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Whale Watching Without The Crowds - Mooloolaba

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Looking for a Whale Watching experience you will remember and want to talk about for a long time? Crusader 1 Mooloolaba is for you

Looking for a Whale Watching experience you will remember and want to talk about for a long time? Crusader 1 Mooloolaba is for you

Highlights

  • See Humpback Whales during their annual migration
  • Whale Watching without the crowds - Low passenger numbers
  • Full walk around deck - ideal for whale watching
  • Intimate atmosphere

The Whales have arrived in Mooloolaba! Come along on a Whale Watch tour with Sunshine Coast afloat and see whales undisturbed in their natural environment right off the coast from Mooloolaba.

Looking for a Whale Watching experience you will remember and want to talk about for a long time? Crusader 1 is limited to 22 passengers therefore offering you a personal day out on the water with unobstructed views of these inquisitive majestic animals

Be in awe of the spectacular breaching, close encounters, magical songs and tail slapping of the Humpback Whales.

Get up close and personal with these gentle giants of the sea and encounter pods of dolphins and turtles that are usually regular sightings

The biggest advantage of whale watching on Crusader 1 is that you will always have that rail side position, ready for that perfect photo

Crusader 1 is an open deck vessel which allows full walk around access even to the bow of the boat where you can watch the dolphins play and follow our path

DEPARTURE TIMES:

9am, 12pm and 1pm depending on the day

Adult $129.00
Child $109.00 (0-14 years)

What's included

  • 3 hour whale watching open ocean boat tour - extended to a 4 hours if need be between 03.07.22 – 13.08.22)
  • Light refreshments and non alcoholic drinks are included
  • Photo's of your day (available for purchase after your tour)
  • Personal experience - no large crowds
  • Fun Skipper

Location

  • DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION: The Pontoon
  • 209 Brisbane Road (Service Road)
  • Mooloolaba( Sunshine Coast)
  • Queensland. Australia
Available Bookings from 17 Dec to 30 Dec 2024

All prices are shown in AUD ($)

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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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biancal8 from Australia wrote on 27 September 2024

Fantastic Day!

We had a fantastic day whale watching with Cavalier. The Skipper ensured we had a smooth ride & Jess’s knowledge & enthusiasm made for an incredible experience. We highly recommend!

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Sabrina from Austria wrote on 22 September 2023

Fantastic

The whole trip was an incredible experience. The team was super friendly and gave all to make the most out of the trip. We had beautiful encounters with a lot of whales. It was even better we could have imagined it. Thank you so much for this amazing trip, we will never forget! The way you are operating your trip is outstanding!!

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From Whale Watching Without The Crowds - Mooloolaba

Reading this sort of review makes our team so proud. This is what we aim for with our boat, crew and service. The little things like, whale information, snacks, luxury seating and space. All make for a nice experience but then it's up to the whales. :) It has been a good season this year and we are so pleased you got to enjoy it with us.

Sherryn Klump from Australia wrote on 18 September 2023

Awesome afternoon

This was an awesome way to see the whales. The boat only has a capacity of 25 so there is plenty of room at the rails to watch them. No jostling for position to catch a glimpse. Staff on board were extremely knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the whales.

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From Whale Watching Without The Crowds - Mooloolaba

Hi Sherryn, Thank you for giving us a 5* review and we are so pleased you enjoyed your time out on Crusader 1 with us. She is a great vessel to be whale watching on. Hopefully we will see you out with us another time. We also offer Christmas Light Cruises, Champagne Cruises and private cruises.

Brigid Kitchener from Australia wrote on 20 July 2022

Awesome whale watching

Professional friendly, plenty of room to move about the vessel.

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We thank you for taking the time to give us a 5* review on your recent Whale Watching tour. Hope to see you again some time. From all of us at Sunshine Coast Afloat

Jacqui Billings from Australia wrote on 05 July 2022

Great tour operators

Great staff and great owners. While few whales (which clearly they couldn't control) couldn't be more pleasant, helpful and obliging. Highly recommend for a non crowded friendly experience.

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From Whale Watching Without The Crowds - Mooloolaba

Thanks Jacqui for the wonderful review. Yes - venturing out into an uncontrolled environment can have it's highs and lows. When you see them in their natural surroundings it's an amazing feeling to be part of it but being able to make that Ah Ha moment every trip is hard. :) We are pleased you enjoyed your trip with us and hope to see you again some time. From all of us here at Sunshine Coast Afloat

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