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Gold Coast Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!
Board the Spirit of Gold Coast and sail to the Humpback Highway!
Board the Spirit of Gold Coast and sail to the Humpback Highway!
Highlights
- Travel with a professional crew who will provide information and detailed commentary. We have a Marine Biologist on board who is passionate about the Marine Life and explains all about the Whale Migration.
- Guaranteed Whale Sighting – Get a free return trip if you don’t see whales on your cruise.
- Spectacular two and a half hour Whale Watching Cruise on board Spirit of Gold Coast, a 24 meter power Catamaran purpose-built for whale watching, with ’360 degree’ viewing and fully licensed bar.
- A truely magnificent experience for children and adults alike. The power of a tail slap from a 40 tonne sea creature will have you in awe.
Spend a morning on the water watching the gentle giants of the sea perform just for you. The sight of a whale breaching just meters away is an inspiring experience and you can be right in the action.
Whale watching is an incredible experience and a magnificent nature education for children and adults alike. The power of a tail slap from a 40 tonne sea creature will have you in awe.
The Spirit of Gold Coast is a 24 meter catamaran, built for the purpose of whale watching and boasting 360 degree viewing. Their professional crew will give you an informative and detailed commentary throughout your cruise.
Don’t forget your camera – these are moments with the ocean’s largest inhabitants you’ll want to remember forever.
Duration: 2.5 Hours
Departure Time: Please arrive 9am for boarding
Location: 60-70 Seaworld Drive on Main Beach, Gold Coast - Mariner’s Cove Marina, Berth 95, Arm D, next to Helicopter Pad
Available Bookings from 1 Mar to 14 Mar 2025
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- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
- Per Adult$69.00
- Per Child$59.00
- Child Under 4 Free of Charge
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Amazing!
Sandra from
NZ
Amazing!
Sandra from
NZ
Amazing!
Sandra from
NZ
Great experience
catherineh19 from
Australia
Great experience
catherineh19 from
Australia
Fabulous!
Heidi Lewis from
Australia
Fabulous!
Heidi Lewis from
Australia
Fantastic experience
Karlene Burns from
Australia
Whale Watching
Toni Coad from
Australia
Just showing off!
Judy Miles from
Australia
Wow
Tabitha Kellock from
Australia
Wow
Tabitha Kellock from
Australia
Great viewing seats on boat and whale breaching
kayb from
Australia
Great viewing seats on boat and whale breaching
kayb from
Australia
Great day out
michael o'connell from
Australia
Great day out
michael o'connell from
Australia
WONDERFUL
Charmaine from
Australia
WONDERFUL
Charmaine from
Australia
Beautiful experience
Penny from
Australia
Beautiful experience
Penny from
Australia
Awesome!
Natasja from
Australia
Great day out
Sinead from
Australia
My experience
Julia from
Australia
So close to the Gold Coast
Penny Gorman from
Australia
So close to the Gold Coast
Penny Gorman from
Australia
Whales came up close!
Anon from
United Kingdom
Whales came up close!
Anon from
United Kingdom
Whales came up close!
Anon from
United Kingdom
Amazing whales!
Zuzana Hradska from
Slovakia
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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georgiaw1 from New Zealand wrote on 02 September 2024
Whale watching
Great trip. Saw loads of whales - super close up! Friendly crew.
angelay from New Zealand wrote on 01 September 2024
Whales and roller coaster
In the captains words we got a roller coaster ride and whale watching in the same day as the sea was quite rough and the boat was rolling around like we were in a washing machine. I guess you have to have a sense of humour about it. We didn’t die and we saw some whales which made it all worth it. The ride back was like being on the titanic with people lying on the floor and almost everyone vomiting, there was no chatting just the odd groan and hand up for another sick bag. I would not recommend it for families with young children. The young kids were sick even before we got out to the whale watching spot so it was a long two hours for them, poor things. Even those that took the sea sick pill were sick, it would certainly pay not to have a large lunch before boarding. The staff were fabulous all credit to them for working in that environment.
alexandrel3 from France wrote on 09 October 2024
No environmental ethics
I give 2 stars because the experience is good to do although very touristy. We saw lots of whales jumping, slapping their tails etc... BUT, I wouldn't give it any more than that because there is a real problem with environmental ethics. The boat is not properly maintained, which results in black smoke coming out of the exhaust, as well as black liquid pouring directly into the water. I'm disgusted to have taken part in a cruise on a boat that pollutes enormously and gives black smoke to the whales to breathe, which can irritate their respiratory tracts given the proximity we were at, and even kill the whales if they ingest the liquid. I decided to talk to the crew at the end to make sure they were aware of the problem and I know it's not their fault directly and it seems there's a conflict with the owner. The owner has a duty to maintain his boat, which he obviously doesn't want to do. It's disgusting to see a businessman running whale trips while killing them. If the owner sees this comment, know that you are disgusting for not providing your employees with a boat in good condition. I don't want your business to last with a mentality like yours. Money is good, but proper money is better. You raise enough money by putting 30 people on a boat at the same time to be able to maintain your boat. If you can't run a business properly, then you're not a businessman, you're scum.
katrinaj11 from Australia wrote on 03 September 2024
Good experience despite rough seas
Staff were lovely, helpful and friendly. Handing out sick bags left right and centre as the sea was pretty rough going out. Saw a few whales which was amazing. Shame that they feel the need to rip the tourists off so much though.
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perasoni from New Zealand wrote on 27 September 2024
Awesome day on the water.
Great day on the water, the crew and captain were really informative. We saw the humpback whales not long after leaving the seawall, then 2-4 whales breaching and slapping their fins on the water. Bloody magic, just go !!