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2 Hour Whale Watching Tour - Mooloolaba

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A whale watching adventure like you've never experienced before!

A whale watching adventure like you've never experienced before!

Highlights

  • Witness the spectacular humpback whale migration from above and below the water!
  • State of the art underwater cameras live streaming from below
  • Underwater hydrophone lets you listen to whale song
  • Less travel time = more whale time
  • Informative and entertaining commentary
  • Uninterrupted views from every seat - no large crowds

All aboard the Coastal Express for the whale watching experience of a lifetime!

Experience the magic of seeing the spectacular humpback whales as they migrate past the Sunshine Coast from above and below the water!

Our state-of-the-art HD underwater cameras live stream the action below the surface and everyone gets uninterrupted views as these magnificent creatures perform breaches and tail slaps above the water. We take the experience a step further again with our brand new hydrophone which allows you to listen to the whales as they communicate amongst themselves!

Your experienced skipper will provide you with interesting and informative commentary as you take in the sights and sounds.

Small group sizes (max 20 people) means you won't be crowded and every person enjoys a front-row seat to this amazing spectacle!

Adult $89.00 (Aged 15+)
Child $69.00 (Aged 5 - 14 years)
Family $269.00 (2 Adults (aged 15+) + 2 Children (aged 5-14))

What's included

  • 2 Hour whale watching cruise
  • Spray jacket
  • Spray glasses
  • An unforgettable experience

Duration

  • Allow approximately 2 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • The Wharf Mooloolaba
  • 123 Parkyn Parade
  • Mooloolaba QLD 4557
  • Australia

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 5
  • A reasonable level of movement and agility is required.

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • All guests travelling must fill out a Participation Waiver prior to travel.

    Cancellations:

    A minimum of 48 hours notice of cancellation is required.

    Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

    Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

4.5

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Stacey from Australia wrote on 30 August 2025

Spectacular Scene

Very comfortable boat, we were blessed to get right up close to a number of whales and saw 3 breaches and many whale sightings. Felt very comfortable under the command of the experienced skipper and staff on the boat. Great short tour to get in before lunch and to enjoy the many sights across the Sunshine Coast.

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Stephanie from Australia wrote on 29 July 2025

Amazing trip!

Booked this trip on a whim and ended up being a really great couple of hours on the water. Crew were really knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. 2 hours was a perfect amount of time on the water. Crew found the whales pretty quickly and spent a good amount of time watching them from afar. Highly recommend!

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Phoebe O from Australia wrote on 13 July 2025

Amazing Whale Watching Experience

I took the 8am whale watching trip and had an awesome experience. We were lucky enough to see a mother whale and her baby up close, which was amazing to witness. The staff were fantastic, friendly, knowledgeable, and really made the whole trip enjoyable and educational. I highly recommend this tour.

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katef32 from New Zealand wrote on 01 August 2025

Whale-less

No whales but not for lack of trying by the friendly crew. In hindsight, we wished we had gone with the competing company who offer a guarantee so you can come back and try again. Keep this in mind as this company does not offer that as an option.

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Margaret McPhee from New Zealand wrote on 10 July 2025

Wonderful trip

Thank you for a great 2 hours Whale watching, great information on Whales & crew very knowledgeable. Grand daughters love it. Thank you

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