5.0 based on 10 reviews
From the moment we arrived at the wharf, Brendan the host was nothing but friendly and welcoming. He was very professional but managed to also have a good joke and put me at ease. He had many a story to tell about the surrounding area as we made our way out of the river. This extra knowledge really contributed to making the experience so much more than I was expecting. Great fun when we were able to get up to speed and we even saw a whale and her calf as we sped out to mudjimba island. Would definitely go back for a longer trip. Thanks for an awesome trip!
Our family of four adults, 1 teen joined this tour on a spectacular sunny September day. Brendan was our skipper, ably assisted by young Jake. Weather was brilliant, Brendan’s commentary knowledgeable and entertaining, the boat ride was great fun but the whales! So many whales! And they were in the mood to play - we saw so many incredible things, it was a fantastic experience. Highly recommended!
We were an extended family of 8 looking for something different and exciting to do and we were not disappointed! The booking process with Georgia was easy and helpful, the whale watching was just amazing and so special to see. Matt was full of knowledge and information and gave us some pretty thrilling turns on our way back to Mooloolaba.
Chose a stunning clear Saturday and the whole experience was excellent - from booking with the bubbly Georgia to the entertaining skipper Brendan. 4 hour free parking from 8am at the complex worked well with the return time of 11am (parking fills quickly, so plan to arrive early to be on time for the 9.15 briefing). They will safely store your carkeys etc. in the office, so you don't have to worry about them getting wet. The safety briefing was comprehensive and you know you are in good hands. Brendan's knowledge of the local area makes him a perfect tour guide on the way through the marina out to the seaway. The boat trip was high speed fun and we saw plenty of whales. The whales were not breaching but did swim by quite close to the boat when we stayed in one spot for a while. Brendan always made sure everyone was comfortable with the speed and the donuts were a great way to finish off the ride. There are a few options out of Mooloolaba on larger vessels, but this whale watching trip has the added bonuses of a thrilling ride and only nine passengers... and 90 minutes of Brendan's dad jokes :)
The best whale watching experience we have been on! The adventure starts as soon as you leave the wharf with expert commentary of the Mooloola river mansions. Once into open water the high speed vessel takes you on a thrilling but safe trip out to the whales. The respect (by remaining at the appropriate distance) shown to these majestic creatures by our skipper, resulted in 30 minutes travelling alongside two massive relaxed wild whales, breaching in unison and staying on the surface as if they were looking at us as much as we were marvelling them. Thankyou Adventure rafting for creating lifelong memories. We will be back! Leisl and Simon
Such an amazing first time experience for me and 3 of my family members! We had such a great time and the tour from Brendon was amazing, we learnt new things☺️We enjoyed Brendon and his teams customer service, they always made sure we were okay and supported us even when we felt scared! We Would definitely recommend this place to anyone! An Adventure it was🤩
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