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Whale Watching Cruises At A Glance

Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruises Compared

WHALE WATCH LATEST DEALS
Whale Taile

Explore Pass
Includes Sea World Entry, Sea World Whale Watch, QDeck Entry and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Adults $139.95 Children $112.95


Mystery Whale Watch
Adults $79 Children $49

TWEED HEADS/COOLANGATTA WHALE WATCHING
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Aquatic Blue Charters
Family Owned and Operated Cruise running out of Tweed Heads. Family and group friendly. Family Pass 2A + 2C (4 -14 years) $250

* Please note prices can change without notice, check when booking.
Photos of whale watching.
The Gold Coast is one of the best served areas for whale watching. There are 5 main operators on the Gold Coast and each of them have their pros and cons.

Compare the Gold Coast whale watch cruise operators side by side.

  • Who has the biggest boat?
  • Who leaves the earliest or the latest?
  • Who leaves from where?
  • Who has more viewing?
  • Who has the most personal service?
  • Who is the best value?

This page regularly updated: Last Update 30 June 2010

Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruises At A Glance

Name
Departure Location
Whale Watching Cruise Details
Approx Prices 2010 Season#
Boat Size
Tweed Heads

9am to 12pm
1.30pm - 4.30pm

Adult
Student/Senior *
Children (4 -14 yrs)
Under 4s
Family (2A + 2C)
$85
$75
$60
Free
$250
15m Catamaran
46 Passengers
3 Viewing Decks
Sea World Main Beach

10am to 12.30pm

2pm to 4.30pm

Adult
Student/Pensioner
Children (3 -13 yrs)
Under 3s Not suitable
Family (2A + 2Ch)
Captains Lounge (VIP seats plus refreshments)

$99
$77
$77
N/A
N/A
$170

24m Catamaran
125 Passengers
3 Viewing Decks

1300 WHALES
(Whale Watching Gold Coast)

Mariners Cove at Marina Mirage, Main Beach

8.30am to 11.30pm

Adult
Student/Senior
Children
Family (2A + 2Ch)
$99
$89
$59
N/A
32m Catamaran

5 Viewing Decks
Surfers Paradise
9.00am to 12.30pm
2.00pm to 5.30pm
Adult
Student/Senior
Children (3 -14 yrs)
Under 3s Not Recommended
Family (2A + 2Ch)
$95
$89
$60
N/A
$250
15m Catamaran
65 Passengers
3 Viewing Decks
Marina Mirage Main Beach
9.30am to 12pm
Adult
Student/Senior
Children (4-14 yrs)
Under 4s
Family (2A + 2Ch)
$89
$79
$59
N/A
$230
24m Catamaran
125 Passengers
3 Viewing Decks

# Prices and times are approximate and are subject to change. I try to keep it up to date but things change!
* Includes Backpackers and Pensioners
Please note: boarding is generally 30 minutes prior to departure times.

All of these Gold Coast whale watching tour operators offer some form of guarantee should they not see a whale during the tour. These are pretty much the same, but most have a very high whale spotting record.

Want To Save Money On Your Gold Coast Holiday? Why Not Try A Mystery Whale Watch Cruise

On a mystery whale watching cruise you won't know which operator you will be going with (one of the ones from Surfers Paradise or Main Beach) and you will have to be flexible, but you will save money!

Book your Gold Coast Mystery Whale Watch Cruise

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Gold Coast Whale Watching

Whale watch cruise operators in the Gold Coast around Surfers Paradise and Main Beach include:

Whale watching tour operators also depart from Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.

Whale Watching Hints and Tips

In response to some questions I have received I have written a couple of articles giving hints and tips for a great whale watching experience.


 

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