Swim with Whales in Gold Coast: Intimate and Inspirational Whale Watching Experience

Dive into an intimate whale watching adventure in Gold Coast. Swim, see, and hear whales up close. Limited spots, book now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 95 Marine Parade - This whale tour offers a rare opportunity for humpbacks to decide to swim alongside participants. The entire experience is guided by the whales’ choices, and events unfold naturally. Participants can join this adventure as either a whale swimmer or an observer, enjoying the view from the deck of our vessel, Game Changer.
What's Included
  • Life Jacket
  • Wetsuit, Mask and Snorkel
Additional Information

Our Whale Adventures are truly unique. We utilise a small vessel in small groups of only 12 guests, providing an unparalleled, personal, and boutique whale watching experience. We closely work with researchers and encourage all our guests to become inspired by what we do. Swimming with whales is a our ultimate experience and provides you with an…

Location
Mug & Beans Cafe
Marine Parade
Please meet at least 30mins prior to departure at Aqua Adventure Centre - 95 Marine Parade, Southport, Qld - 07 5591 7117. The boats are located on the jetty behind the large blue house boat.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Massimomd3162gj
Aug 28, 2025
A dip in the ocean with whales - We had so much fun. We were very lucky. Several whales sighted and seen. The icing on the cake, the dip with 3 whales passing under you leaving you a beautiful memory of this dip in the ocean.
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Brookews149ij
Jul 15, 2025
Unforgettable experience, couldn’t recommend highly enough - What an epic way to spend my birthday and celebrate our 5th year anniversary. The weather was stunning, the tour leaders were exceptional and informative. We were lucky enough to have found several pods over a few hours, was able to swim with the whales and several dolphins. An unforgettable experience
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Jul 7, 2025
A very special space. - It was one of the most profound experiences in my life. The whales were giant and were swimming with grace and dignity. I could almost feel that this animal is full of wisdom. They were free from competition or comparison and just doing their own things. I got too excited and drank water when they swam right under us! Yet, what made this tour so memorable was the silent appearance of the white sea snake.... Among the silence in the water with ray of sun, the sea snake appeared from nowhere, swam with the twist and twirl right under me, and disappeared in silence. The moment of divinity. Everything was silent from the beginning to the end. I felt that I encountered something very special. Adam, Alba, thank you for giving us such a special experience. Your passion towards your job and hospitality is truly inspiring. I just wished if there was a waterproof microphone, I could appreciate more of Alba's marine biology talk. I would have loved to listen more to what she could share with us. This experience let me forget the time and space. Thank you..!
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Hayden
Sep 27, 2024
Amazing tour - Fantastic day out with the team from aqua adventures. Whales were elusive while swimming however we were able to get great views of some very large pods from the boat. Greatly appreciated the experience and will be back soon.
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Motelmoody
Sep 25, 2024
Amazing - Had the most amazing experience can't stop talking about the whales, seeing them come up from the deep blue right in front of you was so amazing highly recomend.
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Janemv8148la
Sep 16, 2024
"A Flip of a Time" - this has got to be written as the most spectacular surreal experience of my life. I was one of the fortunate snorkelers to be in the swim on the day that the Guide Diver was flipped by the whales tale. I was the first person next to him who at the time shouted to me and pushed me away saying "mind your back" as he anticipated what was about to happen. So yes, besides the fact that he "saved" me, the entire experience and moment of pure excitement, watching that whale swim between us and around us will be a moment i will never forget. It was harmless and beautiful, peaceful and exquisite all at once and for that i thank Aqua Adventure . The trips you offer us are memories we can carry with us forever. Leon and Fiona - it was so special meeting you too. Leon, i know we will forever have a friendship which we can call home. Especially you being from SA. Baaie Dankie vir daar die dag in my liewe wat ek sal nooit vergeet. This is a swim every person should do - Thank you Gold Coast Australia
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Mobile20159763737
Sep 7, 2024
Whale swimming best ever experience - Once in a lifetime experience. It was more than I expected. We were waiting in the water and whales just swam right under us. It’s was absolutely amazing. Can highly recommend aqua adventures. Adam our captain and Christina our guide made sure we had a great day. When we went back to the shore we saw another whale with a calf and Adam stopped so we could admire these 2 beautiful creatures.
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Femouche
Aug 28, 2024
Spectacular swimming with whales experience. - Absolutely fantastic day out on the water. We saw so many whales and dolphins on the day and really had the pick of the best to swim with. The crew were all really knowledgeable and the experience of having the curious whales coming in so close to us was amazing. Thoroughly recommend this company for whale watching or swimming.
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Grace
Jun 14, 2025
could be better, could be worse - couldve been better, we tried swimming with whales like 6 times but the visibility was too poor to see them 10 meters in front of us, I understand thats not something they can control though. the wet suits and snorkel gear were super worn out and not great quality. I probably wouldve spent the extra money to go with cooley eco tours instead if I knew this. we did see 4 whales though, so at least that was good.
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Robby5529dy
Aug 1, 2025
Danger and Deception - I didn't go myself but my my sister-in-law, died on September 6, 2022 on one of Aqua Adventures excursions. She was dragged on the mermaid line in rough seas as Leon du Plessis was chasing whales.
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