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Whale Watching Tours
watch the Humpback Whales of Hervey Bay. The Whale Watching industry of Hervey Bay offers an extensive range of whale watching tours. Watch friendly dolphins follow the boats and mingle with the whales.
From late July and until November, many humpback whales arrive in Hervey Bay and then return to the southern ocean. Whale watching in Hervey Bay has become an important natural attraction for tourists and naturalists.
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Blue Dolphin Full Day Whale WatchFrom $80
Dolphin : Family - Hervey Bay, Fraser Coast (Activity Code: BDMT100)
Come whale watching and see the whales eye to eye! We offer Hervey Bay's truly unique Whale Watch experience on Blue DolphinDuring the months of August, September and October the Southern Humpback whale makes it's annual stop over in the calm waters of Platypus Bay on the western side of Fraser Island. It is here that you can see these magnificent mammals at their best and what better way than on the only sailing vessel in Hervey Bay's whale watch fleet. Our catamaran is only 10.7m in length and 5 tonne in weight so compared to an adult Humpback whale at 11m to 13m in length and 35 tonne, we can give you that awe inspiring experience. Our tour offers you a full day on the water and your skipper Peter Lynch is the Bay's most experienced marine mammal expert. His 24 years working with dolphins and whales include 14 years at Seaworld, a summer season with the Australian Antarctic Division and the last 10 years here in Hervey Bay as a dolphin and whale watch operator. So on your travels along the East Coast make sure you leave your self a day to see the Humpback whales at the best whale watch destination in Australia. Be one of the few - not the many! Lunch, morning & afternoon tea, beer and wine included. Maximum of only 20 passengers on any day. |
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Champagne Sunset SailFrom $25
Dolphin : Family - Fraser Island, Fraser Coast (Activity Code: BDMT102)
Sailing quietly along with a drink in hand, what better way could there be to experience this paradise called Fraser Island? Watch the sun set and chat to fellow passengers and look out for the dolphins as we enjoy 90 minutes on the waters of the Great Sandy Strait.Guests can join us as we depart from the Marina in Hervey Bay. Minimum of 4 passengers, maximum of 24 passengers. |
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Dolphin Tour - Hervey BayFrom $40
Dolphin : Family - Fraser Island, Fraser Coast (Activity Code: BDMT101)
Enjoy our awesome dolphin cruise which has been running for almost ten years. We operate a 10.7 metre sailing catamaran and have a success rate of 95% on seeing the dolphins. Leaving the marina in Hervey Bay, we'll cruise the waters of the Great Sandy Strait keeping a lookout for these magnificent creatures. The tour includes morning tea and on some days we'll stop for a swim (weather permitting). Our cruises operate from November to mid July. Minimum is 4 passengers and maximum is 24 passengers. |
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Whale Watching Eco CruiseFrom $65
Dolphin : Family - Hervey Bay, Fraser Coast (Activity Code: WFCC101)
Your whale watching cruise starts with a pickup from your accommodation in Hervey Bay or Maryborough and takes you to the Urangan Marina, where you will be escorted to our cruiser the 'Kasey Lee'. You will be welcomed on board by the captain and crew and begin your day of whale and wildlife watching adventure.The eco-cruise sets out across the Great Sandy Straits toward the sheltered waters of Platypus Bay with regular sightings of dolphins and turtles. Our search along the Fraser Coast for the migrating southern humpback whales begins by keeping an eye out for the tell-tale forceful blow! Specializing in marine wildlife cruises nationally, you can be assured of service, comfort and safety while enjoying the awesome and inspiring antics of the humpback whales. We provide a full educational commentary on marine life that inhabits the area as well as information on Fraser Island and its coastline - you might even spot a dingo! Our friendly crew will serve morning tea consisting of muffins and biscuits with complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day. Watch in awe from one of three viewing decks, the graceful and amazing behaviour of these friendly and social mammals whilst being served your own tropical lunch of freshly roasted chicken and salads. You'll even be given the opportunity to listen to the whales on our underwater hydrophone and our experienced captain and crew will provide you with information on the behaviour of the whales throughout the day. With an emphasis on wildlife education and conservation, further information is available on board by watching our full educational program. Special memories will play in your mind as we cruise on our journey back toward Urangan Harbour, during which time, our crew will serve an afternoon tea of cheesecake and fresh fruit salad. Your cruise will then return to Urangan Marina at 3.30pm. The cruiser can cater for up to 100 passengers. |
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Whale Watching From Hervey BayFrom $60
Dolphin : Family - Hervey Bay, Fraser Coast (Activity Code: MKWC100)
Settle back and relax with your morning tea as the 20 meter MV MIKAT takes you from the Hervey Bay Marina to Moon Point on Fraser Island where you will enter the generally calm waters of the Hervey Bay Marine Park. Our crew will give you an informative talk about whales and dolphins, not just text book facts but very much our much our own experiences.The sight of the first humpback whale for the day is an unforgettable experience. To see an animal weighing some 45,000kgs or an equivalent weight of 11 elephants is breathtaking. We have to walk around viewing decks which is great for photos and videos. There are more whales to see and more behaviour patterns to enjoy, braching, spy-hopping, tail and pec-slapping and the very popular socialising. All the time your helpful crew will try to explain what these whales are doing and why. When time permits your crew will serve your complimentary buffet lunch which includes a glass of wine or juice. We give you plenty of time to watch and learn about the whales. The MV MIKAT is licenced to carry 120 passengers but for comfort we restrict numbers to 100. |
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Whale Watching Hervey Bay - Half Day TourFrom $60
Dolphin : Family - Hervey Bay, Fraser Coast (Activity Code: TASM100)
Experience the trip of a life time aboard Hervey Bay's newest whale watching vessel. With 3 levels and 5 clear viewing decks and full walk around access we offer you 360 degree panoramic views of the ocean. Take advantage of our new, specifically designed hydraulic viewing platform that allows you a “walking on water” whale watching experience. With capabilities of dropping you a foot below the waters surface, never before has anyone been able to get you this up close and personal. Keeping with our theme of having a new addition to the boat every year, this year we at The Tasman Venture have added two underwater camera's in the hull of the boat that will beam live underwater whale action to screens inside the saloon making sure you miss nothing. View the whales live in the comfort of our air-conditioned underwater viewing rooms. The vessel is also equipped with a state of the art Hydrophone which allows you to experience the unique song of the Humpback Whale. Your whale watching tour includes: *Guaranteed sightings (or return ticket) *25kn cruising speed *Luxurious air-conditioned comfort *Scrumptious morning or afternoon tea provided *Fully Licensed bar *Free pick-up service (Hervey Bay area) *Hydrophone Equipped (underwater microphone that allows you to hear the whales song as they swim beside the vessel *Brand new viewing platform that lowers you to the water edge for an up close and personal encounter. *Underwater viewing windows *Expert accredited commentary *FREE Whale Watch DVD per booking We promise you'll come for a holiday and want to stay longer in beautiful Hervey Bay. Our luxurious and spacious vessel holds a maximum of 120 guests, however, we do feel that the comfort of our passengers are of great importance so we keep our numbers down to 80-90 passengers on each |
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