An exclusive full-day whale encounter on Hervey Bay aboard a sailing vessel, with small passenger numbers and Hervey Bay's most experienced marine mammal skipper.
Days
- 8 hours, 7:30am to 3:30pm
Age
- Best for ages 8 and up
Group size
- Small group, max 20
Start / finish
- Urangan / Urangan
- Urangan, around 3:30pm
Return
- Urangan, around 3:30pm
Transport
- Sailing vessel with walk-around decks and shaded seating
Meals
- Morning tea, buffet lunch with a drink, afternoon tea
Route
Included experiences
- Hervey Bay — full-day whale watching under sail
- In-water whale experience platform
- Hydrophone — listen to the whales
- Viewing scopes on deck
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
5.0
Based on 68 reviews
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AI summary of 68 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the crew's knowledge, passion and professionalism, as well as the intimate experience afforded by the smaller catamaran capacity of around 24 passengers, which allows unobstructed views without crowding and reportedly attracts curious whales to approach closely. The most frequently highlighted aspects are the exceptional close encounters with humpback whales, including breaching, mugging, tail slapping and other interactive behaviours, combined with generous provision of quality food and beverages throughout the full-day excursions, and the crew's respectful, non-intrusive approach to the wildlife. The most common caveat is that the tour may not be ideal for very young children, as the full-day duration can lead to restlessness despite the eventual whale activity.
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An excellent small-group trip with very friendly staff, who gave detailed explanations and shared lots of knowledge about the whales.
The crew were very kind when I felt unwell, keeping me comfortable. They were enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the whales, and the food was great all day.
A great day with lots of whales and a perfect crew on a lovely boat that takes at most 24 people. Cassie looked after us with coffee, tea and lunch and shared her knowledge of the whales. Real value.
A brilliant whale day with Peter and Silke, an intimate small-group trip and the best of the many I've done around the world. Peter knows the bay and its whales, and just when we thought it was over he found a mother and calf, the calf leaping again and again.
Jodie was so helpful when we booked, and although it wasn't our first whale watch in Australia, this was on another level. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable, Peter was fantastic, and it was a beautiful, emotional day.
A fantastic whale watching trip I've done many times. The skipper, crew, knowledge, passion and boat make for a great day, and no two days are the same.
