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Whale Watching and Wildlife Cruise
Highlights
- Experience close encounters with humpback whales as they play and rest in the crystal blue waters of Queensland.
- Sail aboard custom-built vessels for a comfortable, intimate view of these gentle giants during their migration.
- Marvel at the historic Cape Cleveland Light, an active heritage-listed lighthouse that enhances your scenic journey.
- Enjoy water-level viewing decks for an up-close perspective on whale behaviours like tail slapping and breaching.
Experience a 3–4-hour Scenic Whale Watching and Wildlife Tour on board the custom-built vessels, MV Endorphin or MV Adrenalin for small groups and close-ups to these gentle giants.
During the cooler months (July-September), Townsville North Queensland marks a pit stop on the annual migration route of the Humpback Highway.
Around 7000 humpback whales choose to rest and play with their new calves in the crystal blue waters off the coast of Queensland. The Scenic Whale Watching and Wildlife Tour starts towards the Cape Cleveland Light which is an active heritage-listed lighthouse located on the northern tip of Cape Cleveland.
The lighthouse marks the northern point of the Cape, and the entrance to Cleveland Bay and was built in February 1878. All while guests watch enough whales to leave whale-loving hearts a flutter!
With a water level viewing deck, guests can truly feel like they’re up close and personal with these ultimate ocean creatures – all on the whale’s terms of course!
Tail slapping, pectoral fin waves and sometimes – full breaching is all just an added bonus during whale season.
Guests can board the vessel from either Townsville or Magnetic Island!
Tour details
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Available from 17 July 2026 to 13 September 2026
Features
Service facilities
Service Tags
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.adrenalindive.com.au/about/access-and-inclusion-statement/
Operation information
Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive
Discover the Great Barrier Reef with Adrenalin Snorkel and Dive!
Explore some of the Great Barrier Reef’s most iconic sites with Townsville’s most awarded snorkel and dive operator. From vibrant coral gardens and underwater sculptures to Australia’s most famous shipwreck, Adrenalin offers marine adventures for snorkellers and divers of all levels.
Departing from Townsville and Magnetic Island, our full-day tours take you to the best of the reef. Snorkel untouched coral systems, dive the legendary SS Yongala wreck, or visit the Museum of Underwater Art (MOUA) — a globally unique fusion of art, science, and storytelling beneath the sea.
Whether you’re a local, domestic traveller, international visitor, first-time snorkeller or experienced diver, there’s something here for everyone.
Tour options include:
Great Barrier Reef – snorkel and dive remote coral ecosystems.
MOUA – Australia’s only underwater sculpture garden at John Brewer Reef.
SS Yongala – world-famous wreck dive for certified divers.
Introductory and Certified Diving – with expert, safety-focused guides.
PADI Dive Courses – learn to dive or advance your certification in small groups.
Eco-Conscious Tourism – committed to marine conservation and sustainable practices.
Enjoy small group sizes, expert crew, premium equipment and a passion for the reef that shines through every trip.
Explore the reef your way — coral, art, or wreck — and make memories to last a lifetime.
Book your full-day adventure today.
Activities
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Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Professional Association of Diving Instructors
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- QLD – Townsville Enterprise
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