
Cleveland Bay: Morning or Sunset Guided Whale Watching Cruise + Refreshments
Watch marine animals and learn maritime history
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The experience
Watch marine animals and learn maritime history
Take part in a whale-watching tour departing from Townsville, which offers the option of boarding from Magnetic Island and a choice of morning or sunset departure.
Travel across Cleveland Bay toward the Cape Cleveland Lighthouse while guides provide local maritime history.
Look for wildlife such as turtles, dolphins, dugongs, and seabirds around Magnetic Island. Observe humpback whales as they swim, breach, and migrate.
See the surroundings from the deck, listen to the guide's commentary, and enjoy tea, juice or wine during the tour.
What’s included
- Morning or sunset whale-watching cruise (depending on selection)
- Professional crew
- Guided tour
- Morning or afternoon tea
- Drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
Not included
- Food and additional drinks
Where to go
Townsville Wildlife Watching
39 Plume Street
View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Australia/BrisbaneBefore you book
Important visitor information
Must know
Note that whale sightings are not guaranteed
Tours are subject to weather and minimum passenger numbers. Status updates are sent the afternoon before departure
You can bring your own alcohol
How to use
The tour has two start times per day: 08:00 and 13:00, each lasting 4 hours
Arrive 10 minutes before your timeslot
Show your smartphone voucher at the counter
*Boarding locations:**
[Townsville, Breakwater Marina](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ntwmXSkWK9EJLrvA6)
[Magnetic Island, Nelly Bay Ferry Terminal](https://maps.app.goo.gl/u9X7g8LJXKj4EhLw9)
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