Hervey Bay Whale Swim and Watch
Overview
6 hours
Mobile ticket
- Come and experience an up-close, personal whale encounter with strictly limited numbers. Includes whale swim encounter when possible.
- We champion a strict Code of Practice when interacting with the whales. The key component to this agreement, and a core philosophy of ours, is “on the whales terms”. In short this means we only interact with whales that are happy for us to do so.
- We guarantee whale sightings (seeing a whale from the vessel) between 1st August and 14th October. In the unlikely event that the skipper cannot locate a whale during this period you will be offered a full refund or free return ticket
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children under 8 years are not permitted to swim with the whales and a parental guardian must remain with them on the vessel. If 2 guardians are present they can interchange between the vessel and swimming when conditions permit. The tour is not suitable for children under 4 years.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Snorkeling gear and wetsuits are provided
Up-close whale encounter
Coffee and/or Tea
Swim with whales (when conditions permit)
Guaranteed whale sightings
What To Expect
Check-in and board the vessel, tour the Great Sandy Strait Marine Park along side of Fraser Island. Whale watch and Swim the day away, catering and equipment provided.
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Hervey Bay Whale Swim and Watch
Reviews
196 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lots of Whales
Edward J,
Sep 24, 2024
- Viator
4.00Great crew helping out (my wife was seasick). Lots of whale sightings. However, the whales did not co-operate for a swim.
Highly recommend
Anjali A,
Sep 10, 2024
- Viator
5.00Could not recommend this tour enough! Mobi, Ines and Ed were fantastic :) We saw lots of whales, got in the water with a couple. Even though it is not guaranteed, the crew try their best!
We had a great time with the whales, thanks
Petra H,
Aug 26, 2024
- Viator
4.00Having the whales coming up close to the boat. These are majestic animals that made the experience truly memorable
Bucketlist goals
Summer W,
Aug 25, 2024
- Viator
5.00This trip was 6 year sin the making. We were never own the right place at the right time. This experience is one we'll never forget! The staff was so kind and friendly. The owners made you feel like you've known them forever and were just as excited as we were to experience these beautiful creatures. They were happy to share the knowledge of the surrounding islands and facts about the ocean and the whales themselves. They made sure everyone had a chance to make the most of this experience. Thank you so much for such a beautiful day out. We've said this will be an annual trip. Thank you for having us and thank you for the wonderful food you supplied us with all throughout the day. Thank you for making this experience comfortable and so full of magic. 1000% recommend.
Great Experience
Linda W,
Aug 17, 2024
- Viator
5.00Although the weather wasn't great - not the tours fault, the experience was still fantastic. All the staff on the boat was great, it was a nice touch having the muffins, sweets and chocolate on the way back. The captain did a great job locating the whales. The visibility wasn't great in the water due to the weather, but we got great sightings on the boat.
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Operated by Hervey Bay Dive Centre