Tangalooma Whale Watching

Jump onboard Brisbane's Premier Whale Watching Cruise!

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Whale Sighting Guarantee
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Smooth Sailing Vessel
dedicated to Whale Watching

 

 

 
Closest to Brisbane CBD
depart directly from Brisbane

 

 

 
Lunch Included
Boxed Lunch Served Onboard

 

Best Whale Watching in Brisbane – Tangalooma Island Resort

Brisbane’s #1 Whale Watching Cruise | June 21 – October 15, 2025

Looking for the best whale watching experience in Brisbane? Set sail with Tangalooma Island Resort, the closest and most convenient whale watching cruise from Brisbane.

  • 100% Whale Sightings Guarantee – Witness the majestic humpback migration up close

  • Fast & Smooth Catamaran Transfers – Departing direct from Brisbane

  • More Than Just a Cruise – Enjoy island activities, crystal-clear waters & a delicious lunch included

With over 35 years of experience, Tangalooma is Brisbane’s most trusted whale watching tour. Secure your spot today and create unforgettable memories!

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Brisbane's widest selection of Whale Watching Cruises

  • Whale Watching Day Cruise
    Classic
  • Earlybird Saver*
    Book 14 days or more in advance and save!
    $ 105
    per adult
    (15+yrs)
    $ 85
    per child
    (3-14yrs)
  • Standard price
    $ 155
    per adult
    (15+yrs)
    $ 115
    per child
    (3-14yrs)
  • 7:30am or 10:00am Brisbane departure
  • Departs Tangalooma at 4pm
  • 1 x Tea, Coffee or Soft-drink on boat transfer
  • Whale Watching Cruise
  • Light lunch served onboard Whale Watch Cruise
  • Book Tickets
  • Whale Watching Day Cruise
    with Sunset Cocktail
  • Standard price
    $ 209
    per adult
    (15+yrs)
    $ 159
    per child
    (3-14yrs)
  • 7:30am or 10:00am Brisbane departure
  • Departs Tangalooma at 7pm
  • 1 x Tea, Coffee or Soft-drink on boat transfer
  • Whale Watching Cruise
  • Light lunch served onboard Whale Watch Cruise
  • Day Lounge Access
  • Sunset Cocktail Voucher*
  • + Watch the dolphins from the jetty
  • Book Tickets
  • Whale Watching Day Cruise
    with Wild Dolphin Feeding
  • Standard price
    $ 229
    per adult
    (15+yrs)
    $ 179
    per child
    (3-14yrs)
  • 7:30am or 10:00am Brisbane departure
  • Departs Tangalooma at 7pm
  • 1 x Tea, Coffee or Soft-drink on boat transfer
  • Whale Watching Cruise
  • Light lunch served onboard Whale Watch Cruise
  • Day Lounge Access
  • + Wild Dolphin Feeding
  • Book Tickets
  • Whale Watching Day Cruise
    with Sea to Sky Package
  • Standard price
    $ 399
    per adult
    (15+yrs)
    $ 349
    per child
    (3-14yrs)
  • 7:30am Brisbane departure
  • Departs Tangalooma at 7pm
  • 1 x Tea, Coffee or Soft-drink on boat transfer
  • Whale Watching Cruise
  • Light lunch served onboard Whale Watch Cruise
  • Day Lounge Access
  • Sunset Cocktail Voucher*
  • 12 min Helicopter Tour
  • + Watch the dolphins from the jetty
  • Book Tickets

All Tangalooma Whale Watching Day Cruises Include:

  • Return scenic catamaran cruise across Moreton Bay Marine Park, from Brisbane to Tangalooma
  • 1 x tea, coffee, or soft-drink per guest to use at any time aboard the vessel
  • 3 hour Whale Watching cruise (12pm-3pm)
  • Expert commentary by an Eco Ranger
  • General non-reserved access to 'Discover the World of Dolphins' Eco Ranger presentation (approx 3:15pm*) and other shows available on the day
  • Resort access pass allowing use of resort facilities including two swimming pools, restaurants and bars (as time permits)
  • Light lunch & refreshments served on board
  • Whale Sighting Guarantee*

Why Choose Tangalooma Whale Watching?

  • Brisbane Family Locally Owned and Operated
  • Only Operator that departs directly from Brisbane City
  • Includes visit to Moreton Island - no other operator lands at Tangalooma on Moreton Island

Whale Watching Cruise through Humpback Highway

Take a trip along Humpback Highway

 

Be Part of Our Ecotourism Research Project

We’re partnering with the University of Queensland to learn more about how we can enhance ecotourism experiences and protect our marine environment. After you’ve been on our whale watching cruise, take our short, anonymous survey today and go in the draw to win a $50 gift voucher!


 

Happywhale - Participate in Citizen Science!

Happywhale engages citizen scientists to identify individual marine mammals, for fun and for science! We are encouraging our whale watching guests to simply photograph the underside of humpback tails, upload them online, and help scientists track their identity, migration, and health.


Terms and Conditions

*Conditions apply to whale sighting guarantee. Australia’s largest dedicated Whale Watching vessel may not operate every day, and a smaller vessel could be used as a substitute. Further conditions may apply. Cruise departs from Holt Street, Pinkenba, Brisbane. Whale Watch cruise is weather dependent. Tours depart and prices valid June 2025 – October 2025. All prices are in Australian dollars and include GST. Transfer schedules can be altered on short notice, please confirm your booking 24 hours prior to travel. Cancellation fees apply. Child rate applies to those aged 3 to 14 years inclusive. *Dolphin feeding experience is dependent on dolphin attendance, tide and weather conditions.

Earlybird Offer Valid for new direct bookings only. Offer only available on the Classic Whale Watching Cruise, no discount can be applied to other whale watching cruises. Offer is only available if booked 14 days or more prior to the chosen travel date. Discount will be automatically applied via the tangalooma booking website. No further discounts can be applied to the earlybird offer, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount. Not applicable to conference and event bookings.

“Sightings Guarantee and Weather Conditions”: Tangalooma offers guaranteed sightings on our whale watching cruises. If there are no sightings on your scheduled cruise you will be offered a complimentary future tour. All cruises are dependent on weather conditions and cancellation may occur at short notice. If Tangalooma cancels due to bad weather, you'll receive a free date change or a refund if rescheduling isn't possible. Please provide current contact information so we can contact you if necessary. Please note: *Return launch time for the Sunset Cocktail, Wild Dolphin Feeding and Sea to Sky Packages is approximately 7pm in winter and 7.30pm in spring. ^Standard beverage voucher entitles guests to their choice of soft drink, tea, coffee or water on Whale Watching vessel. A full list of the free activities available to guests (time-permitting) can be found at tangalooma.com.

Day Cruise itinerary information: All "Whale Watching Day Cruises" will depart Brisbane (220 Holt Street, Pinkenba), dock at Tangalooma Island Resort Wharf, and then depart the resort for a 3 hour Whale Watch Cruise with a light lunch served on board our licensed vessel. The cruise will then return to Tangalooma Island Resort Wharf, before returning to Brisbane on the same day. Whale Watching cruises that are purchased as add-ons to accommodation (or as accommodation packages) do not include transfers from Brisbane, which must be purchased separately. *Sunset Cocktail Voucher valid at Wheelhouse Deck or B&B’s Bar only. Cannot be exchanged for cash. Voucher valid for one (1) Cocktail from the daily Cocktail list for 18+ guests. Voucher valid for one (1) Mocktail, or soft drink or water for guests under 18 years. Not transferrable. Please refer to the What’s On guide for bar opening times.

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