Freedom Whale Watch
Hervey Bay Full Day Whale Watching Cruise including Lunch
Help code: 367D-72B
- Hervey Bay's best 3/4 day whale watch cruise
- 3 viewing levels and water-level platform
- Delicious lunch, morning & afternoon tea
- Expert commentary from the skipper
- Complimentary hotel transfers
- Eco certified and newly refurbished
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Cruise the sheltered waters of Hervey Bay to the Great Sandy Marine Park which is renowned as the playground for visiting humpback whales as they migrate south to the Antarctic waters. Expert commentary from your skipper will educate and inform you about the unique aspects of whale watching in Platypus Bay which is formed by Fraser Island and the mainland. Hervey Bay is world renown and recognised as the first accredited Whale Heritage Site by the World Cteacean Alliance.
Freedom Whale Watch is also Eco Accredited. We operate in an environmentally friendly way to ensure both the safety of our marine creatures as well as our guests. Please feel free to bring your reusable coffee cup for hot or cold drinks. We have a water filling station with fresh filtered water available all day
Morning tea is served on the journey out and consists of hot scones jam and cream and profiteroles. Tea, coffee and filtered water is available all day. Your delicious plated lunch is served while watching whales play near the boat. It consists of a warm bread roll, 2 cold meats, hot chicken wings, 3 salads: coleslaw, potato salad & green salad.
Several pods of whales will often be seen as well dolphins, turtles and sea birds. Fabulous views of Fraser Island's western beaches provide a wonderful background to your tour. Afternoon tea of fresh fruit platters and cheese platters are served on the return journey.
Inclusions
- 3/4 day Whale Watch Cruise
- Courtesy transfers from your accommodation in Hervey Bay
- Gourmet morning tea - Scones and Profiteroles
- Cheese and fruit platters for afternoon tea
- Delicious lunch
- Informative commentary throughout the duration of the cruise
- Filtered, tea and coffee throughout the day
- FREE Wi-Fi
Highlights
- 3 viewing levels to experience the whales up close and personal
- Relaxing on a stable catamaran while our dedicated staff cater for your every need
- Enjoying the majestic humpback whales playing in the crystal clear waters of Hervey Bay
- Water level platform operator by a hydraulic system allowing really close viewing to the whales
- Locally owned and operated with experienced and friendly crew
- Plenty of time with the whales
- Expert commentary
- Licensed bar available
- Delicious food
Time
- Cruises depart the Great Sandy Straits Marina, Hervey Bay at 9.30am (or earlier from your hotel) and returns at 3.30pm
- Whale Watching cruises operate daily from mid July to end of October
Hotel Pickup
If you have booked a hotel
- Prior to completing your purchase, enter your hotel name in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time
If you have not yet booked a hotel
- If you have not yet booked a hotel, enter the words 'hotel not known' in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your hotel pick up time
If you do not require a hotel pick up
- If you do not require a hotel pick up and will be meeting the tour at the tour departure point, enter the words 'not required' in the 'Add Booking Notes' section of the shopping cart. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. You will be required to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your tour. Tour departure point is listed above and on your confirmation tour voucher
What To Bring
- Comfortable clothing
- Jacket
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Newly Eco certified and refurbished - you are welcome to bring reusable coffee cups
Additional Information
- This is a small group cruise and only takes a maximum of 49 people
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements *Prices are seasonal and are constantly changing. The from price displayed may not always be the price you are going to pay, as once you click on your specified date, the price will change to reflect the price for that date/season. Please note that in some cases where you cannot click on a date to obtain the price, please call us so we can assist you
“Three levels of uninterrupted viewing plus a water level platform, gets you as close to the whales as possible for over 5 hours.”