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Gold Coast Whale Sightings Report – June Update

The Whale watching season has kicked off with a big bang. There has been a high level of Gold Coast Whale Sightings from the very start of the season. It…

June 12, 2021 CRUISE EDUCATE EXPLORE GOLD COAST ACTIVITIES THINGS TO DO

Where to swim with whales – Australia and beyond

Could you imagine looking below the water and into the eyes of a Whale? Humpback Whales are a curious, gentle and trusting creature and swimming with whales is a rare…

April 20, 2021 CRUISE EDUCATE EXPLORE PROTECT

Humpback Whale Fact File for Children

Humpback Whales, also known as ‘gentle giants’ are seen on the Gold Coast during the annual whale migration season. This occurs between May – October every year. Here is our…

March 28, 2021 CRUISE EDUCATE EXPLORE PROTECT

2021 Humpback Whale Research Expeditions

The 2021 whale watching season is going to be a big one! With humpback whale numbers consistently on the rise year by year, the Gold Coast Bay is the perfect…

March 23, 2021 CRUISE EDUCATE EXPLORE PROTECT

How intelligent are whales?

There is an understanding among marine experts that whales are incredibly intelligent. Not only is the brain of the sperm whale the largest in the animal kingdom, it has been…

March 7, 2021 CRUISE EDUCATE EXPLORE PROTECT

Identifying Whales – Can Fluke ID be used for Humpbacks?

Identifying cetacean can be an arduous task, especially from long distances, on choppy seas or when the mammal is about to dive. Fortunately, there are various distinguishing factors for each…

March 5, 2021 CRUISE EDUCATE EXPLORE NEWS PROTECT

Marine Biology Student and Wildlife Photographers wanted – Gold Coast Whale Watching Tours

Why not have a whale of a time this whale watching season Are you a marine biology student looking for opportunities to be out in the field to survey humpback…

January 12, 2021 CRUISE EDUCATE PROTECT

The Legacy of Valerie Taylor – An Australian icon

Valerie Taylor, marine expert and Australian icon, is synonymous with the ocean. Along with her late husband Ron the couple are responsible for trail blazing the shark conservation conversation in…

January 3, 2021 CRUISE EDUCATE EXPLORE GOLD COAST ACTIVITIES THINGS TO DO

Gold Coast Whale Watching Season 2021 – Time to get excited

The Gold Coast Bay is the Humpback Whale hotspot between May and November each year and there is no better way to built excitement for the 2021 whale watching season…

November 19, 2020 CRUISE EDUCATE PROTECT

Why whales strand themselves

One of the more puzzling phenomena in the natural world is why whales strand themselves. Every year, there are a handful of circumstances when either groups or individual whales and…

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02:13 08 Nov 23

Lisa Mcquinn

00:36 21 Oct 23

We had an awesome time snorkeling, so many beautiful varieties of fish. Well worth it! The crew keeps everyone safe too. Thanks Aqua Adventures!

Megan Montgomery-Quin

07:29 13 Oct 23

Had an amazing diving experience with Aqua Adventures. Dave and the team were professional, organised and knowledgeable. Definitely would recommend to anyone wanting to dive while in the Gold Coast!

Winnie Lee

07:31 28 Sep 23

Had an absolutely unforgettable snorkelling adventure this morning! Was initially concerned about the water being too cold for our young kiddos, aged 4 and 8, but it turned out to be a complete non-issue. The water was surprisingly warm and calm, filled with vibrant fish that captivated us all.The wetsuits and other gear provided were invaluable—quite the relief given we're not regular water sports enthusiasts. But what truly made our experience stand out was our guide/instructor Dave. He made sure the instructions were crystal clear, while always keeping an eye on us. Special shoutout for how well he looked after the little ones, making us feel both safe and entertained.If you're looking to have a fun and safe snorkelling experience, I can't recommend this service highly enough! 🐟🌊👌🏼 #SnorkellingAdventure #FamilyFun #HighlyRecommended

Willem-Jan van Daalen

07:40 11 Sep 23

Fabulous whale watching experience, friendly team. Highly recommended!

Paula Alexander

07:42 06 Aug 23

We had a fabulous time on the whale watching trip. Everyone was so knowledgeable and helpful. We saw so many whales, up closer than I thought we ever would. We didn’t go swimming but everyone who did seemed to have a marvellous time.I would recommend this tour as the small groups make it so much more intimate and they really cared about the whole experience for everyone. We saw a number of the bigger cruise boats overloaded with passengers and I’d have to say I’m so glad we did this trip.

Giullia Deasy

10:46 29 Jul 23

It was the best experience we ever had!! I would 100% recommend! The staff was fantastic 👏. I've done whale watching before but it was nothing compared to what I experienced today with Aqua Adventures. It brought us to tears to see such amazing creatures so close! We were able to see plenty of whales and dolphins. 🐬🐋

Zen Smith

10:19 25 Apr 23

Really good today guys, thank you for taking care of Phil (aka Squirrel), a dedicated kite surfer and sailor. He is vision impaired and suffers from aspergers syndrome and is required to be permanently helmeted on water, he really enjoyed his discovery dive dive time here.His first time underwater at Manly Aquarium some 8 years ago.He will be back on the Gold Coast late July for round 2, after engineering a custom solution to fit his mask and helmet safely underwater.Thank You

Leeanne A

07:13 28 Mar 23

We hired kayaks and the process was quick and easy.We were provided with life jackets and given clear instructions.We kayaked along the opposite side from Sea World and were very delighted when we spotted a dolphin only 20mtrs away from us. It was affordable and very fun. Highly recommend.