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Looking for a Whale Watching experience you will remember and want to talk about for a long time? Crusader 1 Mooloolaba is for you
Looking for a Whale Watching experience you will remember and want to talk about for a long time? Crusader 1 Mooloolaba is for you
Highlights
- See Humpback Whales during their annual migration
- Whale Watching without the crowds - Low passenger numbers
- Full walk around deck - ideal for whale watching
- Intimate atmosphere
The Whales have arrived in Mooloolaba! Come along on a Whale Watch tour with Sunshine Coast afloat and see whales undisturbed in their natural environment right off the coast from Mooloolaba.
Looking for a Whale Watching experience you will remember and want to talk about for a long time? Crusader 1 is limited to 22 passengers therefore offering you a personal day out on the water with unobstructed views of these inquisitive majestic animals
Be in awe of the spectacular breaching, close encounters, magical songs and tail slapping of the Humpback Whales.
Get up close and personal with these gentle giants of the sea and encounter pods of dolphins and turtles that are usually regular sightings
The biggest advantage of whale watching on Crusader 1 is that you will always have that rail side position, ready for that perfect photo
Crusader 1 is an open deck vessel which allows full walk around access even to the bow of the boat where you can watch the dolphins play and follow our path
DEPARTURE TIMES:
9am, 12pm and 1pm depending on the day
All prices are shown inAUD ($)
- Adult$129.00
- Child$109.00
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Authenticated Reviews
Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience.
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biancal8 from Australia wrote on 27 September 2024
Fantastic Day!
We had a fantastic day whale watching with Cavalier. The Skipper ensured we had a smooth ride & Jess’s knowledge & enthusiasm made for an incredible experience. We highly recommend!
Sabrina from Austria wrote on 22 September 2023
Fantastic
The whole trip was an incredible experience. The team was super friendly and gave all to make the most out of the trip. We had beautiful encounters with a lot of whales. It was even better we could have imagined it. Thank you so much for this amazing trip, we will never forget! The way you are operating your trip is outstanding!!
From Whale Watching Without The Crowds - Mooloolaba
Reading this sort of review makes our team so proud. This is what we aim for with our boat, crew and service. The little things like, whale information, snacks, luxury seating and space. All make for a nice experience but then it's up to the whales. :) It has been a good season this year and we are so pleased you got to enjoy it with us.
Sherryn Klump from Australia wrote on 18 September 2023
Awesome afternoon
This was an awesome way to see the whales. The boat only has a capacity of 25 so there is plenty of room at the rails to watch them. No jostling for position to catch a glimpse. Staff on board were extremely knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the whales.
From Whale Watching Without The Crowds - Mooloolaba
Hi Sherryn, Thank you for giving us a 5* review and we are so pleased you enjoyed your time out on Crusader 1 with us. She is a great vessel to be whale watching on. Hopefully we will see you out with us another time. We also offer Christmas Light Cruises, Champagne Cruises and private cruises.
Brigid Kitchener from Australia wrote on 20 July 2022
Awesome whale watching
Professional friendly, plenty of room to move about the vessel.
From Whale Watching Without The Crowds - Mooloolaba
We thank you for taking the time to give us a 5* review on your recent Whale Watching tour. Hope to see you again some time. From all of us at Sunshine Coast Afloat
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Sally from New Zealand wrote on 01 October 2025
Amazing morning
lucky enough to follow a pod of whales for about an hour. Highly recommend this trip.