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Gold Coast

Whale Watching Cruise from Sea World

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4.974 reviews

Highlights & inclusions

Purpose-built whale watching vessel

Up to 2.5 hour whale watching cruise

Only 20 minutes to the whales

Departs from Sea World

Knowledgeable crew

3 levels of viewing decks

Daily specials on selected departures!

From $119.00

$89.00AUD

Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to experience

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Sat, Jul 27, 2024

What you can expect

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 spy on 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 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 Cruises Main Beach Terminal at 9am, 12pm and 3pm. 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 then an alternative date will be offered.

Don't miss out on the 2024 whale watching season - book your whale watching cruise online here!

Location

130 Sea World Drv, Main Beach, QLD 4217

What you need to know

Inclusions

Up to 2.5 hour Whale Watch Cruise
In the unlikely event your tour fails to see a whale you will receive a free return cruise voucher

Extras

Visit our Terminal Cafe! Nothing builds up an appetite like a journey to the high seas. Thankfully the Sea World Cruises chefs recognise this and are serving up delicious brekky and lunch options on the daily. With a strong focus on seasonal and local produce and unrestricted views of the Gold Coast Broadwater – it’s the perfect way to begin, or complete, your whale watching adventure

Options

VIP Lounge "Captains Club" offers passenger to access to the VIP area which you can have interactive communication with a captain. Also, get complimentary refreshments and snacks. Please contact operator to upgrade

Highlights

Watch the Humpback Whales at play against the spectacular backdrop of Surfers Paradise
Knowledgeable crew
Purpose-built new boat for Gold Coast sea conditions
Uninterrupted grandstand views from 3 spacious viewing platforms

Time

Tours depart daily from early June to early November
9am, 12pm and 3pm tours with vessel "Spirit of Migaloo II" (Boat capacity 190 pax)
Additional departure times running at 8am, 11am and 2pm tours with vessel "Kaiala" (Boat capacity 80 pax)
Departures are seasonal and subject to change
Departing from the Sea World Cruises Main Beach Terminal, located in the car park outside of Sea World, 130 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach

Departure Location

Departing from the Sea World Cruises Main Beach Terminal, Seaworld Drive, Main Beach, 4217

What To Bring

Camera
Sunscreen
Hat
Binoculars
Warm clothes
Flat shoes
Sea sickness remedy if required

Additional Information

Guaranteed sightings or we will provide you alternative date
Cruises will be cancelled upon the discretion of the cruise operator taking into account the weather conditions of the day
Infants and children are welcome with responsible adult supervision.
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

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
Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
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
Sea World Cruises Whale Watching will not provide a refund of any kind to passengers if a tour fails to sight a whale, in the unlikely event your tour fails to see a whale you will receive a free return cruise voucher

Recent reviews

4.974 reviews

Amazing for all the family. This experience is a must

If I had to describe my experience with one word, I'd say "amazing"! I really enjoyed it, I definitely want to go again and have a fantastic time in the sea while I'm having those incredible views to the city and the whales, dolphins and other animals

Whale watched. Bonus dolphins watching too. Must take seasick medications

First time whale watching experience. We did find the whales. Bonus was... there were a group of very playful dolphins swimming around our cruise ship. Kids were really excited. Staff kept advising the passengers on board to take the medication for sea sickness. Seriously, it's no jokes. The sea was rough. Many passengers were sitting there ill with the vomiting bag. It's a good experience but make sure you take the medication before the trip start!!

Spotted whales in the first half and hour. We saw a mom and a baby!

We spotted whales soon, many of them and at different points. They even drove the ship super fast towards a group of whales that we saw on the horizon and didn't want us to miss them. It was also super informative, I learned a lot about whales. Totally would recommend the experience.

4.7