Whale Watching Cruise from Mooloolaba

Highlights

  • Start your 3-hour whale watching cruise at Wharf Mooloolaba, where you'll board a 22-passenger boat, a fully refurbished ex-commercial vessel that allows for a steady ride on the shimmering waters of the Sunshine Coast. After a safety briefing, pick the perfect viewing spot on the boat's open deck and keep your camera on hand to poise at the marine life. Listen to fascinating commentary from the expert crew and learn about the beloved humpback whales that migrate between Antarctica and Australia’s eastern coastline. Reaching a maximum length of 52 feet (16 meters), these majestic mammals often perform acrobatic displays in the water. Learn about their feeding, breeding and communication patterns as you look for their breaching and tail slaps. In addition, the open deck allows for full walk-around access to places like the bow of the boat, where you often catch sight of dolphins playing in the wake. After plenty of whale-watching excitement, your cruise concludes with a return to Wharf Mooloolaba.

Summary

Start your 3-hour whale watching cruise at Wharf Mooloolaba, where you'll board a 22-passenger boat, a fully refurbished ex-commercial vessel that allows for a steady ride on the shimmering waters of the Sunshine Coast. After a safety briefing, pick the perfect viewing spot on the boat's open deck and keep your camera on hand to poise at the marine life. Listen to fascinating commentary from the expert crew and learn about the beloved humpback whales that migrate between Antarctica and Australia’s eastern coastline. Reaching a maximum length of 52 feet (16 meters), these majestic mammals often perform acrobatic displays in the water. Learn about their feeding, breeding and communication patterns as you look for their breaching and tail slaps. In addition, the open deck allows for full walk-around access to places like the bow of the boat, where you often catch sight of dolphins playing in the wake. After plenty of whale-watching excitement, your cruise concludes with a return to Wharf Mooloolaba.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
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Why take this tour?

Set out on a whale watching tour from Mooloolaba to see humpback whales on their annual migration between Australia and Antarctica. Your 3-hour cruise is limited to 22 people, on a 55 ft vessel, which allows for great viewing opportunities without the crowds. Have the chance to see whales frolicking in their natural habitat, and look for dolphins as well. The informative and friendly crew shares in-depth knowledge on the marine life of the region that you get to see first hand.

What’s included?

  • Cruise

  • Light refreshments and non-alcoholic drinks

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Sunshine Coast Afloat

About operator:

We offer fun water based activities such as Whale Watching without the crowds, Deep Sea Fishing, Private Party Cruise, Public River Cruises & kayak hire. Crusader 1, our large 55 ft vessel offers tours exploring the ocean to river and canal cruises. Private and public functions available. We are a small family owned & operated business and our mantra is to give our guests the best experience we can.

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