From Hervey Bay: K'gari (Fraser Island) Whale Watching Cruise

Spot humpback whales up close on a half-day cruise from Hervey Bay, complete with expert commentary, comfortable seating, and a tea service onboard.

Getting started

Your adventure begins with a pickup from your Hervey Bay stay. After checking in at Great Sandy Straits Marina and a brief safety briefing, you'll set sail on your catamaran for your whale-watching experience.

What to expect

• Welcome aboard: Enjoy a warm welcome and a cup of tea as you settle in. Meet the crew, get to know your guide, and hear about what to expect on the water.
• Meet the whales: Watch humpback whales in their natural breach and tail-slap while your expert guide shares cool whale facts.
• Sit back & relax: Sip your tea, snack on antipasti, and keep an eye out for marine life through the underwater viewing window.

From Hervey Bay: K'gari (Fraser Island) Whale Watching Cruise

Discover the breathtaking marine life of Hervey Bay on this 4-hour whale watching cruise from Hervey Bay, Queensland. This tour offers incredible close-up views of humpback whales in their natural habitat during migration season, which typically runs from June to October. Enjoy easy round-trip hotel transfers and light refreshments as you cruise through the clear waters of Hervey Bay, one of Australia's premier whale-watching destinations. The tour includes access to a water-level viewing platform for even closer encounters with these majestic creatures. With expert guides providing commentary in English and other languages such as Japanese and German, this experience is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and families alike.

Whale Watching Cruise

Your tour stops at Hervey Bay where you will embark on a 4-hour whale watching cruise to observe humpback whales. Established in the early 2000s, this eco-friendly vessel can accommodate up to 150 passengers and features multiple viewing decks including a water-level platform for optimal whale sightings. Guests can expect to see humpbacks breaching, spy-hopping, and tail-slapping within the bay's clear waters. The tour includes light refreshments such as snacks and beverages during the cruise. Hervey Bay is renowned for its high concentration of humpback whales due to its warm, shallow waters which are ideal for whale watching from June through October each year.

Humpback Whale Encounters

At Hervey Bay, guests can experience close-up encounters with humpback whales measuring up to 16 meters in length. These majestic creatures migrate annually from Antarctica to the warm waters of Queensland, passing by Hervey Bay between June and October for their breeding season. Visitors will spend approximately four hours on the whale watching cruise observing these awe-inspiring animals as they breach, tail-slap, and engage in other playful behaviors. The tour provides an unparalleled opportunity to witness humpback whales up close while learning about their behavior and conservation efforts from knowledgeable guides.

Tour Highlights

• Embark on a 4-hour whale watching cruise
• Cruise through Hervey Bay's clear waters with expert commentary in English, Japanese, German
• Get close-up views of humpback whales breaching and tail-slapping from the water-level viewing platform
• Enjoy light refreshments including snacks and beverages onboard
• Learn about humpback whale behavior and conservation efforts during guided tours

Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, families with children, and nature lovers, this whale watching cruise provides an unforgettable experience of Hervey Bay's marine life. The 4-hour format allows you to observe humpback whales breaching, spy-hopping, and tail-slapping while enjoying the warm waters of Queensland during their annual migration season from June through October.