Official Tangalooma™ Day Cruise: with 3hr Whale Watching Tour, Lunch, & Resort Access
Leave the city behind on the only whale-watching cruise that departs directly from Brisbane and discover a whole new world of adventure off the coast of Moreton Island. Your Tangalooma whale-watching cruise is one of Brisbane’s finest and offers a rare opportunity to feel one with the whales off Queensland’s coast. Enjoy a light lunch aboard a purpose-built ferry with open viewing deck and get your camera ready for a stunning display of nature’s power and beauty. Your day out comes with full use of resort facilities including pools, restaurants and bars.
Inclusions
- Valid for one adult (15+) or one child (3–14)
- Departures available every day at 7:30am and 10am from Holt Street Wharf, Brisbane (75-minute trip each way)
- Return catamaran departs Tangalooma at 4pm; returns to Brisbane at 5:15pm (approximately, subject to weather and swell conditions)
- One choice of tea, coffee or soft drink per guest while aboard the catamaran
- Whale Watching Tour includes:
- Three-hour (12pm–3pm) cruise with expert guidance and commentary
- Light lunch and refreshments
- All-day access to Tangalooma Island Resort
- Take the early morning boat to enjoy full use of resort facilities including pools, restaurants and bars, and join the Eco Rangers for the pelican feeding and sea bird talk
- Full use of resort facilities including pools, restaurants and bars
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
- Up to 2 days before your chosen date - 100%
- Up to 7 days after purchase - 100%
- Cancellations made more than 48 hours before departure date: no cancellation fees apply
- Cancellations within 48 hours of departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies
Changes to Booking:
- 2 days’ notice is required to change a booking you have made.
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Hat and sunglasses
- Towel
- Change of clothes for lunch (if preferred)
- Camera
Every day
Availability:
- Available: Every day
- Departs Brisbane: 7:30am and 10am
- Return catamaran departs Tangalooma at 7pm; returns to Brisbane at 8:15pm (approximately, subject to weather and swell conditions)
- Departure point: Holt Street Wharf, 220 Holt Street, Pinkenba QLD 4008 (Brisbane Wharf)
- Please arrive at the departure point 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer
- Drop-off point: Same as departure
Important:
- The Whale Watching Cruise will run for approximately three hours from 12pm–3pm. This is a shared tour, meaning you will likely share your ride with other guests
- Children must be aged 3+ to participate in this experience. Children under 3 may attend free of charge – please advise at the time of booking. All children under 18 must be accompanied and supervised by a paying parent/adult guardian (18+).
Terms & Conditions:
- Minimum numbers apply for tour to proceed. If a tour fails to satisfy minimum numbers, the trip may be cancelled or rescheduled
- Itinerary is subject to change depending on availability, weather and road conditions
- Catamaran transfers are subject to change depending on weather conditions and may be cancelled at the discretion of Tangalooma Island Resort Day Cruises for passenger and crew safety
- Tour itineraries, routes and stops may change or be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to weather conditions, road hazards or mechanical issues
- Partial refunds do not apply if any tour components were possible but guests choose not to proceed, or were ineligible due to failure to meet requirements
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
Tangalooma Island Resort Day Cruises
Tangalooma Island Resort on Moreton Island (Mulgumpin), just 75 minutes from Brisbane by catamaran, is a natural playground renowned by Lonely Planet as one of the world’s top beaches. Perfect for families and adventure seekers, the resort offers whale watching, ATV tours, snorkelling the Tangalooma Wrecks, sand tobogganing and more.