Whale Watching Cruises

A Whale Watching Cruise can change your whole perspective on life – it can touch the deepest of emotions – overwhelm you with love and affection – have you feel all warm and fuzzy – and this is all at the sight of one of the most magnificent mammals on this plant – The Humpback Whale.

Humpback Whales can sense your nearness and hear the screams of joy as they approach the boat – you are about to have a ‘Whale Encounter’ and you’re going to love it !!

Come aboard “Whale One” Mooloolaba for an adventure of a lifetime, as we search for these magnificent whales on their northern migration to breed and mate off the Queensland Coast during June, July and August. Get ready for the best views and live whale entertainment you’ll ever see! From August through to early November, the humpback whales slowly head back south to Antarctica with their calves, at this time of year the cow and calves tend to hug the coastline allowing us to sometimes view them from the shore.

2012 looks to be an ever bigger year than 2011 with the population of Humpback Whales increasing by around 10% per annum. 2011 saw the largest number of calves born in 50 years! Guess what that means – more whales for us to see in 2012.

WHALE WATCHING INFO

June – November
All trips depart from The Wharf, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba
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Prices

Adults $99
Concession/Backpacker/
Students		 $89
Child 4 – 14yrs
3 + Under N/C		 $75
Family 2 Adults 2 Children
Extra Child 		$260
$40
Discounts for groups of 10 or more

Tour Times

Daily 8:30am – 12:30pm*
Weekends

 8:30am – 12:30pm*
1:00pm – 5:00pm*
School Holidays
(Jun/Jul & Sept/Oct) 		8:30am – 12:30pm*
1:00pm – 4:30pm*
*This may vary, Please contact us to day before to confirm.

Things To Know

General Info
4hr Cruises – including morning or afternoon tea.
Big safe comfortable boat – 65 foot catamaran.
No other big whale watching boats to interrupt your views.
Educational commentary.
Guaranteed Whales on every trip or receive a FREE TRIP
What To Wear & Bring?
Wear Runners / Joggers, a hat and bring a warm jacket as it can get quite cold in the winter months. Don’t forget to bring your camera/video camera, spare batteries and memory cards.
Be Prepared
Arrive 30-15 mins prior to departure. The boat leaves on time and if you miss it their are no refunds.
Sea sickness – Visit your chemist the day before to ensure you make the most of you cruise.
What Will I See?
The most common whales we see are Humpback Whales, you may see Minke Whales or False Killer Whales. Apart from the Whales you might be lucky enough to see some Dolphins, Turtles and don’t forget those beautiful Sea Birds.
Will I Get Sea Sick?
Some people never get sea sick, the lucky ones but for others BE PREPARED visit your chemist of appropriate medication or remedies. We advise you to take something if you are unsure don’t let sea sickness spoil you day.
Are We Allowed to touch the Whales?
ABSOLUTELY NOT – but we can get nice and close so that you can smell them, hear them, But only if they want to, they can come to the boat & often do. We must stand off 100 meters from the adults & 300 meters from the cows & their young.
What If My Trip Is Cancelled?
We will endeavour to get all trips out but sometimes weather prevents the trip from going ahead and for safety reasons the cruise will be cancelled. The skipper of the boat has the final say and if the trip is cancelled you will be transferred to the next available day.
We endeavour to make a decision by 7am each morning, we will contact you if the trip is cancelled by 7:30am.

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