Whale Watching Tour with Spirit of Gold Coast
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Gold Coast, Australia
- 2 hours 50 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Spotting whales in their natural habitat can be tricky if you don't know where to look. Skip the guesswork on this whale-watching cruise, which guarantees you will see humpback whales as they migrate past the Gold Coast from June to November or you receive a complimentary second cruise. The tour is led by a marine biologist guide who is passionate about conservation and offers insights into whale behavior that enrich the experience. Includes morning tea and a photo booklet souvenir.
- Led by a marine biologist: Gain deeper insight into whale behavior
- Guaranteed whale sighting or receive a complimentary second cruise
- Includes a photo booklet to keep as a souvenir
- Watch humpback whales breaching from the boat's lower or upper deck
What's Included
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Live commentary on board
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Food and drinks (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Aqua Adventures95 Marine Parade, Gold Coast Hwy, Southport QLD 4215, Australia
BOARDING STARTS 30 MINUTES PRIOR. Once you arrive at the Aqua Adventures Centre, please meet the Spirit Team outside of the Broadwater Cafe. Our meeting location is on the grass, on the left-hand-side of the Broadwater Cafe.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an Adult
- Comfortable enclosed walking shoes and jacket are recommended
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 140 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Awesome experience. Very friendly and empathetic staff. Waited for us and gave us directions. I will Highly recommend it.
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The trip was well organised, the staff were extremely attentive looking out for anyone that may have felt ill, always on hand with anything we needed, we had two small children who were very comfortable. Saw many whales and would recommend this activity, thanks for a great morning :)
Due to low tide, you needed to be able to walk about 500 metres to another public jetty, where the boat had been able berth.
It was a good and powerful boat, and there was lots of whale action to be seen just a few kms offshore.
Traveled with my girlfriend and had the pleasure of captain Dean and first mate Heather and the new guy Nate. It was incredible experience and well with the money. We traveled out to sea and right away saw 4 whales around the boat. One of which stayed for over an hour around the boat and kept spy jumping. I couldn’t recommend them more!
Great team, great boat, great day. 4 big outboard engines, coped with rough sea well. Found whales quickly.
We saw lots of whales and a turtle and it was a very enjoyable experience. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Great experience. We saw a lot of whales and they jumped a lot. It was amazing and the staff were so nice and helpful
very nice crew. They are very accommodating to everyone's needs.
We saw whales, and kids enjoyed. Money wise I feel expensive.
It was magnificent. The crew was welcoming and helpful, the boat was clean and had plenty of room, and the whales were just splendid.
Boat very small - trip was rough and water spray a problem. Despite that, the staff were amazing handling the seasickness. They looked after my grandson
Good experience with the family for decent prices, recommend for a Gold Coast trip. We weee able to see many whales
The whale watching experience was amazing and one of the highlights of my trip. It was very special to see the whales so close and enjoy the beautiful ocean views. The trip was well organised, and the staff were friendly and helpful. Overall, it was a memorable and relaxing experience, and I really enjoyed it.
Awesome. We saw so many whales, must be peak migration season. Crew were friendly and helpful. Seasickness pills were a good idea.
I booked a whale watching tour with Spirit of Gold Coast, and unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience. The company changed their pick-up location but did not update the address in the third-party booking app. They sent an email the night before, which I think is poor customer service — most people on vacation aren’t constantly checking emails, and as a result, we had no idea the location had changed.
There were no signs at either the old or new pick-up points to indicate where the tour was departing, and we spent a lot of time confused and trying to find the right spot. We called and texted multiple times and I even left two voicemails, but have never received a response, even several days later.
Overall, this company felt incredibly disorganized and unprofessional. The lack of communication and customer support was very frustrating. I would recommend choosing a different whale watching tour in the Gold Coast that actually keeps guests informed and values their time.
A great way to see humpback whales up close. Skipper follows them to give you the best opportunity of sighting.
The trip was well informed and the crew were very knowledgeable. They knew where to go to have the best chance of seeing whales and the whales were just wonderful to see. Worth every dollar!
It’s an excellent and once in a lifetime experience.Crew is friendly and they are experts.whales are so close . It’s a thrilling experience.
Sit back relax and enjoy the Captain and crew. Professional. Funny, and passionate about their work and committed to an awesome customer experience
2 hours is plenty long. We saw the same three whales and watched them for over an hour. I would have liked to look for others.
Great whale watching experience and my mum had a bit seasick but the staff helped her a lot ! We saw a few whales , like it!
Captain Gavin was awesome giving us a very informative tour. The entire team were all friendly and very helpful. Great trip even with the rocking waves
Easy to find pick up spot and very friendly crew. Helpful, informative, safe and relaxed atmosphere. Amazing experience would recommend and go again
From the moment youvarrive staff are kind and professional. The experience was something I cant even imagine
Very organized and professionally run tour. Saw whales immediately upon leaving the seaway! They offered seasickness tablets to everyone ($3) and although it wasn’t rough we were glad we took them as we saw a couple of other people get sick. Trip was just long enough and with fine weather it made an excellent afternoon experience for us and our teenage son.
Value for money trip hosted by an excellent and knowledgable captain coupled with a spectacular show by the humpback whales. Highly recommended.
Canceled twice due to weather, understand that. Charged credit card twice and have not issued a refunded.
Our whale watching tour was cancelled at the last minute and I have struggled to contact Viator for a refund.
It's bumpy and windy. Prepare for seasickness and cold. I had a fantastic time. Saw some humpback moms and calfs. Captain was full of fun whale facts.
Nice friendly staff and good commentary about the whales. Would recommend this tour to any travellers. as a solo traveller, the staff made me feel welcome. got to see a few dolphins as well.
Staff were very helpful and gave plenty of warning about where we might see the whales.
We saw dolphins and whales
This was a great experience! The staff were really friendly and Dean was a fantastic guide taking us to the Whales. Today we were lucky enough to see a lot of whale activity, some dolphins and even a quick hello from a hammerhead shark. Great value for money! Would definitely recommend and do it again when I visit.
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