Close encounters with humpback whales on our half-day Hervey Bay guaranteed whale watch tours. Listen to whales sing underwater on hydrophones, enjoy Free WIFI, morning tea and lunch, licensed bar, on luxury whale tours.
Hervey Bay, affectionately known as the Whale Watch Capital of Australia, is a premier destination where humpback whales pause their migration to frolic and rest in the sheltered waters. This unique behaviour occurs annually from mid-June to early November, offering visitors a rare glimpse into the lives of these magnificent creatures.
Premium Half-Day Whale Watching Tours Our award-winning, half-day whale watching cruises operate from July to October, the best months to observe these majestic animals in Hervey Bay. With a focus on quality and comfort, our tours are conducted on a purpose-built, fast boat designed to enhance whale and dolphin watching. The vessel accommodates a small group of 12 to 70 guests, ensuring ample space and personalized attention.
Eco-Friendly Practices Our operations emphasize sustainability with a strong focus on reducing, reusing, and recycling to minimize our environmental impact.
Additional Services Snacks, souvenirs, and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase on board. Guests are requested not to bring their own food or drinks.
Our Hervey Bay and K'gari (Fraser Island) whale watching tours combine intimate wildlife encounters with comprehensive educational insights, making each outing a memorable and responsible adventure in one of Australia's most beautiful marine environments.
We also offer a great range of whale watching packages and Kgari Fraser Island tour packages.
A premium, mid-sized, guaranteed half-day Hervey Bay whale watching tour with a strong focus on ecological practices and sustainability.
Our boat is surveyed for 100 guests however for your comfort we limit our number of guests to 70.
Offering a convenient choice of and extended morning or afternoon departure times.
Our luxury half-day Hervey Bay whale watch cruise operates during whale migration season, from mid July to early October, and includes:
Whale Watch Tour Boat Features
Specs:
Length: 16.4m beam 6.8m Draft 1.4m
Engines: 2 x Cummins QSB5.9 Horsepower 355
Extended Morning Whale Watching Tour (5 hours) ‒ Operates 15 July to 8 October
Out of all Hervey Whale watching morning tours, ours is the only one to offer lunch and spends the longest time observing the whales.
The extended morning cruise includes:
Afternoon + Sunset Whale Watch Tour (4 hours) ‒ Operates 15 July to 8 October
Spend the afternoon whale watching then enjoy a breathtaking sunset as we cruise back to Hervey Bay.
Ours is the last full-service boat to leave in the afternoon.
The afternoon whale watching tour includes:
Snacks, souvenirs and alcohol are available for purchase on board. No BYO.
What to bring
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Hervey Bay
Departs/returns: Great Sandy Straits Marina
Hervey Bay
July - October
Daily
Morning Cruise 5 hours (the longest ½ day whale watch in Hervey Bay) - Afternoon 4 hours (approx)
Souvenirs, drinks and snacks available for purchase on board
Low, Disabled
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
All cancellations must be in writing.
We understand things may change, so we have made cancellations very easy.
In every instance we always recommend you purchase travel insurance for life’s last-minute hiccups.
Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.
Operators policy:
au$145.00
Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.
Child:
au$85.00
Family: au$430.00
Tour Code: 710