Noosa Whale Watching Cruise – Humpback Whale Adventure
Description
Embark on Noosa’s ultimate whale adventure with father-and-son crew Mike & Ozzie aboard the fastest rigid inflatable boat in town — the same type trusted by Navy, Police, Sea Rescue, and top adventure operators worldwide. Cruise past the iconic Noosa Headlands, Hells Gate, Alexander Bay, The Devil’s Kitchen, and Sunshine Beach in search of prehistoric giants — humpback whales, living dinosaurs from the Cretaceous era. Witness incredible breaches, tail-lobs, and pectoral slaps up close, with about a third of the whales being mothers with calves, often joined by playful dolphins riding the bow and wake. Fast, thrilling, and awe-inspiring, this is Noosa’s definitive whale watching experience — a nature-immersive, family-friendly safari you’ll never forget.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cruise Noosa River
View Noosa National Park from a maritime perspective
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(156)
What a fantastic trip..guide was brilliant in all aspects..didnt c too many whales,but all in all worth every cent..such an enjoyable time ..thank you so much..
Great cruise, our guide was very knowledgeable and we were so happy to see whales, and then also dolphins on the way back. Kids had a blast
Thanks so much for coming out with us so glad you had a great time
We had a lovely time. We managed to see a mother with a young baby, also a couple of larger males that were a bit shy. There where also a pod of dolphins.
Thanks for coming out with is so glad you enjoyed the experience see you again :)
This was an amazing trip, not for the faint hearted when the weather is a bit blower ! We didn’t see many clear whale sightings but our skipper did everything he could - nature just wasn’t playing today. However we did have fleeting views and also if dolphins. Excellent and felt very safe
Thanks so much , so glad you enjoyed the experience hopefully you can come again :)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely fabulous whale-watching experience! 🐋🌊 We had an absolutely fabulous experience with Noosa Ocean Rider! Mick did a fantastic job with the safety briefing and made sure everyone felt comfortable and well looked after. What really made the experience extra special was having spotters out communicating with Mick and letting him know where the whales were. It meant we got to see lots of whales and made the whole experience even more memorable! 🐋❤️ The whole trip was incredibly enjoyable, and I would highly recommend Noosa Ocean Rider to anyone wanting to experience whale watching. An amazing day and definitely something I’ll remember! 🌊🐋 Thanks, Mick, for such a fantastic experience! 👏
My whole family loved seeing the whales - our guides were excellent at driving us out and spotting them. We saw dolphins also. It was a fantastic morning!
Thank you so much for coming out. we are so glad you enjoyed your experience
I had a fantastic experience. We sighted 2 separate whales which the operator gave us extra time for us to enjoy. The trip out on the Ocean rider was also a thrill. Not for week stomach’s
Thanks so much for your review so glad you enjoyed your experience
Fantastic fun exciting experience! Unfortunately no whale sightings but saw a lovely pod of dolphins with a couple of baby ones was special. If you love jet skis than you’ll love this adventure out on the ocean.
Thank you so much , whales next time :)
Easy place to meet.Friendly your operator.Thrilling boat trip out.Saw beautiful whales,not far away breaching above the water 🌊.. wonderful to see in the wild.Highly recommend.Trish
Thanks so much , so glad you had a great time
Really enjoyed the whale watching tour. We were lucky to see both whales and dolphins. Boat was comfortable and the guide was knowledgeable. I recommend this experience if you are looking at a tour!
Thank you so much for coming so glad you enjoyed your experience
