Blue Seafaris - Coolangatta, Queensland

ruby W.

We booked a morning trip out to cook island, and it didn't disappoint!

We were aware that the weather wasn't the best for this kind of trip however we were still able to see turtles, sharks and plenty of coral/fish. The team on board were so friendly and helpful, they knew all the best spots to swim.

We've booked a second trip with BlueSeafaris at Byron Bay, looking forward to it!🐢🦈 (also quick email replies!)

Ian H.

We decided to do a whale watching trip with Blue Seafaris as the weather was pretty good, and booked online the day before. Taking an 11am slot seemed the best timing (they have 3 sessions most days) and we given long jackets (soft material lining), self-inflating life vests and safety instructions before heading off from the marina at Brunswick Heads.
12 people per boat plus pilot and marine guide.
The trip was 3 hours and fantastic - great value, very interesting guide and brilliant skipper. We hugged the coast for a while , spotting pods of dolphins, travelling towards Byron, then headed out to see. We saw lots of whales and maintained a respectful distance when following them. Some came closer to inspect us, and then we spotting breaching whales off in the distance, so we charged closer and were delighted to have displays about 15-20 meters away : so close you can see the barnacles on the whales bellies and undersides. Unbelievably wonderful and life affirming, it is a MUST DO. I was able to take photos with an iPhone, and mostly took video at zoom of 2 - 2.5 (can’t upload video here unfortunately).

I’ve not done whale watching up close before, but felt completely safe, fully informed and wanting more. It’s good value and very eco-friendly.
The 3 hour trip goes pretty quickly, you might want to take an apple or some nuts to snack, but go to the loo before boarding.

mandy M.

We had a great time on the whale watching trip. Our guide was very knowledgable and respectful of the whales. A stunning morning for it and saw everything we hoped for. Would definitely recommend!

Zoe M.

Was the best day of my life! Swimming with whales has been a dream of mine forever, and this day just absolutely exceeded my expectations x100. Scott was so helpful and knowledgeable, which was able to get us the best interaction possible. The first time we jumped in the water we had 4 whales straight away, we got to swim at least 3-4 times with the humpbacks in different spots, then got to watch them dance around before we went to another spot full of 30+ turtles. Was an absolute dream day I couldn’t recommend Scott and Blue Seafaris enough!!!

conor M.

An amazing adventure and a must do if you're on the Gold Coast!

Scott is very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. His boat is able to get right up to the humpbacks as they were jumping around about 10-20m away.

These photos were just taken with our phones!
Check it out.

Thomas B.

This was a great day out and an unforgettable experience. Scott’s knowledge of whales and wildlife generally made the trip informative, and passed the time on the surface in between whales. We were able to swim with several groups of whales, and were always put in a good place to let the whales dictate the encounter, but give us the chance to see them up close. Would recommend to anyone.

Evie H.

Such a beautiful experience on board with Scott and his team. Extremely knowledgeable, respectful of the marine life and clearly very passionate about conservation and the comfort of all species we came across.

The whales weren’t overly interested in coming too close to us today, but Scott and the team actually went over time to take us to a beautiful little spot where we swam with the most incredible green sea turtles. Some of them as big as me!

I absolutely recommend this company if you’re wanting to get close encounters with marine life on the Gold Coast. Awesome company!

Carol F.

We went for the whale swim today and had an amazing time guided by Scott.
We saw dolphins, whales and turtles. Perfect weather conditions, boat is safe and accommodating.
Scott’s guidance and knowledge was outstanding.
We highly recommend this tour.
Thanks Scott for the awesome day 🐋