Swim with Whales Gold Coast

What swimmers say

Swim with whales Gold Coast reviews from guests who have joined our Swim with Whales Gold Coast tour, published in their own words.

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Swim with whales Gold Coast reviews from our guests

I can't say enough how fantastic our whale swim adventure was, from start to finish.

What an incredible experience! Swimming with whales has always been a bucket list item for me, so this trip was amazing. Lachlan the captain and Kas the guide were amazing with how they ran the whole tour and their knowledge of whales and the area. They knew which whales to just watch and which ones to jump in the water with. He tracked down a whale that was breaching so many times, we lost count and even breached right near the boat! Easily one of the best experiences I have had so highly, highly recommend doing it!!

Rob Barbuto (see the original review)

Thanks to Lachie and his crew for one of the best wildlife experiences we have had.

Lachie is so knowledgeable and was committed to giving us the best experience possible. The whales welfare was also paramount, as it should be. The crew were super friendly and patient and made us all feel safe with our induction and time in and out of the water. Will definitely go again! A huge thank you to the crew! Highly recommended!

Joanne Aldridge (see the original review)

Absolutely amazing morning!

Attentive and respectful guides, beautiful views, swam with whales twice plus so much spotting. Real once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommend!

Meg Burns (see the original review)

What swimmers mention

  • The crew's knowledge. Rob and Joanne both write about how much the captain and guide know about whales and the area.
  • The whales come first. Joanne notes that the whales' welfare was paramount, and Meg describes the guides as attentive and respectful.
  • Feeling safe in the water. Joanne mentions the induction and how the crew made everyone feel safe in and out of the water.
  • More than one swim. Meg swam with whales twice, and Rob's group watched a whale breach right near the boat.

Want to know how the morning runs before you book? Read what to expect on a whale swim.

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Guests on our boat-based tour have their say on the whale watching reviews page. To confirm with Lachy: May we embed the live Google review feed on this page? Until a live feed is shown we only publish the reviews already on the site, with no star rating total.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

got questions?we’ve got answers.

  • How close do we get?

    We have a lot of rules and regulations to follow in regard to watching and swimming with whales. Must stay at least 100m from a whale and 30m approach for swimming. Luckily though, the whales never get a copy of these regulations, so if they want to come to us, which they often do. That’s fine!

  • When is the best time of year to see whales?

    From June to November on the east coast of Australia. Behaviours change throughout the season. If you want to try see mothers and calf’s, come in late October November. The best time to swim with whales is between the months of August to October

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