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Tangalooma Whale Watch Cruises
Multiple Locations
Indicative Rate* $110.00 to $175.00 Tour - All Meals, All admissions
Description
The humpback whale is known for their long migration journeys each winter, putting on a magnificent display of breaching, tail slapping and spy hopping as they make their way to warmer waters. South-East Queensland is one of the best places to view these amazing creatures, with over 14,000 whales expected to journey past Moreton Island this winter. This is definitely something you don't want to miss!
... moreTangalooma operates daily whale watching cruises from June through until the end of October with departures available from Brisbane and Tangalooma. Board the largest whale watching vessel in Brisbane and see these majestic humpback whales in their natural environment as part of an awe-inspiring day tour. The cruise includes a light lunch onboard as well an extensive educational commentary by a marine biologist from Tangalooma's Marine Education
and Conservation Centre (TMECC).
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Facilities
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Car park -
Checkin Desk -
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Guide -
Public Telephone -
Waiting Area
Activities
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Animal Watching -
Cruising
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Whale Watching
Other Information
Children:
Children are welcome however there are no Kids Club or babysitting facilities available on the Whale Watch Cruise.
Disabled:
Disabled access is available. Please contact operator for details.
General Comments
Moreton Island is the closest point from Brisbane to see humpback whales as they migrate past Moreton Island each season.
As the Dolphin Feeding Program and Whale Watch Cruise involve wild animals, Tangalooma cannot guarantee the attendance of dolphins at the nightly feeding or the sighting of whales and other marine life on the cruises. However, the resort does experience a 98-99 per cent attendance and sighting rate. All cruises are dependent upon good weather conditions and cancellations may occur at short notice; please provide them with current contact information so they can contact you if necessary.
How To Get There
The launch departure point is at Holt Street Wharf in Pinkenba, Brisbane. For maps and driving directions please visit the web site and follow the links. Travel time between Brisbane and Tangalooma Island Resort is approximately 75 minutes each way.
Whale Watch Cruise (June to October)
Departing from Brisbane at either 7:30 a.m. or 10:00 a.m., you will enjoy a leisurely cruise across Moreton Bay. After a brief stopover at Tangalooma Island Resort, you will journey out to the northern tip of the island in search of whales. You also might be lucky enough to see dolphins, turtles and a number of sea birds as part of the cruise. Educational commentary is provided throughout by a fully qualified Marine Biologist from the Tangalooma Marine Education and Conservation Centre (TMECC).
Prior to returning to Brisbane, day guests will have the opportunity to visit the resort and TMECC where additional information on Moreton Bay marine life, including whales and dolphins, is available.
A light lunch is served onboard as part of this cruise.
Tour Information
Coach transfers connecting with selected departures to and from the Roma Street Transit Centre, Brisbane Domestic and International Airports, and selected Brisbane Central Business District and Gold Coast hotels are available for a nominal cost. Transfers must be pre-booked; please enquire for further details.
Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Jun - 31 Oct
7:30am departure also available. All cruises are dependant upon good weather conditions and cancellations may occur at short notice.
Tour Departs From
- Holt Street Wharf, Brisbane, Queensland
Tour Travels To
- Tangalooma Island Resort
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| $110.00 | $110.00 | Adult Tour - All Meals, All admissions |
Dolphin Adventure with Whale Watching (June to October)
Departing from Brisbane at either 7:30 a.m. or 10:00 a.m., you will enjoy a leisurely cruise across Moreton Bay. After a brief stopover at Tangalooma Island Resort, you will journey out to the northern tip of the island in search of whales. You also might be lucky enough to see dolphins, turtles and a number of sea birds as part of the cruise. Educational commentary is provided throughout by a fully qualified Marine Biologist from the Tangalooma Marine
Education and Conservation Centre (TMECC). A light lunch is served onboard.
After the cruise, enjoy some free time at the resort before participating in the nightly wild dolphin feeding program where you will have the opportunity to handfeed one of our wild bottlenose dolphins. The experience is unforgettable!
Tour Information
Coach transfers connecting with selected departures to and from the Roma Street Transit Centre, Brisbane Domestic and International Airports, and selected Brisbane Central Business District and Gold Coast hotels are available for a nominal cost. Transfers must be pre-booked; please enquire for further details.
Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Jun - 31 Oct
7:30 a.m. departure also available. All cruises are dependant upon good weather conditions and cancellations may occur at short notice.
Tour Departs From
- Holt Street Wharf, Brisbane
Tour Travels To
- Tangalooma Island Resort
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| $175.00 | $175.00 | Adult Tour - All Meals, All admissions |
* Please note: These rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum available costs of listed products and services. To obtain a firm price from the provider, please use the contact the operator. All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.