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Whales in Paradise - Gold Coast Whale Watching Pty Ltd

42 Ferny Avenue, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia
+61 7 5538 2111
Ranked #5 of 23 tours in Surfers Paradise
4.5 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Whales in Paradise are the original Gold Coast Whale Watching company and the only whale watch operation to depart from the convenient location in...... more » Owner description: Whales in Paradise are the original Gold Coast Whale Watching company and the only whale watch operation to depart from the convenient location in central Surfers Paradise.OUR GUARANTEE 1. Our whale watch cruise have been so successful that we are proud to promote a 100% daily sightings record. If a whale is not sighted on a tour you will receive a free return cruise. 2. Low passenger numbers to ensure personalised service and no crowds, so every guest is guaranteed a rail side position for the perfect equal viewing opportunity « less
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Ipswich
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

well worth a visit, nothing too bad for people who get seasick, my partner does but he managed really well. DO IT!! More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2011

The trip was everything they said it would be & more. Nifty commentary & good service made for a great cruise to see these beautiful sea creatures. Highly recommended. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2011

We did not see whaes in the first 3.5 hours but the boat had reports of sightings to the north and extended our trip to see them. On our way back to Surfers Paradise the a feamle wjhale and her baby went berserk continually breeching close to the boat. Behind us a male obviously got agitated by this and staring... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011
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When we (friends and family) said 'lets goto the Gold Coast' for our break the first thing we made sure of was we when when it was the Whale sighting season. The second that we did was book a cruse with Whales in Paradise. The staff and the best and the Boat is very nice. if your looking t doing... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011
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We went on the trip on 1/11/11 and we were hoping to see Whales, dolphins and other sea life. We were warned before we got on that it may be a little rough and we could cancel and get refund. We chose to go anyway. The river criuse was nice and the crew were informative and friendly. It did get... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011

It was great to get so close to the whales and see a great show, but the boat crew could learn a bit about customer service..like welcoming people on board immediately rather than having to queue on the dock waiting for them to be ready, like not being told to get off the front of the boat because they are... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

I was very pleased to see Whales nearly straight away. The crew were quick at spotting them and getting us quickly over to where the whales were breaching and playing. The crew involved the guests in helping to spot the whales. The crew were very friendly, informative and answered every question asked by the passengers. It was not a lecture,... More

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Gold Coast, QLD
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

My partner and I caught the tail end of the whale-watching season on the Gold Coast with Whales in Paradise and had an awesome experience! After boarding the comfortable and spacious vessel in the afternoon, we dug into the coffee and cookies offered while we enjoyed a scenic cruise through the Gold Coast waterways. As we made our way out... More

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Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011

We had a fantastic time. The crew was extremely friendly and very entertaining. The experience was something I will always remember. Seeing the whales, having the dolphins swim with us and having the freedom to stand at the very front of the boat where we had full view of everything. If I HAD to pick on anything, I would say... More

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Anthony Ardern, Front Office Manager at Whales in Paradise - Gold Coast Whale Watching Pty Ltd, responded to this review
2 November 2011

Thank you for your great review. We are glad you had such a fantastic experience with us and hope to see you again in the future. More

Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2011

When I went on the whale watching tour with "Whales in Paradise", it was actually already end of whale watching season here on the Gold Coast. So my expectation of seeing many whales was rather low. For that reason I was simply stoked as to many whales we saw in the end! The guys on board kept us entertained the... More

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Anthony Ardern, Front Office Manager at Whales in Paradise - Gold Coast Whale Watching Pty Ltd, responded to this review
2 November 2011

Thank you for your great review. Whales in Paradise are glad you had such a great cruise with us....and that you found our crew just as entertaining as the whales! We look forward to you joining us again. More

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