• Guests must provide a contact mobile phone number at time of booking (to be contacted only in the event of cruise cancellations due to severe weather)
• Bookings are essential – walk-ons are not permitted
• After you have made your booking request, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to your nominated email address. Please note this is NOT a final confirmation, as your desired date may not be available
• Please note: Spirit of Gold Coast will be in contact within 1–3 business days to confirm your booking and arrange a time with you directly
• Important: Customers must call or email to book number of children (under 4) attending. Please contact Spirit of Gold Coast on 07 5572 7755 or at info@spiritwhalewatching.com.au. Bookings are not guaranteed if not completed.

Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.

• Up to 7 days after purchase - 100%
• Cancellations made more than 24 hours before departure date: no cancellation fees apply
• Cancellations within 24 hours of departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies

Changes to Booking

24 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made

• Sunscreen
• Photo devices
• Fully covered footwear with suitable grips, such as sneakers or deck shoes
• BYO food. No BYO alcohol allowed

Every day (in season)

Important:

• Exclusions: Meals, drinks and transfers are not included
• Departure Point: Mariners Cove Marina – Berth 95, Arm D, 60–70 Seaworld Drive. You must arrive for check-in 30 minutes prior to departure. Late arrivals and no-shows void offer
• Child rate is valid for ages 4–14 only (not valid for concession cardholders)
• Children aged under 4 are free of charge – but you must advise they will be attending at the time of booking
• Children must be accompanied by a supervising parent or legal adult guardian at all times
• Limited wheelchair accessibility is available on vessels – please contact Spirit of Gold Coast prior to purchasing your ticket for further details

Terms & Conditions:

• Guests must provide a contact mobile phone number at time of booking. This is so you can be notified in the event of the cruise being cancelled due to unsafe operational levels. Cruises are weather dependent and may be cancelled at the discretion of Spirit of Gold Coast for passenger and crew safety. In case of inclement weather, your cruise will be rescheduled during your booking validity period
• Wildlife sightings are likely but cannot be guaranteed. If you don’t see a whale, Spirit of Gold Coast will treat you to a second cruise during the offer validity period (season operates from 31 May 2025 to 31 October 2025)
• Vessel is subject to change depending on availability
• Late arrivals and no-shows void offer

Please Note:

• Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
• Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date

Important:

We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website

Spirit of Gold Coast

Celebrating more than 25 years of cruising, Spirit of Gold Coast is a family-run company with a passion for Humpback Whales. As one of the pioneers of Whale Watching on the East Coast of Australia, they aim to make your whale-watching cruise a truly memorable experience.

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