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
203 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Swim with whales
Chris P,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great day on the water - saw heaps of humpbacks and got to swim with a couple of curious whales. Trip included snacks all day and lunch which was an added bonus.
Wonderful experience
Paul R,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00The whole trip was wonderful.We saw loads of whales and then had the most amazing experience getting into the water with two enormous humpbacks. Utterly fantastic! The crew were so friendly and Captain Ed was very knowledgeable which added to the day. Can’t recommend enough.
Best day ever
Elena S,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was absolutely wonderful! Such a unique and unforgettable experience! We saw so many humpback whales, including mothers with their calves, and witnessed countless breaches. The highlight was definitely getting the chance to swim with them, truly magical! The crew was amazing, super friendly and professional. Couldn’t have asked for a better day!
Whale watch and swim
Kylie W,
Sep 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great day on the water watching whales. Captain and staff amazing. Didn't get a chance to get to close to whales unfortunately in water but was heaps to see
Best experience ever!!!...
Jessie L,
Sep 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Best experience ever!!! Really nice team and saw lots of whales. Would highly recommend and definitely coming back in the future!
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