Our Small Boat Whale Watching tour is an absolutely personalised experience. This 2-3h Gold Coast Whale Watching adventure tour is on a smaller vessel with a maximum of 8 participants. Spectators can look forward to closer and longer encounters as humpback whales do not feel intimated by a smaller vessel. The outer tubes of our semi-inflatable vessel are only 50cm above the water surface. This even allows you to submerge your waterproof camera on passing whales for some great underwater shots for those lucky enough.
Whilst no vessel is allowed to approach whales closer than 100m, our experience shows that the whales are usually approaching us whilst our engines are turned off and the vessel drifts through the water. For this very reason, our vessel is frequently chartered by research groups to conduct field surveys and sampling.
Posted By : T8547QHanthonyl
Great trip. Saw lots of whales with many breaching. So much better in the smaller boat, the boat trip was as much fun for the kids. Very professional team. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2023-10-01 00:45:56 
Posted By : Erin_W
Such a fun time! Incredible sightings. This is a must-do in the Gold Coast. I upgraded to swimming with the whales, which I highly recommend
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Posted On : 2023-09-16 16:57:49 
Posted By : catherineaG1522WZ
Leon got us in the best position possible to see the whales up close and active on the surface. The team love what they do and make the experience exceptional.
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Posted On : 2023-09-07 23:06:32
Posted By : michelledS4671IU
Such an amazing experience!!!! The skipper and guide were super enthusiastic and professional. We were lucky enough to see whales, dolphins and even a flying fish. Highly recommend this experience to all.
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Posted On : 2023-09-02 19:14:37
Posted By : liv002
Great experience! Saw whales and dolphins. Knowledgeable staff and very speedy, comfortable boat which makes the travel easy. Would highly recommend this over the larger tours with other organisations
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Posted On : 2023-08-31 22:03:17
Posted By : in15ezoq
Unbelievable trip in aqua
100% recommendation!!
Nice friends and cool man in aqua
Next time chose aqua and find more whales
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Posted On : 2023-08-29 22:27:23
Posted By : Mobile61524239068
Great experience to be so close to the whales.exhilarating to see the majesty of the whales.The crew were very attentive and ensured our safety on this trip
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Posted On : 2023-08-27 04:36:02
Posted By : Yana_T
I do NOT recommend this company to anyone. Please, avoid it and book elsewhere if you want to save your nerves and money.
My husband, our daughter, and I were supposed to go on a small boat watching whales on the 19/08/2023 at 8:30 a.m.
We are very disappointed. On the 19/08 in the morning we were told that we should have paid for the third ticket for our 3-year-old daughter since the tour provider AquaAdventures doesn’t have the option of a free ticket for a 3-year-old child. Also, we should have booked three tickets instead of two since the boat is not allowed to take more than 12 people on each trip, and this itinerary small boat on 19/08/2023 at 8:30 a.m. was fully booked.
In the morning on the 19/08 discussion between Mister Lean, Miss Fiona, and me I provided information taken from Viator that I was ensure that I don’t need to pay for our 3-year-old daughter and she still is able to go on a small boat watching whales. I twice asked for a refund, but this requirement was refused.
Here is the part from a chat with confirmation that our 3-year-old daughter will be free.
( 6m 42s ) Florence: I see here that we just need to book for 2 adults since your daughter will be free. I'm just going to put a special requirements that you are with your 3 years old daughter.
We paid for the booking via the link that agent Florence sent during this chat.
Another chat was with agent Brian Joshua. He confirmed that the 3-year-old kid can go to the whale watching on the small boat. The part of the conversation
[10:51:19 PM] Brian Joshua - Customer Service Agent: Yes. Your daughter can go.
Also, in another chat with tour provider Ague Adventures the lady Kira Jarman sent the booking confirmation when in special requests there's information about a 3-year-old kid, and the booking was made for two adults.
At the meet point on Saturday 19/08 miss Fiona said that they were not able to take 3-year-old kid on the boat but they could make an extension. BUT! If we wanted to go with a kid, we could not do it on Saturday since the boat was fully booked (are we supposed to leave our daughter on the land?). Miss Fiona said to me that she could reschedule our booking to another day with ONLY paying for third ticker for our daughter and she would send a confirmation booking in the Saturday morning.
By the end of the Saturday, I didn't receive ANYTHING from them. I requested for a full refund. It was refused again reffering to we came with a reservation for 2 people but with 3-year-old kid which it was confirmed by THEM in a booking and chats.
In totaly we paid 238 dollars, we didn't see the whales, we didn't get refund and we even didn't hear any SORRY for this.
THE MOST HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE IN MY LIFE.
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Posted On : 2023-08-22 20:52:52
Posted By : Charles_T
Amazing time traveling out in the Pacific to look for whales. Not only was the weather beautiful during their “Winter” but we saw about 8 different whale pods. The crew did a great job keeping us engaged and spotting the whales for us
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Posted On : 2023-08-20 22:52:04
Posted By : Andy S
Great experience. Marty and Tory were excellent crew and very knowledgable about the whales. It was a great trip and we recommend it highly.
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Posted On : 2023-08-20 21:42:11
