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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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
Options
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 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
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
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
Premium Whale Watching
Premium Seating Upgrade: Spoil yourself with a PREMIUM Whale Watching experience with reserved seat at a guaranteed window table.
Reviews
996 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Best day, we’ll be back
385cass,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day with guaranteed viewing. Watching the whales breaching was incredible and the yummy meals kept the kids satisfied and full.
Awesome boat trip to see Whales. A must see!
MumGee,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00OMG, what an amazing trip. Tbh we were worried we wouldn't see much as this was one of the last trips if the season. But we were not disappointed. Once we had reached the migration lanes out in the open sea, just the other side of Moreton Island, we were able to see two groups of whales up close; a mum and her calf and then a another mum, her calf and an escorting Aunty. The boat cut it's engines and we just floated around for about 90 -120 mins watch this absolutely amazing spectacle. The whales seem to love the interaction with the boat and one of the calves became very playful in the water. The boat 'Eye-Spy' is lovely, very comfortable. There is a bar on board serving hot & cold drinks and snacks. We paid a little bit extra for a window table on the main deck, so we could eat the lovely lunch (included in the ticket price) and still see the whales outside. But you can move up to the middle and top decks for open air viewing at any time. The boat can hold 300 people, but we were lucky yesterday as the boat only had about 130 on board, so plenty of space to move around and get a great view of the whales from any of the decks. The staff are brilliant, very helpful and clearly love their jobs. The commentary during the whale watching was very interesting and informative. It all felt very personal, even though it wasn't. I can highly recommend this trip and although the season is now sadly over, it should be top of anyone's list to do next year, when the whale migration season starts again in May.
What a whale of an experience!
D7075XGjenp,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Every year I shout my Sister a Brisbane Whale Watching ticket for her birthday. We love going on our beautiful ocean to see the majestic whales every year, and it never disappoints. The crew on "Eye Spy" are so friendly and Capt. Kerry so knowledgeable regarding the whales. We just love doing this every year.
A special day out with my family
Vacation664135,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fabulous day out! Immaculate boat, friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating staff, a delicious and healthy lunch and lovely calm waters, perfect for watching the stars of the show. We were so privileged to have a mum and her calf hang out with us for over an hour. She was so trusting and to get such a close up encounter in a calm environment was amazing. To then get a visit from another mum, aunty and calf was just the icing on the cake. Highly recommend!
Great Trip
clairehF551DM,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience. We were worried we may not see any whales as it is late in the season, but we saw heaps. Well worth doing. The boat and toilets we also extremely clean. Strongly recommend it, we will go again next year.
Fantastic experience
Elaine T,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Food intolerance catered for. Food was excellent. Commentary was informative. You can either watch from cabin or go up on deck.
100% recommend
304elliei,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00our trip on eye spy was amazing! we had a mum and calf humpback swimming along with us for over an hour - so magical to see<3 crew were super informative and friendly and the food was fab, would definitely recommend!
Amazing experience!
Eloabm,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We had such a wonderful time on this whale watching tour! We got to see whales, dolphins, and even some turtles — it was absolutely amazing. The small lunch served on board was really nice, and the captain was super friendly and welcoming. Everything was well organized, and the whole experience felt relaxed and enjoyable.
A must do when in Brisbane
Rhys P,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A unforgettable day out with Brisbane Whale Watching. We saw a mother and her calf numerous times and we even got to see a juvenile male breach out of the water several times. In addition to this we saw turtles and dolphins. The food was excellent and catered to an allergy in the group with an alternative. Couldn’t recommend this trip enough and a must do when in the area.
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