Launch out from Townsville or Magnetic Island on a three hour whale watching cruise and tear across Cleveland Bay in search of migrating humpback whales. Your experienced crew reads the swell and the season to track these giants through their known migration routes, where you might see them breach, slap their tails and roll at the surface just metres from the boat.

Watch for dolphins carving through the wake, turtles surfacing and seabirds wheeling overhead as the North Queensland coastline rolls past. Between sightings, expert commentary fills you in on humpback behaviour and the marine life of the region, while morning or afternoon tea keeps you fuelled. This is a dynamic open water ride, so expect glassy calm one moment and lively spray the next, with a qualified crew and full safety briefing keeping you in good hands throughout. Grab your camera, hold on tight and get ready to meet the ocean's biggest travellers up close.

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Inclusions

Three hour guided whale watching cruise
Morning tea or afternoon tea
Commentary from experienced crew
Wildlife spotting opportunities
Safety briefing and all essential safety equipment

Duration

This experience is approximately three hours in duration.

Departure Location

This experience departs from either 108 Flinders Street, Townsville City or Harbour Drive, Nelly Bay Marina, Nelly Bay QLD 4819, depending on the departure point selected at the time of booking.

What To Bring

Hat
Sunscreen
Water bottle
Light jacket or jumper depending on the weather
Comfortable footwear
Camera or phone

Terms And Conditions

Infants under 12 months are not recommended for this experience due to the nature of the vessel and varying sea conditions
Infants aged 0 to 23 months travel free of charge
Child rates apply for ages 2 to 14 years and adult rates for ages 15 years and over
Participants must understand English
Participants should be comfortable on a vessel operating in open water conditions
Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times
Participants must advise the experience provider prior to departure of any relevant medical conditions, injuries, mobility concerns, pregnancy or other conditions that may affect participation
A thorough safety briefing is provided by qualified crew prior to departure
This is a dynamic open water experience and conditions may range from calm and scenic to lively, fast paced and wet depending on the weather and sea state
Whale and marine wildlife sightings are common during migration season but cannot be guaranteed as these are wild animals
The experience provider reserves the right to change the itinerary, departure points, route, timing or inclusions due to weather, tides, swell, whale activity, operational requirements or other conditions
This experience operates seasonally during the annual humpback whale migration
In extreme weather conditions the tour may be cancelled if safety is a concern, you will be contacted by the provider and rescheduled

Cancellation Policy

Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Location

108 Flinders Street, Townsville City, Queensland 4810

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Whale Watching Cruise, 3 Hours - Townsville

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