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Half Day Morning Whale Watch Cruise
Highlights
- Embark on a fast cruise from Whale Bay Marina, maximising your time with majestic humpback whales.
- Experience six spacious viewing decks, ensuring comfort and no crowding while observing whales in their natural habitat.
- Listen to the enchanting songs of whales through the underwater hydrophone, enhancing your connection with these magnificent creatures.
- Enjoy family-friendly activities and expert commentary, making this adventure suitable for all ages and enriching your whale watching experience.
Spirit of Hervey Bay for the best value whale watch cruises in Hervey Bay.
Departing Whale Bay Marina at 8.30am, returning at approximately 1pm. The Spirit is a very fast boat which allows their guests to spend the most time with the whales, less time travelling. It also means they can dart between pods of whales in the Bay to catch the most active and entertaining humpbacks. The boat is extra comfortable with six spacious levels of viewing decks which means no crowding on this boat.
Inclusions: Return transfers from Hervey Bay tourist accommodation, morning tea, 33 years whale watching experience by family run business, Expert commentary with professional friendly crew, free wi-fi access, children’s activities, guaranteed sightings (if no whales seen on your cruise) your next cruise is free.
Plus the Spirit features a fantastic underwater hydrophone to listen to the whales singing, amazing Waterline viewing platform for close up encounters, and of course their fabulous large underwater viewing rooms for spying on the whales antics under the waterline.
Great fun and suitable for adventurers of all ages.
Itinerary highlights
Hervey Bay Whale Watch Sanctuary
Be inspired as we enter the spiritual world of the humpback whale.
Cruise the sheltered waters of Platypus Bay, enjoying the breathtaking sights as we travel past the beautiful white sandy beaches of K’gari Fraser Island and venture into the whales playgournd.
Feel the excitment and anticipation as we get closer to the whales sanctuary, scanning the horizon for our first splash or blow from a mighty humpback whale. Loud tail and pec slaps, spectacular breaches, curious spy hops and close encounters are just some of the antics the whales display to keep us captivated.
A fantastic adventure for everybody.
Tour details
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Available from 12 July 2025 to 19 October 2025
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Sevice Activity
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Spirit Of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruises
Spirit of Hervey Bay is your best choice for a first rate whale watching experience. Close encounters, breaching, tail slapping, head lunging being just a few of the spectacular behaviours the whales share and entertain you with.
Fast and luxurious, the Spirit gets you to the whale’s playground in comfort for the best viewing experience possible. Five levels of viewing decks with 360 degree panoramic views allowing plenty of room for you to move around for front row viewing. There’s no crowding on this boat.
The Spirit offers you the unique experience of being under the water with the whales by visiting the fantastic Underwater viewing rooms to spy on the whales in their spiritual underwater world. Other great features include the amazing waterline viewing platform that lowers you to the water’s edge within arms reach of the gentle giants and a hydrophone to listen to their melodic songs.
Guaranteed sightings, means if no whales are seen on your tour you get to come back for free.
Tour includes Free WiFi connection, children’s activities and courtesy transfers, plus a friendly and obliging crew, the Spirit has everything you need for a fabulous experience out with the beautiful whales of Hervey Bay.
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
Memberships
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
- Gympie Cooloola Tourism
- QLD – Fraser Coast Tourism and Events
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