What makes it 76% Kids-Friendly: Child fares, free whale activity books, shaded lower deck, toilets, and a whale-sighting guarantee match kids’ curiosity, but open decks mean parents must supervise closely throughout the cruise.
Why 6 6 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: A morning cruise plus bonus waterways tour and transport time fit into a half-day adventure without rushing children.
Morning Whale-Watching Cruise:
Board the Mahi Mahi catamaran for a 3.5-hour journey tracking humpback whales.
Tip: Choose the morning departure for cooler temperatures and calmer seas for the kids.
Lower Viewing Deck:
Visit the shaded lower deck for stable, arms-length whale views suited to younger children.
Tip: Arrive early to secure railside spots and keep your little ones close for safety.
Bonus Nerang Waterways Cruise:
Enjoy a 45-minute canal tour past celebrity homes with family-friendly commentary.
Tip: Sip complimentary tea and biscuits as you glide under the mangroves.

MeiFang (MeiFang)
Brilliant, Excellent, Outstanding and Remarkable to Experience Oz. We had an extraordinary experience on that day for whales 🐳 watching. The most relaxed boat tours in Surfers Paradise. We enjoyed every moment in the ocean with dolphins and whales. Thank you captain and crews 👍. Definitely recommended. *We booked from their website for family packages*
Mary Gerber
As locals to the area we took this tour as a means to help support local tourism as we know how hard the pandemic has been on the industry. We didn't expect it to be as good as it was. I cannot recommend taking this tour enough. The staff are knowledgeable, caring and friendly. We had the time of our lives and got to see dolphins and whales up close. An inexpensive tick off my bucket list! Loved e...
Jeanie Reid
Lovely, friendly, down to earth crew/staff! Makes the experience that bit more personal and I enjoyed every moment of it!! They were putting on an amazing show. Love love loved it! 😆 TAKE MY MONEY! P.s tried to capture photos but also wanted to experience it without being glued to a screen. So the photo is poor quality but I do have a video I will comb through!
Fayenza Garland
Every year is always special and so worthwhile doing..No it's not the same as seeing from your hotel window. Every experience is different. It's about up close and personal.
Peter Kam Fai Cheung
My wife and I managed to reserve the last trip 14:30 on September 23,2018 the night before. With the guide from friendly and dedicated staff, we learned that two groups of whales including one with a visible wound on its back were in the vicinity. Apart from showing their tail fins, a whale did two acrobatic displays and my patient wife captured the sights in her video!
Plan your trip between mid-June and early November when whale numbers peak. Mornings are often calmer and sunnier.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket x2 | AUD 198 |
| Child ticket x2 | AUD 138 |
| Total Estimated | AUD 336 |
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