A 5.5-hour guided tour on comfortable vessels to spot humpback whales, dolphins, and marine life with expert commentary.
Premium package with priority seating, delicious lunch, and pick-up/drop-off service for an enhanced adventure.
Customized tours for special events, corporate outings, or private groups with flexible scheduling and amenities.
Crew guidance to help capture amazing photos of whales and other marine animals during the tour.
Informative sessions on humpback whale behavior, migration patterns, and local marine conservation efforts.
Lovely tour, saw a few different pods of whales which is obviously what we wanted. They were pretty calm though so only really captured the coming up for air moments. However we didn’t depart until 10:45 due to the bus being held up with other passengers. Not the operators fault but there was no effort to make the time up. Returned to the jetty just before 2:30pm considering when booking it says the tour runs for approx 5.5 hours this is unacceptable to me. If we had stayed out on the water for those extra 45mins we could have potentially gotten better footage/more activity. Or at the least got what was paid for.
There was a mix-up with my booking (totally my fault - I booked online a month ago from Toronto, Canada and thought it was for Thursday, not Friday). When I showed up at the pick-up spot this morning (wrong day), I panicked because I had been looking forward to this forever. I called the office and to my surprise, they kindly switched me last minute to today’s excursion with no issues at all. Honestly, I was so touched I almost cried. Their kindness set the tone for the whole day. 💙 I highly recommend booking the VIP whale watching experience - it includes a delicious lunch, priority seating up near the captains, plus pick-up and drop-off with the lovely Scott, who was so friendly. The boat ride itself was smooth and comfortable, and the entire crew made us feel like family. Loz was incredible - her knowledge of humpback whales and their behavior helped us spot them and capture amazing photos. Even though nature can’t be controlled, she knew exactly what to look for. Huge thank you to Jade, Seb, Loz , Justin, VJ, and Dess for making my experience absolutely top-notch. If you’re searching for things to do in Brisbane, especially during whale migration season, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you can’t miss. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in town.
Absolutely incredible, amazing views of the (very curious) whales which came right up to the boat for over an hour, really nice lunch too! There was also a medical issue on board which the staff handled really well, very helpful and efficient 😊
This experience tosses between a 5 star 🌟 for a wonderful whale watching experience with so many whales and a beautiful boat topped off by an almost perfect day. And a 3 at best 🌟. The picnic lunches are good. You're not disappointed but not wowed. My only issue. We payed top dollar for the captain's deck seating. It's a limited space so seating inside and first seating is nice. But that's as far as the extra price gets you. Your "guarantee window seating" can have people from anywhere on the boat leaning against your window from outside completely blocking any inside viewing. Your VIP seating area is on the top deck of two seating areas. This means nothing, the entire boat is accessible by everyone. Not only can you not view anything from inside your also still elbow to elbow with everyone else who payed less then half of what you did. Don't let them rip you off, enjoy the experience with everyone else without the scam. The experience is absolutely amazing. But do not, pay for anything but the basic pricing.
Had a great day out on the Eye Spy vessel yesterday 12/7/25. We saw a couple of pods of whales so up close and playful. Jumping out of the water and breaching a lot. The crew are so friendly and welcoming. The boat is clean and well maintained. We saw turtles and dolphins and a hammerhead shark. I was so pleased with my trip yesterday. The weather was great too. Definitely recommend this.

Experience the magic of humpback whales up close in Brisbane's pristine waters.
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Brisbane Whale Watching offers unforgettable marine adventures from Redcliffe, specializing in humpback whale tours during migration season. With friendly, knowledgeable crews and comfortable vessels like the Eye Spy, we provide close encounters with whales, dolphins, turtles, and more. Our VIP experiences include priority seating and lunch, ensuring a premium outing for families, tourists, and nature enthusiasts. Rated 4.6/5 for exceptional service and wildlife sightings, we create lifelong memories on the water.
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