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The whales are waving goodbye for 2020. It has been a spectacular season with many close interactions; we look forward to welcoming them back next year in 2021. In the meantime, we will be running our popular, slow and scenic, nature-focused Dolphin Safari.

This week Nathan filmed with Ranger Stacey and the Totally Wild crew from Channel 10. They enjoyed a nature-focused tour taking in the Noosa headlands and searching for the humpback whales and our local resident bottlenose dolphins.

This epic photo was recently taken on board a Noosa Oceanrider tour by local photographer Marissa Knight. September is generally the best whale watching in Noosa as the whales return south with their calves, they stay closer to shore and are generally more playful and active.

Captain Nathan noticed Bob the Turtle trying to dive with no success on a Noosa Oceanrider tour. This is known as ‘Floaters Syndrome’ and occurs when turtles ingest plastic, causing a build-up of gas in their digestion system, causing them to float. If they cannot dive, they cannot eat and become vulnerable prey. Bob was taken…

We are thrilled to receive the Travellers Choice 2020 award from Tripadvisor. Thank you to all our amazing guests, Tourism Noosa and the Noosa community for all the support that has helped us achieve this.

Whale Watching season has begun so we thought it was time for a refresher on whale behaviour. Experts believe that some behaviours assist with navigation and allow them to communicate with other whales. The following is some theories on common whale behaviours. BREACHING There are many theories why humpback whales breach including to attract other…

Noosa Oceanrider was thrilled to host the Today Show on Noosa Oceanrider.

The Waverider 850 is Gemini Marine’s benchmark product and what we use at Noosa Oceanrider. Its popularity is demonstrated by the fact that is exported to 40+ countries as it offers exceptional comfort and excellent handling at top speeds, especially in heavy seas. Our Waverider 850 has a maximum capacity of 12 passengers in six…

animotoVideo58F4A944-1E5D-4C25-83F0-A975A1620DD7 Noosa Oceanrider has been featured in this special edition of IN Noosa Magazine.

Noosa Oceanrider is open for business! The reopening is in line with Queensland  post-COVID-19 relaxation plan and we have implemented an approved COVID safe plan in accordance with the relevant authorities. We look forward to welcoming back our guests just in time for whale watching season!