Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Get excited and be amazed on this 2.5 hour Gold Coast Whale Watching tour. Witness the beauty of the Humpback Whales as they migrate past the Gold Coast from May to October. This family-owned and operated business with over 25 years whale watching experience is committed to offering you the best customer service and memories to last a lifetime. With caring and knowledgeable crew who are focused on your comfort and safety as well as guaranteed whale sightings, you can travel with peace of mind.
Professional guide
Onsite parking at Mariner's Cove Marina
Live commentary on board
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Food and drinks (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure Point
60/70 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia
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.
Return Details
60/70 Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217, Australia
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.
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Cathy_S
06 Sep 2025
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
christianserger
03 Sep 2025
1st cancelation due to bad weather (which is understandable) but no automatic solution to reschedule the tour
2nd cancelation one day later just 5mn before the time departure due to crew shortage, which could have been anticipated
Esther R
02 Sep 2025
Fantastic morning, saw some incredible movements with the whales! Staff were friendly and helpful. Manage to take some great photos
This tour in
Queensland
is organized by
Spirit of Gold Coast Whale Watching
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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