Board the Dhu Force at Geraldton’s Eco Wharf for a 90-minute, hands-on lobster pot pull where you’ll watch crew haul and reset pots, learn size rules, and take home part of the catch. Perfect for curious visitors who want a compact, educational taste of Western Australia’s lobster fishery.
Board the Dhu Force at Geraldton’s Eco Wharf for a 90-minute, hands-on lobster pot pull where you’ll watch crew haul and reset pots, learn size rules, and take home part of the catch. Perfect for curious visitors who want a compact, educational taste of Western Australia’s lobster fishery.
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Operated by Eco Abrolhos Cruises · Geraldton, Western Australia
Morning light breaks over Geraldton’s Eco Wharf and the Dhu Force slips past the buoys, the ocean pushing at the hull like an insistent guide. Within minutes you’re beyond the headland where the Indian Ocean runs colder and the reef drops off; the crew reels in the first of twelve pots and the clack of creels on chain punctuates the sea air. It’s an immediate, tactile lesson in working water: hauling, measuring and deciding which lobsters go back to the reef.
easy.
1.5 hours.
Minimal fitness required but good balance and ability to stand for short periods on a moving boat are recommended
Yes — guests may take home legal-sized lobsters as determined during the tour; crew will measure and release undersized animals per regulations.
Minimum age is 8; children must be supervised at all times on deck.
This seasonal tour typically operates in the local lobster season (late November through January); check current dates and availability when booking.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with serious spine or cardiovascular conditions; the operator provides specific advisories at booking.
Geraldton grew as a fishing and shipping port; the Western Rock Lobster fishery has been commercially important to the region since the mid-20th century.
The tour follows local size and catch rules designed to protect breeding populations; operators typically work within fisheries management frameworks to reduce bycatch and reef impact.
Eco Abrolhos Cruises operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




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