Join a whale watching boat tour for the journey of a lifetime from the Gold Coast's Main Beach. Witness the beauty of humpback whales as they migrate past the Gold Coast from June to October.

About this activity

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 are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details. Learn more
Duration 2.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Discover the majestic Humpback Whales in their natural environment, within minutes of departure from the Gold Coast Broadwater
Experience an incredible 2.5 hour cruise with full commentary from our Marine Biologist
Enjoy a comfortable journey on our 24 metre Super Catamaran, purposefully built for Whale Watching with friendly and professional staff
See the Humpback Whales up close and personal, with 360 degree viewing from lower and upper decks
Relax with Guaranteed Sightings or a free return cruise

Full description

Come join this family-owned and operated business with over 20 years whale watching experience, committed to offering you the best customer service and memories to last a lifetime. With caring and knowledgeable crew who are focused on your comfort and safety as well as guaranteed whale sightings, you can travel with peace of mind. Within minutes of departure, Spirit of Gold Coast will have you up close and personal with these majestic creatures as they embark on their annual migration along the east coast of Australia. This amazing journey is a truly captivating experience, as right before your very eyes these 40-ton Humpback Whales breach, wave their pectoral fins and slap their tails. Join us for the journey of a lifetime - a memorable adventure to be shared with friends and family.

Includes

Tea, coffee, and biscuits on arrival
Parking at Mariner's Cove Marina

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

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

Meeting point

Mariners Cove Marina, 60-70 Seaworld Drive, Main Beach Berth 95, Arm D, next to Helicopter Pad.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Sunscreen

Not allowed

Smoking
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

Limited wheelchair accessibility. Please contact office prior to purchasing your ticket.
Children under 4 can come along free of charge (please advise if you wish to bring a stroller).

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 49 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
4.9/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Safety
4.7/5

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Wonderful day out, the crew were super friendly. Our trip had to be rebooked due to weather conditions, staff were very good contacting us and we were rebooked to go 2 days later, no hassles. Very informative guide and our whale sighting experience was magical! We were pleased to support a local business, not a multi National company. We highly recommend doing this experience!

July 5, 2022

From onboarding to commentary to success at finding whales, this tour was top notch! Didn’t need to go far for our first sightings. Some frisky yearlings breaching and tale slapping but on quite a show for our granddaughter and us. Boat was quite stable and the length of tour was juat right for young ones.

June 13, 2022

From the moment I arrived till when it was time to go the staff on board was more then accommodating and welcoming, they helped me with my 3 little kids as I’m a single father witch was very helpful and my 3 kids loved every minute they were there. The experience they had to offer was very exceptional

October 10, 2019

Spirit of Gold Coast 2.5-Hour Whale Watching Tour

Spirit of Gold Coast 2.5-Hour Whale Watching Tour

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