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Sea World Cruises Whale Watching
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Departing from Sea World on the Gold Coast, this is one of Australia’s premier whale watching experiences. Join marine experts for a close encounter with majestic Humpback Whales aboard one of Australia’s newest and luxurious whale watching vessels. Within minutes of the Gold Coast, cruise to the ‘Humpback Highway’ and spy on the world’s largest animals from 6 spacious viewing platforms from sea level to the sundeck with a spectacular backdrop of the Surfers Paradise skyline. During the cruise learn more about these fascinating marine creatures and listen to unique whale songs live with an underwater microphone on board.
The Gold Coast whale watching season runs from early June to November and whale watching cruises will depart daily from the Sea World Cruises Main Beach Terminal at 9am, 12pm and 3pm. Enjoy an early morning cruise before a day of activities on the Gold Coast or relax and sleep in with late afternoon departures available. If your whale watching cruise fails to sight a whale then an alternative date will be offered.
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“ I have been on this experience 3 times so far. It has everything to fulfil your day with excellent service, excitement and learning new things. This is an adventure that you would be always coming back to. The staff are very nice and helpful and knowledgeable, all you need is some good weather and a photo camera too.
I have been on this experience 3 times so far. It has everything to fulfil your day with excellent service, excitement and learning new things. This is an adventure that you would be always coming back to. The staff are very nice and helpful and knowledgeable, all you need is some good weather and a photo camera too.
9 months agoThe whale watching experience is the one you always want to come back to and do it again. The crew is very knowledgeable and professional, all you need is just to hop on the boat and have amazingly great day, guaranteed! I’ll be back soon. Best regards to all of you at the Sea World Cruises, Gold Coast
10 months agoWe saw a few whales, although no breaches but it’s all right, next time maybe. The captain and crews made sure to show us as many whales as they could spot. And they provided a lot of information about the whales as well. Can recommend this experience and Sea World crews!
11 months agoVery good experience!! Loads of whales and the captain and crew were hilarious, learned so much information of humpback whales from them. Highly recommend for families or animal lovers! Remember to take seasick pills if you are unsure how you gonna be on the sea, loads of people got sick on the boat.
2 years agoWe had the best day celebrating a friend’s birthday on board SOMII! From the moment we walked through the doors, May have us such a warm welcome and was the happiest and friendliest worker I’ve come across all year! The whole team were fantastic. It was a quieter day of whales yet we were so lucky to get a massive breach right in front of us so close to the boat. With plenty of inquisitive and acrobatic dolphins, interesting commentary and beautiful weather, the day was made! They even let our sick friend sit in the captain's chair and the team made a shoutout for our friends birthday. 10/10 highly recommend for all ages and interests!
2 years agoGreat sunny day. The boat was super clean and the crew was awesome. Asking all the time how we going (I travelled with child). We were offered sea sickness tablets as well. The captain explained and told us a lot about whales. We saw three whales. Great experience.
2 years agoWas an amazing day out. We saw so many whales as well as dolphins. The boat was very clean and the staff were polite, friendly, and helpful. I highly recommend doing the Sea World Cruises Whale Watching cruise.
2 years agoNice comfortable seating on the new vessel and informative commentary by the captain. Staff all very friendly and made sure to follow the whales and get as close as possible. Saw some spectacular breachings and tail slaps. Quite a few whales about. Overall a good experience.
2 years agoIt was a wonderful once in a lifetime experience. A staff member Doug did an amazing job where we were sitting looking after people who were seasick. We saw 2 whales do breach and fluke moves, got some great snaps, it was great having a bar with light meals and beverages too.
2 years agoThe venue was easy to find and reception staff were very friendly. Our captain (Wayne) and the crew gave us a warm welcome as we boarded the boat which was clean, comfortable and well equipped. The whole experience was amazing from the start to end. We had some very knowledgeable crew and got right up close to 3 whales and a pod of dolphins. Absolutely recommend this experience.
2 years ago“As you head out into the open ocean and if you suffer from seasickness, head to the pharmacy prior to your whale watch cruise and grab some seasickness remedy.”
