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Highlights
- Start a 4-hour whale watching adventure departing from Hervey Bay, offering unparalleled close-up views of humpback whales in their natural environment.
- Witness humpbacks breaching, spy-hopping, and tail-slapping up-close either from the deck or via the water-level viewing platform during your cruise.
- Experience convenient round-trip hotel transfers and enjoy light refreshments while cruising through Hervey Bay's crystal-clear waters.
Your Experience
Start a half-day cruise departing from Hervey Bay to witness humpback whales in their natural habitat. Enjoy expert commentary, comfortable seating, and tea service onboard as you explore the Great Sandy Straits Marina with your guide.
Getting started
The experience begins with a pickup at your hotel in Hervey Bay. After checking in at the marina and receiving a safety briefing, set sail on your catamaran for an memorable whale-watching journey.
- Welcome aboard: Receive a warm welcome as you settle into comfortable seating with a cup of tea. Meet the crew and guide who will share insights about what lies ahead during your cruise.
- Meet the whales: Experience humpback whales breaching and tail-slapping in their natural environment while learning fascinating facts from an expert guide.
- Sit back & relax: Enjoy tea, snack on antipasti, and observe marine life through the underwater viewing window as you unwind during your cruise.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 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)
- Personal expenses
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- Bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, and water to stay comfortable during your cruise.
- A camera is recommended for capturing memorable moments of humpback whales in their natural habitat.
- The tour includes round-trip transfers from select Hervey Bay hotels; check the list on the checkout page.
- Whale season runs from July to October, ensuring optimal viewing opportunities during your visit.
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.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.
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