Witness the majesty of the world's largest animal. Navigate through the beautiful waters of the Gold Coast. Hear whale songs from the underwater microphone.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Driver
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Gaze at the world's largest animal from a purpose-built whale-watching vessel
- Cruise the waters of the beautiful Gold Coast with an expert crew
- Catch some rays on the outdoor sundeck, one of 6 viewing platforms
Full description
Departing from Sea World on the Gold Coast, this is one of Australia’s premier whale watching experiences. Join marine experts for a close encounter with majestic Humpback Whales aboard one of Australia’s newest and luxurious whale watching vessels.
Within minutes of the Gold Coast, cruise to the “Humpback Highway” and gaze upon the world’s largest animals from 6 spacious viewing platforms from sea level to the sundeck with a spectacular backdrop of the Surfers Paradise skyline. During the 2.5 hour cruise learn more about these fascinating marine creatures and listen to unique whale songs live with an underwater microphone on board.
The Gold Coast whale watching season runs from early June to November and whale watching cruises will depart daily from the Sea World Cruise Terminal at 7:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM. Enjoy an early morning cruise before a day of activities on the Gold Coast or relax and sleep in with late afternoon departures available. If your whale watching cruise fails to sight a whale, you will recieve a voucher for another cruise.
Includes
- 2.5-hour Whale Watch Cruise
- In the unlikely event that your tour fails to see a whale, you will receive a free return cruise voucher
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Not suitable for
- Children under 3 years
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- You must keep social distance while in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- You must fill out a travel information form
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Meeting point
130 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia
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What to bring
- Warm clothing
Know before you go
- · All cruises are weather, minimum passenger number, and Queensland Health advisory dependent. In the unlikely event of a cancellation by the local partner, you will be provided with a full refund or a 12-month credit to use towards another cruise
- · In the unlikely event that your tour fails to sight a whale, you will be provided with a free return tour valid for 12 months
- · The operator reserves the right to substitute the vessel, itinerary, date, and time