Overview
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6 hours
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Freedom Whale Watching spends more time with the whales. So make a day of it and reward yourself with this premium whale watching tour. There is plenty of time to witness close encounters and stunning behaviours of the majestic humpback whales whilst in the shelter of K'Gari(formerly Fraser Island). Dolphins, turtles and other marine creatures are often encountered as well. Maximum 49 passengers, includes delicious morning and afternoon tea, and buffet lunch. Our guest reviews speak for themselves. Our wonderful crew will spoil you while you watch the humpback whales splash and play around the boat. With a licensed bar, indoor and outdoor seating, three toilets, three viewing decks plus water-level, you will have the experience of a lifetime. Tick off this bucket list item in style!
Discounted family and group tickets are available on request.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Board Freedom at 9.10am, ready for departure at 9.30am. The relaxed and scenic tour departs from Berth 4A at the Great Sandy Straits Marina in Urangan Harbour. Onboard our comfortableful, 58ft catamaran, we pass Round Island, the Urangan Jetty and Big Woody Island and then head towards Platypus Bay where the whales will be sighted! The tour usually follows much of the Western Beaches of K'gari. It may be possible to witness many different whale behaviours, and, because we have all day, we can spend more time with the whales, witnessing them express their natural behaviours and often approaching the boat to check us out as we wave and call them in to us! Other marine animals, such as dolphins, turtles and sea birds may be observed as well. Guests will be offered morning tea, buffet lunch and afternoon tea during the tour. Free tea, coffe and water is available all day and other soft drinks or alcohol can be purchased on board as well. With three viewing platforms plus water level, you will have 360 degree views. We have a comfortable saloon, three toilets and a wonderful, friendly crew to look after you while you have the experience of a lifetime!
Options
Per Person
Premium Whale Watching Cruise per person rate
What‘s Included
Family and group discounts available on request
Three viewing levels plus water's edge
Courtesy bus transfers to and from the marina
Comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, air conditioning, three toilets
Freshly prepared buffet lunch with vegetarian and vegan options on request (48 hours notice required - add request to special requirements)
Delicious Morning and Afternoon Tea - pastries, seasonal fruit and cheese platters
Free Starlink Wifi - available wherever we are!
Live commentary on board
Coffee, tea and filtered water
Licensed bar, soft drinks and merchandise
Pickup points
Riviera Resort
386 The Esplanade, Torquey Hervey Bay Australia
Comfort Inn on Main Hervey Bay
68 Main Street Pialba Australia
Sunseeker Motel
354 Charlton Esplanade Scarness Australia
Delfinos Bay Resort
383 Esplanade, Torquay Australia
White Crest Apartments, Hervey Bay
397 Esplanade, Torquay Australia
Kondari Resort
Kondari Resort 49-63 Elizabeth St, Urangan Australia
Beachside Motor Inn
298 Esplanade Hervey Bay Australia
Hervey Bay Hotel
249 Charlton Esplanade, Hervey Bay Australia
Main Street Motel Hervey Bay
44 Main Street, Pialba Australia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
923 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour
Climber63803135463,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was excellent, seeing many whales. Staff were friendly & knowledgeable, and the lunch was plentiful. We even saw a dingo on K'gari beach.
Whale watching 🐳🐋 Hervey Bay, Queensland
Y8099OYdenisew,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful day with Mark and his team. Very friendly and welcoming. Outstanding service all day, delicious food, too. Would recommend this to anyone. (Mobility issue with accessing downstairs toilets - but my friend and I were allowed to sit in the Captain's cabin. This was much appreciated and proof of their willingness to be helpful to keep the customers happy.) We saw many whales and calves during the day, and the weather was perfect! Great value and experience! ,🐳🐳🐳👍👍🐋🐋🐋😀
We were lucky to see lots of Whales
melvynp644,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing trip, highly recommended, crew very knowledgeable.Also the food was delicious. We were lucky to see lots of whales.
Excellent Commentary
Stephen S,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent relaxed and informative commentary. Food was fine, similar to other tours. Bar was reasonably priced. Saw plenty of whales with an extremely close encounter with a calf and mother. Also, never managed to see a whale breaching until this trip. Thanks to the persistence of the skipper and willingness to stay longer than he should we saw many up close. Only room for improvement was to maybe slow down more for lunch. It's difficult eating off your knee on a bumpy boat.
Absolutely fantastic...
Russell N,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely fantastic experience. Staff, Food and Service were terrific. I highly recommend for everyone to embrace this experience.
Great day of whale watching but make sure you rug up
Coltonvic,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was our second day of whale watching and again we were blessed with lots of whales, a great crew led by captain Jack and overall a great experience and a great day with whales hanging around the boat on more than one occasion. The scones, jam and fresh cream were great hit for morning tea. However, whilst we had a great time, and the Freedom looks more luxurious than the boat we had been on the previous day, it is actually quite a poor design for whale watching and for the number of people that are taken on board. The viewing area is at the front of the boat with 3 tiers of seats which is great for those that got a seat. We were one of the fortunate. Those that got a seat hung on to them for fear of losing their spot and others were ready to pounce. Whenever whales were spotted, the captain made sure that the front of the boat was facing them. On those occasions, and there were plenty, everyone was standing to get the best view so it was fine. Nobody missed out on seeing whales as long as they made their way to the front of the boat. The inside area is totally enclosed, you cant see the whales from inside the cabin area and there is a small area at the back of the boat which is pointed away from the whales, for reasons stated above. When travelling forward, it was very windy and cold at the front of the boat and there was a bit of a breeze blowing anyway. Those seated, rugged up as best they could and put up with the cold for fear of losing their seat. This was in stark contrast to the boat we had been on the previous day which didnt look as great but it didnt matter where you were standing or seated you had a clear view out to the whales and everyone moved around freely as there was ample seating.
Absolutely Amazing
Sue B,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience was absolutely amazing - the crew were so friendly & helpful and the whales - well that was like nothing we had ever experienced before. We will do this again and will recommend it to everyone. What a memory to have. Thank you so much.
Absolutely fabulous day
Sue T,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The captain and crew were amazing and very helpful. The food was awesome and they cater to food allergies. The whales performed in the morning and although I've been whale watching before, it was so lovely. I would definitely go again and would highly recommend..
Whale watching experience
Lorraine A,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We did the day trip whale watching aboard Freedom III. Fantastic from start to finish. The boat, the captain, the 2 female crew along with the food was second to none. Whales galore and a few dolphins to. A truly memorable day for all of us especially our 4 grandsons.
Used to be good we did 3 trips before these new owners,rate 9 out of 10 with previous owner now about 1 out of 10 jammed in like
Ian W,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We used to enjoy Freedom 111 cruises, the crew the boat leaves at a decent time, and used to have a small number of passengers on board so this makes the trip quite personal with heaps of laughs. This was our third trip and we will be back again next July, thank you to Keith, Billy & Ivan . NOW YOU ARE JAMMED IN LIKE SARDINES,NOT AS MANY WHALES,NOTHING LIKE BEFORE. Go with any other whale watch,this one was good
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