About Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruises

3 Hour Whale Watching Cruise from Surfers Paradise

Half Day Whale Watching Cruise from Surfers Paradise

Dive deep into the world of the humpback whale with our boutique marine wildlife experience. Feel the thrill as these magnificent creatures approach our vessel, showcasing their playful antics.

Our state-of-the-art vessel is designed for optimal viewing. With guaranteed rail-side viewing and limited passenger numbers, you're ensured an intimate and unobstructed view of the whales' breathtaking performances.

While the humpbacks are the stars of the show, our tours also offer encounters with playful dolphins, majestic green sea turtles, and a variety of seabirds, both resident and migratory.

Begin ans end your adventure with a scenic cruise through the Gold Coast Broadwater. 

Departing directly from Surfers Paradise, your whale watching experience is just a step away. No long commutes, just pure adventure right at your doorstep.

100% Whale Sighting Guarantee
Our commitment is to provide you with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If no whales are sighted during your tour, rest assured, we've got you covered with a free return ticket.

Cruise Features

Whale watching on the Gold Coast

Departure Times
Departure Times: 7:00am | 8.30am | 10.30am | 12.30pm | 2:30 pm

Meeting Point
Our check-in terminal is located right in the heart of Surfer’s Paradise, on the Cnr of Ferny Avenue and Cavill Avenue. Our boats, Mahi Mahi and Kiala, also depart from here.

Please arrive twenty minutes before the tour departs, so we can check you in and board on time.

Cruise Features

  • 100% guarantee of whale sightings, or receive a free return cruise
  • 360º Unobstructed View
  • Listen to interesting commentary from a marine naturalist
  • Enjoy tea, coffee, and biscuits on board
  • Glide past luxurious homes along the Gold Coast canals
  • Small group sizes, guaranteed rail side position

 

Itinerary

Hump Back Whale

Check-in 20 Minutes Prior to Departure

  • Check-In opens for Whale Watching Cruise (please arrive at least 20mins before departure)
  • Morning tea, coffee & biscuits is served
  • Whale Watching cruise boarding
  • Crew introduction and tour briefing

Departure & 40 Minute Cruise

  • Gold Coast waterways cruise with commentary of the Gold Coast history / rich and famous
  • Morning tea, coffee and biscuits continues to be served

1 Hour Whale Spotting Cruise

  • Whale Watching cruise enters Humpback whale sighting grounds
  • Guests are taught how to find whales, dolphins etc…
  • Whale Watching begins
  • Expert Whale Watching commentary
  • Tea, coffee and biscuits bar closes

Return 40 Minute Cruise

  • Calm water cruise back to Surfers Paradise
  • Tea and coffee bar reopens
  • Photos from the cruise are printed at the onboard photo studio
  • Photo opportunity for passengers driving the vessel (subject to day’s conditions)

Booking Info

Whales in Paradise Gold Coast

Travelling with children
Child ticket: Age 3-14. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Not recommended for children 3 years and under.

Family Friendly
We offer special rates for familes. Please check the booking for form for up to date family pricing.

Instant Booking & Mobile Friendly Tickets
Check availability & book here to secure you spot on Half Day Whale Watching Cruise from Surfers Paradise. Pre-booking is essential. Please do not turn up on the day without a booking.


Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruises Reviews

CJ

Camberley Jenkna

I can not recommend this experience enough!!! I will be going again!!! captain Wayne was such an incredible host. a true gentleman and the most welcoming, engaging bloke. an absolute pleasure to be with on the journey. the photographer Mary brought an element of humor and so much personality which made the atmosphere so much fun. she was so down to earth and just gorgeous!!! the young lady who did the commentary throughout the journey was so informative and really engaged with the passengers. I loved seeing the way they showed such respect for these beautiful creatures that we had come to see. allowing them to approach us and not pushing their luck to get too close. the whales didn't seem bothered at all and were in fact, putting on one hell of a show for us!! absolutely breath taking. the vessel was in lovely order. very welcoming. not to mention the many seating options. top deck, front bow, beneath the upper level and they were happy for us all to stand (and hold on tight) when ever we pleased to enjoy the motion of the boat crashing into the waves! that alone was an incredible experience my rating is an easy 10/10 all round!!!! I will definitely be back!!! thank you so much to captain Wayne and his crew!!

LW

Leanne Watkins

Great trip. The team were well organised and very knowledgeable with a whale researcher on board. We saw three pods of whales and were lucky enough to see them breach twice whilst we were out. Amazing to see these majestic animals in their natural habitat. We also saw dolphins on the way out. We had a running commentary of the houses on Millionaires Row which was amusing too. The icing on the cake was the captain letting the kids take charge of the boat on the way back. All in all a great experience that I would definitely repeat again. Thanks Whales in Paradise!

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Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruises

Meeting Point Our check-in terminal is located right in the heart of Surfer’s Paradise, on the Corner of Ferny Avenue and Cavill Avenue. Our boats, Mahi Mahi and Kiala, also depart from here. Please arrive twenty minutes before the tour departs, so we can check you in and board on time.


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