Sail Across Gold Coast Broadwater on a 4 Hour Whale Watching Cruise at Aria Cruises (Up to 34% Off)

Ever wondered what it’s like to be front row for a 40-tonne backflip? Tired of the same old sightseeing snooze-fests? Aria Cruises offers a thrilling alternative—set sail on the only sailing catamaran whale watching tour on the Gold Coast!

With just 28 guests on board, you'll enjoy a close-up, crowd-free encounter with breaching Humpbacks, playful dolphins, and maybe even a shark or two. It’s wild, it’s wondrous—and way better than your average boat ride.

What We Offer

Whale Watching Cruise

What to Expect on Our Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise:

• Unique Whale Watching Experience: Sail through the Gold Coast Broadwater to open ocean on our purpose-built sailing catamaran and keep an eye out for the Humpback Whales and other fascinating marine life. Enjoy spectacular displays of breaching, head lunging, tail slapping, and playful antics from these gentle giants.
• Exclusive Sailing Adventure: As the only sailing catamaran offering Whale Watching on the Gold Coast, we provide an intimate experience with a low capacity of just 28 passengers. This ensures a personalised and memorable outing.

What Else Can You See on Your ''Sail to the Whales'' Cruise?

• Dolphins: Spot a variety of dolphin species, including Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins, Australian Humpback Dolphins, and more.

What’s included with your cruise?

• Sail to see the Whales (Sailing is subject weather conditions)
• 4 hour cruise
• Morning Tea
• Our Guarantee (If we don’t see a whale while out on your whale watching cruise, you get a return ticket to come again for free)
• Expert commentary (Our crew are passionate about and have a love for the ocean and marine life)
• Fully Licensed Bar
• Onboard Music
• No crowding (Low numbers of 28 passengers)

What to bring with you

• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Jacket/ Warm Clothes
• Phone/Camera

Morning Tea

• Biscuits served with tea and coffee

Lunch

• A variety of baguettes and wraps.
• Drinks are available for purchase from the fully licensed bar.

Departing

• Wednesday – Sunday: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (times can vary)

Gold Coast Location

• Address 95 Marine Parade, Southport, Qld, 4215, Australia

Why You Should Grab The Offer

Aria Cruises offers a one-of-a-kind Whale Watching adventure on the Gold Coast, sailing from June to September aboard the only purpose-built sailing catamaran in the region. With a strictly limited capacity of just 28 passengers, guests enjoy an intimate, personalised encounter with the ocean’s most majestic visitors—Humpback Whales. As these gentle giants migrate to Queensland’s warm waters, guests witness spectacular acrobatic displays including breaching, tail slapping, and head lunging. The cruise glides through the scenic Gold Coast Broadwater and into the open ocean, offering chances to spot playful dolphins, such as Indo-Pacific Bottlenose and Australian Humpback Dolphins. Nature lovers may also catch glimpses of awe-inspiring sharks, including Tiger, Bull, Hammerhead, and even the elusive Great White, often shadowing the whale migration. Aria Cruises promises a thrilling, up-close marine encounter that blends relaxation with the raw beauty of wildlife, setting it apart as the Gold Coast’s premier sailing whale watching experience.