Cairns Whale Watching

Cairns' independent tour booking agency on the Esplanade — reef, rainforest and adventure experiences, matched to you.

Cairns Whale Watching

Cairns only dedicated humpback whale watching day tour — a scenic marine cruise to known whale hotspots combined with free time on Fitzroy Island. Led by qualified marine biologists, the tour runs daily mid-July to late August from Cairns Marina (8:30am or 10:45am departure) and has a more than 90% sighting success rate, with humpbacks seen breaching, tail slapping, and often travelling with calves.

From AUD $159.00 per person

Duration: Full day

Categories: Reef & Islands, Wildlife

Experiences: Day Tour, Half Day Tour, Boat Cruise, Wildlife Experience, Family Activity, Adventure Activity

Destinations: Cairns, Great Barrier Reef

Inclusions

90-minute Whale Watching Tour with Marine Biologist commentary return catamaran transfers between Cairns and Fitzroy Island 2.5 hours free time at Fitzroy Island (access to beaches, snorkelling areas and island facilities)

Highlights

Only dedicated humpback whale watching tour from Cairns More than 90% sighting success rate Led by qualified marine biologists Humpback whales — breaching, tail slaps, fin slaps, mothers with calves Seasonal: mid-July to late August Family rate: 2 adults + 2 children (1 child free)