Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comHalf-Day Whale Watching and Canal Cruise from the Gold Coast
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Gold Coast, Australia
Product code: 5087OOLWHALES
See magnificent humpback whales at play on this half-day cruise from the Gold Coast. You'll enjoy unobstructed 360 degree views from all three decks of your purpose built vessel and the experienced crew, including a marine naturalist guide, will provide the closest whale encounters possible. With a maximum of 65 passengers per cruise, this is one of the the Gold Coast's most intimate and informative whale watching experiences.
Board your state of the art vessel in Surfers Paradise. After a brief safety introduction, your tour starts with a scenic canal cruise down the Nerang River while your knowledgeable crew point out the spectacular homes of the rich and famous.
Your cruise continues past the beautiful South Stradbroke Island to the nearby waters of the Australian Whale Sanctuary. Each year between the months of May and October, humpbacks whales migrate to these subtropical waters to mate and give birth. You'll have the opportunity to see the whales at play, often performing spectacular aerial leaps. There will be plenty of photo opportunities as bottle-nose dolphins, giant loggerhead turtles, killer whales and various sea birds also call these waters home. Your marine naturalist guide will also provide informative and unique commentary and the experienced crew are dedicated to providing you with the ultimate whale watching experience.
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- Watch the whales at play on this half-day whale watching cruise from the Gold Coast
- Commentary from a Marine Naturalist
- Enjoy morning or afternoon tea of coffee and biscuits
- See how the rich and famous live as you cruise through the canals
- Small group cruising of maximum 65 people to ensure an intimate experience
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Tour options:
Whale Watching Cruise from the Gold Coast
June to October
Daily Departure Point: Tour departs from Gold Coast hotels
OR
Surfers Paradise Wharf Departure Time:
- 9:00am Morning Tour
- 2:00pm Afternoon Tour
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)- 3.5-hour whale watching cruise
- Commentary by a Marine Naturalist
- Coffee and biscuits
- Hotel pickup and drop off (if option selected at time of booking)
- Hotel pickup and drop off (if option not selected)
- Not recommended for child aged 3 and under
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