Hervey bays premium midsized whale watching and cruise boat, with a strong focus on ecological practices, sustainability, education and fun. The history of the whale watching industry in hervey bay commences in 1993 when one of the local fishing charter boat operators, brian perry, noticed that increasing numbers of humpback whales were coming into the platypus bay area on the inshore side of fraser island and that they were often inquisitive about his fishing operations and would swim up close to the boat to. Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to. A man is recovering after being rescued from waters off hervey bay this morning when his boat struck a whale, queensland police say. Hervey bay is recognised as one of the best destinations in the world to watch, experience and interact with whales. During the 1992 season reports were received that there was a white humpback whale sighted in the whitsunday passage and a little later a t. Next level whale watching swim with the humpbacks at.
In 1987 several local fishing boat operators noticed that the recovering humpback whale population, in the area, was staying in hervey bay for several days and they were becoming inquisitive about the boats in the area. Quick cat ii whale watch from hervey bay whalefree. Hervey bay whale watching emeraldene inns hervey bay blog. Our hervey bay whale watching boat will have you on the waters edge face to face with a humpback whale. Taxi driver was on time and helped get our luggage into and out of the car. From booking to returning to the harbour with mile wide grins hervey bay dive centre delivered 100%we had a fantastic afternoon aboard utopia with the this fabulous crew being all informative. Hervey bay whale watching in queensland, australia is now known internationally as the whale watching capital of the world.
When i went to tropical queensland in june i went on a reef sprinter boat that. Fraser island tours whale watching, cruises, 4x4 tours. Freedom whale watch allows you to experience whale watching in hervey bay, a beautifulfun activity. The whale season in hervey bay runs from midjuly to late october.
Hervey bay whale watching tours spirit of hervey bay. Book online today or call us to discuss your tour booking requirements. For one of australias best whale watching experiences, book an afternoon tour from hervey bay online today. Hervey bay whale watch has been a family run business for over 30 years here in hervey bay, queensland. Thank you to all at hervey bay dive centre for a totally amazing day. Hervey bay dive centre operates the regions only dedicated whale swim and watch tour departing daily on their highspeed 40ft powercat dive vessel. Whale watching tours and dolphin watching tours across hervey bay and fraser island. The huge number of humpback whales entering hervey bay has made for amazing whale watching experiences. Whale watching hervey bay is an unforgettable experience and the best in australia. Hervey bay afternoon whale watching tour experience oz. Held over a week at the start of august, the hervey bay whale festival celebrates the return of the whales. Also the drivers are able to post their own pics as long as they ask permission from our lovely customers. Pricing based on distance in kilometres from pick up to drop off.
Often called the whale watch capital of the world, several geographical and physical conditions align to present optimal conditions for humans and whales to interact. Amazing whale watching in hervey bay freedom whale watch. Tour with the longest established whale watching company in australia, with an option to swim with whales or. All hervey bay whale watching operators guarantee sightings or a free ticket for another cruise from july 28th to october 14th, with plentiful whales in the bay from the start of august. Not allowed on whale watching boats due to proximity to other guests.
The whalewatching capital of australia, hervey bay, is a popular spot for our biggest coastal visitors, the humpback whales from june to november. Please view our terms of hire before proceeding with booking. Whale muggings are common, when one or more of these curious creatures approaches and stays close to the boat for an extended period of time. Click on the bus route to see step by step directions with maps, line arrival times and updated time schedules.
We usually have great conditions and the bay is usually protected and calm but sometimes it may get a bit rough. Spirit of hervey bay is your best choice for a first rate whale watching experience. Take a look at our complete digital marketing service. Right whales are found mostly in coastal waters along the atlantic of northern america. Ive been to 29 countries and done over 100 day trips and this hervey bay whale watching tour is the best one i have ever done. Renowned for its visiting humpback whales, and the close and intimate whale watching experiences that the local fleet can offer, hervey bay is a popular.
Experience australias best whale watching encounters, departing twice daily. Captained and crewed by our experienced team with many years of local whale watch experience youre in for a great day. Quick cat ii is one of the best sea boats in the fleet. Hervey bay taxi service 2020 all you need to know before you. Sperm whale the largest of the toothed whale species. Hervey bay is widely regarded as the best place to watch whales in australia as pods of magnificent humpback whales make this their home for weeks on end. Watch the gentle giants of the sea spyhop, tail slap and breach.
The team at hervey bay whale watch have been doing this for a long time and know the bay and the conditions well. This is what makes hervey bay whale watching unique. Whale watching in hervey bay is one of my favourite things to do. Fast and luxurious, the spirit gets you to the whales playground in comfort for the best viewing experience possible. The guaranteed experience of a lifetime, aboard whalesong is only available to a fortunate few. Hervey bays ultimate whalewatch go with the experts at pacific whale foundation on the only whalewatch based on over 30 years of whale research in hervey bay.
Whalesong cruises whale watching in hervey bay tour. Based in hervey bay, fraser island tours are a dedicated team that aims to consistently provide you with great value tours and accommodation. Our whale watching tours from hervey bay commence in midjuly and extend to early november as part of the humpback whales annual migration along the east coast of australia. The ocean and whaleplayground was no longer our own as another boat started to head out, so it was time for us to head in. From june to november you can see majestic humpback whales up close and personal in their natural playground. Expert commentary from certified marine naturalists underwater hydrophones to listen to live whale songs smallgroup. Wonderfully calm weather over the last week has resulted in excellent conditions for whale watchers who have come from all over the world to encounter our majestic, playful, curiously friendly humpback whales. With our whale tours and packages based around the activities of one of the larger species, the humpback whale, we treat passengers to an experience unlike any other. The whale watch season in hervey bay is from mid july mid october. Hervey bay whale watching whale watch tour bookings. Scan the seas for a flash or a splash, signalling the start of your aweinspiring experience.
Spirit of hervey bay whale watching cruises visit fraser. Blue dolphin marine tours whale watching hervey bay. It does not have a dorsal fin and is part of the baleen whale family. Travel agent formally jetset travel locally owned and operated.
It leaves from the tourist centre and buy tickets off driver. The humpbacks of hervey bay are also the most active, playful and inquisitive whales found anywhere in the world. Humpback whales can be up to 15m long and weigh 45 tonnes, yet they leap out of the water like ballerinas. Hervey bay premium whale watching cruise 2020 viator. It is considered one of the best spots to observe humpback whales, and their calves, as they migrate along the east coast of australia. Heres a guide of things to do, stay, eat and see in hervey bay. There are plenty of whalewatching cruises to pick from. Watch whales from our unique underwater viewing rooms eye to eye. During the annual migration, its whales galore in hervey bay. Highlights include a jazz festival, the blessing of the fleet and a street parade. Amazing whale watch footage with whales singing right next to the boat. Our boat is fast and luxurious with large spacious decks for whale watching. Whale watching in hervey bay is a great adventure for the whole family offering an amazing encounter with humpback whales on their annual migration it will be an experience that you will never.
You can now pre book on our dial a driver australia wide facebook page 0438 233 376 online booking hervey bay. When spotting this whale, people often think of the story of moby dick because of its resemblance. Pacific whale foundation australia whalewatch in hervey bay. The weather was perfect and a lot of boats out on the water and.
Next level whale watching swim with the humpbacks at hervey bay. Whalesong cruises whale watching in hervey bay visit. Swimming with whales is now a reality off the sunny qld coast. Our 3 hour trip departs from great sany straits marina in hervey bay onboard our modern state of the art vessel. There are so many whales in the bay making it almost a certain youll get great sightings. From the 4wd along the bumpy sands of rainbow beach with our fun time driver to being guided through the water kayaking. Close encounters, breaching, tail slapping, head lunging being just a few of the spectacular behaviours the whales share and entertain you with. Whale watching in hervey bay is a great adventure for the whole family offering an amazing encounter with humpback whales on their annual migration it will be an experience that you will never forget. Hervey bay itself is a quiet coastal town with perfect access to fraser island ask us about booking a fraser island tour as well. Cruise the sheltered waters of platypus bay whilst taking in breathtaking sights as we travel along the beautiful white sandy banks of fraser islands beaches to the whales playground. If you can plan your visit to hervey bay during the hervey bay whale festival, you wont be disappointed. From whale watching half day trip aboard quickcat ii hervey bay. Whale watching half day trip aboard quickcat ii hervey bay.
Have plenty of time to witness the majestic humpback whales at play as they pass the australian continent during their annual migration to. For confirmed bookings please use our online booking form, book via our facebook page or. Brian and jill perry began commercial whale watching in australia back in 1987 in the calm, pristine waters of hervey bay. Baby whales show off, whales mug our boat, blue oceans, perfect weather, a room with a view, mouthwatering food and tropical cocktails on the harbour equals a fantastic weekend of whale watching in hervey bay. The white humpback whale whale watching hervey bay. Hervey bay is an incredible place to enjoy whale watching. During winter in australia, hump back whales migrate up the east coast from antarctica on their annual migration spending an extended time in hervey bay. Set sail on our unforgettable hervey bay whale watching tours. During this period the crew will do their upmost maximise your opportunity to swim with the whales. The pacific whale foundation have over 30 years of whale research experience and youll have the opportunity to learn from and interact with our onboard expert whale researcher. By july 15th there is roughly a 50% chance of sighting whales, and historically from july 24th you are almost certain of seeing whales. I have been using snows to get my car and myself home safely after being out with friends for a few drinks etc. More than 7,000 whales holiday in the fraser coast on their 5,000km migration from antarctica to teach their baby calves sweet skills like breaching, spy hopping, tummy flashes and plenty of other survival tools.