Spirit Of Hervey Bay | Half Day Whale Watching Cruises

Departure Times
The 2025 Whale Watching Season Begins On July 12th!
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Hang out with Humpbacks on the Spirit of Hervey Bay for a spectacular day of marine magic!
- Score a front-row seat and witness playful whale behaviour
- Enjoy magnificent scenery from six spacious viewing decks
- Friendly crew of locals will illuminate the underwater world of Humpback whales
- Smooth sailing at a quick 22 knots will optimise your day
2025 Whale Watching Season: July 12th to October 19th on the Spirit of Hervey Bay
The Spirit of Hervey Bay will take you on an unforgettable experience, as you come face-to-face with massive and marvellous Humpback whales. These friendly, inquisitive creatures are known to be just as curious about humans as we are about them, so hop on board to witness the incredibly playful Humpbacks of Hervey Bay. Our whale watching tours are perfect for everyone, so don't miss the breathtaking opportunity to immerse yourself in what is truly the spirit of Hervey Bay.
Features
- Cruise on our spacious and stable luxury catamaran
- Unbelievable whale interactions bound to amaze!
- Heaps of personal viewing space
- Six viewing decks spread out over five levels
- Unique underwater viewing rooms
- Guaranteed whale sightings
- Friendly and knowledgeable commentary from our crew
- Onboard hydrophone to listen to the whales' songs!
- A fast ride for more whale watching and less travelling
- Kids activities to keep the little ones happy
- Friendly, welcoming and accessible for everyone!
- Air-conditioned comfort
- Delicious, complimentary morning and afternoon tea
- Fully licensed
- Souvenir kiosk
- 30 years of family-owned and operated whale watching - we know what we're doing!
Cruise times:
Morning Whale Watch - 8.30 am to 1.00 pm (4.5 hours)
Afternoon Whale Watch - 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm (4 hours)
These times are a rough indication of the scheduled tours, we are known to linger a little longer with the magnificent whales and really soak up their wonder!
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What To Bring
Wear comfy shoes and bring a small bag, including:
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Jacket
- Polaroid sunglasses
- Money for drinks and souvenirs
Check out our tips on packing for your whale watching tour here.
We are a licenced vessel.
What's Included
- Courtesy transfers between Hervey Bay tourist accommodation and marina
- Complimentary morning and afternoon tea
- Free Wifi connection
- Kids activities
- Hydrophone broadcast whale songs
- Exper...
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Important Information
The Spirit of Hervey Bay offers a guarantee on whale sightings. If you travel between 10 August to 10 October, and you don't see any whales on your tour, you will be offered a free return cruise ticket.
What To Bring
Wear comfy shoes and bring a small bag, including:
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Jacket
- Polaroid sunglasses
- Money for drinks and souvenirs
Check out our tips on packing for your whale watching tour here.
We are a licenced vessel.
What's Included
- Courtesy transfers between Hervey Bay tourist accommodation and marina
- Complimentary morning and afternoon tea
- Free Wifi connection
- Kids activities
- Hydrophone broadcast whale songs
- Expert commentary on the whales and features of Fraser Island
- Guaranteed sightings or free return cruise
What's Extra
- Money for drinks and souvenirs etc
- Spirit of Hervey Bay is a licensed vessel, no BYO
Cancellations
No shows or client cancellations made within 24 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price.
A refund in the event of cancellation is subject to both our Cancellation Policy and the terms of the supplier.
Terms and Conditions
Our Terms & Conditions apply to this experience. Please review them before booking.
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