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Book your Hervey Bay whale-watching tour from Dundowran
Set out from Dundowran on an unforgettable half-day whale-watching and charter adventure in Hervey Bay, where you’ll enjoy up-close encounters with whales - so close you could almost touch them - and witness tail slaps, breaching, spy-hopping and mating behaviours while the crew focuses on sustainability, ecological practice, education and enjoyment; the mid-sized, purpose-built boat offers multi-level viewing decks and low passenger numbers (capped at 75% of capacity) so everyone gets a great view from inside or out, and you can choose between two daily cruises that uniquely include meals (lunch on the morning cruise, dinner on the afternoon cruise), hear whale song through the onboard hydrophone and follow an engaging live commentary in English with translations available in French, German, Italian and Spanish.
About this activity in Dundowran
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Half-day whale-watching cruise from Hervey Bay on a purpose-built mid-sized vessel with multi-level viewing decks for excellent close encounters and photo opportunities
- Experience intimate whale behaviours-breaching, tail/pectoral slaps, spy-hopping-and listen to whales through the onboard hydrophone and underwater cameras
- Small group focus: capped passenger numbers (only 75% capacity) so you’ll have space to move between inside and outside viewing areas for uninterrupted wildlife viewing
- Live expert commentary in English with multilingual translations (French, German, Italian, Spanish) and included meals-buffet lunch on morning departures or antipasto and buffet dinner on afternoon cruises
Important Information
- Pick-up and drop-off from Hervey Bay accommodations are included; filtered water, tea, coffee and Milo are provided on board-additional drinks and souvenirs can be purchased
- The vessel is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels; infants and small children may stay in prams or strollers and must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress for the conditions in the region: wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses; advise any dietary requirements when you book
- Trips operate subject to weather and marine conditions; if whales aren’t sighted you’ll receive a return ticket to rebook for another date in the area
Meeting Point
Meet at Hervey Bay Marina for check-in-refer to your booking confirmation for the exact boarding dock and departure time. Hotel transfers from Hervey Bay accommodations are available; if you’re staying locally, confirm pickup details in advance with the operator.
Includes
- Experience up-close whale watching from Dundowran, Hervey Bay with hydrophones and underwater cameras so you can listen to and view humpback whales during the cruise.
- Choose a morning departure that includes morning tea and a buffet lunch, or a pm departure that features an antipasto platter (afternoon tea) and a buffet dinner.
- Enjoy multi-level viewing decks that give you flexible vantage points for photographing and spotting whales across the bay.
- Benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off from Hervey Bay accommodations for a seamless start and finish to your trip.
- Stay refreshed on board with filtered water, tea, herbal tea, coffee and Milo provided throughout your time on the vessel.
Excludes
- Drinks and snacks beyond the included beverages are available for purchase on board if you want extra options.
- Souvenirs are available for purchase on board if you’d like to take home a memento from the trip.
Other
- The vessel and facilities are wheelchair accessible, with all areas and surfaces designed to be accessible so you can move around comfortably.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; children must be accompanied by an adult for safety.
- Public transportation options are available nearby, making it easy to reach the departure point in Hervey Bay or the surrounding area.
- This experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels, so you don’t need special training to join.
- If you have specific dietary requirements, please advise at the time of booking so we can accommodate your needs.
- Trips operate subject to favourable weather conditions; if your cruise is cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered the option of an alternative date.
- If no whales are spotted on your outing, you’ll receive a return ticket to come again on a future date.
- We recommend bringing comfortable shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat to enjoy the open decks and coastal conditions.
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
This is a retirement bucket list item ticked off! What an amazing experience. Thanks to the crew, the whales for showing up and the amazing weather for the perfect day! The commentary from the Captain was so good! Did this in mid-September and there were so many whales! I would definitely do this again with Whalesong!
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Summary:
This was a great experience
The crew were very friendly,
The catering was great
The food was perfect
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Summary:
Very friendly staff and plenty of room to see the whales. Accommodated for my gluten free diet. A great day out with friends 9n the water watching the whales.
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You’ll enjoy a premium mid-sized half-day whale watching and charter boat designed specifically for amazing whale and dolphin viewing. With low passenger numbers and multi-level viewing decks, everyone gets a great view of close whale encounters, breaching, pec/tail slapping, spy‑hopping and mating behaviours. The cruise emphasizes ecological practices, sustainability, education and inspiration, and features a hydrophone and underwater cameras so you can listen to and view the humpback whales up close.
The vessel is wheelchair accessible with all areas and surfaces accessible, suitable for all physical fitness levels. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and children must be accompanied by an adult. You’ll also benefit from hotel pickup and drop-off from Hervey Bay accommodations and nearby public transport options.
The experience is subject to favourable weather conditions; if a cruise is cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered an alternative date. In the event that no whales are spotted on your cruise, you will receive a return ticket to come again on a future date.
Yes. This is the only half-day cruise in the fleet to include meals: the morning departure provides morning tea and a buffet lunch, while the afternoon departure includes an antipasto platter (afternoon tea) and a buffet dinner. Filtered water, tea, herbal tea, coffee and Milo are also provided; other drinks, snacks and souvenirs are available for purchase on board.
You’ll hear expert live commentary in English with translations provided by the multilingual crew in German, French, Italian and Spanish. The onboard hydrophone and underwater cameras enhance your learning by letting you listen to whale songs and observe behaviour while the crew provides ecological and educational context.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. You should advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking. The boat limits passengers to a maximum of 75% capacity to ensure better viewing, and there are two daily departures to choose from (morning and afternoon).
