Whale Watching Cruise from Mooloolaba
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August 2026
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Great experience, crew were amazing, highly recommended.
Over 3 hours at sea seeing whales, great memories, thanks Whale one and crew!!! Weather was great but the sea a little choppy but our Skipper did his best to keep the ride smooth and dry! The girls in the crew were very happy and engaged with the passengers!
Thoroughly enjoyed this experience
Thoroughly enjoyed this experience, the crew were very friendly, helpful and informative, we had a bub with us and staff very helpful, however, we were not told ahead of time that there really was no room for a pram, but it was no drama in the end as we stowed the pram away. We will definitely do this again!
What you can expect
Have you ever experienced the magic of sighting a whale up close? On this Sunshine Coast whale watching tour, you'll join the friendly crew of one of the Sunny Coast's best operators for a whale watching experience like no other to see the legendary Humpback and Southern Right whales in person. Depart from Mooloolaba and then, over the course of 2.5-3 hours, you'll embark on a whale watching tour that is jam-packed with spectacular scenery and up-close whale encounters all of which make for a satisfying day out for wildlife lovers of all ages as these highly intelligent, massive creatures come right up to the boat!
Departing at a range of times daily between June and October, you'll be travelling aboard a luxurious vessel Whale One that takes guests on a whale watching tour with best possible views of the whales from the spacious decks. The cruise heads our from The Wharf at Mooloolaba, after which you'll cruise the beautiful coast line of the Sunshine Coast
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What you need to know
- 2.5-3 Hours Whale Watching Cruise
- 100% Whale Sighting Guarantee or receive a FREE return cruise
- Lunch - snacks are available to be purchased onboard
- Hotel transfers
- Iconic luxury 65 foot catamaran Whale One
- Adventure of a lifetime along the beautiful coastline of Mooloolaba
- Witness the magnificent humpback whales throughout their winter migration to breed and mate off the coast of Queensland
- Amazing photo opportunities
- Get close to the gentle giants
- Eco Tourism Certified
- Experienced crew
- Cruises depart daily from June to October
- Cruises depart at 12pm
- Please allow approximately 3 hours for this experience (depending on time of season)
- Please meet at Sunreef Mooloolaba, located at The Wharf, Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba, QLD 4557. Please allow plenty of time to find a park as there are time restrictions in place.
- Runners or Joggers
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Jacket
- Camera
- Passengers that are pregnant or trying to become pregnant are NOT permitted to participate in this whale watching cruise
- Passengers must be in good health and free from any medical conditions that may be aggravated by this activity. Please seek medical advice if uncertain
- Unfortunately we are not wheelchair accessible
- Infants and children under 4 years can travel for free, however it is not recommended to bring small children on the cruise in case of seasickness
- If you are travelling with an infant, please advise experience provider at time of booking as accurate passenger numbers are essential
- If you are pregnant, have recently visited hospital or have a pre-existing medical condition please consult your GP prior to cruising
- Adult voucher valid for anyone aged 15 and over
- Child voucher valid for anyone aged 4 - 14 years old
- Anyone who is pregnant or trying to fall pregnant is unable to participate in this experience
- Change your booking up to 72 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 72 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- There are no refunds for seasickness. We highly advise purchasing seasickness medication onboard at the bar prior to departure
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please present voucher on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- Prices are seasonal and are constantly changing. The from price displayed may not always be the price you are going to pay, as once you click on your specified date, the price will change to reflect the price for that date/season. Please note that in some cases where you cannot click on a date to obtain the price, please call us so we can assist you.
- There is a 72hr cancellation policy, cancellations within this period will result in the loss of the total value of the tour.
- Tour times may change at any time for any reason.
- Sunreef Management will assess the sea conditions prediction the afternoon before the tour to determine if it is safe to conduct the tour. At this time you will be notified via email and text message as to if the tour is going ahead or has been cancelled due to rough sea conditions.
Recent reviews
Beautiful weather was the highlight of the cruise.
Beautiful weather made it a great sunny day, but I believe they allow too many guests on the boat. I found it difficult to see most of the action due to people pushing in and just not having any basic respect, if I were to recommend I would recommend someone to take a smaller tour to enjoy all the action.
Great experience, crew were amazing, highly recommended.
Over 3 hours at sea seeing whales, great memories, thanks Whale one and crew!!! Weather was great but the sea a little choppy but our Skipper did his best to keep the ride smooth and dry! The girls in the crew were very happy and engaged with the passengers!
Thoroughly enjoyed this experience
Thoroughly enjoyed this experience, the crew were very friendly, helpful and informative, we had a bub with us and staff very helpful, however, we were not told ahead of time that there really was no room for a pram, but it was no drama in the end as we stowed the pram away. We will definitely do this again!
