Whale Seasons

Boattime Yacht Charters vs Sea World Cruises

Two whale watching operators in Gold Coast, Australia. Boattime Yacht Charters starts at A$79.50 and Sea World Cruises at A$89. Here is how their options line up on length, group size, age rules and cancellation.

Boattime Yacht Charters

  • Describes Sun Goddess as among the fastest superyachts on the Gold Coast
  • Season May to November, 7 days a week
  • Private yacht charters on a separate page, price not shown

Gold Coast Whale Escape: Luxury Whale Watching Cruise

From
A$79.50 per person
Length
2.5 hours; departs 9:00am (board 8:30am) or 12:00pm (board 11:30am)
Group
up to 135 guests
Min age
All ages welcome
Cancellation
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours before the session; cruises run in all weather unless unsafe.

Check dates with Boattime Yacht Charters

Sea World Cruises

  • Says marine researchers and expert guides are aboard each tour
  • Season late May to early November
  • Free parking in the Sea World car park; theme park entry not required
  • Food and drinks sold on board, not included in the standard ticket

Gold Coast Whale Watching Cruise (Standard Ticket)

From
A$89 per adult
Length
Approximately 2.5 hours; departure times vary by date
Cancellation
Full refund for 1 to 9 guests cancelling over 3 hours before departure; groups of 10+ need 48 hours; combo tickets non-refundable.

Check dates with Sea World Cruises

Both checked against the operators' own pages on 2026-10-21. See every operator in Gold Coast, Australia.