Whale Watching Cruise with Beverages & Snacks (Whale Watching Adventure with Spirit of Gold Coast)

Your experience

Join a 2.5-hour Gold Coast cruise to see humpback whales up close, complete with live marine biologist commentary and refreshments onboard.

Getting started

Your adventure begins at Mariners Cove Marina, Main Beach, where you’ll board the purpose-built 24m catamaran. After settling in, the crew will prepare you for a memorable journey along the Gold Coast Humpback Highway.

What to expect

• Step aboard & settle in: Enjoy a warm welcome and complimentary tea or coffee as you meet the crew and your marine biologist guide, who will introduce you to the day’s whale-watching experience.
• Watch the whales: Watch humpback whales as they migrate. See mothers with calves, breaches, and tail slaps while your guide shares interesting facts.
• Take a seat & relax: Relax on roomy upper and lower decks, enjoy refreshments sip refreshments, and take in expansive views of the whales in the wild.

Know before you go

What to bring

• Bring your jacket, hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, seasickness medicines, and light snacks for this experience.
• It's recommended to wear fully covered footwear with suitable grip, such as sneakers or deck shoes.

What's not allowed

• Alcohol is not allowed on the cruise.

Accessibility

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. The vessels can be accessed by a 80 centimeters wide ramp.
• This experience is suitable for pregnant women. However, they must get medical approval before joining the cruise.

Additional information

• Facilities: Toilets.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• The boat is 24-metre catamaran with upper and lower decks, a fully licensed bar, and can accommodate a maximum of 120 people.
• The cruise departs from Mariners Cove Marina.

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.