Small Boat Whale Watching Tour in Gold Coast
Our Small Boat Whale Watching tour is an absolutely personalised experience. This 2-3h Gold Coast Whale Watching adventure tour is on a smaller vessel with a maximum of 8 participants. Spectators can look forward to closer and longer encounters as humpback whales do not feel intimated by a smaller vessel. The outer tubes of our semi-inflatable vessel are only 50cm above the water surface. This even allows you to submerge your waterproof camera on passing whales for some great underwater shots for those lucky enough.
Whilst no vessel is allowed to approach whales closer than 100m, our experience shows that the whales are usually approaching us whilst our engines are turned off and the vessel drifts through the water. For this very reason, our vessel is frequently chartered by research groups to conduct field surveys and sampling.
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Small Boat Whale Watching
What's included in Small Boat Whale Watching Tour in Gold Coast
(Subject to Option Inclusions)We utilise a small vessel in small groups of upto 12 guests, providing an unparalleled, personal, and boutique whale watching experience. We closely work with researchers and encourage all our guests to become inspired by what we do. Why a small vessel? You can literally touch the ocean and feel the spray of whales blows in your face! That is how close you are to the water surface on our boat. When we say to get at eye level with our humpback whales, we really mean it. You can look forward to closer and longer encounters as humpback whales do not feel intimated by a smaller vessel! Due to its small size and quiet engine, whales love to check out our boat up close. For your convenience, we provide courtesy spray jackets and inflatable life vests to keep you safe and dry. We look forward to welcoming you on our small boat.
Inclusions
- Spray Jacket
- Life Jacket
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children MUST be minimum of 5years and require a booking/reservation
- Children MUST be a minimum of 5years to join this experience and will require their own seat
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please arrive at least 30mins prior to departure. Note - Our small boat does not have bathroom/toilet facilities so it will be important to ensure you are prepared before we leave.
