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Swim with Whales Tour Mooloolaba

from A$269
4 hours 30 mins

Jump in for a wild Swim with Whales Tour off Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast, where you'll hang out with humpback whales in open water alongside friendly crew. Wetsuits and snorkels provided; this 4-hour adventure puts you in the heart of whale migration season, on the whales' terms. Safety and fun come first, with a bonus for helping out whale research along the way.

Highlights

  • Swim with humpback whales off the beautiful Mooloolaba coastline
  • Small group experience with a maximum of 15 participants per trip
  • Guided by experienced crew, all following strict safety guidelines
  • All wetsuits and snorkelling gear provided on board
  • Chance to support whale research and conservation efforts

Inclusions

  • Wetsuit and snorkelling equipment
  • Full safety briefing on board
  • 4-hour Swim with Whales experience

Description

Get ready to take the plunge and swim with humpback whales right off Mooloolaba, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. This isn't just a box to tick; it's an adventure in wild, open water with some of the biggest, gentlest creatures on the planet. Each tour runs for about 4 hours and is built around the unpredictably wonderful nature of whales; every day, every encounter, is its own story.

After a quick 15-minute cruise from the Sunreef dock, you'll be kitted out with a wetsuit and snorkel and then fully briefed by friendly, experienced crew. When a whale is spotted, we settle 100m or more away, engine off, floating line out, and-if all's safe-it's into the water you go. It's all on the whale's terms; sometimes they're cruisy and curious, sometimes just passing by. You watch, you never touch, and it's magic either way.

Kids aged 8 to 15 are welcome with a strong swimming adult kept right beside them. Little ones under 8 will have to miss out this time. If you're pregnant, unfortunately, this adventure isn't for you. Feel free to join in supporting whale research, too; keep an eye out with our spotting sheets and help add to the science. And if we don't spot a single whale during your trip, you'll get 50% off your next adventure with us.

Please be prepared for open water conditions. If you get queasy easily, seasickness meds are a wise move. Sunreef will confirm conditions and your booking details the afternoon before; safety comes first, both for you and the whales. All encounters follow the Australian National Guidelines for Whale and Dolphin Watching to give everyone, including our whale mates; a cracking safe day out.

Additional Information

Tour Duration: Approximately 4 hours. Location: Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Tour departs from the Sunreef dock. Restrictions: Not suitable for pregnant guests. Children aged 8 to 15 must be accompanied by a strong swimming adult in the water at all times; children under 8 are not permitted on board. Safety & Research: All operations follow the Australian National Guidelines for Whale and Dolphin Watching and Sunreef's Code of Practice. Guest participation in whale research is welcomed during the tour. Weather & Rebookings: Trips are weather dependent. If no whales are sighted, guests receive a 50% discount on rebooking. Weather cancellations are eligible for a refund if an alternative date is unavailable.