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Adventure Whale Watching Tour Mooloolaba

Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Noosa & Sunshine Coast, Australia
High interest
Booked 3 times today.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Wildlife enthusiasts won't want to miss the opportunity to see the humpback whale migration up close. On this small-group boat tour with a maximum of nine passengers, everyone is guaranteed a window seat. The high-speed boat will take you out to the whales quickly, so there's more time to enjoy watching them. Be amazed by the beautiful Sunshine Coast backdrop, too.
  • This 120-minute tour can fit into even the busiest itineraries
  • Be amazed by the power of whales in their natural habitat
  • Learn more about whales from your knowledgeable guide
  • Specializing in small-group tours, only 20 guests on board, we offer a more personal and exciting experience.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • The Wharf Mooloolaba
      123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba QLD 4557, Australia

      Our vessel departs from the jetty on the Marina side of The Wharf Mooloolaba complex next to Prawn Star floating restaurants, near the Dock bar and restaurant. There is a directory located at the main entrance at The Wharf complex. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    Mooloolaba Beach (Pass By)

    Point Cartwright (Pass By)

    Alexandra Headland Beach (Pass By)

    Mudjimba beach (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Children travelling must be 5 years or older
    • If you're pregnant, unfortunately this tour is not for you
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Naomi_D
    We were lucky enough to see whales breaching, with beautiful calm water . Tour guides were lovely and very informative! Thoroughly enjoyed our experience!

    Reviews

    4.8
    based on 30 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    My solo whale spotting

    Valerie_D, Aug 2026
    Was a lovely day out in the bay, a lot of fun spotting the whales, staff were very friendly & informative.

    What to Expect

    John_B, Aug 2026
    There are no guarantees to see whales. The guide was very knowledgeable and engaging with the travellers. The boat can rock a bit and it may be problematic for those liable to sea sickness.

    Whale watching experience

    Jenny_C, Oct 2025
    Great experience. While it was late in the season for whales we were lucky enough to see several whales. I went out twice - 2 days apart. First trip came upon the whales immediately. Second trip it took some time but the tour operators went out of their way to find whales for us.

    our honeymoon whale watch

    Beau_G, Oct 2025
    Old mate the skipper found the whales straight away and was very pleasant to listen to with a deep understsnding about whales

    Love whales ♥️

    Charlotte_S, Oct 2025
    Amazing trip we saw some whales breaching lots of tail flapping and the crew were fun friendly and we learned so much . Great small fast boat , I will go again next year ! Thanks team ♥️

    Great time

    Naomi_D, Jul 2025
    We were lucky enough to see whales breaching, with beautiful calm water . Tour guides were lovely and very informative! Thoroughly enjoyed our experience!

    Friendly Crew but No Whale Sightings

    Elvig_U, Jun 2025
    We joined the whale watching tour with high hopes, as this was the main reason we travelled to the Sunshine Coast. Unfortunately, we didn’t see a single whale during the trip. We completely understand that nature is unpredictable and sightings can’t be guaranteed. However, it was disappointing to learn that there is no policy in place for a second chance or partial refund, as some other tour operators offer. When you’re marketing a tour specifically as a whale watching experience, it’s reasonable for customers to expect at least some form of goodwill gesture when no whales are seen, especially for those who travel specifically for this activity. The crew was friendly and the boat was comfortable, but overall we left feeling let down.

    Great experience

    Barbara_K, Jul 2021
    Very friendly and welcoming couple. Knowledgable about the area as well. We were delighted to see a whale as well.

    Fun but not a whale in sight!

    Shona_H, Jun 2021
    Just fun spinning around the ocean!!!! Really disappointing we didn’t get to be see any whales though! Brendan was knowledgeable and funny!
    Member Pricing
    From

    $74.91

    per person
    Was $78.86(-5%)

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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