Join a whale-watching cruise on the Gold Coast and enjoy views of the coastline while searching for whales along the Humpback Highway, an ancient migration corridor between Antarctica and the southern Great Barrier Reef. Watch as humpback whales swim and leap, and learn about them and their environment from a marine naturalist guide. You may also spot dolphins, sharks, and sea turtles during your journey.
Watch whales off the Gold Coast on a 2.5-hour Sea World cruise, with marine naturalist commentary and a whale-sighting guarantee.
Getting started
Begin your experience at the Sea World Cruises Terminal at Main Beach, where you board the vessel for your 2.5-hour whale-watching cruise. Settle into your seat and get oriented with the onboard interactive displays as the crew runs through safety information. Your marine naturalist guide then starts sharing insights into local whale behavior as the boat heads out to sea.
What to expect
During your cruise, you look for migrating whales in the waters off the Gold Coast while learning about marine life from your guide.
Features
Whale-watching cruise: Join a 2.5-hour whale-watching cruise, giving you time to watch whales in their natural environment off the coast.
Marine naturalist commentary: Hear live commentary from a marine naturalist guide, who explains whale behaviors, migration patterns, and the broader marine ecosystem.
Hydrophones & underwater cameras: Use access to hydrophones and underwater cameras when conditions allow, so you can listen to whale sounds and see below the surface.
Interactive displays: Explore interactive displays on board that help you understand whale biology, identification, and conservation.
Whale sighting guarantee: Benefit from a whale sighting guarantee: if no whales are sighted on your cruise, you receive a free return cruise valid for 12 months.
Wrapping up
After the vessel returns to the Sea World Cruises Terminal and you disembark, your experience concludes. If you selected the option that includes a 1-day SeaWorld pass, you can then use that pass for entry to SeaWorld on a day specified by your ticket.
Clothing and essentials: Bring your jacket, hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, seasickness medicines, and light snacks for this experience.
Footwear: It is recommended to wear fully covered footwear with a suitable grip, such as sneakers or deck shoes.
Wheelchair access: This experience is wheelchair accessible.
Prams and strollers: This experience is not pram or stroller accessible.
Ramps: Ramps are available at the venue for easy access.
Health advisory: Pregnant women and guests with a pre-existing medical condition or recent hospital visit must consult a doctor before booking.
Assistance dogs: Your guide dog is welcome onboard.
Whale sighting guarantee: In the event that no whales are sighted during your cruise, you will get a free return cruise valid for 12 months.
Departure point: The cruise departs from Sea World Cruises Terminal, Main Beach.
Join a whale-watching cruise on the Gold Coast and enjoy views of the coastline while searching for whales along the Humpback Highway, an ancient migration corridor between Antarctica and the southern Great Barrier Reef. Watch as humpback whales swim and leap, and learn about them and their environment from a marine naturalist guide. You may also spot dolphins, sharks, and sea turtles during your journey.
