Cruise the sheltered waters of Platypus Bay along the white sandy beaches of Fraser Island to the whales' playground, scanning the horizon for the first splash or blow from a humpback.
Days
- 4 hours, morning or afternoon
Group size
- Large group on a 5-level boat
Start / finish
- Whale Bay Marina, Urangan / Urangan
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Fast 22-knot whale watching boat, with courtesy transfers from Hervey Bay accommodation
Meals
- Morning or afternoon tea
Route
Included experiences
- Platypus Bay — humpback whale watching
- Fraser Island — cruise along the beaches
- Underwater viewing rooms — whales below the surface
- Hydrophone — whale song
- Turtles, dolphins and sea birds
Pictures / Videos
Reviews
5.0
Based on 71 reviews
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Travellers consistently praise the quality of whale sightings, the knowledge and friendliness of the crew and captain, and the spacious, comfortable vessel with multiple viewing decks that accommodates passengers without crowding. The boat's stability, fast transit to Platypus Bay and variety of observation areas stand out most frequently, allowing visitors to follow whales at a respectful distance and witness close encounters with multiple pods, including mothers with calves engaging in breaching, tail slapping and other playful behaviours. The main caveat, mentioned in only a few reviews, concerns weather conditions and occasional variations in whale activity, which lie beyond the tour operator's control, though one traveller noted the afternoon tea could be inconsistent.
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In a word, great. It was the last week of the season and they really did their best to find us whales.
We saw several pods of whales playing, splashing, tail slapping and leaping clear of the water. The crew were informative and attentive.
A great morning out and the crew did a great job. We saw a few whales at the end of the season and will be back at the start of next season.
An awesome morning on board. The captain did everything to make our whale watching memorable, and the friendly crew prepared a delicious morning tea.
We saw amazing whales on a lovely afternoon. The captain was very knowledgeable and the kids had a ball.
The captain was very dedicated and went further out to get us close views of the whales.
