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Whale Watching Adventure: Sail to the Whales Cruise ex Gold Coast 4 Hour Tour

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Sail into a whale adventure with Aria Cruises offering an unforgettable cruise experience
Enjoy a 4 hour cruise experience with delectable morning tea or afternoon tea and lunch
Hop aboard a sleek catamaran accommodating only 28 passengers for a more comfortable experience
Brace yourself for an oceanic spectacle from breaching whales, Dolphins, Turtles, Sharks and many other marine animals

Join Aria Cruises for an unforgettable adventure sailing from the Gold Coast during Whale Watching Season.

Experience the awe-inspiring sight of majestic Humpback Whales on their annual migration to Queensland's warm waters.

Cruise leisurely through the Gold Coast Broadwater aboard our sleek sailing catamaran. Keep your eyes peeled as we sail through the Gold Coast Seaway, where you might spot whales and other marine life. Get up close and personal with these gentle giants of the ocean, witnessing their show-stopping performance of breaching, head lunging, and tail slapping.

With a low carrying capacity of 28 passengers, Aria Cruises offers an intimate Whale Watching experience on the Gold Coast.

But that's not all! During your "Sail to the Whales" Cruise, keep an eye out for dolphins, sharks, and turtles that call the Gold Coast home. Learn fascinating facts about these marine creatures from our expert crew, who are passionate about the ocean and its inhabitants.

Create memories that last a lifetime with our Whale Watching under sail experience aboard Aria Cruises!

Adult $119.00

Child $89.00 (0-12 years)

What's included

4 hour whale watching adventure
Morning tea / afternoon tea - Biscuits served with tea and coffee
Lunch - A variety of baguettes and wraps
Return ticket for a free sail if a whale is not spotted during your voyage
Expert commentary from passionate local guides
Fully licensed bar with relaxing music on board
Non crowded catamaran (low numbers of 28 passengers)

Duration

Allow approximately 5 hours for the whole experience

Location

95 Marine Parade
Southport
Qld
4215
Australia

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

Please ensure to confirm your booking with Aria Cruises directly after purchasing via Bookme.
Please note that public holidays incur a +25% surcharge, payable to Aria Cruises directly on day of purchase.

Available Bookings from 2 Sep to 15 Sep 2026

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Whale Watching Adventure: Sail to the Whales Cruise ex Gold Coast 4 Hour Tour

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barbden from New Zealand wrote on 03 September 2025

Great trip

Great morning out on the sea saw lots of whales amazing to see them so close

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John Bromley from Australia wrote on 13 August 2026

Great day out,

Great day out , captain rob was warm and welcoming with his dry humour and laid back style, but was very informative and knowledgeable when it came to finding and understanding of how the whales move , highly recommend this cruise if you’re looking for plenty of room with only 28 max on board, shout out to crew Branden that looked after us with a morning tea , and lunch

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ravip6 from Australia wrote on 12 August 2026

Amazing

Amazing experience

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Ricky from Australia wrote on 10 August 2026

5 stars

Great day!

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Jette Nienburg from Germany wrote on 08 August 2026

Would definitely recommend

Was a lovely trip with a wonderful crew. Everyone was relaxed and it felt familiar:)

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