Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe or Sunshine Coast
Overview
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy exciting, up-close encounters with humpback whales as they migrate through the crystal clear waters of Brisbane’s Moreton Bay between the months of June and November. Be amazed as you watch these gentle giants of the sea breech and play within meters of the luxury high-speed catamaran. Your whale watching cruise includes a gourmet picnic lunchbox. Choose to join the whale watching cruise at Redcliffe Jetty or include round trip coach transport from Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast. Standard / Premium / VIP Options available.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please notify the local operator regarding your hotel information when booking (if pickup option is selected)
Infant meals not included
No food is allowed on board
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
Brisbane Whale Watching invites you to come on board the magnificent ‘Eye Spy’ for an encounter with the whales. Of all the great whales, the Humpback is the most surface active displaying behaviour that will not only inspire you but leave you in awe. There quite clearly is no better place to observe the mighty Humpback Whale than Brisbane’s Moreton Bay, recognised as one of the world’s best whale watching destinations. We believe that providing people with an opportunity to witness these amazing creatures first hand, not only do we put a lot of smiles on faces, but offer an increased awareness of the beauty of nature and the need to nurture our precious wildlife. Your adventure includes: - Beautiful fresh picnic lunchbox (Vegetarian and Vegan options available) - Extensive and informative commentary - A portion of every ticket is donated to whale charities - A licensed bar, snack and souvenir counter is available - GUARANTEED Whale Sightings
Options
W/Watching - Ex Sunshine Coast
Departing the Sunshine Coast: Whale watching cruise from Redcliff Jetty including roundtrip transport from the Sunshine Coast from 7:45am. lunch included. Guaranteed whale sightings. Pickup included
Premium Whale Watching
Premium Seating Upgrade: Spoil yourself with a PREMIUM Whale Watching experience with reserved seat at a guaranteed window table.
VIP Whale Watching
VIP Captains Lounge Upgrade: Spoil yourself with a VIP Whale Watching experience from Eye Spy's spacious and exclusive VIP Captain’s Lounge - Limited Seat Duration: 5 hours: Boarding commences at 9.00am for a 10.00am departure and returns between 2.00pm - 2.30pm Additional Extras: Exclusive hostess; Priority boarding and priority lunch; Complimentary beverage of your choice - Maximum 40 guests
Whale Watching - Direct
Departing Redcliffe Jetty: Whale watching cruise departing Redcliffe Jetty. Boarding commences at 9am for a 10am departure and returns at 2.30pm. lunch included. Guaranteed Sighting
W/Watching - Ex Brisbane CBD
Departing Brisbane: Whale watching cruise from Redcliffe Jetty including roundtrip transport from Brisbane Hotels only - Starting from 7.0am. Please contact our reservation staff on +61 (7) 3880 0477 for pickup time and location. lunch included. Guaranteed whale sightings. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Professional guide and live commentary
Gourmet picnic lunchbox (vegetarian/vegan on request)
Guaranteed whale sightings
Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and snacks (available for purchase onboard)
Souvenirs (available for purchase)
Hotel pickup outside designated areas
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,011 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best day ever
Y6480LYstuartj,Jul 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best day out ever. The team really turned it on today beautiful weather and a carm ocean. With in minutes of arriving at our destination Whales were sighted everywhere. The came very close to the boat and just before we had to leave two whales put on the best show ever Tale slapping for a good 30 mins. An experience I will never forget. The lunch was provided and it was delicious. Can not recommend this enough worth every cent. Thankyou and we will definitely see you again.
Priceless! We had the...
Michelle R,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Priceless! We had the opportunity to see countless whales. The food was shockingly good and staff was very accommodating! 100% would recommend.
A wonderful experience
christinecC3475UW,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour had been on my bucket list for years. It was worth the wait. The boat, the commentary, the crew and the starts of the shoe - the Whales were all fantastic. I would love to do it again.
A great day out!
F5577OZjoshuab,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Overall experience, excellent. Whale experience, excellent! Staff, amazing. Shout out to Cuz who was constantly checking in and seemed like he genuinely cared about the people on the ship (so did everyone else as well!) and explained how whales got barnacles. The girls behind the souvenir stand were very patient with our boy and friend's son. We got lucky and managed to be surrounded by whales doing all sorts of things. The ship itself was clean, tidy and well presented. The captain gave very interested commentary during the trip, was nice to hear local facts. Will definitely do this again!
Customer service was...
Mitchell T,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Customer service was excellent, food provided was delicious, got to see lots of Whales. Overall the whole experience was amazing and would highly recommend!
Amazing Experience
deanhW5711JR,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing experience. Everything was well organised and clearly explained. Got to get up close to multiple pods of Humpback Whales and they put on quite a show for us with multiple breaches, fin waves and slaps. Crew were fantastic the whole trip. Couldn’t fault this trip.
Great experience
Yelena D,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went there 21/06/2026. Amazing tour, unforgettable experience. Learnt a lot about whales and their migration. Australia made a great effort to help them to recover! Crew was great, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We enjoyed a raffle, fresh delicious lunch, and nice clean environment. Thank you and we will see you again! Good luck, the crew and Lady Eye-Spy!
Highly recommended
G6640OHstefans,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Staff was amazing and went above and beyond with service. Wales were only a few meters from the boat
A quick tip for this...
Mingrui S,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A quick tip for this whale-watching trip: take seasickness medication beforehand! I got incredibly seasick and barely saw anything, which was a bummer. However, the silver lining was the crew. Their service was absolutely amazing, especially Loz. A huge thank you to the whole team for taking such wonderful care of me and my mom!
Exhilarating
Maria B,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Within an hour we experienced our 1st sighting of a female with calf, absolutely exhilarating experienced, especially when more pods were sighted.
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