4 hrs Aria Cruise Whale Watching – Gold Coast (Southport ex.|Max 28 people)
- Gold Coast
- Whale / Dolphin Watching Cruises
- Special Experience
- Family Outing
- Watersports
- Family-Friendly
Overview
Capacity: 28 passengers
For our ticketed charters, we need a minimum of 16 passengers to sail.
Duration: 4 hrs
*Subject to seasonal change, weather and availability.
Experience Unforgettable Whale Watching on the Gold Coast with Aria Cruises
Aria Cruises is excited to announce our Whale Watching season from the Gold Coast from June – September. Join us for a unique adventure where you’ll witness the majestic Humpback Whales on their annual migration to Queensland’s warm waters.
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’s included with your cruise?
-Sail to See the Whales
Experience the thrill of whale watching aboard our sailing catamaran. Please note that sailing is subject to weather conditions, as we require wind to sail.
-Morning Tea
Indulge in a selection of biscuits, lamingtons, and muffins, served with tea and coffee to start your journey right.
-Lunch
Enjoy a variety of baguettes and wraps. Drinks are available for purchase from the fully licensed bar.
-Our Guarantee
If we don’t spot a whale during your cruise, we offer a return ticket for a free trip to try again!
(During the same whale watching season, no refunds or transfers will be given if you are unable to participate).
-Expert Commentary
Our passionate and knowledgeable crew provide engaging commentary about the ocean and marine life, sharing their insights and enthusiasm.
-Fully Licensed Bar
Enjoy a range of beverages from our fully licensed bar.
-Onboard Music
Relax with a selection of music as you cruise.
-No Crowding
Experience a more intimate cruise with a low number of just 28 passengers, ensuring a comfortable and personal adventure.
*25% surcharge applies on Public Holidays
Meeting point: 95 Marine Parade, Southport, QLD 4215. (Located at the Aqua Adventure Centre — formerly known as Southport Fishing & Dive Centre). Look for the Aqua Adventure Centre’s blue shop (Please refer the picture below) signage — Aria Cruises operates from the marina located behind the shop.
What’s included
Included
- Sail to See the Whales
- Morning Tea
- Lunch
- Expert Commentary
Not included
- Fully Licensed Bar
- All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.
Ages
Children’s ticket prices apply to ages 0-12 only. Children must be accompanied and supervised by parents at all times.
Infants up to 12 months old will still require a ticket for our passenger records.
How to use
After the booking is successful, we will send an electronic confirmation to your mailbox. On the day of tour, go to the jetty and bring your electronic confirmation to check-in for the tour.
Meeting point: 95 Marine Parade, Southport, QLD 4215. (Located at the Aqua Adventure Centre — formerly known as Southport Fishing & Dive Centre). Look for the Aqua Adventure Centre’s blue shop (Please refer the picture below) signage — Aria Cruises operates from the marina located behind the shop.
Please arrive about 10-15 minutes before departure to allow time for parking and any delays.
Good to know
If we don’t spot a whale during your cruise, we offer a return ticket for a free trip to try again! (During the same whale watching season, no refunds or transfers will be given if you are unable to participate).
What to Bring with You: Sunscreen. Sunglasses. Jacket/Warm Clothes: Stay warm if the weather turns cool. Phone/Camera: Capture stunning views and memorable moments. Consult your healthcare provider if you need tablets to avoid sea sickness.
Aria Cruises reserves the right withhold 10% of the booking fee paid to recoup its incurred administrative costs.
All of our sailing cruises are subject to passenger numbers, weather conditions, operational requirements, and other unforeseen factors. For these reasons, cruises may be postponed at any time. Aria Cruises reserves the right to change the itinerary and time of your booking due to weather conditions or for any other reason.
If you do not show up for your reservation or if you terminate your reservation after you have checked in you will be required to pay Aria Cruises the full amount of your reservation.
If a passenger is found to be a person under the age of 18 and is not accompanied by a responsible Adult, Aria Cruises may immediately cancel the reservation and the full ticket price is forfeited.
Suitable footwear does not include any shoes that have high-heels or black soles and boots and some Vessels may have a no shoes onboard policy.
Passengers are responsible for any damage or cleaning costs that they cause, which we will determine at our reasonable discretion after making enquiries as to the cause of any damage.
Aria Cruises reserves the right to require passengers to sign an assumption of risk form and may refuse to provide you service should you fail to sign an assumption of risk form.
All food provided by Aria Cruises is prepared in an area containing gluten, nuts, meats and seafood, and may contain traces of these foods.
You are welcome to bring additional food onto the Vessel however no cooking or refrigeration facilities will be available on the Vessel for your use.
Menu items and quantity may vary according to the season, demand and availability.
Alcohol is only to be consumed by persons who are eighteen (18) years of age and older.
BYO of drinks is strictly prohibited on licenced Vessels.
Disclaimer
After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.
As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.
We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.
In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.
If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.
No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.
We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.
For some marine products (including but not limited to various cruises, whale watching cruise, etc.), the supplier reserve the right to arrange alternative vessels or make changes to itineraries, service timetables, routes and/or destinations. The supplier may cancel or abandon the cruise if they consider it necessary for weather or safety reasons and except as expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions, we will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by the Passenger caused by such substitution or cancellation.
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