Welcome to our FAQ page, where you can find the most common questions about Brisbane Whale Watching. If you can’t find the information you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly team for assistance.
Tours operate daily* departing from Redcliffe Jetty with guests invited to board at 9:00am for a 10:00am departure, and returning at 2:00pm – 2:30pm. Hotel transfers from Brisbane and Sunshine Coasts are available should you require them. *Weather permitting
To make an immediate online booking using your credit card for payment: Book Online. To make a telephone booking call: +61 (7) 3880 0477. Alternatively email for assistance: info@brisbanewhalewatching.com.au
Yes. There is a high demand for Brisbane Whale Watching Tours so we strongly recommend you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Yes – we offer a complimentary cruise for you on the next available departure if you don’t see any whales on your day of travel.
Each year from June through until early November, the mighty Southern Humpback Whales grace us with their beauty as they migrate through the crystal clear waters of South East Queensland. Every Brisbane Whale Watching tour is a unique experience and sightings vary from day to day. Whilst the Humpback Whales are the stars of the show, a typical tour may encounter pods of dolphins leaping and playing alongside our magnificent vessel as well as an array of other marine life.
Brisbane Whale Watching tours are always subject to sea conditions. Our team constantly monitors the weather and responds professionally to any changes. Guest comfort and safety is always our priority. Should a cruise be cancelled due to tide and/or weather conditions, a seat on the next available cruise will be offered or a full refund will be provided.
The tour boards at 9:00am and returns to shore approximately 2:00pm – 2:30pm.
Dress warmly and wear flat shoes. If you wish to spend time on the outside decks of our vessel, you may like to wear a light waterproof wind jacket.
MV Eye-Spy has been purpose-built to specifications to ensure maximum comfort for whale watching. However, if you are susceptible to motion or seasickness, motion-sickness tablets are available on board.
Yes – a licensed bar and souvenir counter is available on board, selling a range of goods such as film, confectionery, beverages and Brisbane Whale Watching merchandise.
Yes – there is an all-day free car park located opposite the Redcliffe Police Station, just 100 metres north of the Redcliffe Jetty which is our departure point.
Yes – please contact our friendly booking operators regarding tides.
Brisbane Whale Watching acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. We are committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their unique cultural and spiritual relationship to land, water, and seas and their rich contribution to society.