain Mark’s King George Sound Safari. And what a morning we had! With his dry wit, our skipper made our trip feel personal – he unveiled interesting briny insights while eagle-eyeing for whales, dolphins and seals and taking us alongside the wrecked whale-chaser, Cheynes II, with its enthralling, sprawling tale (of which Mark has his own captivating anecdote), all to a carefully curated toe-tapping playlist that he astutely adjusts to suit his clientele. Notable mentions include (but are not limited to) the whaling station and Misery Beach. As an unkeen sailor, I felt safe with Skipper Mark at the helm. Thoroughly recommended is Captain Mark’s safari on his Young Salty Dog. A highlight of our Albany stay!
Photographer's dream day out! As a group of photographers we were spoilt for choice on this cruise. A glorious winters day with the sun shining brightly. We didn't see any wildlife today, but that didn't matter as the weather was perfect, Captain Mark was firing on 6 cylinders and tge scenery was fabulous. Have done this cruise most years and will definitely do it again. Thanks Mark.
Whales are cool 😎 We had such a great time the scenery was amazing and to see the whales up close like that was an experience we will never forget ️ can't wait for the next trip thank you legendsWe were also fortunate enough to see a whale , but sitting on the front deck having a pod of dolphins frolicking while cruising was the most enjoyable.
Would highly recommend this tour for all ages.
Keep up the great work Captain Mark
All the best Kylie & Warren
Great afternoon out on the water. Would highly recommend this tour, the Captain is very informative and has a great sense of humour (Dad jokes are his thing lol) he even snuck a selfie of himself in whilst offering to take my pic on my phone lol I didn’t spot it until I was home.The smaller group and boat just makes the experience more personal and I would recommend that over the bigger tour boats/groups.
Great afternoon out on the water.
Great value for money Class day out with capt mark - very funny, very informative would highly highly recommend this excursion well worth the money .. he'll even let you buy him a beer after ! Weather was perfect and got to see dolphins aswell as whales
Sea Safari adventure Went out for a trip with Capt Mark. Weather was perfect. He was welcoming and provided details of the region. Along the way we had the company of dolphins and as we got further out we saw the play of whales in the harbour. We ventured out to the front of the boat and it was fantastic. By the end we had seen so much and enjoyed the company of others. Thanks Mark.
It was a bit too early for whales but the dolphins and sea birds were on point as was the tour. Loads of interesting information shared with us and Mark’s cheeky comments had us laughing.
Definitely treat yourself to a cruise around King George Sound… such a stunning area and a beautiful harbour.
Thank you, Mark, for a great experience. 🤩
Great experience Very enjoyable, and captain Mark had good knowledge of the area. We were treated to dolphins and whales on our trip. Weather was perfect which made it most enjoyable.Captain Mark has a very quirky sense of humour and ensured our tour was fun and very informative - the quiz adds a little competition to the experience 🥳
Unfortunately the weather wasn’t great but Captain Mark had us all entertained regardless and it’s very obvious he is very knowledgeable about the history of this beautiful place and has some fantastic photos he shared with the group
We all had a great time and would definitely recommend King George Sound Safari tours for anyone visiting Albany
Great boat!!
Great energy!!
Great entertainment
I enjoyed my time
Bless
Relaxing & enjoyable cruise What fun!!! My husband and I did a two hour cruise with Captain Mark and it was so much fun. He shared lots of local knowledge as we went on our leisurely cruise. We learnt about Albanys maritime history and got to listen to some oddly funny “Dad jokes” 🙂 🙂 The cruise was very reasonably priced and the boat was spotlessly clean. We have already recommended the cruise to friends.
Bravo to king George sound safari Fantastic tour fantastic captain very knowledgeable great sense of humourWould recommend this tour to everyone
Would do the tour again myself in a heartbeat
Pete n Lynne Sylvester
King George Sound Safari Great tip, informative and enjoyable and it was a great way to spend some time in Albany. Captain Mark (don't call him Mark 🙂 was prompt on both the start and end of the trip
Gemütlich Gemütliches dahinschippern mit kurzen Kommentaren vom Kapitän.Kleines Boot mit nur acht Plätzen. Kieine unnötige Musik.
Poor We got a txt from the park where we were staying about this 2 hour cruise around the bay the cruise was ok but the commentary was a bit to be desired and he had photos on hie iPad about different things we looked at but he went around with the iPad that quick that you didn’t even see the photo. I’m not sure how he has so many 5 ️ reviews
Great fun and highly recommend We recently did the Summer Safari Sea trip and had a great afternoon.Despite some windy conditions Captain Mark did an outstanding job navigating the harbour and making the experience as comfortable as possible.
The trip was a mix of information, adventure and humour.
The boat is intimate and allows interaction with other guests.
Captain Mark makes everyone feel welcomed and his jokes are a highlight.
Have now done two (2) trips with KGSS and wouldn’t hesitate to do another.
Would highly recommend.
David & Lynda
A great time on the Young Salty Dog Had a great trip today with Mark. A relaxed skipper who doesn't talk all the time, today he was cracking Dad jokes. He engaged well with all passengers and answered our questions - sometimes he didn't know the answers but was honest about it. We would recommend this cruise.
Great morning out in king George sound My wife and I had a great morning out with Captain Mark, He was very entertaining and informative, I highly recommend a cruise with the Captain!
Amazing time on the water! We had a fabulous time on this very enjoyable and informative boat cruise. We learnt a lot about the local area and some of its history, King George Sound is absolutely breathtaking and stunning in parts. Captain Mark knows a lot about the area both historically and currently, with the aid of actual props and technology helps round this tour out to a 5 out of 5 experience
Great experience Great experience when you’re visiting Albany. Would highly recommend.Perfect for a rainy day or a hot day as you can sit inside and stay covered!
Amazing experience Amazing experience very awesome bloke very knowledgeable and great sense of humor and the places you go are beautiful definitely recommend
New Year bucket list What a great trip. Captain Mark shared plenty of local history as well as witty quips that kept us guessing. We experienced a sea view above anything else we had previously seen. So glad we went, so glad to tick tjis of the bucket list.
Gorgeous hidden coast like views!! Amazing tour around Albany’s coast while learning historical facts about the place with some good jokes along the way. Wonderful views and lovely ride on the boat. Will definitely have to come visit next time I’m in Albany!
Worth it Beautiful day on the water paired with some nice people and good music. Got to see some nice little spots that you can’t see else where.
Great two hours Captain Mark was great, knew his stuff. Lovely trip around King George Sound. An interesting way to see Albany and learn all about its history
Great scenery and skipper! Went for a christmas work do and had the best time! We got to choose where we wanted to go, saw some amazing scenery and enjoyed Mark’s funny jokes!
Relaxing cruise Captain Mark is a champ! Very relaxing cruise around King George Sound pointing out local history and sights. Highly recommend.Lin and Fred 11/11/24
What an experience ! What an experience !Watching whales was one of our dreams.
When we saw Captain Mark's little boat compares to the big tourists boats, we thought we had to take our chance !
Unfortunately no whales or dolphins to be seen on this beautiful day, we cannot force nature But we had such an exquisite time thanks to Captain Mark who made our day !
We learned and laughed a lot !!
He kindly offered us to come back for free next time as we haven't seen any whales.
Thank you so much for this amazing experience we will never forget !
We will come back for sure, so see ya Captain Mark !
Frenchies Matthias and Marine
Wow 👌 Absolutely fab trip with Captain Mark. Great host, beautiful views and great company. Thanks go to the City of Albany and Mark for collaborating - seniors week has been awesome.
A great couple of hours!! Great morning out on the water. We were a bit late in the year to see Whales but there is still so much to see and we were taken everywhere. Good to see Albany from a different perspective. Many photos taken, Thank you
Awesome day with Captain Mark! Absolutely fantastic day out with Captain Mark! When we booked, Captain Mark let us know we were late in the season for whales- we still took the tour and had an awesome adventure on the water. We got an informative and fun tour, Mark didn't waffle on about unnecessary stuff, just the facts with some humour. He was happy to answer our questions. The boat is a good little size, it was windy and there is room to shelter from the weather. His tour was just the right length, it gave us spectacular views of stunning Albany and it was just so relaxing and lovely being out on the water. Whales? Well they don't come when they're called folks! You can't predict what any creature will do, and unfortunately we didn't see whales, but still had an absolutely top day and would recommend this tour with Mark to everyone. Thanks again Captain!!
Great Experience A beautiful way to spend a morning! The boat is comfortable and cozy, with inner and outter seating. Captain Mark was a delight and kept everyone laughing. Prepare yourself for fish puns. The highlight was standing up on the deck while dolphins swam mere feet from me in the water, following our boat!
Highly recommended~
Great day out enjoying the views Albany has to offer Had a great day out with King George Sound Safari, unfortunately we weren’t lucky enough to see any whales on this occasion but skipper Mark made up for it with the beautiful scenery, relaxed vibe and sense of humour. Highly recommend.
Had a whale of a time Captain Mark was very entertaining and informative during our 3 hour cruise on the harbour. We were able to get a good view of 2 whales and some dolphins with plenty of time to experience them surfacing nearby. We also had a great tour of points of interest in the harbour and laughed at his crazy jokes. It was a lovely way to spend the morning. Thanks Mark!
Great day out with best friend. Captain Mark was a comical gem on this tour. He assisted my 100 year old friend on board and helped to put him in the warmer cabin area in the best position for the best view. Hats off to Captain Marks knowledge of Albany history and his consideration of my elderly companions needs.
We will definitely book again in the future for the next exciting adventure.
We even saw whales!!! What a bonus.
The Day Out of Time Southern Ceremony 2024 Eartheart lead a group on Day Out of Time Ceremony in 4 locations on 25th July 2024.One of which was in the centre of King George Sound on Captain Mark’s boat! He was wonderful, not only embracing ceremony on his boat, also participating in the ceremony and continuing it throughout the course of the year to come.
We are thrilled by his candour, passion and wealth of knowledge he shared during our trip. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts we will be back! 🩵
Must do this if your visiting Albany Captain Mark provided a very personal experienceand many historic sites on the tour. Whales and wildlife to be seenMark provides a lot of useful information on the history of Albany for those who are interested
Highly recommend !!!
Must do when in Albany Captain Mark provided a very personal experience - his boat is very manoeuvrable and was able to locate whales, dolphins and many historic sites on the tour. Plus with his running commentary, which at times is very funny it was a great day out10/10.
Only 12 max passengers on the boat, so lots of room to move and have great views. Best trip ever!
Best 50th boat cruise 🥰memories forever 💕 Thankyou Mark for the most amazing boat cruise for my 50th Birthday.. You showed us so many beautiful places and we all loved your sense of humour..
Looking forward to doing another cruise soon
Thanks Taryn
Birthday harbour tour Very informative and entertaining tour with captain Mark. Would recommend to locals and tourists. Enjoyed our friends twilight birthday tour of the harbour and learnt new things.
Amazing wildlife experience in Albany We had the absolute BEST time on Captain Mark’s boat!!! We really enjoyed having a smaller tour group and being able to chat with Mark and get to know him. As a traveller from Canada, it was really great to connect with an Australian local and get to experience seeing beautiful Aussie scenery & wildlife! We saw many humpback whales and dolphins, which was such an incredible experience! Mark also gave us recommendations on where else to visit while in Albany! I would highly recommend booking in a trip!
Family friendly, funny guide, safe and comfortable vessel, whale watching. What an absolutely wonderful experience! We just cannot thank Mark enough for such a once in a lifetime morning. Our daughter is a true chatterbox, and he took her questions and comments with ease and a sense of mischief, and as a result she’s now telling everyone who will listen how awesome Capitan Mark is. I spent half of the trip seasick - but I’d still do it again if given the chance. Mark has such an excellent way of sharing information, and making you feel like no question is too silly. It was a bit of a rainy, bleary morning out on the water, but we still saw a fair amount of whale activity. We also saw dolphins and, my personal highlight - birds! I ticked off my first Albatross!
Marks boat is a wonderfully safe, comfortable ride, with some very meaningful touches to his late son quietly riding the waves with you.
Thank you so, so much Mark. For being open and honest about the weather, keeping us in the loop about the tour, and your kindness and humour during the trip. Rest assured, if we can be back onboard one day - we will!
Whale of a time The captain was great saw the whales and dolphins fabulous time. Having only 12 passengers meant we all had a great view and could easily follow the whales.
Brilliant tour A great tour! This was an amazing experience seeing whales and dolphins! Mark was very knowledgeable and friendly, would definitely recommend!100% recommended going Out there with King George Sound Safari. Not really luxurious boat with tea/coffee and snacks. But super chilled and not so many other people in the boat
Excellent— well worth the $$ Absolutely brilliant tour— Mark kept us well entertained with snippets of local history as we cruised past landmarks, and ensured we got great views of sometimes uncooperative whales, penguins and dolphins! I’ll be back again when I next make it to Albany!
Second to none whale tour! The cruise was second to none! The views were incredible and so was Captain Mark he took his time to give history and information on what we were seeing and also had some fun banter and jokes. We were so lucky to have seen a whale, pods of dolphins, seals and penguins. If you haven’t already, you should without a doubt book!
King george sound safari trip Absolutely amazing ride, basically glass off, amazing weather conditions with an amazing captain with good facts and funny jokes
Albany's best Whale Watching Cruise Beautiful out on the water today. Mark's knowledge of local attractions and information was very interesting.. I never knew that about that fine mineral sand and Olympics.. if you want to know you'll have to take the tour
Lots of Dolphins swimming and racing us 🐬 then we saw the whales🐳🐳🐳Such majestic creature's, Mark's keen eye spotted a few for us. We will definitely go again . Thanks again Mark.
Whale of a time! We were so lucky to see a pair of whales within the first hour of our trip - they even choreographed a routine for us! We enjoyed our three-hour trip with Captain Mark who provided plenty of interesting and entertaining facts about Albany and the local wildlife and attractions. Highly recommended!Truly great experience! 👍
Definitely be going back on tour again!
Best experience of my life Thankyou captain mark!! This was a very pleasant experience with a very pleasant captain. We saw more than enough whales and had more than enough fun.
Thankyou!!!
Unforgettable Superb activity! Lots of dolphins following the boat and swimming with us. We were lucky enough to see a whale up close, with incredible scenery and very interesting explanations from the guide. All this in a pleasant atmosphere. I fully recommend King George Sound and will gladly return, unforgettable expérience.
Fun trip and learn so much! Fun trip and entertaining! Mark has a unique sense of humour and it’s awesome I recommend this to anyone who wants to find out more about Albany.
A very pleasant 2 hour boat tour punctuated with interesting facts about sea life in Albany and history of the area. A very well presented tour, full of interesting facts from Captain Mark about the wildlife and history of the sites we saw in King George Sound from the boat.
Fun Time on the King George Sound We had a wonderful time with Captain Mark, exploring Albany Bay and King George’s Sound. He was full of information and humor, and it was great to be on a small boat in a big harbor and learn about the people and animals of the area.with a friendly, funny and knowledgeable tour guide. Highly recommended.
Thank you.
Wonderful day trip. Amazing trip. Beautiful scenery with a funny, friendly and Knowledgeable captain. Wonderful day had by all. Would recommend highly.
Can only highly recommend this entertaining boat ride. Totally enjoyable outing on the water today.Captain Mark 😁 is on form with good old Ozzie banter and dry sense of humour.
My wife and I both recommend this fun and entertaining boat ride.
One to add to your list! The summer safari around the harbour and out to King George Sound was great. If it isn't on your list of things to do in Albany, you should try to fit it in!! Great way to spend a couple of hours!!
King George sound safari A captivating two-hour ocean trip with stunning island views and ships. The knowledgeable and friendly boat captain added a delightful touch, sharing interesting insights and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. Highly recommended!
Highly recommended boat tour Great relaxing and informative two hours out on the sound with the very friendly Captain Mark. We’ve done it before and will keep coming back. Amazing views and photo opportunities. Loved the experience!
Great views and a memorable experience Amazing tour through the sound with many great photo opportunities. Great commentary from Captain Mark about historical events and information on landmarks. A very memorable experience and a great cruise!
A memorable experience I thoroughly enjoyed the cruise yesterday. The boat was comfortable, the weather was perfect and our skipper was a wealth of knowledge. Mark made the difference between a cruise and an amazing experience. His sense of humor, his rapport with all the passengers and his treatment of the children was exceptional. Just wish I could remember all his "weak" jokes! Thanks Mark for a memorable day Sheryl Hilgert.
Highly recommend this King George safari, a great way to spend a few hours seeing Albany from a different perspective. Had a great morning.Captain Mark was very entertaining.
We took my grand son with us, who was very apprehensive about going out in the boat.
Mark put him at ease with his jokes and even let him steer the boat. He had the best time.
Thanks so much King George Safaris
Highlight of our trip! Had a lovely morning trip with Mark, very informative with extensive local knowledge, a great few laughs along the way, the absolute highlight of our trip to Albany! Mark even gave us a couple of vouchers he had for the local pub which we utilised for dinner that night! Great guy, great company, we will definitely be back for the whale watching tour P.S. if you give him your phone for a group photo, Mark will even leave you a lovely souvenir selfie!
Review of Boat Tour Went on the 12:30pm cruise today with Mark, was a really enjoyable experience. Mark really knows the lay of the land and has some very good jokes to go along with the locations! Good music throughout the tour and was never left bored, even got great food recommendations for after the boat tour, would highly recommend!
Smaller group tours are so much more fun and during that time you get a chance to meet and chat to everyone. Board as strangers and disembark as friends.
Will certainly do it again when we next visit Albany.
Amazing Albany Great experience. Very knowledgeable Cap’n. Corniest of jokes. I gave him this:If you weigh whales in a whale weigh station, where would you weigh a pie?
Go on Cap’n Marks safari, he’ll give you the answer!
Captain Mark - A breath of fresh air! What a relaxed and joy filled experience. Captain Mark generously shares his knowledge of Albany and goes out of his way to make the journey memorable. I came away with more respect for our beautiful environment and a greater understanding of the area. There was plenty of good and bad jokes with lots of banter, which kept everyone laughing for the 2 hours. As I was travelling solo this broke the ice with other passengers. Thankyou Mark.
Fun scenic tour I’ve been on Captain Mark’s boat twice now and each time I’ve learned lots of interesting facts about my hometown and sea life. We didn’t get to see whales this time as the season was over but it was a great way to see a different side to Albany, to the beautiful coastlines, wildlife, and the history surrounding the area is always magical. Definitely recommend to anyone travelling to Albany or even as a local. Mark is knowledgeable and hilarious and you’re bound to have a great time!
Best tourist experience in Albany Great afternoon. Enjoyed every minute. Experienced skipper. Lots of fun. Very safe. Well worth the cost. Adrian and Lee.
What an amazing time We had a great time even when we didn’t see any whales Mark, the skipper went out of his way to ensure everybody on board had a good time he was great with the kids and we continued travelling around until the very last minute he wasn’t happy until we saw something as it was he found some dolphins and the kids were slowed up front to watch them play with the boat we couldn’t have asked for a more positive experience thanks mate
Out in the Sound It was a great experience. Unfortunately we did not see a single whale, or dolphin, but one very sleepy seal . Mark was engaging and everyone had a turn at steering. We learnt interesting facts, but were not overloaded. The weather was sublime. He also reitterated that we could go again for free any other time this season.
Wonderful experience We have travelled over 3000kms so far and this has been a highlight for sure. We had an amazing morning out exploring the area, captain Mark made the trip, he's full of knowledge and humour, a real people person. We really enjoyed the personal touch. My daughter was made to feel very special by Mark and has raved about "driving". We will definitely be back.Thanks so much Mark.
Porthole or Round Window Tues 19 Aug 23, 0930am Tour service. Professional business providing a Scenic Tour/Whale Watch experience in King George Sound, Albany WA (one of Western Australia's most spectacular harbours). The owner/operator (Captain Mark) provides an informative, interesting, witty and sometimes compelling report all conducted in a congenial atmosphere. You won't be disappointed. You will also come away with an idea of what 200 litres of paint or other substance can achieve best to leave the rest of that story to Captain Mark. Regards.
Great & Fantastic Cruise We were a bit concerned about the weather, but Captain Mark assured us there was a westerlies and the cruise would be fine. Had a fantastic morning cruising with interesting history, stories and unusual facts!! It is obvious Captain Mark loves what he does as he is extremely personable and a sense of humour that fitted in well with us. Being a small boat the cruise is very personal that made the trip. Overall a great day despite the fact we didn’t see any whales. Highly recommend to anyone who wants a great cruise around King George Sound.
Great fishing! Great trip, best captain Thank you very much Captain Mark, enjoyed Young salty dog, and the experienceThe boat was a great size - I personally like smaller boats as it feels more personal compared to the big boats you see offering similar experiences. Everyone on board had a great laugh and will never forget our time on the trip. We sat at the top of the boat which was great as you could see for miles!
Thank you Mark for giving us a truly memorable experience - oh and thanks for all the knowledgeable facts too 😁
We will for sure book your trip again when we are next visiting Albany - Hopefully with more luck seeing Whales 🐳
Felt safe and supported by mark on the boat and relaxed to enjoy the time out on the water. My husband is prone to getting very sea sick but no issues on this occasion.
Mark has a dry sense of humour and relaxes everyone with his humour as well as being informative and interesting.
I thought we were going to miss out on seeing whales after about an hour on board. Saw some fur seals and a sea lion and then the whales turned up. Beautiful sharing amongst the passengers of sightings so all able to catch the beauty of these magnificent mammals.
I also saw dolphins on the way back to Albany.
Amazing morning that has been a highlight of our trip to WA.
Thanks Mark 😃🐋
Awesome tour! Best whale tour I've been on! Very lovely captain called Mark very funny guy! Would 100% recommend you take this tour
Pure happiness! Had the most incredible day out! I think I was smiling the whole time especially when we saw lots of dolphins and a couple of Humpbacks Mark is a legend, great knowledge and a top bloke. I would have stayed on the boat all day if I could. Can't wait to come back on
Amazing Day Out On The Water 🛥️ Loved the trip out today! We were lucky enough to see a few humpbacks and dolphins on our trip! Mark knows his stuff and learnt some new history about Albany!
Mark has the dad jokes too
The best day on the water
Best day out! Awesome day out on beautiful King George Sound. Very professional service and saw some magnificent whales breaching.
Will definitely be back again.
Thanks Captain Mark.
Family friendly and down to earth! Went out with Mark with my kids and he was really great with them! Can recommend going with him especially if you want a more down to earth, family friendly experience that feels like you're out with a friend. He was very knowledgeable and relaxed making the 3 hour trip feel like an hour. Didn't get to see any whales sadly but will message Mark when we visit again to hopefully see some. Luckily there were a lot of dolphins around 🙂Cannot reccomend this tour enough, worth every penny and i will definitely be back.
Amazing, unforgettable experience Amazing whale watching trip today. Mark is a top lad, makes you feel welcome from the moment you step foot on the boat. Super knowledgeable and a funny chap (despite some terrible dad jokes!). Mark promised us we would see some whales and did not dissapoint, also took us to see all the rest of the local sights. Cannot reccomend this tour enough, worth every penny and i will definitely be back.
Good experience Amazing trip and click plenty of pictures.Captain Mark is an amazing person, very friendlysee you next time
A fantastic experience! Thank you for a wonderful experience today. The coastline was amazing and it was fantastic to see some whales and seals. Mark was very knowledgeable, accommodating and shared lots of great stories. A beautiful day on the water!Sadly we missed seeing whales but did spot a massive seal. Beautiful sea air and an awesome swing by the wreck of the Cheyenne II on our back into harbour was fascinating.
Mark was kind & knowledgeable & we have the option to go again to see whales on another day without having to pay again.
All in all a really great day which would have otherwise been pretty miserable & wet on land. Our 3 teenagers were not complaining about being bored and we all felt envigorated as we stepped off after the tour ended. Highly recommend. 👍🏼🙂
Weather no obstacle This boat went out when the other one didn’t due to the weather. Great sturdy boat with cover & excellent service. Our teenaged kids loved it we all learned a lot. The whales hid on the day we chose but we get to go again at no charge which is very generous.
Mark was kind, competent & knowledgeable. It was nice not to be in a huge group too - this one has plenty of room but feels intimate and friendly.
Very good value.
Captain Mark brought me closer to god The first moment we walked on the boat and shook captain mark’s hand and said “pleasure to meet you “ he replied “I know, everyone tells me that!”. This took me aback at the start, and 10 minutes later I realised he was right.Captain Mark is the lifeblood of this tour and one of the most humorous people I have ever met. This tour was the best laughs I have had in years.
Do yourself a favour and check this out.
P.s. please go to the toilet before leaving port and don’t gas up the cabin for 3 hours
Whales, Whales and more Whales We saw sea lion, whales lots of whales, dolphins and lost of interesting sites. Host was very funny and kept us laughing the whole time. Highly recommend
Had a Blast! Captain Mark was fantastic. We traversed the seas for 3 hours but unfortunately no whales - but that is the deal right? It was still a fantastic trip and we all had a ball anyway. Bonus free trip if you don't see whales so you can try again for free. It's still an incredible trip and Mark was very informative and funny - take a sense of humour though because he does keep you hanging on some jokes lol! Good music too! Highly recommend.
Unique Experience We went out with Mark a few days ago while we were in Albany and had an amazing trip. We particularly liked the small group atmosphere and as Mark is an owner operator and also a local fisherman, he has an extensive knowledge of the area, history, wildlife and conditions. The boat tailored for smaller groups, allows easy socialising and was excellent allowing indoor or outdoor access.
We highly recommend this tour.
Well worth the trip Mark was an excellent captain! Lots of laughs and got to see lots of pods of whales, dolphins, birds and a seal! Definitely recommended!
Magnificent tour I have been travelling for 4 months from Victoria and this was by far the best experience I have had. Captain Mark was fun and chill which made for a relaxed atmosphere. We saw a mum and baby whale with dolphins swimming around also. A great tour of the local area from a comfy seat on the boat with some interest info and a few jokes included. We then were lucky enough to see a pod of whales who came right up to the boat. I am travelling solo but felt like I was touring with friends. I highly recommend this. Great value for money. A definite bucket list experience
More than meets the eye My family and i enjoyed the cruise. We got a good deal on the price. It was a small crowd and therefore very interactive. We saw the whales a few times. It was a full 3-hour experienced and we even got more than what we bargained for (squid ).
Ps: Maybe the captain can provide some snacks as part of the package
Informative and entertaining. Captain Mark ensured that this tour was fun from start to finish. His commentary was informative and humorous. The atmosphere on board was great. We didn’t see whales but a pod of dolphins swam alongside, which was magic. We also saw cormorants, pelicans, sea lions and learnt a lot about the harbour, it’s history and the buildings along the shore.
Amazing Albany Great trip out with Mark this afternoon. Fun and informative with stunning views of the coast. Memories I'll take back to the UK.Cheers Mark Mark.
Relaxed sight seeing We had a great morning cruising around, seeing Albany from the water. It was a relaxed atmosphere. Mark was knowledgeable and humorous. The kids really enjoyed getting to steer the boat.
Great Experience to explore Albany Inlet Bay This is a great experience especially to explore the water of Albany inlet bay. Captain Mark was very helpful & informative! He show various historical site such as abandoned ship site and mussel/Oyster farming area etc Would love to explore again!
Fun informative tour We all had a great time on the tour, seeing all the history of the area and lovely hidden beaches. Mark has a wealth of knowledge of the area and made us all laugh a lot, very entertaining.
Thank you Mark for a great afternoon.
Fantastic trip Fantastic morning spent on King George Sound Safari. Captain Mark was the best guide, fun and informative, the weather was very kind for late April and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. It was the best thing we did in Albany!
Great way to see the area from the ocean Great experience and Mark was a fantastic captain who was very knowledgeable about the area and history as well as a really good sense of humour. Highly recommend doing this tour and seeing the region by sea.
Maree Excellent trip. Thoroughly enjoyable. Mark has quite the sense of humour give a bit back and you’ll have a ball.Knowledgeable commentary, lots of stops at points of interest, a bit of history and great scenery.
We even saw dolphins.
Brilliant and Outstanding This was a brilliant experience with Captain Mark. The onboard commentary was excellent and his knowledge of the area outstanding. His sense of humour added to the experience and everyone had a good time. Well done Captain Mark for providing an outstanding experience. Regards Brad and ClaudiaThere isnt a high enough recommendation for king george safari!
Just what we wanted Very relaxed and friendly vibe. Mark was entertaining, reassuring and great with the kids. Provided a lovely balance between history/information, and just cruising/enjoying the experience. Highly recommend!
A great boat trip. My wife and I did the tour yesterday. Captain Mark knows and loves this harbour, and has a lot of fun while also doing an expert commentary. I would recommend this boat trip to anybody.
A great boat trip. My wife and I did the tour yesterday. Captain Mark knows and loves this harbour, and has a lot of fun while also doing an expert commentary. I would recommend this boat trip to anybody.
Highly recommend Mark was brilliant! Informative, friendly & very accommodating! Highly recommend also has a great singing voice
What an amazing way to see Albany! Was fortunate enough to experience a trip with Mark on his boat back in January 23. What an amazing way to see Albany!Marks commentary and good humor were both outstanding!!
Would highly recommend.
Albany at it Best Had such an amazing time. Mark the Skipper was Comedy Gold!!! He was knowledgeable and informative but also made all people on board were having a great time.
Have lived in and visited Albany for many years but never seen the town or islands or harbour from the perspective of the water.
The boat size was perfect. Maximum 12 guests I think.
Good time on the Bay Really fun boat captain, very charismatic, gave lots of interesting info on the local area along with some jokes for a laugh. A good way to spend a few hours, especially if you like the sea.
Damn good boat trip, spectacular scenery & great commentary! A fun,engaging and informative and enjoyable 2 hours learning more about Albany and experiencing spectacular views of King George Sound - all with a humorous commentary! Highly recommend!!
Excellent way to see the Harbour What a fun way to spend a couple of hours. Captain Mark was a great host, information was delivered with a relaxed sense of humour and a real sense of pride in the area. Excellent value for money.
What a hoot! Captain Mark is one of a kind with such a dry sense of humour. Marks commentary was as entertaining as the tour itself. A 2 hour cruise around the bay stopping at landmarks and telling us the history in Mark’s unique style. It was a lot of fun. Would highly recommend
Best day out in Albany This was excellent value and a fun way to spend the morning. Had a great time out on the water, learnt new things about the local area, kids had a ball too. Mark pointed out some great swimming spots and explained how to get there by car so our afternoon was sorted too thanks to his tips. Best day out in Albany!
Highly recommended Very informative tour. Mark was a great host! Highly recommended. Good value for money. Would definitely go again. The weather was perfect and the views amazing too see from the other side.
Top trip around Albany harbour We booked a trip with Mark on the ‘Young Salty Dog’ to check out King George Sound (Albany) on a glorious day. A close up of the wreck ‘Cheyenne’s II’ made for some great photography. We also got to Captain the boat for a short distance which was lots of fun. Mark had terrific banter and sometimes his stories had me wondering?? The Right Whale ejects 200lt of sperm out of a 4metre penis and his gonads weigh 500kg each - Lordy they are big numbers!! Lots of Googling happening to check, but all true!The water is an exquisite turquoise in some spots and sand a glistening white.
This is a terrific, value for money, 2hr tour - just do it!
Fantastic family fun We can not recommend Mark and his boat cruise highly enough. We organised a cruise for my mums 70th birthday - despite it being very windy Mark gave us several options and customised the tour to suit. Mark was informative about the local area, offered fun facts about whales! & made sure my mum had a fun trip even playing some Rod Stewart music for her! Our family had such a great time with some unforgettable memories made! We Will be recommending Mark and his business to others along with rebooking when whale season is upon us! Thank you so much Mark for taking us on quite the adventure - I’ve not seen my mum laugh like that in years! We all had a lovely time. We shall be coming aboard again in the near future! Thank you The Crowley/Clarke-Smith Family
Enjoyable and informative cruise Had an entertaining cruise with Mark around Albany recently. The best part is that there is only around 12 people on the boat so you can ask questions about the area. Mark has a dry sense of humour and he makes sure he engages everyone onboard. It’s a different way to see Albany and we really enjoyed the two hour cruise. We’ll come back during whale season for the whale spotting cruise.
Great day out on the sound in Albany We were lucky enough to secure a last minute cruise in December 2022. We last visited 3 years ago and we’re looking forward to another trip. Captain Mark was very knowledgeable on not just the whales (which unfortunately due to the timing of our visit we were unable to see) but also Albany, it’s history, it’s exporting trade, it’s marine animals and much more. Highlights for the kids (12 years and and 10 years old) was wearing the captains hat and sitting in the drivers seat, as well as holding a whales tooth. If your looking for something to do whilst visiting Albany, I can highly recommend King George Sound Safari. Our family for 4 really enjoyed it, and it was value for money.
Albany harbour cruise Nothing specific. Enjoyed every minute of the cruise. Captain Mark was very informative and chatty throughout the 2 hours. Pointing out landmarks and providing answers to any questions raised.
We had a wonderful time with Captain Mark, I highly recommend it 🔝 Absolutely perfect Captain Mark was wonderful tour guide, very knowledgeable, Albany one of my favourites definitely we’ll be back.”
Albany on the sea! Excellent, friendly and exuberant Captain with a great sense of humour who kept us all entertained with his wealth of knowledge of the area. We would highly recommend this tour.
an amazing morning out on the water Awesome tour, great price, Mark is lovely, the music was a bonus too. we spotted some seals and dolphins! Would highly recommend
Scenic tour Fantastic experience!! Beautiful views and atmosphere with Captain Mark at the wheel. Really appreciated his funny take on things and the way he made us feel comfortable. Thanks again for a wonderful trip! You’re a champ!
excellent Went on the 31.12.22 with friends. We all enjoyed our cruise around King George Sound Captain Mark was outstanding. Thank You
AWESOME EXPERIENCE Awesome day out on the water! Super friendly tour guide who instantly made us feel welcome and happy! 10/10 would recommend and will go on another tour with this company next time we are down south. It was nice to see another side of Albany and it's sea creatures! Thanks again Captn Mark!
Colours unexpected We went on the second last day of the season. The whales weren’t there, however we enjoyed the company of friends, the beautiful scenery of the sound, and I learned a lot more about our town’s history. I will book again next year, and I will book a bit earlier - this is an awesome experience!
Lovely boat cruise exploring the amazing Albany harbours Captain Mark was entertaining and knowledgeable showing us around the King George Sound and Albany's inner harbours, Beautiful relaxing morning out on the water Recommended activity whilst in Albany
Laughed so much I nearly peed my pants 😉 Sparkling wit, a cracking playlist and the most beautiful scenery - this guy has it all Don't leave Albany without spending a coupla hours on the water with Mark!
More than entertaining!!! Couldn’t recommend this tour more. Although we didn’t get to see any whales (late in the season so this was kind of expected), the trip was so much fun that I didn’t come away disappointed. Captain Mark’s sense of humour will keep you laughing throughout the trip. Even without whales it was worth every centP.S. we drove out to the blow holes after our cruise and saw a whale!
Great day out We had fantastic time on Saturday. Mark is funny guy and has good knowledge of the area. I would recommend this tour for families, our girls enjoyed every bit of it.
One of a kind Fun family day out on the water with Mark. Bring your sense of humour to avoid a Karen situation. The flexibility of the cruise options and Mark’s ability to gauge where the group was at and what they would enjoy were great strengths of KGSS. The 8 year old through to the seventy something were not disappointed. No whales for us but a whale of a time had by all (can hear my kids cringing right now). Thanks Mark!
Entertain, fun cruise From the moment we boarded to the moment we hopped off. We were not only well looked after, but we were well informed and entertained. Captain Mark is a top bloke and i would highly recommend him for anyone.
The Best Cruise in Albany If you are going to do a cruise in Albany, this the one to go on. Captain Mark is a very friendly and knowledgeable skipper who made everyone on the cruise feel equally valued and engaged. His dad jokes and comments were hilarious well most of the time anyway. We will definitely be going again when we come back. Thanks for a great cruise Mark
A truly brilliant sea safari Our trip with Mark was excellent. He has tonnes of local knowledge that he is eager to share with all. We saw loads of scenery and historical places, plus some playful dolphins. We thoroughly recommend this trip to everyone.
Whale watching with mark Whale watching tour we were very lucky saw several whales 🙂 The sun was shining and had a Lovely day thanks to mark would highly recommend the tour was informative:)
A magical tour Not only will you befriend the captain, but fall in love with this adventure. We were fortunate today to not only spot whales but dolphins, a sting ray and two different species of seal. Couldn’t ask for a better tour and would definitely recommend.
Wonderful Albany Experience We travelled to Albany with friends and the King George Sound Safari came up on my Facebook. It sounded like a good experience, so I booked it for the 4 of us. On arrival at the jetty, there were a couple of other big boats and we thought, oh dear, should we have booked them, instead of the little red one! No, we shouldn't have, as there were only 6 of us on the boat & Mark (Skipper) was excellent at explaining the sites around Albany & looking for whales, which I have to say, we did see whales and dolphins. We all had a fabulous few hours & would thoroughly recommend it to anyone planning a trip to Albany. Go on the little red boat, not the big ones!
Fabulous way to spend three hours and well worth the money Whale sightings are not guaranteed - it's not a zoo! Despite not finding any whales, we had a fabulous three hours cruising the Sound, seeing dolphins, seals and a variety of seabirds. Great value for money, interesting and fun information and anecdotes about the history, geography and landscapes of the area. Funny and informative captain/guide. Best way to spend three hours on the water. We will be back!
Whale Watching in Albany WA Had a great morning out sightseeing around King George Sound even though we could not find a whale despite Captain Mark’s best efforts! We will try again later in the season.
Fantastic experience The tour was really fun, got to see the whales and other sea animals. Great explanation of the attractions around Albany as well. Love it!
Lovely Mark was great and had lots of information and very funny. Would definitely do again saw dolfin and whales
Great whale tour! Great morning out with Mark looking for whales. Made the morning great even with the average weather. Had so much information to share about Albany and kept us all entertained
Fantastic Fantastic tour with Captain Mark, he picked the best day for us to go and sight whales. 10/10 would recommend! The tour made a brilliant and memorable birthday present for my friend.
Great time! Had a really great time with Captain Mark, despite my sea sickness. He was funny and knew his stuff!
Excellent tour and history lesson A 3 hour tour of the sound with commentary about all the places of interest and their history. Captain Mark is entertaining and personable, looking after his passengers. Good value for money. Terrific guy.
Highly recommend to top off any trip to Albany.
Thanks again Mark.
See you soon
Sal, Andrew and kids
The boat is smaller than the big guns but that’s the appeal.
If your looking for a more personal trip where you are a person rather than a passenger then get on board!!
Captain Mark does everything in his power to ensure that you have a fabulous experience even if you don’t see the elusive stars of the safari.
Mark takes the time to give you facts about the area and has a great eye for spotting wildlife in the water.
We were treated very well and enjoyed a lovely relaxed filled out trip not once but twice so far! Thanks Captain Mark, see you soon.
The weather was perfect , we saw dolphins, salmon swimming in the water, and some beautiful beaches.
The commentary was very informative and fun. The 2 hours flew by.
Would definately recommend to anyone visiting Albany.
Really liked it.
was a great morning out in the harbour
great value for money
thanx so much for a wonderful experience
I’ll definitely be sending friends and family to do a tour when they come out on holiday.
(PS Our little girl drove the boat most of the way and still hasn’t stopped talking about it)
If you want to get out in the sound to explore, this is the boat trip for you.
Incredible views, entertaining captain and some cool tunes - add the amazing dolphin display and we got off feeling awesome. Thanks so much 👍
Still worth every cent. Mark was very knowledgeable about the area & we got to see some beautiful sights. Also Mark recommend a nice pub for a after cruise drink. Thanks Mark








































































































































