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Townsville Whale Watching - wildlife experiences in Townsville

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Townsville Whale Watching (Townsville City)4.9 (20)

From $175pp

Private groups can take over the whole vessel for their own whale tour on any day that has no other bookings yet.

Choosing an Animal Encounter

Wildlife trips in Townsville City & Inner Suburbs leave from the Breakwater Marina, where Townsville Whale Watching boards MV Kalinda for six-hour humpback tours across Cleveland Bay. Humpback mothers come into the bay to calve and often stay close for a couple of weeks, which gives the skipper time to find them without rushing.

Tours start from $175 per person.

What a group day on MV Kalinda involves:

Every skipper and guide is a marine biologist.
The route usually crosses to the Cape Cleveland lighthouse, where turtles feed, then searches north of Magnetic Island.
Dolphins, sea eagles, sea snakes or a dugong may turn up along the way.
On board are two viewing decks, indoor and outdoor seating, toilets, showers and a limited bar.
An onboard cook serves snacks and a fresh lunch, with vegetarian and gluten-free options.

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Scheduled tours cap numbers at 30, so a small birthday group can join a regular trip.
A private group can charter the whole boat with its own itinerary on days without other bookings.
Charter numbers are agreed directly with the operator.
Children are welcome, which suits a family birthday on the water.

Setting expectations for a day in Cleveland Bay

Sightings are never guaranteed, since the whales are wild animals.
The skipper shapes each route around the weather, the tides and where the whales are.
Six hours is a long day on the water, so pack hats, sunscreen and a warm layer.
Ask the operator which months the humpbacks are in the bay before you set a date.

Common Questions About Meeting the Animals

How many hours does a Breakwater Marina whale tour take?

Six hours, which leaves time to find the whales and watch without rushing.

Who guides Townsville Whale Watching trips?

Marine biologists skipper and guide every trip.

Can a group charter the whale watching boat?

Yes, on days without existing bookings, with an itinerary of your own.

Is lunch included on MV Kalinda?

An onboard cook serves snacks and a fresh lunch, with vegetarian and gluten-free options.