Duration
Free cancellation
Guided tour
Transfers included
Hotel pickup
Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
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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.
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Get close to the action as you watch humpbacks breach, spy-hop, and tail-slap from the deck or the water-level viewing platform.
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Enjoy easy round-trip hotel transfers and light refreshments as you cruise through the clear waters of Hervey Bay.
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- 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)
You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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.
What to bring
- Bring your sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, water bottle & a camera.
Additional information
- 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.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.
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Customers have an option to either opt for hotel transfers or choose to reach the boarding point on their own.
Hotel transfers
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This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
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In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
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This is applicable to all hotels in Hervey Bay Accommodation locations.
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On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
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If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.
Boarding point (If not Opted for Hotel Pickup)
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Board your cruise at Great Sandy Straits Marina Urangan Hervey Bay.
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Address: 17 Buccaneer Dr, Urangan QLD 4655, Australia.
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