Hervey Bay Afternoon Whale Watch Cruise with Dinner
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October 2025
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What you can expect
Experience the rare sight of humpback whales in their natural habitat as they migrate through Hervey Bay on their annual southern migration. Departing Urangan on a spacious, eco-friendly catamaran, enjoy multi level viewing throughout the entire vessel as well as live underwater footage displayed on TV screens so you can observe these majestic mammals from every angle. In this time, you might be lucky enough to see them jump out of the water, slap their tails and fins, or come right up to the boat for a sneaky look! Your expert crew will provide fascinating interpretive commentary which can be translated into German, French, Spanish or Italian, and will answer any questions you might have. The vessel is also equipped with a specialised underwater hydrophone that allows guests to listen to the whales' 'sing' underwater. A tasty morning/afternoon tea and buffet lunch or dinner will be served throughout the journey.
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What you need to know
- Morning or Afternoon + Sunset Whale Watch Cruise
- Courtesy transfers from Hervey Bay accommodation
- Morning tea and lunch (morning cruise), afternoon tea and dinner (afternoon cruise)
- Complimentary tea, coffee and milo for the kids
- Activity sheets for kids and toddler toys available
- Cruises run daily in the whale watching season (July 12th to mid October)
- Morning cruise departs at 8am and returns at 1pm
- Boarding commences 15 minutes prior to departure
- This experience is four hours in duration
- This experience takes place in Hervey Bay, QLD
- This experience departs from Terminal Building, Shop 2, Great Sandy Straits Marina, Buccaneer Dr, Urangan QLD 4655
- This experience takes place in Hervey Bay, QLD
- This experience departs from Terminal Building, Shop 2, Great Sandy Straits Marina, Buccaneer Dr, Urangan QLD 4655
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Jumper
- Camera
- This experience is seasonal and operates daily from July to mid-October
- This experience departs at 2 pm and returns at 6 pm
- Boarding commences 15 minutes prior to departure
- If you have any dietary requirements, let the provider know at least 48 hours prior to the cruise
- If you require pick up from local accommodation, let the provider know at least 48 hours prior to the cruise
- Concessions must hold a seniors card or student card
- Please bring the ID of the person who made the booking
- Guests are advised to take out their own insurance to protect them from unforeseen circumstances
- Being on the water, weather plays a large part in whether this cruise will go ahead or not. Most cancellations occur due to strong winds or storms in the bay. Cancellation due to bad weather is entirely up to the skipper. The provider will let you know at least the day prior to your cruise if there's a possibility of cancelling. In this case, they will give you the option of rescheduling.
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 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
Accessibility
- Wheelchair friendly
Recent reviews
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Great day with the whales. Lucky to be there in whale season.
Time well spent on the boat while watching whales playing. I never seen such many whales my whole life until then. My kid had a great time watching whales entertaining us. We will do it again next time we’re in Hervey Bay. A must do experience with family
