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!
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.