Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise Moreton Bay & Lunch
What does it feel like when a humpback whale surfaces ten meters away?
You board a catamaran in Moreton Bay and spend hours watching humpback whales breach and play within meters of the boat. You get a gourmet lunch, live commentary from a professional guide, and a guaranteed sighting. If whales don't appear, you return free. Optional pickup from Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast means you don't arrange transport yourself. The whole day runs June through November, when humpbacks migrate through the bay.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Whale watching cruise in Moreton Bay
- Board the ‘Eye Spy’ catamaran
- Enjoy whale watching in Moreton Bay
- Listen to informative commentary
- Have a gourmet picnic lunchbox
- Visit licensed bar and souvenir counter
What’s included
- Your day includes professional guide commentary throughout the cruise, a gourmet picnic lunchbox with vegetarian and vegan options available on request, access to the licensed bar and snack counter, a souvenir shop, and guaranteed whale sightings.
- If you select the transport option, round-trip coach pickup from your Brisbane or Sunshine Coast hotel is included.
- A portion of every ticket supports whale conservation charities.
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Next departure: 12 Jun 2027
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The experience
That's the question that gets answered on the Eye Spy, a high-speed catamaran that leaves from Redcliffe Jetty or Brisbane City and heads into Moreton Bay during humpback migration season, June through November. The whales are moving between Antarctic feeding grounds and tropical breeding waters, and they're active. You'll see them breach, tail slap, and play in water so clear you can track their movement below the surface. The boat holds enough people to feel like a real departure, but not so many that you're crammed against strangers. A professional guide narrates what's happening as it happens, so you're not just watching. You're learning why the humpbacks do what they do.
The cruise includes a gourmet picnic lunchbox, which lands somewhere between "better than I expected" and genuinely good. Vegetarian and vegan options are available if you request them when you book. There's a licensed bar on board, a snack counter, and a souvenir shop if you want to take something home. The operator guarantees whale sightings, which means if the humpbacks don't show, you get a return trip free. That's not a small promise in wildlife watching. A portion of every ticket goes to whale charities, so the money isn't just paying for your seat. It's funding conservation work in the bay.
If you're coming from Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast, you can add round-trip coach transport to your booking instead of driving to Redcliffe yourself. The operator asks for your hotel information when you book the pickup option, so they know where to collect you. The whole experience runs in most weather, though you'll want to dress for the ocean: wind, salt spray, and the chance of rain are real. Infants sit on an adult's lap, and children need to be accompanied. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and public transport stops are nearby if you're making your own way to the jetty.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see humpback whales without arranging your own transport or worrying whether you'll actually spot them: the guarantee and optional pickup mean you show up and the logistics are handled.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 years); Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (under 4): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
When is whale watching season in Moreton Bay?
June through November, when humpback whales migrate between Antarctic and tropical waters.
What's included in the gourmet picnic lunchbox?
A fresh picnic meal with vegetarian and vegan options available on request. No outside food is permitted on board.
Is the whale sighting guaranteed?
Yes. If whales are not sighted, you receive a free return trip.
Can I arrange pickup from my hotel?
Yes. Round-trip coach transport is available from Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast if you select that option and provide your hotel details when booking.
Is the boat wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the Eye Spy is wheelchair accessible.
Can infants come on the cruise?
Yes, but they must sit on an adult's lap. Infant meals are not included.
What if the weather is bad?
The cruise operates in most weather conditions. Dress appropriately for ocean conditions, including wind, salt spray, and possible rain.
Is there food and drink available on board?
Your gourmet picnic lunch is included. A licensed bar, snack counter, and souvenir shop are also available. Outside food is not permitted.
Do I need to be fit or experienced to join?
No. The cruise is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Where does the boat depart from?
Redcliffe Jetty or Brisbane City, depending on which option you choose. Public transport stops are nearby.
Brisbane Whale Watching Cruise Moreton Bay & Lunch
5h
from AU$ 185 per person
≈ US$ 132 in your currency
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