Brisbane Whale Watching Experience

Communication before the trip was excellent and clear. Due to bad weather, Brisbane Whale Watching sent an email a week before the tour, offering a refund or rescheduling option. We quickly rescheduled our sailing date via email, and the communication was smooth. The driver was punctual for pickup. Once on board, the ship offered a paid selection of coffee, hot drinks, soft drinks, snacks, sunscreen, and a souvenir shop. The included meal was abundant and delicious. On our late July 2026 sailing, we were very lucky to encounter two humpback whales swimming alongside the yacht. The captain was incredibly friendly and professional, broadcasting directions to help us spot where the humpbacks would surface to breathe, which was extremely helpful and made the entire boat trip very rewarding.

Lovely trip to see whales near Moreton island. 2 full hours of watching whales. The boat gets you close to the whales who also engaged with people on board. Such lovely experience with the big sea animals.

The VIP whale watching experience was excellent, with dedicated staff providing service in the VIP cabin. The meal box included sliced chicken breast, potato salad, a fruit platter, and bread – simple but tasty. We went whale watching at the beginning of July and successfully saw whales up close, admiring their magnificent breaching displays. We purchased seasickness pills on board for AUD 1 each and took them before departure, which allowed us to enjoy the whale watching experience on the high seas without issue. I recommend taking seasickness pills, as the boat really rocks when it's out at sea, and I saw several passengers vomiting from seasickness. The VIP ticket doesn't include hotel pick-up and drop-off service, only the regular ticket does. It would be great if VIP ticket holders could add hotel pick-up and drop-off service for an additional fee, as the pier is really far away and transportation is inconvenient.

I had a fantastic time on this whale watching tour! The pickup and drop-off were smooth and right on time, with a friendly driver who made the ride very pleasant. Onboard, the crew were super nice and knowledgeable. They shared lots of interesting facts about whales while we watched them in action. We were really lucky to spot many whales throughout the trip—it was such an unforgettable experience! They offered motion sickness tablets before departure, which was very thoughtful. If you tend to get seasick, I recommend taking one in advance. Lunch was provided in a healthy and tasty picnic box—light yet satisfying. Snacks and drinks were also sold on the boat, but a bit pricey, so bringing your own is a good idea. Overall, this tour was well-organized, enjoyable, and definitely worth it. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting during whale season!

We were well taken care of, the entire crew was friendly, helpful and accomodating. We were lucky to see many pods of whales today, and the weather was absolutely lovely.

Whale activities are very interesting. You can observe whales up close. If you don’t want to take photos yourself, you can buy USB photos on the boat. It is a very professional experience.

I purchased VIP tickets, which were supposed to allow me to sit behind the driver's cabin and enjoy 360-degree whale watching on the deck. However, I noticed that non-VIP ticket holders were also able to access the deck, and I'm not sure if this is correct. The VIP ticket included lunch, which consisted of a salad box and a drink. With the whale watching experience lasting about two hours, there simply wasn't enough time to eat lunch. The captain was very professional and constantly searching for whales. I was thrilled to see a whale mother and her baby swimming freely. However, I've seen other whale watching companies in different regions that offer sightings of more active whales, so I might try a different company next time. The VIP tickets didn't include city transfers. I contacted the whale watching company via email to arrange a separate transfer, which cost AUD 45 per person for a round trip. Payment could be made online by credit card or in cash upon boarding. Overall, it was a memorable experience, and I would highly recommend it to others.

Had a great experience seeing the whales. The staff were all lovely and friendly and was super helpful when I was hurling my guts out due to the heavy current (noting that I did take motion tablets before I went on the boat). Highly recommend this to anyone who wants to see whale.

nice trip, saw whales as expected, the crew were great. amazing day!

It's really great experience to join and you'll have lots of fun. Thanks to the crew that are so friendly and professional all the time