• Brand new whale watching tours are now available from Townsville and Magnetic Island. Book a half day morning or half day afternoon whale watching tour on the Great Barrier Reef.
• Whale watching tours begin in Townsville durng the months of June to October each year. Our whale watching boat carries approximately 40 passengers and 3 boat crew. She has a cruising speed of 16 knots. 

Whale watching tours are now available from Townsville and Magnetic Island on our comfortable 20 metre boat during the months of June to October.

Experience a Scenic Whale Watching Tour  on board our custom built vessels, MV Adrenalin (14m) and MV Endorphin (20m) when visiting Townsville and Magnetic Island in Far North Queensland.

During the cooler months (June-October), Townsville North Queensland marks a pit stop on the annual migration route of the Humpback Highway. Around 7000 humpback whales choose to rest and play with their new calves in the crystal blue waters off the coast of Queensland.

Cruise past Magnetic Island’s beautiful coastline scattered with large granite boulders and towering native hoop pines.

Keep an eye out for the abundance of marine life such as turtles, dolphins, and the secretive dugongs. Don’t forget to stretch that neck and discover the world above us with the resident Brahminy and whistling kites, and the ever-majestic white breasted sea eagles!

All while you watch enough whales to leave your whale-loving heart a flutter! Grab your binoculars or zoom lens and discover the naturally curious humpback whales. With a water level viewing deck, you can truly feel like you’re up close and personal with these ultimate ocean creatures – all on the whale’s terms of course! Tail slapping, pectoral fin waves and sometimes – full breaching is all just an added bonus during whale season.

You can board the vessel from either Townsville or Magnetic Island!

In the unlikely event we do not come across any whales we do not offer any refund as you still would have received a scenic cruise. We do not guarantee whale sightings.

Read our blog about whale watching tours on the Great Barrier Reef and swimming with whale tours.

Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Townsville city

Departure Time

• 8.00am in the morning from Townsville Breakwater Marina or 8:25am from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, Magnetic Island
• 1.00pm in the afternoon from Townsville Breakwater Marina or 1:25pm from Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal, Magnetic Island

Departure Instructions

Departs from Townsville and Magnetic Island

Destinations

• Great Barrier Reef tour
• Magnetic Island

Months of Operation

July - September

Days of Operation

Daily

Only operates during the months of humpback whale migration

Duration

8:00am to 12:00noon OR 1:00pm to 5:00pm

Fitness Level Required

Low

Additional Information

Parking: Parking is NOT available within the Breakwater Marina. Parking is permitted along the Strand or side streets or you can choose for a full day paid parking at the Sealink Ferry Terminal starting at $8AUD for standard vehicles (approx. 15 min walk to meeting point)

• Camera (charged)
• Cash or card for on board merchandise purchases
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Warm jacket

• CANCELLATION / RESCHEDULING BY CUSTOMER
• Cancellation Fee:
• 20% with 14 days’ – 48 hours’ notice
• 100% with less than 48 hours’ notice
• Illness or seasickness is not a reason for a refund.
• Reschedule fee:
• 20% with less than 14 days’ notice
• MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE RECOMMENDED
• All passengers are strongly advised to purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy that covers:
• (i) Trip cancellation or rescheduling
• (ii) Lost / damaged personal belongings or equipment, due to any reason, and
• (iii) Evacuation and medical cover including Scuba diving.
• Note: In a medical emergency, any evacuation, vessel relocation or medical expenses, are the final responsibility of that passenger. Divers Alert Network (DAN) www.diversalertnetwork.org and Dive Assure www.diveassure.com offer comprehensive insurance packages specially for scuba divers.
• TEMPORARY CANCELLATION POLICY DURING CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC:
• Border closure due to Pandemic:
• Option One: If the boarder closes due to Covid-19 restrictions and you cancel your booking within 24 hours of the announcement we offer a full refund.
• Option Two: If the boarder closes due to Covid-19 restrictions and you chose to keep your booking in anticipation of boarders reopening our normal cancellation policy applies.
• COVID-19 Exposure:
• If you have been in contact with the virus at least 2 weeks prior to your scheduled trip or have symptoms of the virus before the trip we are waiving our cancellation fees and you will be able to join another trip when feeling better again and are virus free.
• In regard to diving after contracting the virus a dive please contact a dive medical specialist for a dive medical to show that you are fit and healthy to dive again.
• REFUND POLICY
• All trips and courses are conditional on weather conditions, management’s discretion, vessel availability and minimum participants (vessel depending).
• We endeavor to adhere to the scheduled itinerary but reserve the right to alter the proposed itinerary or cancel the trip. Trip itineraries are subject to change at the sole discretion of the management or master of the vessel. If a trip is delayed, dives or snorkels cannot be completed, or cut short due to weather, mechanical breakdown, or a medical emergency, fees will not be refunded. We will not be held financially responsible for weather conditions or illness as a result or for any alternative arrangements made by the customer in case a day trip is delayed or cancelled. Trip fees will not be refunded should you be unable to board in time for the scheduled departure (7AM) or be unable to complete all dives.
• RE CONFIRMATION
• Trip Confirmation: day trip passengers will receive confirmation of departure by 4pm the afternoon prior to your scheduled tour from the tour operator.
• From 17 December 2021, all passengers must be fully vaccinated. A failure to do so will forfeit the right to travel. No refund will be issued.