Whale Watching Tour with Spirit of Gold Coast
Overview
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2 hours 50 minutes
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Get excited and be amazed on this 2.5 hour Gold Coast Whale Watching tour. Witness the beauty of the Humpback Whales as they migrate past the Gold Coast from May to October. This family-owned and operated business with over 25 years whale watching experience is 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.
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
Children must be accompanied by an Adult
Comfortable enclosed walking shoes and jacket are recommended
We can ONLY accept non-motorised, collapsible wheelchairs on board Spirit. Please note that Spirit crew cannot carry passengers from their wheelchair to the boat seating. All guests who use a wheelchair must be able to move themselves, or bring assistance with them.
Please advise if bringing a PRAM
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Onsite parking at Mariner's Cove Marina
Live commentary on board
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
The safe and fully equipped 24 meter super catamaran is custom designed for Whale Watching, and features sensational 360º viewing from both lower and upper decks for kids and adults alike. On board, you’ll enjoy all the creature comforts that you would expect, such as complementary morning tea, a fully licensed bar, and toilets. Within minutes of departure you'll see 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. Your guides and crew are passionate about the conservation of the ocean giants, promoting awareness and education of Humpback Whales and their natural environment. Your 2.5 hour adventure will be guided by full commentary from your Marine Biologist, with your friendly and knowledgeable staff on board to answer any questions that you may have. With a 100% Whale Guarantee, you can cruise in comfort knowing that you will see the Humpback Whales or you will receive a free return cruise.
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Whale Watching Tour with Spirit of Gold Coast
Reviews
833 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Knowledgeable guide
Paul S,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great morning and saw lots of whales on a heat run with dolphins chasing. Also saw a shark on the way back
While of course it is...
giles w,
Jul 20, 2025
- Viator
4.00While of course it is appreciated that seeing and getting close to Whales is dependent on the whales playing along. This with today's technology is still very old school. Just drive out and hope, reliant on us the guests as much the crew spotting them. So as the whales didn't play along it was disappointing, they would say saw enough just to qualify and prevent them having to refund. Other boats out there put the guests onto whales. Maybe drone technology or another spotter boat, as my feeling is you had a lot of disappointed people at the end of a bumpy 3hours
Amazing trip whale watching
Emma B,
Jul 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a very enjoyable trip felt very privileged to spend so much time with these beautiful mammals. The trip was very well organised and Captain Dean was very knowledgable providing lots of information about the humpback whales. We got to see a mother and her calf breaching and flapping their tails to communicate. The trip was really good value for money and I highly recommend this trip .
Brilliant!
LYNN R,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Unfortunately our scheduled trip was cancelled due to inclement weather. However, they cheerfully rescheduled our trip for another suitable day, and everything was perfect - beautiful day, lots of playful whales and dolphins, great commentary and staff. Brilliant!
A whale of a time
Stuart O,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
3.00The whales don’t always perform with the classic breach behaviour. Mostly they just cruise on by the coast and you get a glimpse as they surface for air.
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