Whale Watching by Sea World Cruises
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Whale Watching by Sea World Cruises
By Sea World Cruises
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Ages 0-100, max of 150 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Up to 2.5 hour Whale Watching Cruise
- 100% Whale Sighting Guarantee
- Expert commentary from experienced captains and marine naturalist guides
- Purpose-built luxury whale watching vessel
- Complimentary parking
What's not included- Food and beverages
- Hotel transfers
- Start:
- Sea World Whale Watch, Sea World Cruises Terminal, Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217, AustraliaCruises depart from the Sea World Cruises Terminal (Main Beach). Entry to Sea World Marine Park is not required. Free car parking is available.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 5839P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- If you travel with wheelchair, please contact the supplier in advance due to the limited seats.
- 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.
- 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: 5839P2
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- musuy20250 contributionsBeautifulThe food was delicious and the Crew was very nice.. We enjoyed the food and drinks.oh my gosh the weather was perfect and we had a great time.Written 16 March 2025
- terrycA6141KM0 contributionsDinner cruiseThought we should have a night on the water for a change. The cruise was fabulous and the staff were great. Food was excellent and there was plenty of variety and could go back for seconds. Great to see the Gold Coast at night from the water. Takes in a very different view. Loved it.Written 12 February 2025
- margof470 contributionsEvening Canal trip on the Gold CoastThe staff were very pleasant, the buffet good and plentiful, the singer was amazing. The trip took in passing a numbers of Luxury homes, some light up like Xmas trees and others dark which was interesting. All in all a pleasant experience.Written 7 February 2025
- F3156PXmarisaf0 contributionsRelaxing and great views!It was a glorious day. We had beautiful views and great food. Throughly enjoyed the afternoon. The staff were also lovely.Written 31 January 2025
- Camper112395944090 contributionsAwesomeGreat boat trip. Certainly would recommend Great way to see Surface. Boat is very clean and tidy. Staff were all fantasticWritten 24 January 2025
- 418bradq0 contributionsDon't hesitate....book nowWas a surprise for my wifes 40th birthday. We had a great time, food was amazing, staff were friendly and views were on point. Exceeded my expectations!Written 20 January 2025
- Wanderer4743080 contributionsWonderfulWe were very happy with the Cruise, the food was great and the views were absolutely beautiful we would definitely do this again.Written 14 January 2025
- K5341PAmorgant0 contributionsFantasticAwesome relaxed family cruise fantastic views and buffet was amazing,just a lovely way to spend a few hours with familyWritten 3 January 2025
- O2333MDcandiceg0 contributionsGreat experienceChef Clint prepared an amazing meal on our dinner cruise. Food was fresh, delicious and well presented. The staff were friendly, inviting and very accommodating. We enjoyed the whole experience and will be back.Written 18 November 2024
- Pinkydaz0 contributionsGreat for all agesWe had such a lovely time with multiple ages in our group ranging from 5-79. Lovely food, drinks and staff. Highly recommend if you want to get out and enjoy some time on the water whilst being catered to.Written 16 November 2024
- heathr8560 contributionsEXTRAORDINARYexcellent service excellent staff excellent dinner and excellent entertainment Skipper Steve and Crew assisted me after a health issue while on board and I am most grateful for their promptness and caring concern show to me. A special thankyou to crew member Massey who escorted me by taxi back to my apartment your kindness will always be remembered oxo to all at Sea world CruisesWritten 31 October 2024
- johnlN9251NU0 contributionsFiesta on the waterLove the trip everything was great , food wine informed captain with a million dollar view, will do it again Regards A local from SouthportWritten 28 October 2024
- DayTrip262226445800 contributionsFabulous way to spend the day.Excellent day with great food and attentive staff. It was very well done and I would highly recomend it as a lovely relaxing way to see all the fabulous homes on the canels and the many luxury boats and we went further north than we expected.Written 25 October 2024
- 532shyamd0 contributionsBeautiful dinner cruise experienceAmazing dinner cruise experience, beautiful live jazz singing which really set the vibe from start to finish. The buffet food was amazing and had great variety. The staff was kind and helpful. The duration was perfect with some breathtaking views to enjoy.Written 7 October 2024
- Road4694570 contributionsGood trip for rain or no rain. Great lunch.Very nice light rain day trip. Lunch was fantastic and filled me up for the day. The water was in the bay near waterfront homes. Tours were of the homes and the yachts in the bay area. Birds seen and other small boaters but no wildlife in the water. Very friendly staff and you can walk around the deck as you please.Written 28 September 2024
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Rey4761
Makati, Philippines39 contributions
June 2024 • Family
The 100% Whale Sighting Guarantee... do not doubt it!
It took around some 30mins to get where the sightings usually are, but once there, you get to see... one of the greatest views of Gold Coast! Not joking.
Then after some more minutes, the whales just came out, two or three of them, on either sides, the rear and on the front of the boat. Even if it was still early in the season, as the captain said, they put on a show.
There were dolphins too, though they were a bit spotlight huggers, hahaha.
The whales surfaced every 5-8mins and there were a few times we saw real Whale Tails (I knew what you were thinking...) and it looked gracious how they do the dive and not make any splashes. Always intrigued about the mark they leave on the water, as it does not get disturbed by the waves outright. Upon heading back, I think the whales knew it and gave us a spectacular send-off, those jump-ups and dives you see in videos, very cool. This was one of those experiences you can't just pass up.
As mentioned, they appear wherever, so no seat in the boat is a bad seat, you just try to pick where you'd sit during the journey and take it form there
On the dock, there are facilities to cater persons with mobility issues, but upon boarding the boat, persons on wheelchairs will need assistance. (it is a bit of a steep and narrow push on the boarding plank)
During the journey, if you are sea sick, inform the crew and they will gladly make the trip more comfortable for you.
2nd part was the Gift Shop, it had light snacks and some souvenirs. Though are eyes caught one souvenir item that almost all of the staff did not know it was for sale and they were surprised it had a price tag. They kind of assumed that it was just there hanging on the door of the employee's only room as decoration. If you guys miss it, I've shared a photo of the item here with my review.
The message of the souvenir really fits the experience of the Whale Watching Trip.
It took around some 30mins to get where the sightings usually are, but once there, you get to see... one of the greatest views of Gold Coast! Not joking.
Then after some more minutes, the whales just came out, two or three of them, on either sides, the rear and on the front of the boat. Even if it was still early in the season, as the captain said, they put on a show.
There were dolphins too, though they were a bit spotlight huggers, hahaha.
The whales surfaced every 5-8mins and there were a few times we saw real Whale Tails (I knew what you were thinking...) and it looked gracious how they do the dive and not make any splashes. Always intrigued about the mark they leave on the water, as it does not get disturbed by the waves outright. Upon heading back, I think the whales knew it and gave us a spectacular send-off, those jump-ups and dives you see in videos, very cool. This was one of those experiences you can't just pass up.
As mentioned, they appear wherever, so no seat in the boat is a bad seat, you just try to pick where you'd sit during the journey and take it form there
On the dock, there are facilities to cater persons with mobility issues, but upon boarding the boat, persons on wheelchairs will need assistance. (it is a bit of a steep and narrow push on the boarding plank)
During the journey, if you are sea sick, inform the crew and they will gladly make the trip more comfortable for you.
2nd part was the Gift Shop, it had light snacks and some souvenirs. Though are eyes caught one souvenir item that almost all of the staff did not know it was for sale and they were surprised it had a price tag. They kind of assumed that it was just there hanging on the door of the employee's only room as decoration. If you guys miss it, I've shared a photo of the item here with my review.
The message of the souvenir really fits the experience of the Whale Watching Trip.
Written 22 June 2024
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Thank you so much for your review! We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon.
Written 12 July 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Lisa I
12 contributions
June 2024 • Couples
Definitely recommend doing, to see whales 🐋 up close was an experience also seeing a week old baby made it more special.
To hear the whales breathe through their air hole it was so strong.
Loved every minute of the tour
Thank you 😊
To hear the whales breathe through their air hole it was so strong.
Loved every minute of the tour
Thank you 😊
Written 19 June 2024
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Thank you so much for your review! We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon.
Written 12 July 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
AuJames
9 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
The crew were amazing today. Very consciencious of everyone's safety and enjoyment. The lady MC did a great job keeping things interesting between whale appearances. Captain Wayne's commentating was enjoyable and you could tell he was working hard to get the best possible sightings for us. We were so blessed to enjoy some very memorable encounters today. I'm sure that everyday is different, but you can count on this crew to do their very best.
Written 29 August 2024
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Hi there,
Thanks for this fantastic review. I have passed your feedback to the crew who are so happy to hear that they helped play a part in creating a memorable Whale Watching experience.
Written 4 September 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jerra O
Alamogordo, United States31 contributions
May 2024 • Family
I had my parents in from the United States and this was their first time whale watching 🐳. The caption Mick knew where we could find a whale and within 15 minutes we saw our first one. We spent a good half hour watching that whale then proceeded to go out further and found a pod of 4 sub adults. The weather and trip were perfect.
Kaylee our marine biologist was very informative and answered our questions without hesitation.
We would highly recommend anyone to sail with the Sea World Whale watching tour.
Awesome job crew.😊😊😊
Kaylee our marine biologist was very informative and answered our questions without hesitation.
We would highly recommend anyone to sail with the Sea World Whale watching tour.
Awesome job crew.😊😊😊
Written 28 May 2024
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Hi there,
We are so happy that your parents had an awesome experience for their first time ever whale watching! We appreciate the feedback and recommendation of Sea World Whale Watch!
Written 17 June 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Stephanie Lyall
Melbourne, Australia4 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We had a great morning on the Sea World whale watching cruise. We upgraded to the captain’s package which was well worth the extra money, ensuring us priority boarding and priority access to the viewing deck. Caroline and the captain Wayne were both so friendly and accommodating and provided lots of information about the whales. The boat itself has lots of areas for viewing including the front, back and along both sides. We saw lots of whales and had a great experience, highly recommend this tour!
Written 5 August 2024
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Thank you for your 5 star review of Sea World Whale Watch - we're glad to hear you enjoyed your time in the Captain's Cabin. We will pass on your kind words to Captain Wayne and Caroline.
Written 7 August 2024
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Asri Y
1 contribution
May 2024 • Family
We had an unforgettable experience on the Sea
World Cruise Whale Watching tour! The crew was
knowledgeable and friendly, providing fascinating
insights about the whales and their behavior. The boat
was comfortable and offered excellent viewing spots
We were fortunate to see several whales up close,
making the trip truly magical. I highly recommend this
tour for anyone looking to experience the beauty of
marine life in their natural habitat. A must-do adventure!
World Cruise Whale Watching tour! The crew was
knowledgeable and friendly, providing fascinating
insights about the whales and their behavior. The boat
was comfortable and offered excellent viewing spots
We were fortunate to see several whales up close,
making the trip truly magical. I highly recommend this
tour for anyone looking to experience the beauty of
marine life in their natural habitat. A must-do adventure!
Written 23 June 2024
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Thank you so much for your review! We look forward to welcoming you back on board soon.
Written 12 July 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
MrsWest84
Newcastle, Australia162 contributions
We had an amazing time. We saw whales which is expected, but we also saw dolphins, got heaps of information about whales from Jill, all the staff and crew were professional and maintained safety during the cruise. The facilities were great. A special shout out to our host Jill who was open to questions and shared information enthusiastically and gave special attention to our daughter. Would definitely recommend and would look to do again on our next trip back. Photos to purchase for $30 or multiple with digital $40. Food and drink available to purchase beforehand and wheelchair friendly.
Written 27 June 2022
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Hi
Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5-star Tripadvisor Review. We are glad to hear that you saw whales AND dolphins! What a fantastic experience. We have passed your feedback to Jill and she is thrilled to hear she helped make your cruise memorable.
We can't wait to have you with us again,
Warm regards
Written 28 June 2022
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AussieEggy
6 contributions
Aug 2020
This was a very enjoyable experience and the whales didn't disappoint either. The crew of the Migaloo 2 were well organised and professional. I would highly recommend paying the extra for the Captains Lounge, which due to the pandemic was only half capacity, so very comfortable. We had a wonderful clear morning and saw many pods of whales which was remarkable. Would highly recommend taking this particular tour. The boat is only a year old and beautifully appointed. Absolutely loved it!
Written 27 August 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're glad to hear that you had a great time with us Lynne. We love our new vessel Spirit of Migaloo II, glad you did too! Look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Written 26 September 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
peichen c
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Friends
Every details here is amazing !
Nicole, the photographer really take stunning pictures of the whales today.
Captain and the crews are so professional and really take care of everyone.
Thank you for the amazing experience today.
It's virtually beyond my expectation, thank you, thank you thank you.
Nicole, the photographer really take stunning pictures of the whales today.
Captain and the crews are so professional and really take care of everyone.
Thank you for the amazing experience today.
It's virtually beyond my expectation, thank you, thank you thank you.
Written 12 October 2024
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Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave us this 5-Star review! How amazing is it to be able to capture these types of memories on camera! We are thrilled to hear that Nicole was able to do that for you on your tour! We will be sure to pass your thanks to our crew and Nicole. We hope to see you with us again soon!
Written 13 October 2024
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Ratt
Brisbane Region, Australia3 contributions
July 2024 • Friends
Third trip out, and every trip is special in its own way. My second I saw mothers and calves. The last trip was young males jumping out of the water to get a female. Seaworld whale watch will get you close to whales action. You will come back with a smile.
Written 2 August 2024
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Thank you for this 5 star review of Sea World Whale Watch! We're really glad to hear you have enjoyed each of your unique whale watching experiences and that you came back smiling.
Written 6 August 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
how many hours it wil take for tour when we reach sea world ? how frequent is this tour so can estimate total time need once we reach sea world any specific time for tour ? whale watching is guaranteed ?
Written 14 August 2019
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