Fraser Island

Fraser Island Whale Watch Encounter

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Blue Dolphin Exclusive Full Day Whale Encounter
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From USD 121.22

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Fraser Island Tours
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  • 8 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Search for whales during this 8-hour wildlife-watching tour from Hervey Bay. Aboard a fully equipped catamaran that can accommodate up to 24 guests, sail out to Fraser Island's Platypus Bay. Climb on to the submerged platform to view whales in the water at a safe distance, and use the boat's hydrophone to hear their songs. Tea and a buffet lunch included.
  • 8-hour whale watching tour to Platypus Bay on Fraser Island
  • Travel via fully equipped, eco-friendly catamaran
  • Watch whales from the boat's submerged platform
  • Use a hydrophone to hear the whale songs
  • Buffet lunch, tea, and refreshments provided
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch and beverage
  • Afternoon tea
  • National park fees
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • Great Sandy Straits Marina Urangan Hervey Bay
    17 Buccaneer Dr, Urangan QLD 4655, Australia

    Please meet at Blue Dolphin vessel Berth 5 Great Sandy Strait Marina 15 minutes before departure. Free all day parking

Pickup points

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Start time

07:30 am

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Please have your phone with you and turned on. If making your own way to the boat please be there 15 mins prior to departure for safety briefing

What To Expect

Rise and shine for hotel pickup in Hervey Bay around 7:30am; then transfer to the waterfront in a tour vehicle. Board the 38-foot (12-meter) catamaran, fully equipped with eco-friendly features and docked in the Great Sandy Straits Marina. 

Find a space to relax on the deck, which offers plenty of both sun and shade and can handle up to 24 guests. Watch the coastal scenery as the boat leaves the marina and heads for Platypus Bay on the western side of Frasier Island. 

Once whales are spotted, the boat will approach and, at a safe and respectful distance, you'll get a chance to see the huge creatures in action. Climb onto the immersive platform that allows you to view the whales from in the water, or use the hydrophone to hear the whales calling to each other. Listen to commentary from your skipper, who has more than three decades' of experience working with marine mammals. 

During the day, you'll be treated to morning and afternoon tea, as well as a buffet lunch. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase. 

End your day with the whales with convenient hotel drop-off once you return to land.

Hervey Bay

8 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Platypus Bay

8 hours • Admission Ticket Free

K'gari (Fraser Island) (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult (best suited to children 8 years and older)
  • Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • Tour may be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions
  • Minimum age is 8 years
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Phillip_M
We did this Whale watching cruise on Friday 23rd July on the Blue Dolphin Catamaran. While we saw quite a few whales it was early in the season and they were a bit quiet. The boat was great and the staff were great,. Peter and Jodie and Carolina looked after everyone very well. Lunch and all the nibbles were excellent. The boat is small and with about 24 guests it was easy for everyone to get a good view. we may go back later in the season when the whales should be more active

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Loved the whales
Michael_J, Sept 2023
The staff and the captain were fantastic the yacht was beautiful the day was was it was a birthday gift for my wife she had never seen whales before loved next birthday will be hard to top this one
Response from Host, Sept 2023
That is so special, what a great hubby you are! Such a special moment to see whales for the first time and people are often bought to tears when they see these magnificent animals. Thank you for choosing Blue Dolphin as a special day for your wife. Glad she enjoyed it. Many thanks Jodie
My dream
Gavin_G, Aug 2022
I’ve always dreamed of seeing the whales up close. And I did. They also gave you a lot of information about the whales. It was a fun day. Thanks to the Blue Dolphin.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thank you Gavin for joining us on Blue Dolphin. It was our pleasure to introduce you to the wonderful Humpback Whales, aren't they the best!!!! Hope to see you back for some more whales in the future.
Excellent Whale watching experience
Phillip_M, July 2021
We did this Whale watching cruise on Friday 23rd July on the Blue Dolphin Catamaran. While we saw quite a few whales it was early in the season and they were a bit quiet. The boat was great and the staff were great,. Peter and Jodie and Carolina looked after everyone very well. Lunch and all the nibbles were excellent. The boat is small and with about 24 guests it was easy for everyone to get a good view. we may go back later in the season when the whales should be more active
Response from Host, Aug 2021
Thank you Phillip for joining us on Blue Dolphin. We would love to see you back to show you the season in full swing with whale soup, it is truly a memorable day out. Many thanks Jodie
Stunning
Margaret_L, Aug 2020
WE had an exceptional day out with Blue Dolphin. A whole day tour with so may whales up close cavorting and staying with the boat. Truly stunning, we will come again.
Response from Host, Aug 2020
Thankyou for your review and for choosing Blue Dolphin for your whale encounter. We look forward to welcoming you back to Hervey Bay to see the whales again. Many thanks
Incredible Experience
emmaLS2017, Oct 2019
Peter is amazing at his job, he told us finding a whale is easy but finding a good whale is key, one(s) that will pec slap, tail lob, breach and even sing all come down to right place, right time and Peter with all of his knowledge and experience certainly didn't disappoint us!! We saw a couple of passing dolphins, a large turtle and a couple of good pods of whales and it honestly blew our expectations out of the water. 😉 Cass put on an amazing morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea and was a beautiful host. The whole day was just incredible and the memories from this experience will last a life time. Thank you to the team at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours!
Response from Host, Oct 2019
Thank you so much Emma for your lovely review and kind words. Both Pete and Cassie work so hard to ensure that all our guests enjoy their day on the water whilst viewing the beautiful whales. Happy to be a part of creating life long memories, thank you.
We loved the tour. Captain Pete was so...
Sujay S, Oct 2016
We loved the tour. Captain Pete was so welcoming. Going on a small boat had a personal touch.

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