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  • Hop on a 4-hour whale watching cruise from Hervey Bay, with incredible close-up views of humpback whales in their natural habitat.
  • Get close to the action as you watch humpbacks breach, spy-hop, and tail-slap from the deck or the water-level viewing platform.
  • Enjoy easy round-trip hotel transfers and light refreshments as you cruise through the clear waters of Hervey Bay.

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Spot humpback whales up close on a half-day cruise from Hervey Bay, complete with expert commentary, comfortable seating, and a tea service onboard.

Getting started

Your adventure begins with a pickup from your Hervey Bay stay. After checking in at Great Sandy Straits Marina and a brief safety briefing, you'll set sail on your catamaran for your whale-watching experience.

What to expect

  • Welcome aboard: Enjoy a warm welcome and a cup of tea as you settle in. Meet the crew, get to know your guide, and hear about what to expect on the water.
  • Meet the whales: Watch humpback whales in their natural breach and tail-slap while your expert guide shares cool whale facts.
  • Sit back & relax: Sip your tea, snack on antipasti, and keep an eye out for marine life through the underwater viewing window.

Inclusions

  • 4-hour whale watching cruise
  • Round-trip hotel transfers from Hervey Bay
  • Expert naturalist guide
  • Access to water level viewing platform
  • Access to onboard hydrophone & underwater viewing window
  • Tea & antipasti platter
  • Sighting guarantee (Get an open-dated return ticket, if no whales spotted)

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

  • Customers have an option to either opt for hotel transfers or choose to reach the boarding point on their own.

Hotel transfers

  • This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

  • In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.

  • This is applicable to all hotels in Hervey Bay Accommodation locations.

  • On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

  • If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

Boarding point (If not Opted for Hotel Pickup)

  • Board your cruise at Great Sandy Straits Marina Urangan Hervey Bay.

  • Address: 17 Buccaneer Dr, Urangan QLD 4655, Australia.

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Bring your sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, water bottle & a camera.

This tour offers round-trip transfers from select hotels in Hervey Bay. Please see the list of hotels on the checkout page. This tour can accommodate a maximum of 85 people. The whale season is from July to October. The cruise departs from Great Sandy Straits Marina at 8:30am.

Yes, the cruise includes an expert naturalist guide who will provide commentary and share interesting facts about humpback whales.

You should bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, and a camera. Tea service is provided onboard.

The tour includes a 4-hour whale watching cruise with round-trip hotel transfers from select Hervey Bay hotels, access to a water-level viewing platform, an onboard hydrophone and underwater viewing window, as well as tea and antipasti platter.

Personal expenses are not covered by the tour package. These may include tips or additional purchases made during the cruise.

No, you cannot skip mandatory security checks as part of ensuring everyone's safety on board.

The cruise departs from Great Sandy Straits Marina at 8:30am.

Comfortable clothing is recommended, along with bringing sunglasses and sunscreen. A hat can also be useful to protect against the sun.

If you are running late, it's important to contact your tour provider as soon as possible for assistance or guidance on how to join the cruise.

Yes, but please ensure that any bags brought onboard do not obstruct pathways and are safely stored during whale watching activities.

The package offers round-trip transfers from select hotels in Hervey Bay. Please check the checkout page for a list of participating hotels.

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