Whale Watching, Moreton Bay
$$Watch humpback whales breach and play metres from the boat on a 5-hour cruise through Moreton Bay
Board the MV Eye Spy, a purpose-built luxury catamaran, and cruise into Moreton Bay to see humpback whales up close during their annual migration. The 5-hour cruise departs from Redcliffe Jetty and heads out past Moreton Island to the whale migration lanes. Whales regularly swim right up to the boat, breaching, tail-slapping, and spy-hopping. Brisbane Whale Watching offers a 100% sighting guarantee and the cruise includes a gourmet picnic lunchbox. Seasonal: June to November only.
Step by step
From start to finish, what to expect.
Drive to Redcliffe Jetty (40 min from Brisbane CBD). Free parking opposite the police station, 100m from the jetty
Board at 9am, depart at 10am
40-minute cruise out to Moreton Bay whale migration lanes
2-3 hours of whale watching with expert commentary
Gourmet picnic lunchbox included. Licensed bar and snack counter on board
Return to Redcliffe Jetty by 2:30pm
Cost breakdown
Estimated per person, in AUD.
How you get there
Your options for the trip.
Drive yourself
Local tips
Stuff your mates would tell you.
Seasonal: June to November only, book well in advance as cruises sell out, especially weekends
100% whale sighting guarantee, if you don't see whales, you get a free spot on the next available cruise
Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a warm layer, it can be windy on the water even in winter
The upper deck gives the best views but the dining room has windows if the weather turns
Combine with a morning at Suttons Beach (Redcliffe adventure) before or after the cruise