Australia’s
ultimate 5-star
whale watching experience

Top 10% of Attractions Worldwide!

Take a relaxed sunset tour on the Moreton Bay waters, one of Queensland’s
most important coastal resource, located just out of Brisbane.

Why Brisbane Whale Watching?

Departure Location

Within the waters of Brisbane’s Moreton Bay, Eye Spy is located at the end of the Redcliffe Jetty on the beautiful Redcliffe Peninsula, Queensland – An easy 40 minutes drive north of the Brisbane CBD.

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An unforgettable marine adventure

Brisbane Whale Watching is a multiple award-winning, Eco Accredited nature-based tour company, offering unforgettable, up-close encounters with the majestic humpback whales that migrate through the crystal-clear waters of Moreton Bay each year from June to November.

Step aboard our luxury, purpose-built catamaran, MV Eye-Spy, and immerse yourself in a truly magical marine experience. As you cruise across the calm bay, you’ll witness these incredible mammals resting, bonding, and nurturing their young. Watch in awe as whales breach, tail slap, blow, and play just metres from the vessel — and if you’re lucky, you may even spot newborn calves or witness a live birth, right before your eyes. Dolphins and other marine life often join the journey, adding to the excitement and wonder.

Owned and operated by Captain Kerry Lopez, and supported by her passionate and knowledgeable crew, every tour blends fun, education, and inspiration. Through engaging onboard commentary, you’ll learn about whale behaviour, migration patterns, and the importance of protecting our marine environment.

Tours operate daily during the whale watching season, with boarding commencing at 9:00am, 7 days a week. Your experience includes a full day on the water, a gourmet picnic lunchbox, access to a licensed bar, and a souvenir counter — all designed to make your day comfortable, enjoyable, and memorable. With a 100% whale sighting guarantee, you can relax knowing you won’t miss out on this incredible natural spectacle.

As an Eco Accredited operator, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. From responsible wildlife viewing practices to supporting vital conservation efforts, a portion of every ticket contributes directly to ongoing whale research. Brisbane Whale Watching is proudly Australian owned and operated, delivering an inspiring, educational, and truly unforgettable wildlife experience for guests of all ages.

Testimonials

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   Lindy S 
 
 
 
 Verified Memorable day with the whales
I live in Brisbane & have been on a number of Brisbane Whale Watching cruises over the past few years. Each cruise is unique in how many whales you’ll see on the day but you’ll always see some. Yesterday was perfect weather. Winter sunshine, calm seas, not too windy. Once out of Moreton Bay it wasn’t long before we saw whale spray in the distance. Soon we had 3 or 4 whales swimming beside us. Captain Kerry explained how they are curious, social creatures who are interested in the boat & its passengers! Cruising along we soon witnessed pectoral fin waving, tail slapping & a few breaches (always a highlight). At one point, the boat was stationary & we could see pods of whales in all directions. It was amazing! Lunch consisted of a boxed chicken salad & a selection of fresh fruit. The vegetarian salad was delicious. The crew were friendly & knowledgeable. They are passionate about whales & shared interesting information during the cruise. It was a fabulous 4 hours out on the water. I can highly recommend it.
  
 
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   Ingrid C 
 
 
 
 Verified Awesome experience
Absolutely fantastic day. Crew were super friendly. A shout out to Samuel who helped my sister who is wheelchair bound all day. So many whales to be seen.
  
 
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   Karren C 
 
 
 
 Verified What a fantastic whale watching experience with Brisbane Whale Watching.
What a fantastic trip we had! We were lucky that the weather was warm, sunny and light winds so visibility and comfort were at a premium. And there were whales everywhere. Many pods surrounded our boat and we were treated to breaching, tail slapping, blowing and waving. It was just amazing and quite humbling to be so up close. The boat crew were ace; nothing was too much trouble for them and our guide was so knowledgeable and passionate about her subject; she really made us want to listen to the information she shared while the whales put on such a show for her to commentate on. Lunch was delicious, very fresh and plentiful though it was difficult to eat as we didn't want to take our eyes off the whales swimming and breaching alongside the boat.A fab day out. We highly recommend 👌.
  
 
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   Connie S 
 
 
 
 Verified A whale of a time.
Amazing experience. The captain was informative and got us close to whales for some wonderful photos and memorable moments not to be forgotten. Atmosphere was buzzing with delight ever time we spotted a whale,or a dolphin. Staff were helpful and friendly. Four hour journey was pleasant and well worth the admission fee for such an unforgettable experience.
  
 
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   Carla P 
 
 
 
 Verified Best Whale Watching Experience!
We booked the VIP whale watching cruise and it was phenomenal! The staff are clearly very passionate about what they do, Kerry and the staff shared lots of interesting information about the whales and their migration, and the food and service was fantastic. The VIP tour is absolutely worth it to have a table indoors next to the window so you can spend most of the tour in comfort. Of course as soon as the whales come out you want to go outside to be up close and personal!
  
 
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   Em J 
 
 
 
 Verified Whales !!!
Fabulous day out on the water with the beautiful whales for company!! Perfect weather, great boat, fabulous service, awesome food!! Highly recommend!!
  
 
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   Tania P 
 
 
 
 Verified Great Day.
I've been on another whale watching tour but this was by far the best. Lots of whales the whole time we were there. Even after going back inside to eat the very good lunch provided we were able to watch the whales from inside up close. The female captain was very informative.
  
 
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   Jo A E 
 
 
 
 Verified Wonderful!
A wonderful time with lots of active whales for us to view, or were they viewing us? Everyone was very helpful and I continue to learn more with the commentary about the history, ecology, threats, and joys of the Humpback migration. The lunch was very fresh and tasty. A fantastic day!
  
 
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   Don B 
 
 
 
 Verified Best Day Ever
Had the best day ever yesterday, there were so many whales around. Have been on 2 previously up North and they were quite disappointing due to lack of whales. The staff were amazing, very friendly and helpful and the commentator was really informative.
  
 
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   Scenic44277870757 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing experience
Amazing experience! Super nice crew, very well organised and a special thanks to the bus driver Ray!