Guests access the pontoon via a gently declining ramp that is 1.5 metres wide at its narrowest point. The steepness of the ramp may vary with the tide, and access can be more challenging during certain tidal conditions. Assistance may be required, and our friendly crew are available to help if needed.

Access to the Spirit of Migaloo II is via a ramp measuring 0.8 metres wide and 1.6 metres long, with handrails on both sides at a height of 0.92 metres. The ramp supports a maximum weight of 300 kg. Priority boarding is offered to guests with access needs, and our crew are available to assist if required.

The entrance to the lower deck cabin is 1.5 metres wide and features a rubber ramp, with a maximum height of 0.06 metres, for easy access. A 1-metre-high safety rail is positioned at the entry and exit points of the cabin.

The lower deck is wheelchair accessible and includes 18 fixed tables, each 0.75 metres high, with chairs measuring 0.45 metres in seat height and 0.85 metres in backrest height. Please note that the tables and chairs are not movable.

Large windows line the lower cabin, offering expansive views. A bar serving snacks and drinks is available at a height of 1.19 metres. A front bench, often used for photography sales, is positioned at a height of 1 metre.

Access to the mid decks is via a flight of stairs with twelve steps that are 0.19 metres high, 1.08 metres wide, and 0.28 metres deep. The stair handrails are 0.98 metres high. The second level has six tables that are 0.76 metres high with bench seating that is 0.42 metres high with a backrest height of 0.9 metres. The chairs are 0.43 metres wide.

There are safety handrails at a height of 1 metre around the sides of the vessel. To access the bow there are two doors that are 0.9 metres wide.

There are two doors to access the Captain’s Club that are 0.95 metres wide with a sill height of 0.8 metres. The seats in the Captain’s Club are 0.48 metres high with a depth of 0.54 metres and a head rest height of 0.3 metres. There is a bench with a mini fridge that is 0.94 metres high.

A second, steeper staircase provides access to the top deck. It consists of 11 steps, each measuring 0.23 metres high, 1.08 metres wide, and 0.27 metres deep. A safety rail, 1 metre high, runs alongside the staircase.

The top deck features several fixed bench-style seats for passenger comfort. These benches are 0.52 metres high, with backrests measuring 0.86 metres in height. Individual chairs are 0.93 metres wide. Safety rails surrounding the top deck are also 1 metre high.

Due to natural ocean surges and vessel movement, descending the stairs can sometimes be challenging. We recommend using both handrails for stability when moving between levels.

The bow of the boat can be accessed by four steps from the lower cabin that are 0.18 metres high, with a width of 0.91 metres, and a depth of 0.25 metres, reaching a maximum steepness of 0.86 metres. The door to the steps has a sill of 0.1 metres. There is a safety rail that is 0.95 metres high. Accessing the bow from the mid-deck is via 6 steps that are 0.22 metres high, 1.17 metres wide, and 0.25 metres deep with a safety handrail that is 0.95 metres high.

There is a safety rail at the front of the bow that is 0.96 metres high. There is an additional safety rail in front of the seating area that is 1.09 metres high. We ask all guests to place one hand on the rail at all times when standing on the bow of the boat.

There is bleacher-style seating that is accessible by one step that is 0.19 metres high. The seats are 0.45 metres high with a depth of 0.45 metres and a width of 4.84 metres. There are safety rails that divide the three-level bleachers that are each 0.7 metres high.

Spirit of Migaloo II is wheelchair accessible on the lower deck only, which can be accessed via a ramp from the jetty. One designated space is available for a wheelchair. For safety and comfort during the tour, we recommend securing wheelchairs using safety tethers. The skipper prioritises positioning the vessel to give wheelchair users the best possible view of the whales.

Movement of wheelchairs around the vessel is at the skipper’s discretion, as weather and ocean conditions may affect safety and stability. These are advisory measures, and wheelchair users are encouraged to make decisions based on their own comfort and confidence.

There are two standard unisex restrooms on the lower deck and one standard unisex toilet on the mid-deck.

All of these restrooms have a toilet seat height of 0.44 metres, a handrail that is 0.9 metres high and a sink that is 0.85 metres high. The door frame is 0.69 metres wide.

There is one ambulant restroom.

A collapsible infant change table is available on request. It is suitable for newborns up to 12 months of age, with a weight capacity of 11 kilograms. Please note that height-adjustable, adult-sized change benches and ceiling-mounted hoists are not available onboard.

Mobility aids are welcome onboard and must meet the manoeuvrability requirements outlined in the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002.

If you require an alternative device, complimentary wheelchair hire is available. A booking form is required, and reservations must be made at least 24 hours before departure by contacting Guest Services on 07 5539 9299.

Due to limited space, we kindly ask that strollers and prams not be brought onboard. If departing from our Sea World Cruises Terminal, Main Beach, we can store your strollers or prams for the duration of your cruise.

Handrails are installed around the edges of the vessel to support safe movement while walking onboard. Our experienced skippers always aim to provide the best possible views of the whales.

For guests with visual impairments, we recommend bringing binoculars to enhance the viewing experience. Our crew are available to assist if needed. Assistance animals are welcome onboard – for more information, please refer to our Assistance Animals guide.

While transiting to and from the Humpback Highway, engine noise may make conversation difficult for some guests who are hard of hearing. Once whales are located, the engines are slowed significantly and become much quieter. During whale watching, live commentary is provided through speakers positioned throughout the vessel. Subject to whale behaviour, live whale song may also be played through the vessel’s sound system using our specialised hydrophone.

The amount of vessel movement depends on weather conditions. If rough weather is expected to impact the cruise, passengers will be notified in advance.

A dedicated sensory or quiet space is not available onboard. However, sensory kits – including pop bubble fidget toys and earplugs – are available upon request. Complimentary children’s activity packs are also provided. For more information, please refer to our Sensory Guide.

Spirit of Migaloo II whale watching tours venture out to the Humpback Highway, in the open ocean. There is a risk of seasickness. If you would like to take precautions, please refer to our Sea Sickness Advice.

Once the vessel has passed through the Gold Coast Seaway, we recommend all passengers maintain three points of contact for safety at all times.