Hervey Bay 3-Hour Whale Watching Cruise with Marine Scientists aboard Ocean Defender
by Pacific Whale Foundation Eco-Adventures Australia
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$238Overview
This 3-hour whale watching boat tour departs from Hervey Bay near Fraser Island on the Ocean Defender, a 12-meter rigid inflatable vessel designed for small groups and wildlife viewing. The cruise travels into Platypus Bay, a protected area recognized as the world’s first Whale Heritage Site and part of the Great Sandy Biosphere and Great Sandy Marine Park. Platypus Bay serves as a resting and play area for migrating East Australian Humpback whales. Marine scientists lead the tour, offering live commentary that explains whale behavior and shares current research findings. Passengers can listen to whale songs through underwater hydrophones and take photographs at water level. Children receive a Junior Naturalist Whale Watch Guide activity book. Soft drinks and snacks are provided during the cruise. Whale sightings are guaranteed between July 15 and October 9. The tour supports whale research, marine education, and ocean conservation efforts in Australia. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off service. The cruise runs in all weather conditions, so appropriate clothing is recommended. Children under six years old are not permitted, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
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What's included
What's not included
Meeting point
Please meet us at: Shop 1, Great Sandy Straits Marina Buccaneer Dr, Urangan, Queensland Please check-in 30 minutes prior to departure time.
End point
Please meet us at: Shop 1, Great Sandy Straits Marina Buccaneer Dr, Urangan, Queensland Please check-in 30 minutes prior to departure time.
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Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Hervey Bay 3-Hour Whale Watching Cruise with Marine Scientists aboard Ocean Defender
by Pacific Whale Foundation Eco-Adventures Australia
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$238Overview
This 3-hour whale watching boat tour departs from Hervey Bay near Fraser Island on the Ocean Defender, a 12-meter rigid inflatable vessel designed for small groups and wildlife viewing. The cruise travels into Platypus Bay, a protected area recognized as the world’s first Whale Heritage Site and part of the Great Sandy Biosphere and Great Sandy Marine Park. Platypus Bay serves as a resting and play area for migrating East Australian Humpback whales. Marine scientists lead the tour, offering live commentary that explains whale behavior and shares current research findings. Passengers can listen to whale songs through underwater hydrophones and take photographs at water level. Children receive a Junior Naturalist Whale Watch Guide activity book. Soft drinks and snacks are provided during the cruise. Whale sightings are guaranteed between July 15 and October 9. The tour supports whale research, marine education, and ocean conservation efforts in Australia. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off service. The cruise runs in all weather conditions, so appropriate clothing is recommended. Children under six years old are not permitted, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Meeting point
Please meet us at: Shop 1, Great Sandy Straits Marina Buccaneer Dr, Urangan, Queensland Please check-in 30 minutes prior to departure time.
End point
Please meet us at: Shop 1, Great Sandy Straits Marina Buccaneer Dr, Urangan, Queensland Please check-in 30 minutes prior to departure time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.