To see these amazing creatures in their natural habitat has been on my bucket list for years. Now I can finally say - tick!
This was a truly magical experience, the highlight being the flapping of the fins, seeing their white underbellies and having a pod of 5 whales playfully surrounding the boat.
The staff were lovely and the commentary fascinating. Being a small boat felt intimate and private.
Highly, Highly recommnend - and would go again!
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106kathw
August 31, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Whale were waving
It was a little confusing to find, a sandwich board at the dock would avoid confusion for patrons new to the area. The trip itself was marvellous. Loads of information, friendly staff, a beautiful day, whales were watched, dolphins were spotted and all was right with the world
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emmagS3176ES
August 13, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic all round!
What an incredible experience!! Loved the fact this was a smaller boat that was quick to respond to sightings. The crew were fantastic and I really appreciated the extra conversations, the sharing of previous trip experiences and viewing their personal videos. Highly, HIGHLY recommend choosing this trip.
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Sarah_H
August 10, 2026 · via Viator
Great morning out!
This is great for everyone young and old. The operators were lovely and so was the day.
Was really happy with the experience.
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Belinda_B
August 5, 2026 · via Viator
Do it
What an awesome day, staff were great and genuinely wanted to find whales for us. Super friendly and knowledgeable too
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carolinesX5190MA
August 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Whale watching
Thank you Jack Shea!!
We had an absolutely amazing whale watching tour with Adventure Rafting! From the moment we arrived, everything was perfectly organized. The entire crew was incredibly friendly, professional, and welcoming.
The information and explanations throughout the tour were excellent. Their knowledge about whales was extensive, fascinating, and shared with so much enthusiasm that it made the experience even more special.
A special compliment to our captain, who knew exactly where to take us. During our two-hour tour, we spent around an hour and a half watching whales almost continuously. Seeing these magnificent animals so close in their natural habitat was a dream come true.
This was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Australia. Outstanding service, excellent guidance, and an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
Thank you, Adventure Rafting, for giving us such an incredible day. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Sunshine Coast! 5 stars!
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Paul_C
July 27, 2026 · via Viator
Operators were...
Operators were knowledgeable, experienced, and friendly. They were able to locate a whale relatively quickly, and follow the whale as it moved around, offering several viewing chances for the passengers.
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Happiness461411
July 12, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Must do experience for locals and visitors!
Excellent outing. The crew were friendly and excited. They were informative and really took their time with all the sightings. We got back 30 minutes overtime, but we saw so many whales, the captain didn't want to rush the experience.
Loved this.
Thanks 😊
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Henry_J
June 15, 2026 · via Viator
Harrowing
The event was nauseatingly awful with rough seas. Unfortunately weather reports are not always reliable. Most everyone got sea sick and two of my party had neck strains because of the severe bouncing around in your seat. I would recommend the skipper look at the ocean and not just rely on the weather in future. If it’s too rough - even when you’re on your way - stop and call it. Passengers will appreciate that. Very hard to see whales in that kind of seas and we didn’t. Just not worth the risk.
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Renae_R
June 7, 2026 · via Viator
For a thrill!
If you love a thrill the boat ride out and back is super speedy and if there's a bit of a swell you will get splashed and bumped around a bit! The animals were beautiful to see, the island was fun as well! And the staff were lovely! Informative, kind, funny. If you have a bad back maybe skip it if it's a rough day on the ocean. Seeing the Mooloolaba/Coolum skyline from out at sea was a great and humbling experience. Seeing the mountains was also wonderful!