Whale watching off Mooloolaba with only 20 passengers on board the fast rigid-hull boat Kraken, getting you to the open ocean quickly for an up-close look at the whales.
Days
- 2 hours
Age
- 5 and over
Group size
- Small group, max 20
Start / finish
- The Wharf Mooloolaba / Mooloolaba
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Woody Marine rigid-hull boat with high back seats
Meals
- No meals are listed as included
Route
Included experiences
- Mooloolaba open ocean — whale watching
- Whale behaviour — breaches, tail slaps and spy hops
- On board — skipper commentary
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
5.0
Based on 63 reviews
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AI summary of 63 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the crew's knowledge, friendliness and skill at locating and safely approaching whales, alongside the fast, manoeuvreable boats that enable quick travel to sightings and provide an exciting ride. What stands out most frequently is the quality of the whale encounters themselves, with many reviewers witnessing close approaches, breaching, and mothers with calves, whilst others highlight the small group sizes that ensure everyone has a clear view and the ability to move around the boat. The most common caveat is that whale sightings are not guaranteed, with a handful of reviewers noting disappointed trips where whales failed to appear or were only briefly spotted; however, even in these instances, travellers found the friendly crew, engaging boat ride and alternative attractions such as tours around nearby islands sufficient to make the experience worthwhile.
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A great day of whale watching. Paul and the crew shared some excellent insights into the humpbacks, and every seat had a clear view.
Magical from start to finish. My daughter was a bit nervous about the boat, but one of the crew, I think Shay, put her at ease and knew so much about the whales.
Rough seas postponed our trip, so we took one of the options offered and went the next day. The whales put on a show, first a mother and calf, then two breaching and tail slapping.
We saw lots of whales and some came right up close to the boat. Two hours was plenty, and the crew were very understanding when seasickness hit.
My husband, daughter and I went out with Paul and Shae. The fast, smaller boat for about 20 people was more fun than the big boat I'd done before, got us out quickly and gave us lots of time with a curious whale that played around us the whole time.
