Gold Coast/Coolangatta: Whale Watching with Marine Biologist
Coolangatta, Gold Coast
Experience humpback whales up close aboard Big Blue. Just 20 guests, live whale song via hydrophone, and expert insights from our onboard marine biologist. Intimate. Respectful. Unforgettable.
Humpback Whale Watching on the Gold Coast
Experience close encounters with migrating humpback whales off the Gold Coast aboard a fast, stable boat suitable for small groups.
Description
Join the Big Blue, a custom-built rigid inflatable vessel designed for speed, comfort, and up to 21 guests. From May to November, witness over 30,000 humpback whales migrating from Antarctica to tropical waters, passing near the Tweed and Gold Coast region.
Listen to the whales’ underwater songs via an onboard hydrophone and learn about their behavior from a marine biologist. The boat’s design, used by police and military, ensures a safe and swift ride. Along the way, you may see dolphins, turtles, and migratory seabirds.
If no whales are sighted, you can join another tour at no additional cost.
Highlights
- Listen to whale songs through an onboard hydrophone
- Educational commentary from a marine biologist
- Possible sightings of dolphins, turtles, and birds
- Comfortable, stable rigid inflatable boat seating 21 guests
Includes
- Onboard hydrophone to hear whale songs
- Expert commentary from a marine biologist
- Encounters with dolphins, turtles, and migratory birds (subject to sighting)
- Free tour on next available date if no whales are sighted
Excludes
- Food and drinks
Important Information
- Trips operate daily depending on weather, tide, and sea conditions
- If a tour is cancelled due to unsuitable conditions, you may reschedule or receive a voucher
- Bookings require a minimum 48 hours’ notice for cancellations or changes to avoid forfeiture
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
Book your tour during the migration season May to November. Wear sun protection and bring binoculars for better wildlife viewing.
