Top 14 Whale Watching Trips in Hervey Bay

1.Ultimate Whale Watching Experience

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

3-hour humpback whale watch from Hervey Bay with marine scientists, hydrophones for live whale songs, and guaranteed sightings in season.

“Unfortunately, our tour on Sunday was cancelled due to weather and tide conditions. Whilst disappointing, Pacific Whale Foundation was very accommodating and helped reschedule the trip to Monday. Due to the lingering winds, it was still quite choppy on board, which made moving a little difficult. However, the whales did not disappoint. They came up to the boat, and we did have about 20 minutes of two whales mugging the boat. It was truly an amazing experience, which is exactly what we hoped for. Our guide was very passionate and knowledgeable, sharing lots of information about the whales’ migration. Highly recommend whale watching in Hervey Bay; it really was the…”

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2.Hervey Bay 4-Hour Whale Watch Encounter

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

4-hour Hervey Bay whale watch on the 20m Tasman Venture. Underwater windows, water-level viewing, tea, and expert whale spotting.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the whale watching! We were picked up on time & had such a lovely time with Tasman Venture. The crew were all so friendly & helpful & the vessel was tops for viewing & comfort & nothing was a hazzle! Our morning tea was tasty & welcomed. Our commentary was both interesting & informative. All in all, a wonderful day on the bay seeing so many whales.”

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3.Hervey Bay Whale Watching Experience

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

Half-day humpback whale cruise from Hervey Bay with pickup, hydrophone whale sounds, onboard meals, and close-up viewing in Platypus Bay.

“Very friendly staff and plenty of room to see the whales. Accommodated for my gluten free diet. A great day out with friends 9n the water watching the whales.”

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4.Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

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

Spot humpback whales from an air-conditioned catamaran with underwater windows and hydrophones, plus pickup, tea, and a whale guarantee.

“What a wonderful day you managed to tick off 1 of my bucket lists. It truly was a magical experience to see such giants gracefully play”

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5.Fraser Island Whale Watch Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 466 reviews

8-hour Hervey Bay whale watch from Fraser Island, Platypus Bay. Hydrophone, submerged platform views, lunch, tea, pickup on a small catamaran.

“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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6.Spirit of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

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

A half-day catamaran cruise from Hervey Bay built for whale sightings, with underwater viewing, hydrophone audio, and included tea.

“Booking was simple, access to boat was easy, all facilities were clean and in good condition. The staff were friendly and the guide was knowledgeable and we saw plenty of whales. All round great experiences!”

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7.Fraser Island (K’gari): Remote Island and Whale Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 438 reviews · 9 hours · from $190

Remote K'gari day trip from Hervey Bay with amphibious beach access, kayaking and snorkeling, plus whale sightings and possible swimming.

“Really good organised day, plenty of whales spotted and K’gari was awesome, crew were very good too”

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8.Best Value Half Day Whale Watching Cruise

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

Half-day humpback whale cruise from Hervey Bay on Quick Cat II. Four decks, local guide, morning or afternoon tea, animals and Fraser Island views.

“Water was a bit rough this day and although the style of boat is usually stable I felt quite seasick , However the sight of the mothers and babies up close and personal with their helpful whale escort was wonderful to see. The size of the boat Read more”

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9.Half-Day Whale Watching Cruise with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 198 reviews · 4 hours · from $113

Half-day Whalesong cruise from Hervey Bay with guaranteed humpbacks, onboard meals, whale-song hydrophone, and free WiFi.

“Lovely helpful staff and good commentary once we started seeing whales”

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10.Humpback Whale-Watching Half-Day Cruise

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

Half-day humpback whale watching in Hervey Bay on Quick Cat II, with guaranteed sightings, hydrophone whale song, and big 360-degree views.

“Wow what a brilliant day. The boat was superb and the staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Were very fortunate to a number of close sighting despite being late in the season. We would recommend this trip to anyone as we had such a perfect afternoon.”

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11.Exclusive Whale Watch Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 52 reviews · 1 day · from $138

See humpback whales in Hervey Bay on a small-group sailing tour with hydrophone whale songs, hearty meals, and an in-water platform option.

“An absolutely unforgettable experience. Pete's knowledge and enthusiasm shone out. The boat was excellent. A group of 24 max meant that there was no pushing and shoving to get good viewa as can happen on larger boats with bigger groups. More than ably assisted by Helen the hospitality was great. From tea or coffee on arrival through to a fabulous lunch with more tea and coffee and cakes along the way it was perfect. Pete does not clock watch. He asked if anyone needed to be back at the scheduled time of 3.30 which they didn't. We arrives back approximately an hour late because there were a couple of pods…”

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12.Hervey Bay Whale Odyssey Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 6 hours · from $138

A relaxed 6-hour Hervey Bay whale cruise on Freedom with meals, hydrophone whale song, and extra time with humpbacks near K'gari.

“We were so lucky to see lots of friendly and playful whales. Staff on board were excellent and the food was good. I had a fabulous day.”

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13.Half-Day Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 4 hours · from $109

Hervey Bay half-day whale cruise with dry underwater viewing windows, expert commentary, and a 360 top deck for close humpback sightings.

“It was a very foggy day. but we did come across some whales and a young baby playing. Everybody enjoyed themselves. I even got great video of a whale through the underwater windows. We will do it again on our next holiday. can't wait.”

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14.Pre-season Whale and Dolphin Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 5 hours · from $102

A 5-hour pre-season cruise from Hervey Bay on a low-carbon catamaran to spot humpbacks and dolphins, with meals and whale-song hydrophone.

“Very very good.Friendly and courteous staff members and even though it was an early start to the season we did see a whale and dolphins Would definitely recommend The whalesong if you are going for a day out to the whales”

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