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Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
Departure Location: Urangan Harbor
Check-in: Ocean Store, Shop 1, Great Sandy Straits Marina
Includes:
FREE Local Bundaberg Brewed Drinks
A freshly baked cookie from The Bakers Room Artisan Bakery
A Whale Watching Guide and Junior Naturalist Whale Watch Guide activity booklet for children.

Join the experts from Pacific Whale Foundation for Hervey Bay’s Sunset Whale Watch — a Tourism Australia Signature Experience.

Cruise in comfort aboard Hervey Bay’s purpose-built whale-watching vessel, Ocean Defender, with a maximum of 30 passengers. Enjoy a smooth ride and panoramic, water-level “whale’s eye” views from shaded, forward-facing seats.

This small-group tour also offers plenty of space, excellent photo opportunities, and the convenience of an onboard toilet. Ocean Defender follows all whale protection regulations, along with our own “Be Whale Aware” guidelines.

Listen to live whale songs through underwater hydrophones and learn about the latest whale facts and discoveries. Your ticket includes a cold Bundaberg Brewed soft drink and a light snack from The Bakers Room Artisan Bakery.

As the day fades, take in the unforgettable beauty of sunset over the Great Sandy Strait, where golden light shimmers across the water, and the peaceful evening sky provides the perfect finale to your whale watch experience.

Guaranteed whale sightings from 15 July to 9 October, or enjoy a complimentary return trip on us.

BYO alcohol is permitted (no glass, maximum of 3 standard drinks per person, and soft cooler bags only). This vessel operates under Queensland Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) requirements, and alcohol must be consumed responsibly at all times. Alcohol is strictly prohibited for anyone under 18 years of age.

To enhance guest experience & for safety concerns, we do not allow children under 5 years of age on this cruise. We thank you for your understanding.

Tourism Australia Signature Experience Tripadvisor Top 10 Worldwide Advanced Ecotourism Certified

Special 10% OFF

Retail Price
Online Price

ADULT (13+)

$133.00
$119.70

CHILD (6-12)

$99.00
$89.10

If you live in any of the following areas — Hervey Bay (4655), Maryborough (4650), Tiaro (4650), Burrum Heads (4659), Howard (4659), Torbanlea (4662), Gympie (4570), Cooloola (4880), or Rainbow Beach (4581) — call 1800 454 310 to receive a 20% discount off the full price.

Please note: This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotion.

On your Whale Watch, you’ll get to

  • 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.
  • 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.