Why choose an eco tour?
We love the ocean, we love the marine life within it, and we want nothing more than to share that love and passion with you. Our mission is to be the most environmentally conscious, informative and fun seafaring adventure company in Australia. Environment comes first in that sentence for a reason.
Our goal is to help stop further deterioration of our planet and its oceans, by educating and encouraging a shift in human behaviour toward a more symbiotic relationship with nature.
Why it matters off the Gold Coast
- Humpbacks are recovering. When commercial whaling was outlawed in 1962, the humpback population in Australian waters was a mere couple of hundred. Our 2023 season article put the east coast population at roughly 40,000.
- The Gold Coast Bay is a nursery. Cow and calf sightings are increasing, and we have found humpbacks calving 1,000 km further south than the Great Barrier Reef, here in the Gold Coast Bay.
- Leopard sharks are endangered. They have been listed as endangered by the IUCN since 2015, yet we see them regularly at Cook Island.
- Turtles and plastic. Researchers estimate that over half of the world's sea turtles have ingested plastic.
What eco means on your tour
- Small groups: a maximum of 12 guests on whale watching, and 9 swimmers in the water on whale swims.
- Eye level viewing from our safari style RIB, so we do not need to crowd the animals to give you a great view.
- Commentary from an on-board naturalist on all things whale and ocean conservation.
- A no touch, no take policy on all tours, and reef safe sunscreen on board.
- Low emission engines, composting, less plastic and recycled, fair trade uniforms.
Details are on our eco credentials and how we run our tours.
Eco does not mean less fun
Our boat is fast, comfortable and close to the water, so a whale's blow or pec splash might just spray your face. Fun is in our mission too. We just make sure the animals have a good day as well.
Recognition
Our home page carries the Tweed Business Awards, Sustainability Awards Winner 2025 and Best of Queensland Experience 2026 badges To confirm with Lachy: Tweed Business Awards year and category, and the awarding body and link for the Sustainability Awards 2025 and Best of Queensland Experience 2026.
