Gold Coast Whale Watching: Close Encounters Guaranteed

Experience thrilling whale watching with Sea World Cruises. Witness majestic whales up close and enjoy live underwater footage. 100% Whale Sighting Guarantee.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sea World Whale Watch - Experience the thrill of being in the presence of majestic humpback whales in their natural habitat on this 2.5hr whale watching cruise! Departing from the Sea World Cruise Terminal in Main Beach, soak up the iconic views of the Gold Coast as you embark on a whale-watching cruise aboard our luxurious purpose-built vessel, the ‘Spirit of Migaloo II’.
What's Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Enjoy more time with the humpback whales as Sea World Whale Watch is conveniently the nearest operator on the Gold Coast to the Humpback Highway! Witness the awe-inspiring exhibits of whales gracefully leaping out of the water, smacking their colossal flukes on the sea surface, and plunging deep into the underwater world. Expect a unique experience as…

Location
Sea World Whale Watch
Seaworld Drive
Cruises depart from the Sea World Cruises Terminal (Main Beach). Entry to Sea World Marine Park is not required. Free car parking is available.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Chadbi9931qv
Sep 12, 2024
Saw some whales! - Great trip! Found whales quickly and often. Informative crew and a nice boat. The captain’s narration was great. Beer and wine on board, too!
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97diarmuidk
Sep 12, 2024
WOW...so many whales - We had such a good experience - hard to imagine seeing more whales so close together. We definitely would recommend this trip.
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73kayes
Sep 11, 2024
One of a kind experience - A moment to treasure for lifetime. Excellent captain and crew on board. Not everyone is lucky to see this one of a kind experience.
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Andrewwa501
Sep 11, 2024
Amazing whale watching experience! - My wife and I had a fabulous afternoon on a SW Whale Watching cruise. The vessel was spacious and comfortable, with lots of viewing areas. Pedro the skipper gave a really informative, yet fun commentary on the migration and behaviours we saw. All the crew were lovely, including the friendly photographer, who took great photos of ourselves and the whales. The sightings were fantastic, we were so lucky to follow two pods both including this year's calves. Great to witness the mum teaching the baby " how to be a whale" and spectacular breaches! Highly recommended experience.
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Oneshadeofblack
Sep 5, 2024
Fun cruise, amazing photos - My family and I loved the cruise. We saw so many beautiful whales, and were able to get very close to quite a few (you could hear their sounds). Nicole took amazing photos of our experience (thank you!), and her energy and friendliness made the whale watching so fun. The captain and crew were amazing. We would go again.
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Grandtour30541195069
Aug 30, 2024
Highly recommend!!!! - Best experience of my life. Highly recommend doing this. Suitable for all ages. The whales breached right in front of the boat and we stayed on the water for around 2 hours
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Aprilc809
Aug 29, 2024
Recommend this cruise - This is the best whale watch I’ve been on. The crew were excellent and the whales really put on a sow for us. Thank you Sea World cruises for a great morning.
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Aujames
Aug 29, 2024
Compliments to the crew - The crew were amazing today. Very consciencious of everyone's safety and enjoyment. The lady MC did a great job keeping things interesting between whale appearances. Captain Wayne's commentating was enjoyable and you could tell he was working hard to get the best possible sightings for us. We were so blessed to enjoy some very memorable encounters today. I'm sure that everyday is different, but you can count on this crew to do their very best.
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Dianne_c
Aug 26, 2024
Great experience - Just fantastic. Captain and crew so knowledgeable about whales . So easy to board and friendly. Would recommend to my family and friends
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Phils130
Sep 1, 2024
A wonderful Fathers Day adventure on the water! - A great trip to see these majestic creatures! Almost immediate sightings & we managed to follow a couple of pods, one with a calf! Excellent. No up close encounters, but managed some nice photos 👏
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