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Book Now For Guaranteed Sightings! – 2026 Season Recommencing Saturday 6th June
Spoil yourself with a VIP Whale Watching experience from Eye Spy’s luxurious and spacious mid deck cabin located directly behind the Captains Wheelhouse. This exclusive elevated VIP area has limited tables with reserved seating.
Of all the great whales, the Humpback is the most surface active displaying behaviour that will not only inspire you but leave you in awe. There quite clearly is no better place to observe the mighty Humpback Whales than Brisbane’s Moreton Bay, acknowledged as one of the world’s best whale watching destinations in the world.
Your Captain Kerry Lopez, is recognised as the only female Captain that owns and skippers a whale watching venture in the South Pacific rim. Kerry’s skilled and dedicated friendly crew will assure you an unforgettable whale watching adventure.
Enjoy a beautiful, fresh picnic lunchbox as you look on in awe as these amazing gentle giants relax in your company, breach, blow and play all within meters from the boat. Located 30 minutes north of the Brisbane CBD on the beautiful Redcliffe Peninsula, we are pleased to offer guests a luxury full day whale watching adventure on the magnificent vessel ‘Eye Spy’ with the following inclusions:
· Guaranteed Exclusive VIP Mid Deck Cabin (limited to 25 – 30 guests per tour)· Positioned behind Captain’s Wheelhouse
· Priority serving to all VIP guests for lunch
· Boarding commences at 9.00am for a 10.00m departure
· Returns back to the Redcliffe Jetty by 2.30pm
· Fresh picnic lunchbox including chicken, garden salad, potato salad, fruit and more
· Extensive and informative commentary
· A portion of every ticket is donated to ongoing whale research with various whale organisations
· A licensed bar, snack and souvenir counter is available
*Please note that the outside mid deck is available to all passengers however the VIP experience guarantees our guests an exclusive indoor climate controlled cabin area with limited numbers offering the above inclusions. As per Eye Spy’s Seating Plan (mid deck), tables of 4 and 6 are available. The mid deck level also has the added feature of a walk around deck outside the cabin so you have direct access to outside viewing. Please note the VIP Lounge is not suitable for infants however we highly recommend the Premium Seating located in the main cabin.
*Please note these tables are not exclusive and could be co shared depending on the number of guests each day.
As an Eco Accredited Company, we believe that providing people with an opportunity to witness these amazing creatures first hand, not only puts a lot of smiles on guests faces but offers an increased awareness of the beauty of nature and the need to nurture our precious wildlife.
Afterpay is now available – Please contact our reservation team on (07) 3880 0477
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Only one small negative, just something to be aware of We booked the package that included pick-up from CBD, we got an email the night before telling us that we were being picked up from a certain location. When we got there our driver was just about to drive off when I flagged him down, he had been told by the office to pick us up at another location! Luckily we got there 5 minutes early and waved him over before he left or else we would've been seriously delayed, maybe even without the transfer. Our driver Ray was really lovely though, super funny and chatty on the drive and was certainly not his fault for the mix-up.
Thank you everyone, you've done great! 💕❤️
We saw so many whales, they came right up to the boat. This experience absolutely exceeded my expectations.
I can also heartily recommend booking the hotel pick up service. The bus driver, Ray, was lovely and knowledgeable about the area telling us information along the entire 45 minute drive up to Red Cliffe.
Absolutely epic, lovely staff, super up close encounters with the humpback whales, we got the VIP package which came with decent food, fresh fruit and drink of choice. Will be back 100%
Today was absolutely insane — humpback whales everywhere! I still can’t believe how many we saw. So beautiful and unforgettable.
The staff were also amazing, super friendly, and took great care of everyone. ❤️
The whales are wild creatures who come to the boat if they wish to. The captain was very aware of where the whales were and would only move the boat when they were a safe distance away. The whales were swimming around and under the boat - while we were watching them, they were watching us!
We would recommend this cruise to anyone.
It was a very informative and fun day out.
Thankyou and we will definitely see you again.
Don’t forget to book the VIP package, it was absolutely worth it. The seating area on the middle deck was very comfortable, and it was easy to access the outdoor viewing areas at the front and center of the boat
All of the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. They even provided seasickness medication for passengers who needed it, and there was plenty of food and drinks available throughout the trip
Since I was staying in the city center and the port was quite far away, I chose the VIP package with Brisbane transfers. Our driver, Ray, was very friendly and accommodating, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free
Everything was easy, comfortable, and well-organized. Most importantly, we saw so many whales! 💛
A well-deserved 5-star experience. I would definitely do it again! 🐋✨
The boat 'Eye-Spy' is lovely, very comfortable. There is a bar on board serving hot & cold drinks and snacks. We paid a little bit extra for a window table on the main deck, so we could eat the lovely lunch (included in the ticket price) and still see the whales outside. But you can move up to the middle and top decks for open air viewing at any time. The boat can hold 300 people, but we were lucky yesterday as the boat only had about 130 on board, so plenty of space to move around and get a great view of the whales from any of the decks.
The staff are brilliant, very helpful and clearly love their jobs. The commentary during the whale watching was very interesting and informative. It all felt very personal, even though it wasn't. I can highly recommend this trip and although the season is now sadly over, it should be top of anyone's list to do next year, when the whale migration season starts again in May.
The boat and toilets we also extremely clean.
Strongly recommend it, we will go again next year.
We got to see whales, dolphins, and even some turtles — it was absolutely amazing. The small lunch served on board was really nice, and the captain was super friendly and welcoming. Everything was well organized, and the whole experience felt relaxed and enjoyable.
However we didn’t depart until 10:45 due to the bus being held up with other passengers. Not the operators fault but there was no effort to make the time up.
Returned to the jetty just before 2:30pm considering when booking it says the tour runs for approx 5.5 hours this is unacceptable to me.
If we had stayed out on the water for those extra 45mins we could have potentially gotten better footage/more activity. Or at the least got what was paid for.
Boarding was a breeze. Staff could not be any friendlier if they would have tried. Coffee a delight and the cheese platter served 3 of us. Very good choice of cheeses. Lunch was tops and if anything, it was a bit too much.
Now to the reason we went.
We had a magic day as we did not have to looking for the Whales, they came to us at least that’s what it looked like. Captain Kerry sure knows her trade. Mother and calf stayed with us for an hour or so. Many other grown up whales and juveniles joined our adventure. We never even had to leave the bay.
All and all, the trip was every bit of the cost we payed.
The staff were all amazing from my first enquiry with Loz through to booking and our day out. Loz’s commentary on the whales behaviours was phenomenal. Her knowledge was exceptional. I can’t speak more highly of Loz. Loz was instrumental in helping me pick the right space for my Support Worker, my Assistance Dog and myself for our amazing day out. I highly recommend Brisbane Whale Watching to anyone.
I highly recommend booking the VIP whale watching experience - it includes a delicious lunch, priority seating up near the captains, plus pick-up and drop-off with the lovely Scott, who was so friendly. The boat ride itself was smooth and comfortable, and the entire crew made us feel like family.
Loz was incredible - her knowledge of humpback whales and their behavior helped us spot them and capture amazing photos. Even though nature can’t be controlled, she knew exactly what to look for. Huge thank you to Jade, Seb, Loz , Justin, VJ, and Dess for making my experience absolutely top-notch.
If you’re searching for things to do in Brisbane, especially during whale migration season, this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you can’t miss. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in town.
My only issue. We payed top dollar for the captain's deck seating. It's a limited space so seating inside and first seating is nice. But that's as far as the extra price gets you. Your "guarantee window seating" can have people from anywhere on the boat leaning against your window from outside completely blocking any inside viewing. Your VIP seating area is on the top deck of two seating areas. This means nothing, the entire boat is accessible by everyone. Not only can you not view anything from inside your also still elbow to elbow with everyone else who payed less then half of what you did. Don't let them rip you off, enjoy the experience with everyone else without the scam. The experience is absolutely amazing. But do not, pay for anything but the basic pricing.
The sail across Moreton Bay was lovely and we reached the whales very quickly once we got to the open ocean.
The service from the whole team was very good, they clearly all know their role/ job on the day and work together well as a team.
Loz was doing the commentary; she was wonderful : enthusiastic, knowledgeable and passionate about conservation.
This company clearly care about the whales and want to educate visitors on their importance to the ocean's ecosystem.
Beautiful, graceful intelligent creatures. We were so privaledged and grateful to see them.
A great day out, thank you.
And got to see numerous pods of Whales.
We saw numerous pods of whales what an experience.
Would throughly recommend
The boat was great - plenty of space and good views from the upper deck. The crew were all very professional, efficient and friendly. It was just a great day - would love to do it again! Thank you!
The convenience of the transfer from Brisbane city made the entire trip hassle-free. Boarding starts from 9 am, and the crew was welcoming and efficient, ensuring everyone was comfortably settled before our 10 am departure.
Roughly a 1 hour ride out past Moreton island and around 11am we spotted our first whale. The crew's knowledge and passion for marine life were evident as they shared fascinating insights about the whales and their behaviors.
We were treated to spectacular views of these majestic creatures breaching and playing in the water. The tour provided plenty of opportunities for photos and close encounters, making it a must-do for anyone visiting the area.
Overall, the experience was well-organized, educational, and truly breathtaking.
Things got slightly choppy as we rounded Moreton Island and entered the Pacific properly but we were armed with sea sickness meds and managed this well.
Then straight into multiple pods of migrating humpback whales. Captain Kerry explained how the boat was adapted to minimise disruptions to the whales, and was full of facts. She also gives an amazing commentary, telling you where a whale is about to emerge so you don't miss a thing.
The whales were curious and approached the boat, seemingly to show us how magnificent their tails and fins were. The boat never rushed at them or made them uncomfortable.
My daughter loved every minute and was so worn out at the end she fell asleep on the transfer back! 100% reccomend.
PS. I got a plush Humpback whale, as they have souvenirs on board.. named him Charlie 😂
Would highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in whale watching.
Would definitely recommend for people of all ages, very accommodating.
Would definitely do again, a must do if in Brisbane.














































