Blue Seafaris

a diver surrounded by Humpback whales in a heatrun

Swim with Whales Gold Coast

Swim with Humpback Whales on the Gold coast

from AUD$295 per person

Encounter the Humpback whale in its own domain beneath the surface ! In a small group of just 8 swimmers and a guide we will seek a friendly in water encounter with curious whales aboard our fast and comfortable boat "Whale Rider"

Price

from AUD $295

Duration

3-4 hours

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a diver surrounded by Humpback whales in a heatrun
swim with humpback whales
Humpback whales compete in a heat run
snorkellers with resting whales in tonga

What`s Included

Premium Mask

Premium Snorkel

Premium Fins

Premium 5mm Wetsuit

Swim Guide

Small, intimate group

What to Bring

Waterproof Camera

Water

Sunglasses

Hat

Reef-safe sunscreen


Location Details

Our tour departs from the Fingal Head Boat Ramp just 10 minutes from Coolangatta and the Gold Coast airport. Drive in and look for the Blue Seafaris flag. Click the button below for more detailed information on location and boarding.

The Experience


In a small group with a maximum of eight people we will spend 3-4 hours offshore with the Humpback whales. There are over 35,000 Humpbacks on Australia's East coast so sightings are guaranteed although the whales decide if they want to swim with us. Our skipper is highly experienced swimming with whales around the World and is very familiar with identifying happy and curious whale behaviour. Our group size is kept to a minimum of just eight swimmers to increase the chances of a unique and special encounter. Despite their size humpbacks can be shy and large groups of people in the water are definitely not ideal for a good whale interaction.

To keep you warm we have 5mm freedive suits with hoods and quality masks and fins. Our boat is a fast and comfortable Rigid Inflatable as used by military and police due to their safety and stability. We have individual seats and all safety equipment on board.


Humpbacks are a very gentle and curious whale and will often approach our boat to say hello.

We provide a high-quality mask, set of fins and a wetsuit.


The tour begins along the Tweed River, we often encounter sea birds, local dolphins and other marine life on the way to the island. Humpback whales are a daily sight from June to November.


AFTER THE BOOKING

You will receive a confirmation email detailing where to go, what to bring and it will also include a liability waiver.


It is mandatory that you complete this liability waiver for all participants BEFORE you arrive.


If conditions change we will notify you of any rescheduling by email and SMS. Please ensure you enter your mobile to the booking form.


It is your responsibility to check your messages for any changes to the scheduled departure.

Double whale breach two humpback whales jump at the same time

Double breach!

Humpback whales compete in a heat run

Heat Run

Humpback pectoral fin waving Byron bay Australia

Humpback fluke

humpback whale spy hops

Spyhop

Humpback whale tail fluke on the Gold Coast

Humpback fluke

snorkellers with resting whales in tonga

small intimate group whaleswims

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Humpback Breach!

Why choose us?

Professional Guides

Wildlife Guarantee

Small group, intimate experience

Fast, Safe Boat

Testimonials

This was the most incredible experience! Could not recommend Scott enough, it is so rewarding doing this with someone who is so passionate about whales and respects both their space and their beauty! Also this ecotour was very informative! We swam with a pod of whales and it was the most “pinch me” moments of my life! You honestly can not beat a natural high -

Serotonin levels were peaking! Would love to do it again!

- Eimear Cullinane

Fabulous whale swim trip!!!

Just like what I read in other reviews, Scott is well knowledgeable in what he is doing. We had so many opportunities to get into the water because Scott and his wife were so good at spotting the whales and how to get the most out of it for us. Undeniably, whale swim is heavily depended on luck if the whales are happy to swim towards us, however, with their expertise, we have our luck on top of their capacity to get in the right spots waiting for them.

Wonderful trip with Blue Seafaris, strongly recommend it!!!

- Jen-Hua Liao

Epic experience to swim with whales!! This is something we will never forget the rest of our lives. Scotty is very knowledgeable and his experience with whales ensures a safe and pleasant way for us to interact with the whales and vice versa. He truely enjoys these creatures and he wants every trip to be successful for the passengers. We will definitely be back.

- Rik Nijhuis

This was a great day out and an unforgettable experience. Scott’s knowledge of whales and wildlife generally made the trip informative, and passed the time on the surface in between whales. We were able to swim with several groups of whales, and were always put in a good place to let the whales dictate the encounter, but give us the chance to see them up close. Would recommend to anyone.

- Thomas Bruce

Safety

You will have received a liability waiver form in the booking confirmation email. Every participant is required to complete the waiver. Parents can sign for their children. If you did not receive a pre-arrival waiver email, please click the button below to complete your "Waiver". You will be asked a series of important questions and will be required to electronically sign the waiver, with legal guardians signing for children. This is mandatory before boarding our vessel, as is the safety briefing prior to departure.