Oyster Harbour is another good spot for paddling, and even just a family leisure cruise in its protected waters.
fishing for bread and butter species like herring, skippy, squid and whiting.
The King River is much shallower and not great for boating, but suitable for kayaking and canoeing.
Aside from the fish, there is plenty of other marine life to enjoy around Albany. Dolphins are often encountered and can pop up just about anywhere, while seals are another common sight around the offshore islands, and even occasionally in the harbours.
Princess Royal Harbour is the home of the local yacht club and as such is popular with those who enjoy their sailing, and again offers some good
The waters around Albany are also home to many seabirds, including some of the friendliest, and most persistent, pelicans you’ll ever encounter! The boating facilities around Albany are also excellent, catering for boats of all sizes. The main marina in town is a first-class launching location with two ramps. In all, there are four main boat ramps around town – two in Princess Royal Harbour and two in Oyster Harbour. There are also spots in the Kalgan and King rivers where boats can be launched from the bank, and either side of town there are beach launching options for smallish trailerboats. They didn’t have the range of vessels we do these days, but spend some time on the water around Albany and you’ll soon see why those early explorers, and many since, decided to stay!
From May right through to October, whale watching is a great option for boaters in Albany, and sometimes these magnificent animals come right into King George Sound. Humpback and southern right whales use Albany’s sheltered bays for calving and mating and come in so close they can often be watched from lookouts on shore.