Mooloolaba Whale Watching Tour (June – Oct)

We absolutely recommend booking your tour in advance. This ensures your place is confirmed as we tend to book out and would hate for you to miss out! We have live online availability and you can see our full list of Mooloolaba tours here.

We don’t head out in pouring rain, your comfort and safety is our first priority. If there is moderate, widespread rain we will cancel the tour. If there are only a few scattered, light showers the tour will most likely go ahead. If the tour is cancelled, you will be contacted via the email address you provided when you made your booking. We closely monitor the forecast and always try to give as much notice as possible. The same applies if it is too windy or the swell is too big.

We have a small cabin onboard where belongings can be safely stowed. You can also store your bag under your seat. As space is limited please only bring essential items with you.

We are blessed with beautiful Sunshine Coast sunshine for most of the year, however, we generally suggest you rug up onboard from June to August, it can get cold out on the water. Sunglasses and sunscreen are highly recommended on every trip no matter what the weather forecast. We recommend pants or shorts. Flat, closed-in shoes are recommended. A well secured hat can be worn, but please note, we only go back for hats if there is a head in them.

Our Wildlife and Whale Watching tours are sure to be the highlight of your time in Mooloolaba and the Sunshine Coast! Suitable for children aged 5+ we offer unforgettable fun for the whole family!

A cheeky splash is part of the adventure! How wet you may get all depends on the sea conditions and how adventurous you want to be. Our friendly skippers do their best to keep you dry, however, sometimes they can’t help it.

We do our best to stay paperless, so there is no need to print your ticket or participation waiver. Simply fill-in your waiver online and present your online ticket to the team upon arrival. We recommend everyone brings a well-secured hat, sunglasses and wears sunscreen. Additionally, we recommend wearing enclosed shoes and warm clothing on our Whale Watching tours during winter.

Our tours are not suitable for pregnant passengers. Sorry.

The minimum age requirement for our tours is 5 years old.

Age is just a number, but if you have a serious injury or medical condition (see question below) our tours are probably not for you. All guests are required to have a reasonable level of movement and agility.

Depending on the nature of the injury, disability or medical condition. To participate you must be able to get in and out of the boat and you must also be able to absorb any impact that may be endured over waves. The tour is not recommended for people with back and/or spinal injuries. If in doubt, speak to the Adventure Rafting team directly. Any pre-existing injuries or health conditions must be declared prior to travel.

Should a tour be cancelled due to weather, low passenger numbers or other unforeseen circumstances, an open-dated ticket (redeemable for 12 months) will be offered or a full refund rewarded.

Adventure Rafting customers who give more than 48 hours’ notice of cancellation will receive an open-dated ticket (redeemable for 12 months) or a full refund rewarded.

Customers who cancel within 48 hours from time of departure will not be entitled to a refund.

Customers who fail to attend will not be entitled to a refund.

Please note: All cancellations must be made in writing via email.

The Wharf Mooloolaba, where Adventure Rafting departs offers free 4-hour parking. Please allow yourself plenty of time to find a car park, parking is limited and can get very busy!

For additional parking information download our Mooloolaba Parking map here.

The Adventure Rafting office is located at Shop 4, The Wharf Mooloolaba, 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba. You can find our shop front and centre at the entrance to The Wharf Mooloolaba complex. Please check-in for your tour at our office 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time.

All passengers must sign our safety waiver prior to boarding. You can access the Adventure Rafting waiver by clicking here. If there are multiple people on your booking, please forward the link to the remaining party members so they can also complete the waiver. There is no need to print your waiver, it is an online form that will be automatically submitted upon completion.

All passengers must sign our safety waiver prior to boarding. You can access the Adventure Rafting waiver by clicking here. If there are multiple people on your booking, please forward the link to the remaining party members so they can also complete the waiver.

No one likes to get lost in the crowd. Our tours take a maximum of 20 guests to ensure a personalised experience.

Our vessel is a 12m RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat). Built to the same design as offshore rescue vessels, with two powerful 250hp engines, rigid hull design and high back seats the boat provides safety, speed and comfort.

Yes, our vessel has an onboard toilet for your convenience.