The Whales migrate up the Eastern Seaboard of Australia each year to mate and play in the warm waters off the Great Barrier Reef. Many Whales spectators can see the breaching Whales and the Whale blows directly off the coast line while walking the white sandy beaches or swimming in the crystal clears ocean. Some excellent vantage points for seeing Whales in their wild environment is in Byron Bay the most easterly point of Australia, Coolangatta and Tweed Heads, The Spit in Northern Gold Coast, Stradbroke Island and Moreton Island.
This great value Gold Coast whale watching cruise departs in the morning with the aim of letting you get as close as possible to these magnificent ocean giants during their annual migratory period just off the coast of lovely Surfers Paradise. Incorporating a scenic waterways cruise along the Nerang River (valued alone at $33), the journey will take you out onto the Gold Coast Broadwater where you’ll see a variety of Humpback Whales as they breach and play in the waters alongside the vessel.
Departing from the heart of Surfers Paradise, you’ll board a comfortable, purpose-built whale watching vessel staffed by a knowledgeable crew who take pride in their level of personalised service, with tours limited to smaller numbers to provide the least crowded whale watching experience available. A wonderful half day Gold Coast whale watching experience awaits – so book online today!
Highlights
- Watch the Humpback Whales at play against the spectacular backdrop of Surfers Paradise
- Knowledgeable crew
- Personalised service
- Smaller numbers providing an uncrowded whale watching experience
- ONLY whale watching vessel departing from Surfers Paradise
- Cruising past homes of the Gold Coast rich and famous
Time
- Cruises depart daily at 9.30am and 2.30pm
- Boarding commences 20 minutes before scheduled cruise time
Duration
- Please allow approximately 3.5 hour for this experience including boarding time
Departure Location
- Cruises depart from the river end of Cavill Avenue, Surfers Paradise, only a short walk from all major Surfers Paradise hotels and the Cavill Avenue Light Rail Station
What To Bring
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Binoculars
- Warm clothes
- Sensible shoes
- Sea sickness remedy if required
Additional Information
- Please note Whale Watching Season finishes early November
- Infants and children are welcome with responsible adult supervision.
- Guaranteed sightings or FREE return cruise
- Cruises will be cancelled upon the discretion of the cruise operator taking into account the weather conditions of the day. Reschedule or full refund will be given
- Please advise at time of booking in the ‘Add Booking Notes’ section of the Shopping Cart if you are travelling with an infant
Terms And Conditions
- Booking changes and cancellations are available without penalty up to 24 hours before departure. Within 24 hours, 100% of the fare is forfeited. For groups of 10 or more, 72 hours notice is required
- All cruises are weather, minimum passenger number, and Queensland Health advisory dependent
- In the unlikely event of a cancellation by the operator, you will be provided with a full refund (excluding gift vouchers) or a 12-month credit to use towards another cruise
- The operator reserves the right to substitute the vessel or change the itinerary without notice
- All return times are approximate
- Conditions of Travel may vary if you have booked with a travel agent as your booking is subject to their terms and conditions
- For more information, please visit the operator’s website
- Due to Covid-19 and government regulations, some tours may operate with reduced capacity. Should your booking be impacted by this, the operator will move your booking to an alternative tour or time
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! – Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- Prices are seasonal and are constantly changing. The from price displayed may not always be the price you are going to pay, as once you click on your specified date, the price will change to reflect the price for that date/season. Please note that in some cases where you cannot click on a date to obtain the price, please call us so we can assist you
Location
[Surfers Paradise Check-in]
Bus Stop 125
Address: 161 Roma Street, Brisbane City (Opposite side of Queensland Police Service – 200
Roma Street) Please arrive at the bus stop 10 minutes prior to departure.
[Brisbane Departure]
Bus Stop 125
Address: 161 Roma Street, Brisbane City (Opposite side of Queensland Police Service – 200
Roma Street) Please arrive at the bus stop 10 minutes prior to departure.
