Hervey Bay Half Day Whale Watching Cruise
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September 2026
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The Captain tried very hard to chase down the whales
Had a great time, the morning tea is very basic. But we did see whales, dolphins and a turtle.
What an amazing experience!!
Such an awesome trip, the boat & crew were awesome & the whales were spectacular!! Thank you
What you can expect
Book this half day whale watching cruise in Hervey Bay for a memorable cruise you won't forget! Hervey Bay is one of the best places in Australia to spot Humpback Whales on their annual migration during July to October. Travelling onboard the purpose built whale watching vessel- the Spirit of Hervey Bay has 6 viewing decks across 5 levels so everyone is guaranteed the best viewing opportunities possible. In addition, you can listen to the whale song through the hydrophone and spy on whales in the underwater viewing room. The whale watch cruise departs at 8.30am and 1.30pm with a complimentary morning or afternoon tea served on board. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to witness Humpback Whales up close in their natural environment!
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What you need to know
- Half Day Whale Watch Cruise in Hervey Bay
- Morning or afternoon tea
- Courtesy transfers between Hervey Bay tourist accommodation and marina
- Expert commentary on the whales & features of Fraser Island
- 6 viewing decks spread over 5 levels allowing you to move around at your leisure
- Hydrophone equipped to listen to the whales song
- Largest Underwater Viewing Rooms with windows to spy the whales underwater
- Kids activities, including a whale activity book
- Large Waterline Viewing Platform for that oh so close personal touch
- Bow cameras – for dolphin surfing and whale action between the hull of the boat
- Fast for maximum time spent with whales, also able to dash to whales that are breaching to catch the action before they stop
- Extra comfortable, luxurious and stable catamaran
- 28 Years family owned & operated whale watching business
- FREE WiFi
- Fast boat so you spend maximum time with the whales
- 6 viewing decks spread over 5 levels allowing you to move around at your leisure
- Underwater hydrophone to listen to the whales singing
- Whale and dolphin camera for underboat action
- Kids activities
- Extra comfortable, luxurious and stable catamaran
- Fully licensed kiosk
- Friendly and inviting atmosphere suitable for all ages
- Morning cruises depart Whale Bay Marina, Hervey Bay at 8.30am and return at 1pm, and afternoon cruises depart at 1.30pm and return at 5.30pm
- Operates from July to October
- If you have booked a hotel
- Prior to completing your purchase, enter your hotel name in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time
- If you have not yet booked a hotel
- If you have not yet booked a hotel, enter the words 'hotel not known' in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time
- If you do not require a hotel pick up
- If you do not require a hotel pick up and will be meeting the tour at the tour departure point, enter the words 'not required' in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your tour. Tour departure point is listed above and on your confirmation tour voucher
- Comfortable clothing
- Jacket
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- Prices are seasonal and are constantly changing. The from price displayed may not always be the price you are going to pay, as once you click on your specified date, the price will change to reflect the price for that date/season. Please note that in some cases where you cannot click on a date to obtain the price, please call us so we can assist you
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The Captain tried very hard to chase down the whales
Had a great time, the morning tea is very basic. But we did see whales, dolphins and a turtle.
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What an amazing experience!!
Such an awesome trip, the boat & crew were awesome & the whales were spectacular!! Thank you
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Great Day out
What a wonderful experience. The boat was large with plenty of room, the crew were cheerful and helpful. The captain did an excellent job in locating whale pods, and we ended up having an excellent experience when 3 x whales came up to the boat and played around for at least an hour. Stressing the captain out as he had to get back for the next cruise. Very well handled and strongly recommended this boat and experience.
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