Gold Coast
Here I’ve gathered the Gold Coast whale watching cruises that make the most of the season. Humpbacks stream past from June to November, often surprisingly close to shore. Morning trips usually get the calmest water, which matters more than people admit.
Experience close encounters with humpback whales on a guided Gold Coast tour, with guaranteed sightings, expert commentary, and stunning views.
Most Popular★ 4.5“The trip was well informed and the crew were very knowledgeable. They knew where to go to have the best chance of seeing whales and the whales were just wonderful to see. Worth every dollar!”
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884 reviewsFrom $53.08by Spirit of Gold Coast Whale Watching
Experience the Gold Coast's humpback whales up close on a 2.5-hour tour with expert guides, guaranteed sightings, and stunning 360-degree views.
★ 4.2“Great activity, they stayed out an additional 30 minutes to make sure we got the best chance to see wales! Only one side of the boat seemed to get opportunities to see, however great value for money.”
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703 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $52by Spirit of Gold Coast Whale Watching
Discover humpback whales on a Gold Coast cruise, enjoying expert guides, underwater views, and chances to see dolphins, turtles, and seabirds.
★ 4.5“We had a great day out at sea and saw numerous whales! All the staff were great at announcing when there are whales around and tell you exactly where to look. Of course the whales being wild living creatures, the number of animals you see…”
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444 reviews150 minutes - 1 dayFrom $63by Sea World Cruises, Whales in Paradise
Experience the thrill of whale watching on the Gold Coast. Join our unforgettable cruise and witness majestic whales up close. Book your adventure now!
★ 5.0“Great commentary and knowledge. Very welcoming and supportive crew. The whales gave us a great show.”
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342 reviewsFrom $63.12by Kokomo Cruises
Experience whales up close on a 2.5-hour Gold Coast cruise. Enjoy expert commentary, stunning views, and a wildlife encounter perfect for families.
★ 5.0“A cruise along the Gold Coast watching whales. What more could you want??? It was the perfect day for it. Mother’s and their babies swimming along not far from the boat. The commentary was excellent and it was very enjoyable all around.”
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316 reviewsFrom $63.83by Sea World Cruises
Experience Gold Coast's majestic humpback whales on a luxury 2.5-hour yacht tour with expert guides, stunning views, and family-friendly fun.
★ 3.8“Great trip and awesome crew. We saw a lot of whales!”
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100 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $53by Boattime Yacht Charters
Experience the magic of whale watching on Queensland’s Gold Coast with Kokomo Cruises. Enjoy guaranteed sightings, expert guides, and stunning coastal views.
★ 4.9“Guides were fantastic and it was the most wonderful experience. Thankyou for a great 2 and a half hours!”
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80 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $62by Kokomo Cruises
Experience the thrill of swimming with majestic whales in Gold Coast. Dive into an unforgettable adventure and get up close to these magnificent creatures. Book your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity now!
★ 4.5“was such an amazing experience, don’t they if you they don’t come straight away! they do end up coming and it is such and amazing experience we even saw some dolphins! just be prepared if the waves are choppy !”
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71 reviewsFrom $80.68by Aqua Adventures - Gold Coast
Discover the thrill of whale watching in Gold Coast! Embark on an intimate small boat tour and get up close to these magnificent creatures. Book now!
★ 5.0“Amazing time traveling out in the Pacific to look for whales. Not only was the weather beautiful during their “Winter” but we saw about 8 different whale pods. The crew did a great job keeping us engaged and spotting the whales for us”
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68 reviewsFrom $73.90by Aqua Adventures - Gold Coast
Discover the thrill of whale watching on the mesmerizing Gold Coast. Immerse yourself in nature's wonders and witness majestic creatures in their natural habitat.
★ 5.0“Super Trip ! Have been to several other whale watching experiences but this was by far the best. These guys really know their stuff and love what they do ! Highly recommended. Thanks !”
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65 reviewsFrom $63by Cooly Eco Adventures
Experience the thrill of swimming with majestic whales on the stunning Gold Coast. Dive into an unforgettable adventure today!
★ 5.0“Changing room on the street, wareing wet Wetsuit , almost lots a direction and not sure where whales going and spent almost all our time for searching .”
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44 reviewsFrom $286.18by Cooly Eco Adventures
Surrender to the enchanting allure of Swim With Whales in the Gold Coast, where a transformative encounter awaits...
★ 4.8“tout était excellent, ils prennent vraiment le temps de chercher les baleines, on a plongé environ 5 fois pour les voir de plus, certains ont réussi à les voir dans l'eau. En tout cas on en a vu plusieurs depuis le bateau c'était incroyable. je…”
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13 reviews4 hoursFrom $268by Cooly Eco Adventures
Experience whale watching and a full day at Sea World on the Gold Coast with this combo tour—perfect for marine life lovers seeking adventure and fun.
★ 3.15 reviews10 daysFrom $133by Sea World Cruises, Whales in Paradise
Experience close-up whale encounters on a 2.5-hour Gold Coast tour with expert guides, stunning coastal scenery, and small group intimacy for authentic sightings.
★ 5.0“Humpback calf breaching close by! The team was friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable.”
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5 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $84by Cooly Eco Adventures
Get up close and personal with these majestic creatures! Join us for an unforgettable 3-hour whale watching adventure in Australia. Book your spot now!
From $46.55by Gold Coast Dive Centre & Marine Training College
Theme parks by day, whales offshore, glow worms after dark; the Gold Coast never stops showing off.