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Whale Watching Hervey Bay - Half-Day Whale Tour

Tour Code: 710

Operated By: Whalesong Cruises

Departing: Hervey Bay

Pickup: Hervey Bay

Family Deal Save $30
  • Wheelchair and pram access
  • Award-winning, environmentally friendly guaranteed whale watch tour
  • Luxury, purpose-built whale and dolphin watch boat with multi-level viewing and extra-wide decks
  • Listening to the Whales sing via the underwater hydrophone
  • Extended Morning Cruise - The only half day whale watch tour to provide lunch and morning tea (5hr cruise)
  • Afternoon & Sunset Whale Watch - 4 Hours 2pm to 6pm with afternoon tea and dinner.

Included In Price

  • Local knowledge and expert fauna commentary with an emphasis on whales
  • Multi-lingual crew to give direct translation in French, German, Spanish and Italian - if preferred
  • Multi-level viewing throughout the entire vessel
  • Hydrophone to listen to the whales sing
  • Free WiFi onboard
  • Low passenger numbers (only carry max. 70% of actual capacity)
  • Extra wide decks provide many excellent viewing and comfortable seating options
  • Complimentary filtered water, loose leaf tea, herbal tea, coffee and milo available all cruise
  • Delicious morning tea AND lunch on morning cruise; afternoon tea AND dinner on afternoon cruise. Special dietary requirements catered for on request and with reasonable notice.
  • Fully licensed and well stocked bar
  • Snacks, souvenirs and merchandise available for purchase
  • Kids activity sheets
  • Wheelchair ramps and accessible toilet
  • Courtesy bus transfers from Hervey Bay accommodations

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.

What to Expect

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.

Features and Highlights

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.

Vessel Specifications and Amenities

  • Length: 16.4 meters, Beam: 6.8 meters, Draft: 1.4 meters
  • Advanced Eco-tourism certification
  • Extra wide decks and multiple viewing levels (3 levels: enclosed and open air)
  • Comfortable, modern interiors with lounging areas and a small upstairs lounge
  • Fully licensed bar and snacks available
  • Wheelchair and pram accessible facilities

Eco-Friendly Practices Our operations emphasize sustainability with a strong focus on reducing, reusing, and recycling to minimize our environmental impact.

Extended Morning and Afternoon Tours

  • Extended Morning Whale Watch (5 hours, 8 AM - 1 PM): This tour allows more time on the water with the whales than any other morning cruise in the area. It includes unlimited hot drinks, morning tea (a selection of fresh fruits and cakes), and a lunch buffet (cold roast chicken, assorted salads, and fresh bread).
  • Afternoon + Sunset Whale Watch (4 hours, 2 PM - 6 PM-ish): This cruise is ideal for fitting a whale watch into your travel schedule, including a grazing platter for afternoon tea and a dinner buffet while enjoying a spectacular Hervey Bay sunset.

Guaranteed Sightings and Interactive Experiences

  • We guarantee whale sightings, offering a free return trip if no whales are seen.
  • Our whale tours are enhanced with hydrophones to listen to the whale’s sing, providing a moving and unforgettable experience.
  • Educational content about marine life and local Aboriginal history is provided by our expert, multilingual crew.
  • Children's activity sheets are available to keep young guests entertained and informed.

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.

Whale Watching Tours Hervey Bay

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:

  • Guaranteed whale sightings (or free return ticket)
  • Local knowledge and expert fauna commentary with an emphasis on whales
  • Friendly, experienced whale watching crew with over 30 years’ experience
  • Complimentary filtered water, loose leaf tea, herbal tea, coffee and milo available all day
  • Delicious morning/afternoon tea AND lunch (special dietary requirements catered for on request and with reasonable notice)
  • Kids activity sheets and toddler toys
  • Courtesy pick-up and drop-off in Hervey Bay

Whale Watch Tour Boat Features

Specs:

Length: 16.4m beam 6.8m Draft 1.4m
Engines: 2 x Cummins QSB5.9 Horsepower 355

Choice of Morning or Afternoon Whale Watching Tours

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:

  • Morning Tea (fruit platter and cakes)
  • Buffet Lunch (cool roasted chicken, ham, three freshly made salads and fresh bread)
  • Complimentary filtered water, loose leaf tea, herbal tea, coffee and milo available all day

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:

  • Afternoon Tea (antipasti pltter of cheeses, olives, salami and crackers)
  • Buffet Dinner (cold roasted chicken, ham, three salads, fresh bread)
  • Complimentary filtered water, loose leaf tea, herbal tea, coffee and milo available all day

Snacks, souvenirs and alcohol are available for purchase on board. No BYO.

What to bring

  • Camera (charged batteries)
  • Comfortable flat shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Jacket  
  • Sunglasses
  • Water bottle
  • Cash/card for purchases

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Tour Languages Offered
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Spanish
Departs From

Hervey Bay

Departure Time
  • Morning Cruise check in 7.45am departs 8.00am sharp, returns 1.00pm
  • Afternoon Cruise check in 1.45pm departs 2.00pm sharp, returns 6.00pm (approx)
Departure Instructions

Departs/returns: Great Sandy Straits Marina

Pickup Locations

Hervey Bay

Destinations
  • Hervey Bay
  • Platypus Bay
Months of Operation

July - October

Days of Operation

Daily

Duration

Morning Cruise 5 hours (the longest ½ day whale watch in Hervey Bay) - Afternoon 4 hours (approx)

Available for Purchase / Hire

Souvenirs, drinks and snacks available for purchase on board

Fitness Level Required

Low, Disabled

Additional Information

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.

Eco Certifications
Advanced Ecotourism Certified
  • Camera (charged batteries)
  • Comfortable flat shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Jacket/Jumper
  • Sunglasses
  • Re-fillable Water bottle
  • Cash/card for purchases

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • 4-14 years (0-3 years is FOC)

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:

  • Fewer than 8 guests - Cancellations outside 48 hours – full refund
  • Fewer than 8 guests - Cancellations inside 48 hours – 100% fee
  • No Whale Sightings: If no whales sighted, a free return trip offered. If guest cannot make another trip, a voucher will be given so they can pass on to family/friends.
  • Minimum Numbers: If minimum numbers not met, guest will be transferred to another vessel offering a similar tour, at no additional charge to the guest.
  • Weather Policy: Cancellations due to ‘Whalesong’ deeming it bad weather, will be fully refunded.
  • No Show: no refund

Whale Watching Hervey Bay - Half-Day Whale Tour

Tour Code: 710

Operated By: Whalesong Cruises

Departing: Hervey Bay

Pickup: Hervey Bay

Family Deal Save $30

From

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

From

au$145.00

15 yrs & over

4 - 14 yrs

0 - 3 yrs

Ages of Children
(Discounts May Apply)
Phone
1300 761 612
WhatsApp
+61 427 074 745
Phone
1300 761 612
WhatsApp
+61 427 074 745

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