Whale Watching Gold Coast: Close-Up Encounters Via Safari-Style Vessel

Experience close-up encounters with whales on the Gold Coast through a unique safari-style vessel. Our experienced crew will provide a personal and professional whale watching experience.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Coolangatta - Join us for an intimate safari style whale-watching experience on our open-ocean adventure vessel. Observe these beautiful creatures at eye level with a maximum of 12 guests, while you also soak in this rich and diverse stretch of coastline.
    From departure to return you will enjoy stunning coastal scenery along with informative and captivating commentary from our experienced skipper and crew. We guarantee you will encounter whales and be mesmerised as you observe them in their natural habitat. This experience lasts about 2 and half hours.
What's Included
  • Unique Commentary by a marine Naturalist
  • Spray Jackets provided
Additional Information

You’ll be part of a particularly close and intimate experiences in the area, thanks to the face-to-face perspective provided by the safari-like boat.

This whale watching session stands out, and our extremely skilled captain and team are there constant to ensure this experience is bespoke and proficient. They possess abundant expertise and enthusiasm for whales and the beautiful Gold Coast area they’re eager to impart with you.

Location
139-151 Chinderah Bay Dr
Chinderah Bay Drive
Meet at the white trailer with CEA signage.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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C5376zaalicias
Aug 18, 2024
Best boat and experienced and informative crew. - Lachy and Gemma, skipper and crew, were amazing with locating the whales, and ensuring everyone got to view lots of whales today. The boat is excellent, enabling everyone to have a close up view.Because the boat has only 12 passengers it makes the trip feel like a fantastic personalised adventure .Trip was amazing, I want to rebook, and go again!
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Melanietj5511id
Jul 27, 2024
Epic Saturday morning - As a family, we decided to take our international student whale-watching. Well, Lachlan and the team didn't disappoint. The kids and husband loved the boat's speed, the whales were amazing, and the crew's knowledge was excellent. The best bit for me had to be the size of the party—it was tailored to 12 people and felt relaxing. We left early at 6.30 am, and it was stunning. As the sun rose, it warmed up beautifully. To top it off, the whales were on form. Thank you for a great morning team The Tuckers
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Sstleon
Jul 9, 2024
Amazing morning on the water - AMAZING morning out with Joel & Cassie. Joel entertained us the right amount of whale information and eco facts. We saw lots of whales, and saw them breaching close to the boat. Would absolutely recommend!
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Kjameshccc
Jul 1, 2024
Whales, whales, whales! - What a great time we had whale watching on Saturday with the crew from Cooley Eco Tours. Great small tour on a fast and modern boat-we enjoyed cruising up the river then out to sea! So many whales we didn't know where to look-the boat was so flexible we could move quickly to follow multiple pods. Friendly and knowledgeable crew and great value for money. Thanks Cooley Eco for a great trip!! 😊👍
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792trus
Jun 10, 2024
Best experience! Was incredible - Such an amazing experience! Georgie and Lachy were so great and Lachy had some really cool information about the whales! We saw some breach and lots of tail action. Such a great way to start the day!!
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Julesanddarryn
Sep 26, 2023
Fantastic whale attaching experience - The tour was awesome, enjoyed the information and got to see the whales close up. Highly recommend this tour
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Billmw8029ny
Sep 23, 2023
Brilliant whale watching trip - Saw humpback whales breaching & cavorting throughout the trip. Dolphins appeared too. The crew were friendly, informative and professional throughour and were clearly passionate about marine ecology. A brilliant and fun trip throughout!
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778cathyc
Sep 19, 2023
OMG! - I had family visiting from the UK and whale watching was on their bucket list. I have been on a couple of tours before but this was the best by far. The small group size, excellent knowledgeable commentary and care taken to ensure we had the best time was fantastic- I highly recommend this trip. Thank you.
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Shannoncb435sm
Sep 17, 2023
Amazing whale watching! - Booked the whale watching tour for my family visiting Gold Coast for the first time. Had the most amazing time, managed to see 4 pods of whales plus the added bonus of some dolphins! Crew was super helpful and had lots of interesting information about humpbacks. Must do activity if visiting Gold Coast during migration season.
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Y5541vejasonr
Aug 22, 2023
Memorable time out on the ocean! - Amazing time whale watching! Staff were friendly, attentive & knowledgeable. Lots of whale action with lots of cool facts about whales thrown in. Comfortable boat to cruise in! Highly recommend!
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