Whale Watching Tour with Spirit of Gold Coast
4.6
698 Ratings
Main Beach
Duration: 2 hours, 50 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Our custom-built, fully-featured 24-meter super catamaran is specifically crafted for Whale Watching and provides breathtaking 360º sights from both lower and upper decks, perfect for children and adults. Onboard, we treat you to complimentary morning tea, a fully-stocked bar, and restrooms.

In just a few moments after setting sail, you’ll witness these awe-inspiring sea giants as they partake in their yearly voyage along Australia’s eastern coast. Their grandiose 40-ton Humpback Whale performances which include breaching, pectoral fin waving, and tail slapping are a sight to behold.

Our team members, including your guides and crew, are vehemently committed to the preservation of these marine behemoths. They are dedicated to fostering consciousness and imparting knowledge about Humpback Whales and their natural surroundings.

Your 2.5-hour excursion is enriched with comprehensive narration from your Marine Biologist, and approachable, well-informed staff ready to respond to any queries. Backed by a 100% Whale Guarantee, you can relax in luxury knowing that if the Humpback Whales don’t make an appearance, you are entitled to a complimentary return cruise.

What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Free parking at Mariner’s Cove Marina
  • Live commentary on board
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Food and drinks (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Prepare to be thrilled and impressed during this 2.5 hour whale watching adventure on the Gold Coast. Experience the majesty of the Humpback Whales as they travel past the Gold Coast, from May until October. This family-run business, with over a quarter-century of experience in whale watching, is devoted to providing you with superior customer service and unforgettable experiences. With attentive and well-informed staff who prioritize your comfort and safety, along with a guarantee of whale sightings, you can embark on this journey with confidence.

  • Children must be accompanied by an Adult
  • Comfortable enclosed walking shoes and jacket are recommended
  • 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
Location
Spirit of Gold Coast Whale Watching
Seaworld Drive
Once you arrive at Mariners Cove Marina, walk through the car park towards the higher jetty and find Spirit at Berth 95/Arm D - next to the helicopter pad.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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212vivc
Oct 24, 2023
Wonderful magical tour - My mum and I went on this tour and we were both overwhelmed at how special and precious it was to see a whale and her calf swimming and playing around the boat. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming and I can't recommend it highly enough.
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Lillyhoogervorst
Oct 22, 2023
Great Experience - Although we didn't have any whales breaching right out of the water, we saw them close up - a mother and her calf and a few others. The commentary was interesting and informative, with a great sense of humour, and the staff were so accommodating and kind to everyone, making the experience wonderful. The boat was comfortable, and all the expected safety measures were in place. I would definitely recommend using Spirit of Gold Coast to see the whales!
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Faraway144859
Oct 17, 2023
Patience pays off - The whales were really shy and whilst we saw blow holes, they didn’t surface fully. The captain and crew were brilliant and persevered and eventually we saw two pods (Mum and Calf). The Captain was very informative with lots of whale facts. Had an amazing time.
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Beejy26
Oct 9, 2023
Captain’s Humour - The team were informative and very entertaining. Also went out of their way to take us to see more whales when we should have been going back to dock!
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Holly_b
Oct 8, 2023
Good day bad weather - The tour itself was great, we were just not fortunate with the weather which meant it was harder to see whales but when we did our captain headed towards them so we could view them better but they made it difficult for us to spot them. We were lucky enough to see a baby come right up beside the boat just before we had to head back in.
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Lead_t
Oct 27, 2023
Whale Watching - Great experience seeing a whale and it’s calf - it was near the end of the whale migrating season so there weren’t any close up encounters like in season, but it was still a worthwhile experience….…next time I’ll try to go at the right time…
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Nickfreke
Oct 24, 2023
Whale watching? Should have been called whale glimpsing! - Unfortunately, we spent 2 hours bobbing up and down on the ocean looking for whales that didn't want to play. It seems that most whales had migrated, so it would have been difficult to spot them. When we did, they were so far away and surfaced for a couple of seconds only. Not the greatest trip I've been on.
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P6411cekevinh
Oct 22, 2023
Can skip - Can skip this tour We saw only the tip of 2 whales and they were going and coming around. I don’t think it was a good use of 3 hours and $
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V9557suahmadm
Nov 1, 2023
Poor quality - Overall poor quality service. Old and dirty vessel. Did not see any Whale. Did not receive rebooking information or future credit. Received the confirmation email for the trip and the advice the day after the trip. I do not recommend it to anyone.
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Shashank_g
Oct 24, 2023
Worst experience - They left without us. The moment I reached the boat which was already there they just left. We got late because of massive traffic jam we tried calling them but there is no phone number. We sent emails everything but still they left without us despite the fact that boat was still on shore. Very unprofessional and I demand my money back.
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