The Humpback Whale is the fifth largest of the great Whales. Adult females grow to 15m, slightly longer than adult males. A mature Humpback may weigh 40 tonnes. Humpbacks are generally blackish in colour with white under and at the sides of the body. The flippers or pectoral fins are mottled on top and white below. The underside of the tail flukes is white with a black or grey pattern that uniquely identifies each animal as an individual. Jaws and flippers often carry large barnacles which grow on the Whales as they migrate North, and fall off again as they migrate back to the cold waters of the Antarctic Ocean.

Steve’s Whale One - Vessel Information
Steve’s Whale One has been purpose-built for Whale Watching and Cruising with the comfort and safety of our guests and crew in mind. The vessel is a fast and stable Australus Catamaran, licensed to carry up to 130 passengers. With a length of 20 metres and a beam of seven metres, this shallow draft aluminium catamaran is powered by a pair of Caterpillar 700hp engines through Twin Disc transmissions to fixed pitch propellers.

She boasts two decks with 360 degree un-interrupted viewing and comes with an extremely professional and very knowledgeable crew. Her prime role during the months of August, September and October is to offer you the exhilarating thrill of experiencing an up close and personal encounter with the Mighty Humpback Whale.

Steve's Whale One Day Trip

Have you ever experienced the magic of glimpsing a whale at close hand? Come and experience these drop-dead gorgeous giants with Australia Zoo Whale Encounters. The marine adventure of a lifetime can be yours aboard the luxurious Steve's Whale One, the only whale watching operator on the Sunshine Coast, which is sure to guarantee you the authentic Australia Zoo experience. We hope this trip will make people fall in love with whales so much that they become fully-fledged supporters of whale conservation. Departs Mooloolaba Wharf – Parkyn Parade - Sunshine Coast Daily at 10.00am; Returning approximately 2.30pm • Fast, stable 130 seat catamaran • Delicious smorgasbord lunch • 360 degree views from all viewing decks • Underwater hydrophone • Onboard marine biologist • Onboard professional photographer • Exclusive onboard 'whale n' retail store • Ripper free gift foe everyone • Free return trip promised if no whales are sighted The close interaction of whales and humans is often an emotional experience even for "hardened" whale watchers and we are often amazed at what the Whales will do next amongst themselves or with whale watchers.

Whale Watching may involve many senses. In addition to observable behaviours above the waterline, you may also experience the characteristic sounds eminating from the blowholes as the Whale exhales. You may hear Whales sing either though our Hydrophone or sometimes as echoed through the hull of the vessel.

Your ticket aboard Steve’s Whale One
Adult Ticket - onboard Steve’s Whale One - This ticket entitles one adult (over 14 years) admission to Australia Zoo Whale Encounters.
Child Ticket - This ticket entitles one child (3-14 years) admission on board Steve's Whale One. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult at all times.
Infant Ticket - (under 3 years) aboard Steve’s Whale One is FREE. All infant names must be recorded on the manifest and accompanied by a paying adult at all times.
Student/Pensioner Ticket - aboard Steve’s Whale One. This ticket entitles admission for student and pensioners on board Australia Zoo Whale Encounters. Must have valid identification (i.e. government issued pensioner card / student identification card.

N.B. All Tickets are valid for day of travel only and non-transferable.

Guarantee: You will not be disappointed with your adventure onboard Steve’s Whale One. This is an exciting way to end your Sunshine Coast holiday.

Booking is advisable as all tours are extremely popular and heavily booked. When booking your holiday accommodation visit Total Luxury Australia or Luxury Australia and we will be happy to organise your entire holiday itinerary.