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.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible—book your spot and pay nothing today.
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 2.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Driver: English
Wheelchair accessible

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

Whale watching cruise
Cruise voucher valid for 12 months if you do not see a whale
Free parking

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

Meeting point

Cruises depart from the Sea World Cruise Terminal in Main Beach. Entry to Sea World Marine Park is not required. Free parking is available at Sea World.

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Important information

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 toward 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 local partner reserves the right to substitute the vessel, itinerary, date, and time

Gold Coast: Whale Watching Cruise from Sea World Port

Gold Coast: Whale Watching Cruise from Sea World Port

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