Cetacean One on a summer adventure off Ballina

Ballina • Byron • Northern Rivers

The Wild Side
of Summer.

Discover a world beyond the shoreline. From playful dolphins and extraordinary seabirds to the winding Richmond River, your next adventure starts aboard Cetacean One.

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Drone view of Cetacean One with a dolphin pod swimming alongside off Ballina01 / Marine Wildlife

Meet the Locals.

There's something unforgettable about seeing dolphins in their natural environment.

Explore the coastline of Ballina and Byron aboard Cetacean One, discovering the marine wildlife that calls these waters home. Every journey offers the possibility of something extraordinary.

  • 90 minutes
  • From $100 per person
  • Departs Ballina

What you might see

  • Bottlenose dolphins
  • Short-beaked common dolphins
  • Sea turtles
  • Coastal seabirds

Wild animals — sightings are never guaranteed.

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Every experience is available as a private charter.

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Cetacean One cruising the Northern Rivers coastline

Beyond the Beaches

There's a Whole Other World Out Here.

Most people experience Ballina and Byron from the shoreline.

But just beyond the beaches lies an extraordinary world of marine wildlife, seabirds, coastal landscapes and winding waterways.

Aboard Cetacean One, every journey offers something different. Whether you're following dolphins along the coast, discovering remarkable birdlife or exploring the Richmond River, there's always something new waiting beyond the horizon.

  • Family owned & operated
  • Experienced local crew
  • Small-group adventures
  • Accessible vessel
  • 600+ Google reviews
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