Quick Details

*Book direct with us and receive a 10% discount in-store (excluding Tours and World Treasures jewellery)
Duration: 3 hours
Departure Location: Urangan Harbor
Check-in: Shop 1, Great Sandy Straits Marina
Includes: FREE snacks and soft drinks, plus a full colour commemorative Whalewatch Guide developed by the Research Department at Pacific Whale Foundation.
Meet The Team Whale Watching Hervey Bay

The experts at Pacific Whale Foundation present: the Hervey Bay Ultimate Whalewatch experience

*Book directly with us and receive a 10% discount instore (excluding Tours and World Treasures jewellery) 

With each ticket helping to save whales, Pacific Whale Foundation offers the only ​whalewatch tour in Hervey Bay based on over 30 years of humpback whale research and nearly four decades of marine animal research and ocean conservation around the world. Because we have the best rates, the Hervey Bay Ultimate Whalewatch adventure is affordable for all.

Join us for 2023 Whalewatching season

ADULT

A$109.00

CHILDREN (AGES 6 TO 14)

A$79.00

On your Ultimate Whalewatch, you’ll get to

  • Interact with our onboard whale researcher Learn firsthand the latest whale facts and findings from our marine biologists as they collect data for our ongoing research studies.
  • Hear expert commentary from certified marine naturalists All crew members are trained in marine sciences and have extensive experience interpreting the amazing humpback whale behaviours you’ll encounter.
  • Listen to live whale songs on our underwater hydrophones You’ll not only see whales up close and personal, but also hear these majestic mammals as they sing to and with each other.
  • Engage your child in our onboard Jr. Naturalist Programme Featuring fun and educational activities led by our marine naturalists to help inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
  • Enjoy a small-group ecotour with water-level views With a capacity of 40 passengers on our low profile vessel, everyone gets personalised attention plus unobstructed 36​0 ​“whale’s eye” views.
  • Ride in comfort on our eco-friendly vessel Ocean Defender is a state-of-the-art boat built specifically for whale watching and research, with comfortable forward facing seats, plenty of shade and full size toilet.
  • Experience our hospitality With FREE snacks and soft drinks, plus a full colour commemorative Whalewatch Guide developed by the Research Department at Pacific Whale Foundation.
  • Go again free if you don’t see whales Whale sightings are guaranteed (July 16 – Oct 9), if you don’t see whales (an unlikely occurrence), we’ll give you a free return ticket good for up to one year.
  • Help protect whales and their ocean habitat When you go with the experts at Pacific Whale Foundation, you’re supporting programs that benefit humpback whales in Hervey Bay and around the world.
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