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Spirit of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise
Badge of ExcellenceUrangan, Australia
From USD 84.56
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance.
Hervey Bay Tours
- 4 hours 30 minutes
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Go whale-watching from Hervey Bay on your choice of a 4-hour or 5.5-hour cruise. Ride the sheltered waters of Platypus Bay in a stable catamaran that offers superior comfort and clear views of the whales. You are likely to also see dolphins, turtles and seabirds, and perhaps even a dingo on the sandy beach at Fraser Island. The tour includes complimentary morning or afternoon tea, and the longer tour includes lunch and tea.
- 4-hour or 5.5-hour whale watching tour from Hervey Bay
- Look for humpback whales and other marine life including dolphins and turtles
- Cruise past the lovely beaches of Fraser Island
- Includes morning or afternoon tea, lunch (if option selected), and hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Included
- Morning tea or afternoon tea
- Live commentary on board
- Free courtesy transfers from Hervey Bay tourist accommodation or Free parking at Marina
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
- Whale Bay MarinaWhale Bay Marina, Urangan QLD 4655, Australia
Just look for the Big Whale statue on the side of the road.
Pickup point
- Spirit of Hervey Bay | Whale Watching Hervey BayWhale Bay Marina, Buccaneer Dr, Urangan QLD 4655, Australia
Look for the big whale statue
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Pickup details
We pick up from hotels, motels, resorts, caravan parks and backpacker hostels. Please call or message us to arrange.
What To Expect
Make your way to the departure dock at Hervey Bay to board the catamaran for your 4-hour or 5.5-hour cruise.
Head out into the calm waters of Platypus Bay and take in the lovely scenery of Fraser Island’s white-sand beaches. Continue to the sites where the whales are most often spotted during their annual migration along Australia's coast. When you encounter the whales, you might witness spectacular breaches, curious spy hops and loud tail slaps as the whales play and feed.
Your boat is equipped with six levels of spacious viewing decks, underwater viewing rooms that allow you to catch the action below the waterline, a waterline viewing platform, and a hydrophone that captures the sound of the whale vocalizations. Learn about whale behavior and other fascinating facts from the informative guide. You can also nibble on morning or afternoon tea, and fuel up with the lunch that is provided on the longer tour.
When your boat returns to the dock at the end of your tour, receive a complimentary souvenir DVD to take home.
Head out into the calm waters of Platypus Bay and take in the lovely scenery of Fraser Island’s white-sand beaches. Continue to the sites where the whales are most often spotted during their annual migration along Australia's coast. When you encounter the whales, you might witness spectacular breaches, curious spy hops and loud tail slaps as the whales play and feed.
Your boat is equipped with six levels of spacious viewing decks, underwater viewing rooms that allow you to catch the action below the waterline, a waterline viewing platform, and a hydrophone that captures the sound of the whale vocalizations. Learn about whale behavior and other fascinating facts from the informative guide. You can also nibble on morning or afternoon tea, and fuel up with the lunch that is provided on the longer tour.
When your boat returns to the dock at the end of your tour, receive a complimentary souvenir DVD to take home.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travellers
Operated by Spirit of Hervey Bay
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 good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- 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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Jody_B
This was an amazing adventure that I would recommend to everyone. The crew onboard were friendly and helpful. The captain of the boat and his staff were extremely informative and gave us the best experience ever. Thank you so much.
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Great value whale watching experience.
Sian_W, Oct 2023
Lots of whales. Beautiful scenery. Comfortable ride. Quality vessel. Friendly crew. Great for families with kids.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thanks for your review Sian. Pleased you had a great day out with our whales in Hervey Bay.
Lots of whale pods ,...
Chris_C, Sept 2023
Lots of whale pods , great boat good information about the whales . Had a fun time with the family. The crew were very informative.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thanks for your 5-star review Chris. It is certainly a great family outing in Hervey Bay, no doubt making lots of memories and taking heaps of photos! 📸📸🐋👀✅👌
A whale of a day
Rod_M, Sept 2023
Really enjoyable day. The Crew were very well organized and communicated well. The whales cooperated and the weather was good. Would recommend it to anyone.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thanks Rod, for your great 5-star review. We'll be sure to pass on your comments to our wonderful crew. Pleased you had an enjoyable day out with our whales in Hervey Bay. 🐋🐋👀📸👌
Whales
Bronwyn_B, Sept 2023
The best day. Very
Informative and just a whale of time.
Lots of whales to see.
The guide was able to give lots of details
Response from Host, Sept 2023
Thanks very much Bronwyn. Much appreciated. So pleased you had a whale of time on the Spirit of Hervey Bay, learning lots about our whales. 🐋🐋🐋❤📸👀
"BEST EXPERIENCE EVER" THANX CATHY AND JENNIFER
Catherine_B, Sept 2023
The speed we got to where we were going ! Staff friendly, Skipper very knowledgeable !
Many interesting facts about whales . Boat in great condition. Well Done to all.
Response from Host, Sept 2023
Woo hoo Cathy and Jennifer...thanks for your great review. Much appreciated. We love giving our passengers wonderful experiences with our whales in Hervey Bay. 🐋🐋👀❤✅📸👌
Whales galore
Christine_K, Sept 2023
Booking was simple, access to boat was easy, all facilities were clean and in good condition. The staff were friendly and the guide was knowledgeable and we saw plenty of whales. All round great experiences!
Response from Host, Sept 2023
Thanks for putting in your review. Much appreciated. So pleased you had a great experience with our whales in Hervey Bay. 🐋🐋
Whales Galore
MICHAEL_A, Sept 2023
Obviously seeing the whales up close was the highlight of the cruise and the Spirit did not let us down with lots of encounters on the trip
Response from Host, Sept 2023
Thanks for your 5-star review Michael. Our whales in Hervey Bay are just the best aren't they? Bet you got lots of photos? 📸📸🐋🐋❤❤
Fantastic day out.
Raewyn_C, Sept 2023
Seeing the whales and was great experience, boat crew were very informative and friendly.
Boat crew kept us informed of where and when the whales were in sight.
Response from Host, Sept 2023
Thanks Raewyn for your great 5-star review. So pleased you had a fantastic day out on the Spirit of Hervey Bay. 🐋🐋🐋📸👀
Brilliant
Alan_G, Sept 2023
The commentary was excellent and very informative about the whales and their behaviour . The free pick up bus service to and from the cruise ship was spot on and once on board there was free tea / coffee ,biscuits and muffins served plus the Spirit is the largest vesselmoperating such cruises so it was very stable.
Response from Host, Sept 2023
Thanks for your 5-star review Alan. So pleased you had a brilliant time on board the Spirit of Hervey Bay, with our whales in Hervey Bay. 👌🐋✅📸👀
Awe-inspiring
Melanie_C, Aug 2023
It was amazing and awe-inspiring to see so many whales up close. I was releived that we weren't overwhelmed with a touristy spiel about the whales. Instead we were left to enjoy the wonder of them in nature, with the crew available to answer questions as needed.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thanks Melanie for your great review. So pleased you had an amazing trip. I agree 'awe-inspiring' are great words to describe our whales in Hervey Bay. 👌🐋👀📸✔
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