CRUIZE-INN - Accomodation in Albany, Western Australia, offering Yoga and Surf Retreats

Monday 5th July - This morning, Southern Right whales just off the beach at Middleton Beach. Whales have been spotted almost daily on board the cruising vessels Sail-a-way and the Silver Star! Sunsets have been amazing this time of the year!

Thursday 24th June - The weather has changed and it feels like winter. Good thing we have plenty of wood for the tile fire and heating throughout, and a great excuse to try some more of those award winning red wines from the region! The whales don't seem to mind - still arriving daily - check the links on our 'attractions' page for updates and amazing photos.

Sunday 20th June 2010 - Clear skies in Albany today (and maybe 20 degrees) - we even had a swim in the crystal clear ocean at Goode Beach with no one else on the beach! Went 4x4ing and ended up at Mutton Bird Beach - sun, surf & whales! A mother & calf Southern Right just off the shoreline - magic!!

Saturday 19th - Went for a cruise on board Silver Star with Albany Dolphin & Whale Cruisess - we had an amazing encounter with some playful dolphins and later watched Seals in a protected cove on Breaksea Island - thanks Paul and Eve for a fabulous day out!

17th June 2010 - Another magic day here in Albany - blue skies until late afternoon and we are still waiting for the predicted showers!! Continual whale sightings in King George Sound. Check the links on our 'attractions' page for more info. Hope to see you soon.

3rd June 2010 - I have just been advised that 4 humpback whales were sighted yesterday just out from Whaleworld!! Yay - they're here!!

1st June 2010 - First day of winter and it is absolutely magic here in Albany.

And with winter comes WHALES..... The first of out whales have been sighted including a blue whale (the largest living creature on the planet), and humpback whales coming to visit in King George Sound before making their way up the 'humpback highway'.

Book a wonderful whale watching cruise (which we are happy to help you with) so that you don't miss out on an amazing encouter with these incredible creatures!!

AAA TOURISM paid a visit and we are pleased to announce that we have successfully retained a 3.5 star rating for our property. Here at The Cruize-Inn we pride ourselves in maintaining the highest standard of cleanliness and ensure your stay is comfortable and relaxing with everything that you need on offer!

It's been a busy few months at the Cruize-Inn! On the 28th March, the 'Business Divas' monthly meeting was held within our spacious & vibrant venue. 32 local business women

attended and enjoyed feasting on scrumptious local produce artistically prepared by Lousie Everett of 'Gardeners Kitchen'. We were shown the amazing hand crafted garments of Bisi Designs by 'Briony Arnold & Sukhumal Felton'. Chief Diva, Cathie Denehy hosted the afternoon in an enjoyable and entertaining way which makes us look forward to the next monthly event in April.

The Cruize-Inn was proud to be involved in providing the venue for this months' event.

'Avalon Beauty College' held a Course at the Cruize-Inn from 21-26 March 2010.

Rhonda travelled from Perth to assist local & visiting women in learning more about 'Acrylic Nails' and gave them in-house training. Here are some shots of the happy students. I believe they all passed their assessment - no wonder they look happy!!

"Thank you Narelle, for a fantastic place to hold our Acrylic Nail Course. Your house is a perfect venue and all the girls had a wonderful time...... Laleh, you are a wonderful Caretaker and you rea

lly made me feel at home - see you in a couple of months!".............. Rhonda (Avalon Beauty College)

8th March 2010 - Hi! Just letting you know that after 18 months of wonderful service to the Cruize-Inn, our previous Caretaker Ellen has hit the big smoke to attend University - we wish Ellen all the very best on her new journey and look forward to seeing her back in Albany when she's visiting family & surfing our local beach breaks once again.

I would like to introduce our new Caretaker. Her name is Laleh and she has been living in Australia for the past 4 years. Laleh has fallen in love with Albany and once you visit our wonderful city you will understand why!! Laleh is keen to ensure your stay in Albany is a memorable one - please join me in welcoming her to the Cruize-Inn.

Also some more exciting news!!!... On the weekend of 6th March we had the Channel 9 team, JUST ADD WATER do some filming at the Cruize-Inn and Middleton Beach for a story on our SWAHINI YOGA & SURF RETREATS!! The show went to air at 5pm on Sunday 28th March 2010. It was fabulous exposure for us, for Albany and Denmark!!

It was a very exciting time. We all had a lot of enjoyment during the filming. Our presenter Angela joined in on our Yoga practice, and then she impressed us all when she caught her first wave surfing at our local break. Thanks again to all of those invoved in making it happen - you know who you are!