Whale Watching without the crowds
Overview
About
- * Operating out of Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast Afloat delivers a truly personal, uncrowded marine experience.
- * capping passenger numbers to just 22–23 guests on an expansive 55-foot (18m) open-deck vessel.
- * Guaranteed every guest a rail-side view with unobstructed 360° sightlines—no glass or vinyl screens standing between you and the majestic humpback whales.
- * Enjoy our walk-around deck space, relax on luxury alfresco lounge seating, or venture up on the bow to view the whales.
At a Glance
- Ages: 0-99, max of 20 per group
- Type: Mobile Ticket
- Live Guide: English
Tour Highlight
- * Fully inclusive
- * Light refreshments
- * Small Passenger numbers on large vessel
- * informative information on the whales
- * Comfortable seating
- * Open vessel to immerse in the surroundings
What you'll do
From the moment you step aboard Crusader 1, you’ll notice the difference. At 55 feet (18 meters) long, this exceptionally stable, ex-commercial ocean vessel easily accommodates large groups—yet guest numbers are strictly capped at just 22–23 passengers. This means you enjoy a fraction of the capacity, giving you room to breathe, stretch out, and freely move around.
360° Unobstructed Sightlines:The vessel features a completely open deck layout with no glass windows, or high walls blocking your view. Wherever the action happens, you have a direct line of sight.
Guaranteed Rail Space: Forget shoulder-to-shoulder crowds fighting for photos. Every guest on board enjoys personal rail space for flawless photography and unobstructed views.
Premium Comfort & Relaxation: Choose your perfect view—relax in comfortable alfresco lounge seating, sit on the spacious walk-around deck, or sink into comfortable bow bean bags right up front where the action is.
Expert Local Crew: Guided by an experienced local crew, you’ll learn about humpback behaviour, migration patterns, and local marine life while staying safe and relaxed throughout the journey.
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Departure Point: Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast (Queensland). We are located at the working fishing marina of Mooloolaba.
- Vessel: Crusader 1 (55ft Open-Deck Vessel) Refurbished for recreational use
- Capacity: Capped at 22–23 guests max
- Duration: Approx. 3 hours
- Facilities Onboard: Full marine restroom, licensed bar (drinks available for purchase), and complimentary light refreshments.
- Travel through the Mooloolah River, past the local fishing fleet, water police and piolet boats, through the bar into the Mooloolaba Bay.
- Cast your eyes on the Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Cotton Tree, Mudjimba and Coolum coastline and enjoy seeing Old Woman Island with all it's marine life.
- Keep an eye out for Dolphins, whales, sea turtles and sea birds.
What is not included?
- * Lunch/Meals
- * Alcoholic Drinks
- * Guarantee of seeing whales
Prohibited Items
No BYO Alcohol to be bought on board.
What to Bring
We suggest you bring a jacket/cardigan as it's always cooler on the water, Sunglasses
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