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Swim with Whales Gold Coast
4.9
33 Ratings
Chinderah
Dive into a unique whale swim adventure on the Gold Coast with expert guides. Experience sustainable, soft in-water encounters with majestic whales.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Coolangatta - Join us for our Swim with Whales Tour located near the Gold Coast, Coolangatta and Tweed heads area. Look beneath the surface into the world of the majestic Humpback Whale. Enjoy an unforgettable eye-to-eye experience with these gentle giants right here on the Gold Coast.
To swim with whales is undoubtedly a remarkable, intimate experience you won’t soon forget. Cooly Eco Adventures is the first operator on the Gold Coast to offer swimming with whales and it is our prime objective to give you that experience in a safe and environmentally conscious way.
We do everything we can to maximise your chance of swimming with whales but what you must understand is; we don’t swim with whales, the whales swim with us. While we guarantee whale sightings, we cannot guarantee your swim with them; the time they spend with us or the proximity they will come.
What's Included
- Spray jackets provided
- In water support from crew as well as floatation devices if required
- Wetsuits provided
- Snacks
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Unique commentary by a marine naturalist
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
Cooly Eco Adventures employs the ‘soft in-water encounters’ technique, a tried-and-true method for ensuring a successful and sustainable whale swim.
Each whale swim is a one-of-a-kind experience, with our seasoned skipper and crew available to make it both personal and professional. They bring extensive knowledge and enthusiasm for whales and the beautiful Gold Coast area, which they are eager to share with you.
- No serious medical conditions
Location
139-151 Chinderah Bay Dr
Chinderah Bay Drive
Your friendly crew will be waiting for you next to the white trailer with Cooly Eco Adventures signage
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(33 Ratings)
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Melyndac111
Dec 2, 2023
Love the Turtles - Stunning experience. So peaceful under the water with many species of colourful fish to see, the movements of the underwater sea grass and the motions of the surf. The boat favourite was definitely the graceful turtles. Amazing, beautiful turtles in their natural habitat. Highly recommend the Cooly Eco team, Cass and Joel looked after all our needs and ensured everyone was comfortable in the water. We loved hearing the turtle stories, and importantly ways to keep marine life safe and our oceans thriving.
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615kaz
Sep 29, 2023
Great Day - Had a great day with Joel and Julia today on the water.
We booked a whale swim. We did get a brief swim which I wish had been longer but at the end of the day you need to keep in mind that the whales are wild and it's up to them if they feel like playing ball.
We had plenty above water encounters with the whales and the Cooly team did everything in their power to make it a great experience
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Hollyrl6035yc
Sep 24, 2023
Life changing - This was one of the most incredible experiences I’ve ever had in my life, coming face to face with majestic whales underwater was absolutely amazing. The tour was professional, informative and respectful to the whales, letting them come to us. Would highly recommend and would definitely do it again! 11/10
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Davidsz9029ar
Sep 17, 2023
awesome day with the whales - The Experience was 10 out 10 thanks lachlan and the staff of coolyecoadventures best day on the water will be back to do it again would highly recommend this experience cheers dave
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S5689vfemmas
Sep 7, 2023
Incredible swim with whales on Gold Coast - Wow! That was insane. Lachie (owner and skipper) was amazing. His knowledge of the water and whales is incredible. We had two up close and personal swims with the whales plus whales swimming 3m from the boat. Highly recommend! How amazing that we can do this on the Gold Coast!!!
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Abdulla
Aug 27, 2023
Great experience - It was an great experience we had a great swim with whales , the staff was really great and helpful I recommend going if you want to try this experience
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Sonjan885
Aug 26, 2023
Awesome day with the whales - What a thrill to be able to get in the water and have a whale swim under you, absolutely amazing experience. Thank you to our crew Joel and Georgia, such a wonderful day
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Natashak79
Aug 16, 2023
Amazing experience - Incredible trip. The staff were great and the whales swam right underneath us. A real bucket list moment!
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Robertae210
Aug 16, 2023
Wonderful Small Group Experience - An absolutely amazing morning on the water with Cooly Eco Adventures. I loved the small group tour size and the focus on whales as the activity rather than a day on a big boat. I have been whale watching many times at Hervey Bay but this was the best whale tour I have ever done. The whales were plentiful and so close to the boat. We got in the water three times and had whales swim in front of and under us on two of those swims. It was a fantastic morning, a really special experience and a great crew. I will definitely be back in summer for the turtle snorkelling tour.
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Isabellarogel
Oct 9, 2023
Great whale watching - I had a fantastic experience on this whale-watching trip! We saw many whales, although we couldn't swim with them as they stayed a bit far from the boat. The sea was quite rough, causing some seasickness, but the friendly team assisted us throughout. The captain shared insightful knowledge about the whales. I'd love to do it again on a day when the whales are closer and the ocean is calmer!
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