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15 Best Gold Coast Whale Watching

The whale cruises off Surfers Paradise: humpbacks on the migration highway from June to November, breaching close enough to soak the bow. Thirty thousand whales pass this coast each season; the boats barely have to look.

1.Whale Watching Tour with Spirit of Gold Coast

Experience the thrill of whale watching on Gold Coast with Spirit of Gold Coast. Led by marine biologists, guaranteed sightings, and stunning views for under $50.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Easy to find pick up spot and very friendly crew. Helpful, informative, safe and relaxed atmosphere. Amazing experience would recommend and go again”

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3.Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise

Experience close-up whale encounters on Gold Coast’s award-winning, fast, and intimate boat tour with expert guides and stunning 360° views for only $59.66.

★ 5.0

“The skipper didn’t get close enough to the whales I have seen other vessels right at the whales we seen some whales not a lot they were not breaching at all I think it’s because it was late afternoon and they were tired from doing…”

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4.Whale Watching by Sea World Cruises

Experience breathtaking whale encounters just off the Gold Coast with Sea World Cruises’ 2.5-hour boat tour, guided by expert naturalists and offering unmatched views.

★ 5.0

“This was an amazing experience. We loved every moment of it. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The coordinator was very knowledgeable. I recommend this tour to everyone.🙂”

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6.Gold Coast Whale Experience

Experience the majesty of humpback whales on Australia's Gold Coast with this 2.5-hour boat tour featuring guaranteed sightings and live commentary.

★ 4.9

“My partner and I loved the whole whale watching experience. We saw a lot of dolphines and whales and the crew is very friendly, caring and tell you interesting information about whales during the tour.”

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7.Swim with Whales in Gold Coast

Experience swimming with humpback whales on a small-group boat tour from Gold Coast, with all gear included and options to observe or join the swim.

★ 4.5

“was such an amazing experience, don’t they if you they don’t come straight away! they do end up coming and it is such and amazing experience we even saw some dolphins! just be prepared if the waves are choppy !”

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8.Small Boat Whale Watching Tour in Gold Coast

Experience intimate whale sightings on a small boat in Gold Coast, with close encounters, personalized service, and stunning views for just $73.90.

★ 5.0

“Awesome experience, the boat ride it’s self is actually really fun and it only gets better seeing whales jump and seeing them so close and swimming with whales was absolutely spectacular and one of the best experiences I have done”

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9.Whale Watching Gold Coast

Experience eye-level whale encounters on a small-group Gold Coast tour, with expert guides, stunning coastal views, and personalized naturalist commentary.

★ 5.0

“Super Trip ! Have been to several other whale watching experiences but this was by far the best. These guys really know their stuff and love what they do ! Highly recommended. Thanks !”

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10.Swim with Whales Gold Coast

Experience a guided half-day tour on the Gold Coast, swimming with humpback whales in their natural environment, with expert guides and guaranteed sightings.

★ 5.0

“Changing room on the street, wareing wet Wetsuit , almost lots a direction and not sure where whales going and spent almost all our time for searching .”

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12.Gold Coast: Swim with Whales

Experience an intimate whale swim off Gold Coast with expert guides, stunning views, and sustainable practices. Perfect for confident swimmers seeking unique marine encounters.

★ 4.8

“tout était excellent, ils prennent vraiment le temps de chercher les baleines, on a plongé environ 5 fois pour les voir de plus, certains ont réussi à les voir dans l'eau. En tout cas on en a vu plusieurs depuis le bateau c'était incroyable. je…”

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