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13 Whale Watching Trips in Hervey Bay We Rate

13 tours  ·  from $84 a head

The good whale watching trips in Hervey Bay run small groups and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Hervey Bay: Ultimate Whale Watching Experience - Why Platypus Bay matters to the whale watch
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Hervey Bay: Ultimate Whale Watching Experience

1.Ultimate Whale Watching Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 656 reviews · 3 hours · from $84Our pick

Review of Hervey Bay’s 3-hour whale watch with marine scientists, live whale songs, small-group boat views, snacks, and conservation support.

“Amazing!!! The quality of the crew and unbelievable whales seeing and playing around the boat simply amazing!!!”

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Hervey Bay 4-Hour Whale Watch Encounter - Why Tasman Venture works well for whale watching
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Hervey Bay 4-Hour Whale Watch Encounter

2.Hervey Bay 4-Hour Whale Watch Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 562 reviews · 4 hours · from $109

Review of Hervey Bay’s 4-hour Tasman Venture whale watch, with catamaran details, whale sightings, food, transport, value, and practical tips.

“Fabulous day out, the crew were all very friendly and engaging, the guide very knowledgeable. We saw lots of whales that swam right up to the boat, awesome experience, highly recommend it.”

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Hervey Bay Whale Watching Experience - Choosing between the morning and afternoon cruises
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Hervey Bay Whale Watching Experience

3.Hervey Bay Whale Watching Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 557 reviews · from $111Top rated

Review of Whalesong Cruises in Hervey Bay, with whale encounters, meals, pickup, boat details, value, tips, and booking advice.

“It’s everything you would want it to be. The whales were amazing we had 7 whales around our boat. They just played around the boat for well over an hour. They looked they enjoyed it as much as we did. You have to see it to believe it. Weather was great, captain and staff were great. Would recommend this to everyone.”

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Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise - Finding humpback whales in Hervey Bay
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Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

4.Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 553 reviews · from $111

Review of Tasman Venture’s Hervey Bay whale-watching cruise, with whale sightings guaranteed, family-friendly features, food, pickup, and practical tips.

“I’ve never seen so many whales in one place. It was like watching tennis, having to look back and forwards. Saw dolphins and flying tuna too! The staff are amazing on this outing”

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Fraser Island Whale Watch Encounter - 7:30 am pickup and the run from Hervey Bay
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Fraser Island Whale Watch Encounter

5.Fraser Island Whale Watch Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 466 reviews

Spend eight hours whale watching from Hervey Bay to K'gari, with a small catamaran, hydrophone, lunch, and a submerged viewing platform.

“Peter is amazing at his job, he told us finding a whale is easy but finding a good whale is key, one(s) that will pec slap, tail lob, breach and even sing all come down to right place, right time and Peter with all of his knowledge and experience cerRead more”

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Spirit of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise - Boarding at Whale Bay Marina in Urangan
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Spirit of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

6.Spirit of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 452 reviews · from $111

Review of Spirit of Hervey Bay whale watching cruise, with Platypus Bay views, expert commentary, boat details, value, and booking tips.

“We had a great afternoon So many whale sightings The crew were great in finding the whales and positioning the boat for the best viewing and photographs.”

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Fraser Island (K'gari): Remote Island and Whale Experience - Cruising the Great Sandy Strait in the morning
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Fraser Island (K’gari): Remote Island and Whale Experience

Hervey Bay: Best Value Half Day Whale Watching Cruise - Setting out from Great Sandy Straits Marina
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Hervey Bay: Best Value Half Day Whale Watching Cruise

8.Best Value Half Day Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 363 reviews · from $85

Review of Hervey Bay’s $85.35 half-day whale cruise, with K’gari views, four viewing decks, tea, wildlife, and practical booking tips.

“Probably one of the greatest experiences of my 63 years. It was so emotional seeing these amazing mammals. Thank you for allowing us to share their ocean.”

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Hervey Bay Ultimate Whale Watching Cruise - Meeting at Great Sandy Straits Marina
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Hervey Bay Ultimate Whale Watching Cruise

Hervey Bay: Half-Day Whale Watching Cruise with Meal - From Urangan marina to open water
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Hervey Bay: Half-Day Whale Watching Cruise with Meal

World class Whale Watching from Hervey Bay - Starting at The Boat Club in Hervey Bay
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World class Whale Watching from Hervey Bay

11.World class Whale Watching from Hervey Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · from $86

Review of Hervey Bay’s MV Amaroo whale watch, with whale sightings, boat details, value, timing, accessibility, and practical booking advice.

“Lovely Boat Club to start and end the trip. Experienced and welcoming crew made the afternoon enjoyable. The whales and their performances were amazing. Staff in the Boat Club helpful and accommodating.6”

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Remote K'gari (Fraser Island) & Whale Experience - The Possibility of Swimming Near Whales
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Remote K’gari (Fraser Island) & Whale Experience

12.Remote K’gari (Fraser Island) & Whale Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $185

Explore remote K’gari, watch humpback whales, kayak mangroves, snorkel, tube, and swim on this active Hervey Bay day trip.

“This is quite possibly the best day trip we have ever done!! The crew were fantastic, attentive and knowledgeable. The whales were incredibly curious and hung out for ages, I think they enjoyed their people watching. The whale swim was EPIC!!! We laughed till our cheeks were sore on the tubes and recovered with a peaceful kayak up the fresh water creek on K’gari. Could not wipe the smile off our faces for hours!! Thanks Tasman Ventures for the perfect start to our holiday, if you are looking for an amazing adventure, this is it!!!”

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Hervey Bay: Humpback Whale-Watching Half-Day Cruise - Quick Cat II, built for moving whale watchers
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Hervey Bay: Humpback Whale-Watching Half-Day Cruise

13.Humpback Whale-Watching Half-Day Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 153 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $84

Watch humpback whales from Hervey Bay on a four-hour catamaran cruise with 360-degree views, whale songs, Fraser Island scenery, and tea.

“We had a fantastic time the crew were really great at finding g the pods of whales and they then swam up really close to the boat. Definitely worth the money. The experience was unforgettable”

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