Hervey Bay Whale Watching
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Hervey Bay whale watching in Queensland, Australia is now known internationally as the whale watching capital of the world. In 1987 several local fishing boat operators noticed that the recovering humpback whale population, in the area, was staying in the Bay for several days and they were becoming inquisitive about the boats in the area. Some started to add whale watching trips to there itineraries and the fledgling industry then took off with a bang. Within two years there were twenty boats operating daily services during the season which lasts from mid July through to early November. Today the population of whales continues to recover strongly and there are many more whales to see. Because of the high level of continuing interest in whale watching in the area the area has been declared a marine park and the operators have became licensed under a permit system which is designed to protect both the whales and the industry that has been generated.
The whales that visit Hervey Bay are predominately Humpback Whales which enter the area as part of there annual northern migration. There area is now known to be important as part of the whales breeding cycle and it is common to see mating activities, new born calves and mothers suckling their young. The song of the humpback whales is also commonly heard in the bay and most of the boats carry hydrophones so that the many whale watchers can enjoy this phenomenon. Two of the current boats in the fleet also have underwater windows, while many others have underwater video cameras which can show their submarine activities via an on board video monitor.
There is a wide range of boats in the fleet ranging from fast catamarans and cruisers through to sailing catamarans that offer whale watching in Hervey Bay. You can choose between a fast ½ day tour, a ¾ day including lunch or a relaxing day out on a luxury sailing cat. This year the fleet includes such great boats as the Spirit of Hervey Bay, Whalesong, Mikat, Tasman Venture Two, Kasey Lee and Blue Dolphin Charters. You can take your pick from these quality boats and choose the one that suits you the best. In this website you will also find a range of Hervey Bay accommodation to choose from and while you are in the area you should take the opportunity to do a Fraser Island day tour and maybe a trip to the Great Barrier Reef by flying out to Lady Elliot Island for their Day tour or an extended stay.
In this website you will find all the information you need to plan and book your holiday to Hervey Bay and the Fraser Island region. When holiday specials and packages are available they are displayed on our specials website which can be visited by clicking on this link to www.holiday-deals.com.au. You can also email us or call one of our helpful consultants on our Australian freecall number, 1800 815 378 or international on +61 7 41941955.
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Awesome Adventure - Half Day Whale Watching | |
| Three trips per day: Dawn Patrol Departs 7.00am / Day Patrol Departs 10.30am / Dusk Patrol Departs 2.30pm |  |
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| "that's Awesome" has the speed that can take you to areas where other vessels would not go so you can nearly always have "whales on your own". | ||
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Blue Dolphin Marine Tours | |
| Departs the marina at 7.30am and returns approx 3.30 pm |  |
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| With a small number of passengers an unforgettable and intimate experience awaits you. | ||
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Freedom III | |
| Departs 8.30am, Returns 3.30pm |  |
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| The Freedom III vessel is very extroardinary, being previously owned by world-renowned documentary producer Ben Cropp, this 25ft catamaran is luxury. | ||
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Kingfisher Bay - Half Day Whale Watching | |
| Cruise departs Kingfisher Bay Resort at 8am, and returns to Kingfisher Bay Resort at 12pm |  |
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| The Kingfisher Bay Hervey Bay whale watching catamaran gives guests comfortable all round viewing and expert marine rangers provide commentary. | ||
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M.V. Mikat - 3/4 Day Whale Watching | |
| Boarding daily at 8.45am. Departs at 9.00am and returns approx. 2.30pm |  |
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| Settle back and relax as the M.V Mikat takes you to Hervey Bay Marine Park to enjoy your time amongst the Humpback Whales. | ||
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Quick Cat II - Half Day Whale Watching | |
| Departing 8.00am till 12 noon and again at 1.00pm till 5pm daily from mid July till early November |  |
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| Quick Cat II offers the most popular whale watching trip in Australia, the half day trip. | ||
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Shayla Sailing Cruises | |
| Departs 8.00am, returns 4.00pm |  |
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| Come Feel the excitement and awe-inspiring experience that is Whale Watching aboard Shayla. | ||
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Spirit of Hervey Bay - Half Day Whale Watching | |
| Morning cruise at 8.30am returning at 12.30pm / Afternoon cruise at 1.30pm returning at 5.30pm |  |
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| The tour is packed with wonderful sites, above and below the water line. Spoil yourself, and cruise in luxury aboard The Spirit! | ||
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Tasman Venture - Half Day Whale Watching | |
| Departure Times: 8:30am & 1:30pm |  |
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| Experience the trip of a lifetime aboard Tasman Venture newest Hervey Bay whale watching vessel. | ||
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Whalesong Cruises - Half Day Whale Watching | |
| Departure times are 7.30am and 1pm - Return times are 12 noon and 5pm. |  |
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| From late July through to early November Hervey Bay is "A-BUZZ" with people venturing out to see the mighty HUMPBACK whales. | ||
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Wildlife Coast Cruises - Whale Watching - Kasey Lee | |
| Departs Urangan Boat Harbour: 10.00 am & Returns 3.30/3.45pm |  |
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| 3/4 Day Whale Watching Cruises (Whale Eco-Cruise onboard 'Kasey Lee') Guaranteed whale sightings as well as plenty of other marine & birdlife. | ||
