9 Whale and Dolphin Watching Tours in Australia Worth Booking

1.Moreton Island: Tangalooma Whale Watching & Dolphin Feeding

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 57 reviews · 1 day · from $162Our pick

Review of Moreton Island’s whale watching, resort day pass, ferry ride, and sunset wild dolphin feeding from Brisbane.

“These activities were actually so interesting and attracted me! Generally, I was enjoyed with my family most of time! However, the activity of dolphin feeding was too short and rushed and we got to get changed our wet body immediately just after dolphin fed! As the ferry is going to depart @7pm and we did not managed to get everything done in such short time, especially with kids. Furthermore, if the activity of dolphin feed were started late!”

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2.Port Stephens 3 Hour Whale and Dolphin Watch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $62Best value

Review of Port Stephens’ 3-hour whale and dolphin cruise, with boat comfort, wildlife, price, timing, and practical booking advice.

“Exellent whale watching experience, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Did their best to ensure we saw as many whales as possible.”

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3.Philip Island: Dolphin and Whale Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 48 reviews · 3 hours · from $95

Review of Phillip Island’s 3-hour whale and dolphin cruise, with wildlife, Cape Woolamai views, afternoon tea, price, tips, and drawbacks.

“They respect marine organisms, while we could enjoy watching them.”

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4.Nelson Bay: Whale and Dolphin Watching Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 47 reviews · 3 hours · from $63

Review of Nelson Bay’s 3-hour whale and dolphin cruise, with catamaran comfort, wildlife tips, pricing, sea conditions, and booking advice.

“amazing as always. repeat booking will be yet more repeat bookings in the future”

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5.Dolphin & Whale Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $96

Review of Phillip Island’s 3-hour whale and dolphin cruise, with seals, Cape Woolamai views, onboard tea, practical tips, and value advice.

“The water was choppy with ocean waves, dipping here rising there, it was the sensation of a never ending roller coaster. The sms warned us to prepare for possible seasickness - glad we followed the advice! Our little group was fine. We saw Read more”

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6.Hervey Bay: Pre-season Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 5 hours · from $102

Review of Hervey Bay’s five-hour pre-season whale cruise, with wildlife odds, food, boat comfort, transport tips, and honest drawbacks.

“It is very early season but we saw whales ! One even breaching at the side of the boat. Crew were great. Captain very informative about whales. Lunch was excellent. Highly recommend”

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7.Port Stephens Private Tour From Sydney, with Dolphin/ Whale Cruise Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $340

Review of a private Port Stephens day trip from Sydney, with dolphin or whale cruises, sandboarding, coastal views, lunch, and hotel pickup.

“Love this experience! Saw many dolphins and they are spectacular. Sandboarding was fun. Unfortunately no camel rides available. The guide, James is really nice. The only thing that viator could improve is to let us know we could swim in the cruise (the guides may not know since they are not allowed on the cruise) so we could make preparations.”

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8.Moreton Island: Tangalooma Whale Watching & Dolphin Viewing

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 7 reviews · 1 day · from $147

Review of Moreton Island’s Tangalooma whale cruise, island facilities, sunset cocktail, and wild dolphin viewing from Brisbane.

“For the 7.30 ferry they make you arrive at 6.30, 6.31 you've got your ticket and sit there for 55 minutes. A person named Renee was supposed to take care of us guests asked me to wait at a certain spot, not to be seen again so I had to gather my information from elsewhere. When I found her later and asked what happened, she didnt even apologize. Instead without asking, she just snatched my paper from my hands, started ripping it apart and took one of my vouchers which I had to ask her to give back. Quite a lack of manners for someone in the service industry.”

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9.AAA Noosa National Park Tour and Dolphin Safari Whalesongsnoosa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $68

Review of Whalesongs Noosa’s dolphin safari, with Noosa National Park views, live whale sounds, pricing, tips, and practical booking advice.

“Great 2hr experience of the Noosa coastline along the Australian National Park, the marine life around the sandbanks and topped off by a close encounter with the Noosa Dolphins !!”

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