Hervey Bay Ultimate Whale Watching Cruise
- 3 hours
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
We advocate for healthy oceans - join us on our Ultimate Whale Watch and become an ocean advocate too! Cruise in comfort on our 12m rigid inflatable boat, the Ocean Defender, purpose-built for small-group tours and whale watching. Enjoy a stunning scenic ride offering panoramic views of K'gari (formerly Fraser Island) as you head into the protected waters of Platypus Bay, the world's first Whale Heritage Site - a unique resting area and playground for the East Australian Humpbacks on their migration - part of the Great Sandy Biosphere and Great Sandy Marine Park. The tour is led by marine scientists, providing expert interpretation of whale behaviours, as well as facts and findings from ongoing, world-leading research. Listen to whale songs through underwater hydrophones. Take lots of photos from water-level views, and become an advocate for healthy oceans by supporting whale research, marine education and ocean conservation in Australia.
Inclusions
What's included
- Junior Naturalist Whale Watch Guide activity book for children
- Whale Sightings Guaranteed between July 15 and October 9
- Local taxes
- Live commentary on board
- 48 Hour Cancellation Policy
- Free soft drinks and snacks provided.
What's not
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (we do not provide hotel pick up or drop off services)
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 309 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
4A lovely day with a lot of whales
We enjoyed the day and the operators were very helpful during the booking process. The small boat meant we could see the whales on either side and they were relatively close with lots of action. I would have liked to have had more information about the whales and the research but am happy that the funds go to furthering research
5Majestic
What an amazing experience, the whales really put on a show - Cassie was a wonderful naturalist and warm person, John the captain was beautiful. We had superb conditions; whales everywhere! Majestic scenery and a whole boat of great people. Plus, the money for the tour benefits nature and the whales. Why would you go anywhere else!
5Great experience. A must do with the not for profit organisation !
Great experience with the benefit of being in a small group. Our skipper and guide Isabel were fantastic with Isabel’s marine biologist knowledge just adding great value to the trip. Was great being able to be able to assist this not for profit organisation in their continued and important research. And yes we saw whales, they were pretty quiet but to see these amazing mammals so close is an incredibly humbling experience. We even saw a 3 week baby cruising with its mother 😊
5Totally worth it
Loved it. This was my second time whale watching. Totally worth it. Small group, the best guide that explained everything very detailed. Very informative. NGO and research based.
5Action packed, good service
We were well looked after with snacks and drinks. Lots of whale action (jumping and splashing) Very good guidance and teaching. Very good experience overall c would definitely go again. Very good for the price. Lots of time to experience an amazing trip
5Beautiful morning
Fantastic 3 hours. Saw beautiful whale mummy’s and their babies . What a glorious sight . Crew were fabulous and Stacey’s commentary on these wonderful creatures was both informative and entertaining . Would highly recommend this tour
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please meet us at: Shop 1, Great Sandy Straits Marina Buccaneer Dr, Urangan, Queensland Please check-in 30 minutes prior to departure time.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 38 travellers
- Operated by
- Pacific Whale Foundation Australia
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- No children under 6 allowed on this tour
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- We do not provide pick up or drop off services.
How it compares in Fraser Island
- Its from-price is 60% below the median of the 19 experiences we list in Fraser Island.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 7 of 19.
About Fraser Island
Fraser Island, also called K'gari, is the largest sand island in the world, with rainforest, clear freshwater lakes and a long beach that serves as a road.
Fraser Island, or K'gari, is a World Heritage island off the Queensland coast, about 120 kilometres long and made entirely of sand. Rainforest grows tall on the dunes, and around a hundred freshwater lakes lie among them, including Lake McKenzie, whose white silica shores and clear blue water are the island's best-known sight. There are no sealed roads, only sand tracks that link the lakes, creeks and settlements.
Top-ranked sights in Fraser Island: Lake McKenzie, Eli Creek, Maheno Shipwreck.
