Have a browse through the list of all Hervey Bay Whale Watching vessels or click on the button right for a quick overview.
Which vessel to choose?
Tours departing from:
Hervey Bay Whale Watch Tours
All Cruises Available End of July
Freedom III

- 360 degree viewing on 3 levels
- Water level viewing
- Complimentary return transfers from/to your accomodation
- Local onboard Whale Guru
- Morning/Afternoon Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, home baked treats + tropical buffet lunch
M.V. Mikat

- ¾ Day Hervey Bay Whale Watch Cruise
- Air-conditioned
- Catamaran
- Walk around viewing decks
- Comfortable lounge
- Quality buffet lunch, wine, fruit juice
- Guaranteed sightings or a FREE return trip
The Oceania Project

- Research Expedition
- 5 Nights 6 Days
- Accommodation
- Food
That's Awesome

- Speed, Speed, Speed
- Small numbers
- Low profile for Humpback Whale close encounters
- 3hr Whale Watch Cruise. Get to the Humpback Whales quicker and return home fast.
- Departs 3 Times Daily
Tasman Venture

Tasman Venture is the original Whale Watch tour, operating since the inception of the industry. The Tasman Venture is favoured particularly by photographers because of its clear viewing decks and unrivalled record of "close encounters".
The Tasman Venture now has a lowering deck allowing whale fans the closest viewing possible.
Quick Cat II

The Quick Cat II advantage: overwater viewing, amphitheatre seating, equal opportunity vessel (the only vessel with wheelchair and pram access around the main deck, low passenger numbers (max 80), fully licensed, non-smoking, free morning or afternoon tea.
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Whalesong

- Half Day Humpback Whale Watch Experience
- Guaranteed Sightings
- Buffet Lunch or Quality Light Breakfast
- State-the-Art Whale Watching Vessel
- Complimentary Tea & Coffee
Blue Dolphin

With a small number of passengers an unforgettable and intimate experience awaits you. Only 20 people maximum.
Spirit of Hervey Bay

The Ultimate whale watching experience - the NEW Spirit takes you on an exhilarating, interactive, adventure with the mighty humpback whale.
• Largest Underwater Viewing Windows • Waterline Viewing Platform for the closest encounters • Fast for maximum time spent with whales • Luxurious for a comfy safe cruise • Professional friendly crew
Shayla Cruises

Departing the harbour at 8.00am and returning at 4.00pm, you enjoy a full day sailing into stunning Platypus Bay alongside the World Heritage listed, Fraser Island. With exclusive numbers (max. 25) you will experience spacious and comfortable viewing from our stable covered deck.



