Whale Watching Day Cruise ex Gold Coast
Whale Watching Day Cruise ex Gold Coast
2.4 (11)  
Gold Coast, QLD 4207
  • Highlights
    • Embark on an unforgettable adventure with a Whale Watching Day Cruise from the Gold Coast, where you'll witness the majestic beauty of some of the ocean's most incredible creatures.
    • This experience promises a day filled with excitement, natural beauty, and educational insights.
    • The combination of thrilling wildlife encounters, stunning scenery, and educational insights makes this experience a must-do for both locals and visitors seeking an unforgettable adventure.

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  • Overview

    Marvel at the annual migration each June to October of humpback whales as they journey some 16,000 kilometres from Antarctica along the east coast of Australia. These acrobats of the ocean pass by Moreton Island, often with their newborn calves, creating one of the greatest spectacles of the sea. Your Whale Watch crew will explain the habits and characteristics of migrating whales and serve a light, delicious lunch on board.

    WHALE WATCHING

    On arrival at the island resort, guests will have a short time to find their land-lovers legs before departing on the whale watching vessel where they will enjoy an educational commentary and Q&A about whales, a light lunch and refreshments and whale viewing.

  • What's included?
    • Return coach transfers (selected hotels)
    • Return 75-minute cruise
    • Whale Watch Cruise with light lunch
    • Return 75-minute cruise
    • Whale watching photo / low resolution digital copy
    • Over 40 free land-based activities
    • Optional extras including watersports incur a fee

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  • Customer Reviews for JPT Tours

    2.4

    11 reviews
    Amanda Atkins
    Amanda Atkins
    5 months ago

    Only gave a second star because the bus was on time, otherwise it’s a 1 star review. This company tried to charge us additional fees for our tour, which we’d booked and paid for months in advance. We only became aware of this increase late afternoon the business day (Friday) prior to the scheduled tour from Surfers Paradise to Australia Zoo for the following Monday. We were advised via an email of this price increase but with no details on how to pay the additional charges (which we disputed anyway and were not going to pay). The email was sent after their office hours were closed and with the tour pick-up time early hours of the Monday morning. I sent an email and left a voicemail message on the Friday and thankfully heard back on the Sunday (email) advising we wouldn’t be charged the additional fee. The bus driver was TERRIBLE - braking extremely late in traffic, with passengers being jolted forward in their seats, and driving well over the speed limits. The bus was late leaving Australia Zoo thanks to 2 passengers who ignored directions of what time to meet, which resulted in the bus driver driving even more erratically on the way back to Surfers Paradise (an example being driving 80 in a 60 zone) and again, slamming on brakes at the last minute. We do not recommend this company and will never use their services again.

    Armondo
    Armondo
    6 months ago

    Unsafe bus drivers brisbane city aggressive cutting people off in peak moving across multiple lanes of traffic. 9/10/2023 8:30am

    Rachel Squire
    Rachel Squire
    a year ago

    Successfully took me from Brisbane to the zoo and home, so easier than trying to navigate public transport or hire a car. However not without some communication issues - pick up instructions for the Marriott Hotel was for 6 Howard Street so that’s exactly where I was 15 mins before the scheduled pick up time, after being escorted there by hotel staff. No bus arrived - the tour group email says it can be a bit late due to traffic so I waited for an extra 10mins then went back to the main entrance on Adelaide Street, lo and behold that’s where the bus was. Bus driver frustrated and impatient with me despite me being exactly where they told me to be. Appreciated that they didn’t leave without me though, and we still arrived at the zoo on time. Despite the online itinerary saying they’ll depart the zoo at 4pm, they actually want to depart at 3:30pm and are VERY insistent on this. I’d already booked and paid for a 3pm animal encounter on the basis that I’d have enough time to do that and leave at 4pm, so I was very surprised when they sprung this new 3:30pm departure time on us when we arrived at the zoo. Made me anxious about being late back and making everyone wait, especially after the morning’s issue. Called the tour in the afternoon to let them know I might be late to the shuttle at 3:30pm so they could let the driver know, and the lady I talked to just kept pushing the 3:30 departure time, blaming traffic being the reason for the need to leave earlier than advertised. The zoo staff were very kind and accommodating, even giving me a shuttle ride back to the entrance so I was at the shuttle on time however it meant the encounter was a little bit more rushed than it should’ve been, and I wasn’t able to pick up the digital photos that are included with the encounter. So while this company successfully got me to and from the zoo, I’m unlikely to recommend them or book with them again. If you do, note that they’ll want to leave at 3:30pm not 4pm, and if you select the Marriott Hotel pick up, be sure to wait at the Adelaide Street entrance!

    Ebonie Rose
    Ebonie Rose
    5 years ago

    Received a complimentary coach transfer as part of an event I was attending. The bus was excellent, clean and spacious. Driver was lovely and we had Allison from JPT on board with us. She was friendly and chatty. An absolutely delightful experience!

    Andrew Casper
    Andrew Casper
    5 years ago

    Your driver nearly killed me while I was crossing the road on a green signal on 11 April. He didn't seem to understand basic road rules like need to give way to pedestrians and not merge 3 lanes round a corner without indicating. Absolutely disgraceful. Learn to value human life over making a yellow light you moron. Your license should be revoked.

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    • Experience Type: Outdoor
    • Activity Level: Relaxed
    • Skill Level: Beginner
    • ID Required: Yes
    • Booking Required: Yes
    • Gold Coast: 6:15am - 7:00pm
    • Operates: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (20 JUN to 8 OCT ONLY)
    • Hotel Pick up - Please wait outside hotel or designated pick-up point at least 5 minutes prior to pick-up time
    • Pick-up times may vary by 10 minutes depending on traffic
    • Changing road conditions may result in alternate pick up points
    • Fares - Shown in Australian dollars effective 1/4/2023 inclusive of GST. This brochure supercedes all prices previously advertised.
    • Child Fares - These apply to children 3 to 14 years inclusive (Brisbane’s Best, Brisbane City sights morning tour, Brisbane afternoon at Lone Pine & Mt Coot-tha lookout and Theme Parks are 3 to 13 years). Infants aged under 3 are free, unless otherwise stated (Fraser Island trip full child fare).
    • Students and Backpackers - $5 off Full Day Tours except Theme Parks and Tangalooma Island Tours.
    • Concession Fares - $5 off Full Day Tours valid for Pension, Seniors Card Holders and Backpackers.
    • Credit Card Surcharges - 2%-4% card fee applicable.
    • We reserve the right to substitute coaches and operators where necessary.
    • Itineraries - Subject to change without notice. Limited tours operate Easter long weekend, Anzac Day and Christmas Day. JPT Tour Group reserves the right to cancel tours, amend fares, itineraries and days of operation at short notice.
    • Additional departure days available on most tours, subject to numbers.
    • Money Back Guarantee - for claims related directly to JPT and subject to your travel agent's policy.
    • Cancellation Fees - Any JPT day tour cancelled within 24 hours of departure will incur a 100% fee with the exception of Tangalooma Island Tours where the deadline for cancellations is 48 hours or forfeit 100%.
    • 50% cancellation fee applies for overnight tours cancelled within 3 days of departure.
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    If the booking needs to be first confirmed by the host, you will receive your Amazed voucher within 24-48 hours of purchase.

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