Whale Watching Half Day
Experience, with all your senses one of the fantastic wonders of nature as one of the largest sea living mammals travel from their home in the Antarctic through the Australian Whale Sanctuary on their way to the warmer waters of Northern Queensland, where they mate and give birth before journeying homewards.
Bonus: Book a Whale Watch Cruise and Jetboating Adventure and save $32 per person.
Operating Times
- Departs daily 08:30am and Returns 11:30am
Whale Watching has ended for the 2011 season, but you can still book in for the 2012 season beginning in early June to early late October!
Departure Location
- Mariners Cove Marina at Marina Mirage, located on Seaworld Drive
Included
- Free return coach pick up
- Free undercover all day parking
- 5 very spacious viewing areas
- Upper deck 360 degrees unobscured viewing
- Free morning tea and muffins onboard
- Informative whale commentary by friendly and experienced eco-team
- 100% sighting humpback whales, with dolphins, sea turtles and birdlife also regularly viewed
- Whale documentaries onboard
Extras
Jetboating & Whale Watch Combo.
What to bring
Camera, sunscreen, hat, binoculars, warm clothes, sensible shoes, sea sickness remedy if required. Hats and sunscreen are available for purchase on board.
Term and conditions
- If no whales are sighted, a free open dated Whale Watch voucher will be issued on return of cruise and/or UPGRADED TO A FULL AFTERNOON ISLAND TOUR THAT DAY, FREE of charge, as no refunds will be given.
- If Whale watching is unable to depart due to unforeseen circumstances such as adverse weather conditions, customers have the option to transfer to Tallship Cruises, our calm water sailing cruise to McLarens Landing at no extra cost.
FAQS
How close do we get to the whales? By Law there is a 100m exclusion zone surrounding each whale. But that doesn't mean the whales can't come to us as they do. Whales are extremely curious creatures, they seem to enjoy watching us just as much as we enjoy watching them – at times they will dive for a few minutes and come up where you least expect them, often very close to the boat!?
What happens if it rains? We have plenty of undercover area so you can be warm, dry and undercover. Warm clothes are advisable; bring a rain jacket if you wish.
What about motion sickness/Sea sickness? If you are not sure about your sea legs please consult a pharmacist, there is a selection of over the counter and herbal remedies available at the chemist for the concerned land lovers. We travel on the ocean and will postpone the tour if weather conditions are too rough. We recommend eating a light breakfast before embarking.
Are there toilets on board? Yes, separate men's and women's toilets are available onboard the vessel.
Is Morning or Afternoon better? We operate whale watching tours only in the morning. We have found over the years the whales seem to be most active at this time, as they enter into their day. As the day progresses, so too does the chance of changed weather conditions, which can effect the chances of operating the tour.
