Board the Spirit of Gold Coast and sail to the Humpback Highway!

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  • emergency대부분의 고객들이 지식이 풍부하고 친절한 승무원을 칭찬하며 전체 경험을 향상시켰습니다.
  • emergency많은 사람들이 가까이에서 많은 고래를 보는 것을 즐겼으며, 여러 번의 점프와 장난치는 행동을 목격했습니다.
  • emergency이 여행은 흥미롭고 마법 같은 경험으로 묘사되었으며, 좋은 날씨가 즐거운 외출에 기여했습니다.
  • emergency고객들은 무료 간식인 비스킷과 음료를 높이 평가하며 크루즈에 멋진 터치를 추가했습니다.
  • emergency전반적으로 흥미로운 순간과 선장의 유익한 해설 덕분에 이 경험은 강력히 추천되었습니다.
  • star_shine잠재적인 멀미에 대비하세요; 출발 전에 멀미약을 복용하는 것이 좋습니다.<br/>더 부드러운 경험을 위해 차분한 날에 가는 것을 고려하세요.

Board the Spirit of Gold Coast and sail to the Humpback Highway!

Highlights

  • Travel with a professional crew who will provide information and detailed commentary. We have a Marine Biologist on board who is passionate about the Marine Life and explains all about the Whale Migration.
  • Guaranteed Whale Sighting – Get a free return trip if you don’t see whales on your cruise.
  • Spectacular two and a half hour Whale Watching Cruise on board Spirit of Gold Coast.
  • A truely magnificent experience for children and adults alike. The power of a tail slap from a 40 tonne sea creature will have you in awe.

Spend a morning on the water watching the gentle giants of the sea perform just for you. The sight of a whale breaching just meters away is an inspiring experience and you can be right in the action.

Whale watching is an incredible experience and a magnificent nature education for children and adults alike. The power of a tail slap from a 40 tonne sea creature will have you in awe.

The Spirit of Gold Coast for an adventure you won't forget. Their professional crew will give you an informative and detailed commentary throughout your cruise.

Don’t forget your camera – these are moments with the ocean’s largest inhabitants you’ll want to remember forever.

Duration: 2.5 Hours

Departure Time: Please arrive 9am for boarding

Location:Aqua Adventure Centre, 95 Marine Parade, Southport 4215

Meeting Point: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.

Per Adult $109.00
Per Child $69.00 (4 - 14 years old)
Child Under 4 $0.00 (Child 0 - 4 years)

What's included

  • Whale Guarantee (free return trip if no whale sighting)
  • Onsite parking
  • Complimentary Morning Tea with tea, coffee and biscuits.

Location

  • Aqua Adventure Centre
  • 95 Marine Parade
  • Southport 4215

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Cancelled cruise can be re-booked in available days, no refunds applicable

Available Bookings from6 Jun to 19 Jun 2026

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  • Per Adult$69.00
  • Per Child$59.00
  • Child Under 4 Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$69.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Per Child$59.00
  • Child Under 4 Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$69.00
  • Per Child$59.00
  • Child Under 4 Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$69.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Per Child$59.00
  • Child Under 4 Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$69.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Per Child$59.00
  • Child Under 4 Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$69.00
  • Per Child$59.00
  • Child Under 4 Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$69.00
  • Per Child$59.00
  • Child Under 4 Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$69.00
  • Per Child$59.00
  • Child Under 4 Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$69.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Per Child$59.00
  • Child Under 4 Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$69.00
  • Per Child$59.00
  • Child Under 4 Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$69.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Per Child$59.00
  • Child Under 4 Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$69.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Per Child$59.00
  • Child Under 4 Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$69.00
  • Per Child$59.00
  • Child Under 4 Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$70.00
  • Per Child$59.00
  • Child Under 4 Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$70.00
  • Per Child$59.00
  • Child Under 4 Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$70.00
  • Per Child$59.00
  • Child Under 4 Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$70.00
  • Per Child$59.00
  • Child Under 4 Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$70.00
  • Per Child$59.00
  • Child Under 4 Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$70.00
  • Per Child$59.00
  • Child Under 4 Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$70.00
  • Per Child$59.00
  • Child Under 4 Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$70.00
  • Per Child$59.00
  • Child Under 4 Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$70.00
  • Per Child$59.00
  • Child Under 4 Free of Charge

  • Per Adult$70.00
  • Per Child$59.00
  • Child Under 4 Free of Charge
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Authenticated Reviews

Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience.

Authenticated Reviews

Real highlights, tips, and the helpful advice straight from Bookme customers who’ve actually done this experience, summarised with AI support

  • emergency대부분의 고객들이 지식이 풍부하고 친절한 승무원을 칭찬하며 전체 경험을 향상시켰습니다.
  • emergency많은 사람들이 가까이에서 많은 고래를 보는 것을 즐겼으며, 여러 번의 점프와 장난치는 행동을 목격했습니다.
  • emergency이 여행은 흥미롭고 마법 같은 경험으로 묘사되었으며, 좋은 날씨가 즐거운 외출에 기여했습니다.
  • emergency고객들은 무료 간식인 비스킷과 음료를 높이 평가하며 크루즈에 멋진 터치를 추가했습니다.
  • emergency전반적으로 흥미로운 순간과 선장의 유익한 해설 덕분에 이 경험은 강력히 추천되었습니다.
  • star_shine잠재적인 멀미에 대비하세요; 출발 전에 멀미약을 복용하는 것이 좋습니다.
    더 부드러운 경험을 위해 차분한 날에 가는 것을 고려하세요.

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jeremyg from New Zealand wrote on 02 October 2025

Amazing

Fantastic day trip, great commentary from the captain. Saw heaps of whales and was treated to a display from 2 pairs of mum and calf playing!

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Natalie from Australia wrote on 06 September 2025

Fantastic

Awesome!experience! Whales were so close mugging our boat

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Rosie from Australia wrote on 16 July 2025

Exciting trip!

We really enjoyed our whale watching trip with the Spirit of Gold Coast crew yesterday. Although we had to travel quite a distance out to see the whales, it was amazing seeing them calmly cruising through the water, and finally one of them breached not far from us which was a thrilling moment for us. Would definitely recommend!

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rosalieh1 from Australia wrote on 24 July 2025

Underwhelming

We saw a couple of spout exhausts and one whale at quite a distance away, near another boat, but it disappeared before we got closer. No return experience tickets were issued and it was a very under whelming experience. No photos taken as it would be all water.

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Annette van Dongen from Australia wrote on 04 November 2025

The worst trip ever

The unprofessional, disengaged staff, unsafe conditions and vessel and no whales made this experience like an episode of holidays from hell. Most people were sick and good luck getting any crew help. No refund and who would take the offer of doing all this again in the hope of seeing a whale? Would give no stars!

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Child Under 4 * Child 0 - 4 years

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