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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Albatross gliding low over the open ocean off Ballina02 / Offshore Exploration

Beyond the Horizon.

Venture offshore and discover an extraordinary world of ocean-going seabirds.

Designed for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers and birdwatchers, these adventures explore the remarkable birdlife found beyond the coastline.

  • 6 hours
  • From $239 per person
  • Departs Ballina

What you might see

  • Albatross
  • Giant petrels
  • Shearwaters
  • Open-ocean wildlife

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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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