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From Hervey Bay: K'gari (Fraser Island) Whale Watching Cruise

Whale breaching near Fraser Island, K'gari, during a whale watching tour.
Aerial view of a ship near Fraser Island, K'gari, with a whale visible in the ocean.
Tourists on a ship watching a whale breach near Fraser Island, K'gari.
Whale breaching near Fraser Island during a whale watching tour.

Duration

4 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience

Guided tour

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

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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.

    • 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.
    • 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.

    Get directions to the boarding point

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