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Whale Watching Cruises At A Glance

Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruises Compared

Photos of whale watching.
Whale watching tours on the Gold Coast.

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: 6 November 2011

Gold Coast Whale Watching Season Closed From November 2011 To June 2012

Gold Coast Whale Watching Season 2011 is CLOSED.

You can still get out on our fabulous ocean and waterways on a Gold Coast Cruise. Many of our GC whale watching tour operators switch to cruises during the summer season.

2012 whale season commences early June 2012 and runs through to early November 2012. These pages will be updated during May 2012 to reflect the new season information.

Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruises At A Glance

Name
Departure Location
Whale Watching Cruise Details
Approx Prices 2011 Season#
Boat Size
Aquatic Blue Charters Coolangatta Whale Watch
Tweed Heads

9am to 12pm
1.30pm - 4.30pm

 Adult
Student/Senior *
Children (3 -14 yrs)
Under 2 years Not Recommended
Family (2A + 2C)
$85
$75
$65

$260

15m Catamaran
46 Passengers
3 Viewing Decks

From Sun 29 May 2011
Sea World Whale Watch
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

From Fri 3 June 2011

Special Combo incl Sea World Entry also available.

1300 WHALES
(Whale Watching Gold Coast - Whale Watching by Tall Ship)
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

From Sat 28 May 2011

Special Combo incl Island Adventure also available.
Whales in Paradise
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

From Sat 28 May 2011

Special Combos incl Currumbin, Ballooning or Scenic tour also available.
Spirit of Gold Coast Whale Watching
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.

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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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