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A group of people on a boat with a person serving food. 2
A group of people on a sailboat with a clear blue sky and calm sea. 3
Two whales swimming in the ocean. 4
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By Blue Dolphin Marine Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $151 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Hear whales singing with the on-board hydrophone
    • Experience a whale immersive experience with the vessel’s exclusive in-water platform
    • Enjoy a small-group trip, ensuring an intimate encounter with the humpback whales

Activity location

    • Hervey Bay
    • Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 2 Buccaneer Dr, Urangan QLD 4655, Australia | Berth 5, Great Sandy Straits Marina, Buccaneer Drive, Urangan (Hervey Bay) QLD 4655
    • Urangan, Queensland, Australia

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Family Ticket for 2 Adults & 2 Children

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30AM
Price details
$150.56 x 1 Adult$150.56
Total
Price is $150.56
Until Mon, Sep 14

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Eco-friendly tour
  • Inclusions
    Maximum of 24 passengers
  • Inclusions
    Morning and afternoon tea
  • Inclusions
    Delicious full buffet lunch
  • Inclusions
    Complimentary beverage (beer, wine or soft drink)
  • Inclusions
    Courtesy pick-up and drop off at your accommodation
  • Inclusions
    Hydrophone to listen to the whales singing
  • Inclusions
    Exclusive in-water platform for a whale immersive experience (subject to conditions)
  • Inclusions
    Free WiFi on board
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    Plenty of shaded seating
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    Friendly multi-lingual crew

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Shoes indoors
    • Not suitable for: Children under 8 years

What you can expect

  • Travel on board a comfortable, multi-award-winning sailing vessel to the heart of the playground of the humpback whales.

    The owner and skipper Peter Lynch brings his knowledge, experience and passion to each whale-watch encounter, providing expert commentary as he shows you the magnificent humpback whales in their natural environment.

    On this 1-day whale-watch encounter you’ll cruise the calm waters of Hervey Bay to observe the inquisitive and active humpback whales and see activities such as tail-slapping, breaching, pectoral slapping or spy-hopping.

    If the conditions are right, you may be able to try out the exclusive in-water platform for an immersive experience and a once-in-a lifetime encounter with a humpback whale.

    Whether you’re in the water or on the boat, these magnificent marine creatures will take your breath away as you get up close and personal with them in their own environment.

Location

Activity location

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    • Hervey Bay
    • Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 2 Buccaneer Dr, Urangan QLD 4655, Australia | Berth 5, Great Sandy Straits Marina, Buccaneer Drive, Urangan (Hervey Bay) QLD 4655
    • Urangan, Queensland, Australia