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Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe, Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast
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Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe, Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast

By Brisbane Whale Watching
Recommended by 96% of travellers
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About
See the area's migrating whales from the best possible vantage point, the deck of whale-watching boat, on this half-day cruise from Redcliffe Jetty—with optional roundtrip transport from Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast. On a high-speed catamaran, ride through Moreton Bay, keeping an eye out for whales and listening to engaging commentary about their biology and behavior from your onboard guides. An included buffet lunch means you won't go hungry.
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Ages 0-99, max of 150 per group
Duration: 5h
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Highlights
  • Take in Moreton Bay views on your whale-watching cruise from Redcliffe
  • Learn about whale biology and behavior as you travel from a guide
  • Hearty buffet lunch provided on board
  • Guaranteed whale sightings from the deck of the custom-built catamaran
  • Guaranteed whale sightings
  • Gourmet picnic lunchbox
  • Professional guide
Head for Redcliffe Jetty to board the high-speed catamaran, custom-built for whale watching. Alternatively, if you upgraded to hotel pickup from Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast, be ready for a pickup at your hotel. Once on board, choose a spot on the top-level sun deck or inside for some shade and views through floor-to-ceiling windows. Search Moreton Bay for migrating humpback whales and learn about their biology and behavior through guided commentary. During the season (June through November) it's not unusual to see whales breaching or swimming beside the catamaran, so keep your camera ready. Take a pause from sightseeing for an onboard buffet lunch comprised of salad, cold meats, and tiger prawns. The whale-watching cruise ends at Redcliffe Jetty where it started. If you selected the round-trip transportation, the tour ends with hotel drop-off.
Departure details
  • Traveller pickup is offered.
  • Please contact our office +61 (7) 3880 0477 for your Brisbane transfer pickup location and time. Times do vary depending of the hotel location in the Brisbane CBD area.
  • 160 Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe QLD 4020, Australia Eye Spy is moored on the Northern Finger of the Redcliffe Jetty, Redcliffe Parade, Redcliffe, Qld. Boarding commences at 9.00am for a 10.00am departure and returns approximately 2.00pm - 2.30pm.
  • Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12004P1
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Please notify the local operator regarding your hotel information when booking (if pickup option is selected)
  • Infant meals not included
  • No food is allowed on board
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Operates in most weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travellers
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
How much is Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe, Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast?
Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe, Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast price starts from AU$148.64. Discover and book Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe, Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast on Tripadvisor
What is the Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe, Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast cancellation policy?
Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe, Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe, Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast on Tripadvisor
Which company provides Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe, Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast?
Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe, Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast is hosted by Brisbane Whale Watching. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Brisbane Whale Watching on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe, Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast on Tripadvisor
How much time do I need for Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe, Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast?
On average, this experience will take approximately 5h. Discover and book Whale Watching Cruise from Redcliffe, Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast on Tripadvisor
If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12004P1
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  • 871augustor
    871augustor
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    I would have loved to have seen the whales
    Event cancelled due to bad weather, received sms confirmation, unfortunately I couldn't reschedule to another day due to other activities planned on the next day and later returning to Sydney. I'm still waiting for the return of my money
  • bryana2014
    bryana2014
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    Amazing activity
    The best activity during our trip. Captain was so knowledgeable and respectful of the whales. We saw loads of these majestic animals. A memento for ever. Thanks for a lovely experience
  • Trimma
    Trimma
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    Riverfire No Go
    Bris Riverfire on EYE SPY- BIG NO! Changed pickup wharf point 10days before, after we had booked accom months ahead within walking dist of their advertised point, registration to board disorganized, boat was late, ticketing system for drinks hopeless with one ticket point, eftpos wifi rarely worked for tickets, if you were on middle deck had to go back down to get drink tickets wait in line then back up, was supposed to moor "off Kangaroo Point next to bridge" ha- about 1 klm upstream and couldn't see the bridge, food was basic meat & chicken salad and one long line, but fresh & plenty of it, couldn't be bothered with the line again for dessert& coffee . The only saviour was a really good 5 piece band but on the small front deck which was taken up mostly by what appeared to be off duty staff & their mates. Misrepresented & poor organisation.
  • Leslie P
    Leslie P
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    A wonderful day out!
    Was pleased to go onto the fine vessel for B2G Yacht Race. A very lovely experience over all! Thank you very much. I’ve seen the race on land but what a wonderful experience to be in the mist of it!
  • rachaelmarie80
    rachaelmarie80
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    Fabulous for all ages
    Such a fab day out. Service was amazing and everyone onboard were so helpful and friendly. Unfortunately there were 2 medical situations on our trip and they were handled flawlessly. The whales were majestical! Can’t wait to go next year.
  • 908riship
    908riship
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    Worth the $
    Pretty informative tour. The tour was for 5 hours as communicated on the website. Spotted 2 whales. Kerry was pretty informative about the behaviour of the whales which very well compliments the view. Would recommend this tour.
  • R5002YCsarahs
    R5002YCsarahs
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    Sensational experience - highly recommend!!!
    What a fabulous day out for all, so close to Brisbane! The staff and captain were super accommodating and the whales spectacular. I cannot recommend this enough and can't wait to gift this experience to many others to enjoy!
  • RBF57
    RBF57
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    Whales galore
    Great day out today. Smooth sailing and whales galore. Food and company excellent. Will go again. #brisbanewhalewatching
  • AngelaJHiesler
    AngelaJHiesler
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    Awesome
    It was a fantastic day, lots of whales to be seen, as well as dolphins and some hammerhead sharks. Crew were amazing and friendly.
  • Sharon I
    Sharon I
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    Magic
    Great vessel, experienced and attentive crew. Value for money and excellent experience. Lucky to have had great weather and arrived on top of a number of small pods within 1 hour of departure Highly recommended. Thanks
  • dolphinwildqld
    dolphinwildqld
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    Excellent!
    Riverfire 2021 with Brisbane Whale Watching was an amazing experience. Beautiful vessel, great crew & the most amazing fireworks display, sitting right in the middle of the Brisbane River! Do yourself a favor and book for Riverfire 2022!
  • iSeeiPlay
    iSeeiPlay
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    Soectacular
    Everything was top notch! The crew were friendly and knowledgeable. The boat was clean and cleaned throughout the voyage. The Captain was lovely and professional - and it was fun to see her still get excited about seeing the whales! Food was excellent. Five stars for sure! These are the people you want to meet the whales with. Absolutely perfect in every regard!
  • debra631
    debra631
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    A great day
    crew was very friendly, boat spotlessly clean, great lunch, a great day. We really enjoyed it. Seen plenty of whales
  • Leigh4017
    Leigh4017
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    Wonderful Day
    From start to finish a wonderful day. Staff were great and saw an incredible amount of whales. Expert commentary. Highly recommend.
  • Nodeblue
    Nodeblue
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    Really enjoyable
    Really good day with at least 9 whales spotted, a turtle and a dolphin. A number of them got quite close to check the boat out. Great experience and would highly recommend it.
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Peter M
Australia14 contributions
Nice cruise. But overpriced everything.
Sep. 2021
This cruise was on my bucket list and chose to do it with a friend to help celebrate their milestone birthday. We turned up at the required time but as usual, we all had to wait for a latecomer. This is so unfair when everyone goes to a lot of trouble to be online and then made to wait for someone with poor organisational skills. The staff were friendly and professional.
The boat was comfortable with ample seating and lots of space to view the whales. We were lucky that our particular cruise was about 30% full. So no crowds. The weather was sunny but a 1 metre swell made the trip very uncomfortable and many in our party were quite seasick. They did have seasickness tablets available for a price.
The 'gourmet lunch boxes' were far from it. A small salad and a couple of bits of fruit isn't gourmet and was very inadequate. We were supposed to be given a complimentary beverage on board and this didn't happen. The drinks available were extremely overpriced. They even make you pay a premium for water. I would strongly recommend taking your own drinks and maybe something to eat as what they give you isn't a lunch. They even tried to sell us a raffle ticket for $5 and maybe win something from their shop.
The whale viewing was good and the whales made several appearances. Although, unless you can see the announcer, sometimes its difficult to know what direction he was talking about. Especially if you're inside the boat. Eg. "Theres two whales over there!" Where?!?
Overall, it was an ok day out. But not something I would do again. It was a bit overpriced for what you get.
Written 2 September 2021
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Adelle
London8 contributions
Amazing day out!
Jul. 2020 • Friends
Had a wonderful day out from Redcliffe jetty - 6th day of the season. The weather was perfect: warm and sunny and the water was calm. We saw 24 humpback whales - lots of tail slaps, fin slaps, breaching, belly rolls and blow holes. Some whales came close to the boat and at times were at every side of the boat! Shelly looked after us so well in the VIP lounge, and the prepacked lunchbox was delicious. Numbers were kept to a minimum on the vessel to ensure social distancing and there was hand sanitiser available. Fantastic day out!
Written 20 July 2020
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Ash Cloake
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10/10 must do for a great day out! Huge bonus being Wheelchair friendly!
Jul. 2021 • Friends
If you want to go and be educated about humpback whales by a friendly and caring crew then this is the trip for you! We had an excellent day out with knowledgeable staff and a very informative and warm Captain Kerry. We had a push wheelchair as part of our party of 5 and they were very accommodating with Kerry even calling out as we disembarked to check that we’d been able to see the whales from the wheelchair table which was very appreciated! It showed she really had been trying to accommodate all her guests to the best of her ability. They had even called us on the morning of our trip to inform us that there was a 2 metre swell forecast for the open ocean and that if we preferred we could change to a calmer day. We were happy to proceed and it really wasn’t all that rough on the big boat but we really appreciated the heads up, I’m sure many other companies wouldn’t have that kind of care factor! We got close up with lots of whales and really got a sense of their size and gentle temperaments. 10/10 everyone must do this trip at least once in their lifetime but we recommend going more than once!
Written 5 July 2021
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evelyn B
2 contributions
Whale Watching Extravaganza
Aug. 2021
The whales put on a magnificent display, particularly when they paired up to synchronise their spectacular movements. The staff were professional and attentive throughout our cruise, with special thanks to the captain for both her ability to find the whales and her informative commentary. Lunch, handed out in a COVID-safe individual plastic boxes, was fresh, wholesome and delicious. The china plates and stainless steel cutlery supplied elevated it above a simple picnic meal. There were three generations in our group (our ages ranged from 16 to 73) and we all enjoyed every moment.
Written 31 August 2021
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Schlepper1939
Brisbane Region, Australia883 contributions
A fabulous day on the water
Jul. 2021 • Couples
This cruise on Eye Spy boards at Redcliffe Jetty at 9 am, ready for a 10 am departure. Once underway, it cruises across Moreton Bay to Moreton Island before proceeding north to the open ocean. We were fortunate to have a perfect day to be on the water and the "Humpback Highway" was crowded - whales galore.
The boat was specifically designed for whale watching so vantage spots are not hard to find. Captain Kerry gave an excellent commentary and carefully positioned the boat to give passengers the best possible experience. Top marks to her.
It was magic to sit having lunch, along with a glass of wine and watch whales just outside the windows.
Written 26 July 2021
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Martin W
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An Experience of a Lifetime
Aug. 2020
Wow what a day. This has to have been the best whale watching trip ever. The boat is beautifully kept and clean. Once we arrived off Cape Moreton it was one continuous stream of whales that did every trick in the book, so close to the boat. These whales were just not passing, they stopped and played around the boat. A mother with a calf stayed with the boat for 30 minutes. These beautiful animals gave us all an experience far greater than i ever thought was possible. When Kerry said it was time to return to Redcliffe, it was as the though the three whales that were around the boat knew and gave us a triple breach goodbye. Thank you Kerry and crew you looked after us wonderfully. Get this trip on your bucket list
Written 3 August 2020
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Sally C
Melbourne, Australia26 contributions
Whale Watching Brisbane
Jul. 2021 • Solo
Was told that the cruise starts at 0900 from Redcliffe Jetty so I rushed there to make it in time. Turns out they only let you on the boat at 0900 but the cruise doesn’t leave until approx. 0930. Would have been good to know!!!
The crew offer you a drink as soon as you are seated (VIP section) and also a seasickness tablet (at $1 a pop) just in case as, “You don’t want to turn a good day into a bad day” were the words from the crew.
I definitely wanted a good day so I took the tablet. Turns out that the tablet didn’t have the desired effect on myself & several other people on the cruise & I proceeded to vomit into a bag on the back deck for most of the trip. It may have been helpful to be told prior to getting on board to take a tablet so that had time to take effect. We really weren’t warned as to how bad the conditions would be. Needless to say that the trip was torture & all I wanted to be was back on dry land. We saw whales & dolphins during our long 5 hours at sea but I was too unwell to actually enjoy the experience & also my lunch that I couldn’t eat but was included in the price.
The crew were fantastic & looked after everyone that was feeling unwell but unfortunately it’s not something I’ll do again.
Written 29 July 2021
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lisa
6 contributions
Was good, did see whales but didn't enjoy it
Jun. 2021 • Friends
It was easy to book, the crew were all really nice and attentive, the yacht was clean and followed covid rules, however I didn't really enjoy the whale watching experience even though there was lots of whales the water was really choppy and I ended up being sea sick the whole time so did about 7-8 other people, so the experience was ruined by that, I've been whale watching before and have never been sea sick until now. As I was sick I was not able to eat the food that was offered with the ticket $135 ticket price. I'm sure this is a wonderful cruise and experience if it hadn't been so choppy and I hadn't spent the 3 hours being sick and wishing to be back on land. The staff did sell sea sickness tablets on board for $1 each I did buy one but threw it up so wasted a $1.
Written 26 June 2021
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pdr1700
Paris, France2 contributions
Humpback Enigma
Sep. 2021
Very professional operation, well trained and enthusiastic staff. Our hostess Latesha was delightful and kept all entertained, never missing a beat in the choppy seas.
Now for the whales, they were everywhere, some 30-40 giants of the deep performed as if on queue. Breaching on several occasions close to the ship then waving farewell once the entertainment for them had concluded.
Written 22 September 2021
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KathieS92
Brisbane, Australia28 contributions
Experience the majesty of the whales
Aug. 2020
Brilliant experience. We saw a lot of whales. The whales were obviously very comfortable with the boat as they played around and kept diving under the boat. A mother whale felt safe as evidenced by her bringing her very young baby close to the boat; so beautiful to watch. Excellent service and commentary.
Written 3 August 2020
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