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Swimmer photographing a humpback whale during an encounter
A curious Humpback whale mum and calf swim close to check out swimmers
Swimmer waving at whale mum and calf on Sunreef's Swim with Whales tour
Humpback Whale Swimming off the Sunshine Coast during Sunreef's Swim With Whales
Swimmers getting ready for their encounter
Humpback Whale swimming underneath Sunreef's boat during Swim With Whales Experience.

Australia's First Swim with Humpback Whale Encounters

Mooloolaba, Queensland

The opportunity to swim with a Humpback Whale is a rare and very special one, and Sunreef Mooloolaba was Australia’s first operator to offer the experience, launching in 2014. It's a very special breathtaking experience that will leave you with a true sense of wonder about these amazing mammals. The experienced Sunreef crew will find and trail along at a safe distance from the whales to allow them to get used to the sound of the engines. Then, after assessing the whales' behaviour, they will move ahead of the whales. If conditions are right, they will then put the boat into neutral and allow guests to slide into the water with a Sunreef guides. Then its up to the whales - its a natural experience and 100 per cent on the whales’ own terms. They seem as intrigued by people as people are of them and often swim over and around for a closer look, gliding gently and effortlessly around you. Operates from July to October each year. Please check with Sunreef for dates and more information.

Daily trips depart (weather dependent) Monday to Sunday, approximately four hours. Seasonal from July to October. Limited availability so book early. Children under 8 years old cannot participate in this tour. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate wheelchairs, walkers, prams or pregnant passengers.

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Rate

From $249.00

Capacity

Min 8 · Max 15

Service Update Date

06 May 2025

Service Facility

Carpark, Family Friendly, Non Smoking, Public Toilet

Service Types

Adventure and Outdoors Tours, Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours, Nature and wildlife

Sevice Activity

Boating, Canoeing/Kayaking, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling, Swimming

Tour Format

Large Group Tour, On-site Experience, Private Tour, Small Group Tour

Transport

Water - Motorised

Vertical Classifications

Half Day or Less

Fitness

Moderate

Accessibility Attribute

Does not cater for people with access needs.

Where it starts

123 Parkyn Parade, The Wharf Mooloolaba, Mooloolaba, Queensland

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