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. Tripadvisor hervey bay premium whale watching cruise. Pacific whale foundation australia whalewatch in hervey bay. Sep 25, 2011 recently my husband and i took a trip to queensland and did some diving.
There is plenty of time to witness close encounters and stunning behaviors of the majestic humpback whales whilst in the shelter of fraser island. As your whale watching specialists, whalesong cruises offers experiences youll rave. From june to november you can see majestic humpback whales up close and personal in their natural playground. 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 humpback whale season in hervey bay is from mid july to early november. Book online today or call us to discuss your tour booking requirements. Hervey bay is fondly known as the whale watch capital of the world, for good reason. Hervey bay boat club urangan menu view the menu for hervey bay boat club urangan on zomato for delivery, dineout or takeaway, hervey bay boat club menu and prices. Hervey bay is an incredible place to enjoy whale watching. From june to november you can see majestic humpback whales up close and personal in. Mar 22, 2012 amazing whale watch footage with whales singing right next to the boat. 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. This is what makes hervey bay whale watching unique.
Kids cruise for free aboard the hervey bay boat clubs purpose built whale watch vessel the mv amaroo. Hervey bay boat club menu, menu for hervey bay boat club. The boat club adventure cruises whale watch from hervey bay. Experience australias best whale watching encounters, departing twice daily. About freedom whale watch freedom iii is a comfortable 58ft power catamaran which operates. We met matt at the store and he and ian the skipper took us in their comfy and dry boat out to the site. 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. Response from kreid2016, owner at freedom whale watch responded oct. Maximum 49 passengers, includes freshly baked morning tea, tropical buffet lunch and fruit and cheese platter on the way home. We like to think the whales are having a holiday in hervey bay, taking a break from their long migration along the australian coast. Freedom whale watch hervey bay all you need to know. For the traveller, we give you one easy reference point for all of your extensive itinerary planning, including accommodation, tours and cruises, dive trips and car rentals this service is free with no hidden fees or handling charges. Watch the gentle giants of the sea spyhop, tail slap and breach.
Hervey bay whale watching whale watch tour bookings. Amazing whale watch footage with whales singing right next to the boat. There are so many whales in the bay making it almost a certain youll get great sightings. Spend the day searching for humpback whales at hervey bay and platypus bay during their annual migration to the antarctic. Whale watching tours and dolphin watching tours across hervey bay and fraser island.
With the experienced captain phil in the bridge you wont have long to wait before seeing a flash or a splash, signalling the start of your aweinspiring experience. Brian and jill perry began commercial whale watching in australia back in 1987 in the calm, pristine waters of hervey bay. The spirit is a very fast boat which allows them to spend the most time with the whales, less time travelling. Extremely stable and spacious with three different viewing decks means you are assured of an unobstructed, 360 degree view of all marine life allowing you to enjoy your day whale watching or. Spirit of hervey bay for the best value whale watch cruises in hervey bay. Our experienced crew and purpose built vessel will take you on the adventure of a lifetime. The mv amaroo hervey bay is a purpose built whale watching painted with bright colours and patterns to attract the humpback whales. Whalesong cruises whale watchingervaring in hervey bay. Membership as a hervey bay boat club member youll enjoy exclusive benefits across our range of venues and facilities. Boat club whale watch is the perfect way to enjoy adventure cruising and whale watching in hervey bay. Sep 25, 2016 during the annual migration, its whales galore in hervey bay. Whale watching tours, hervey bay see the majestic humpback.
The hervey bay boat club is a unique group of hospitality and tourism facilities. About boat club adventure cruises adventure cruises purpose built vessel is a large, fast, comfortable and 20 metre incat designed alloy catamaran. John peaker use to fly the spotter plane and started working on the boat for brian. Whalesong cruises whale watching in hervey bay tour.
There are plenty of whalewatching cruises to pick from. Our purpose built whale watching boat the mv amaroo hervey bay is a fast and stable catamaran, perfect for whale watching and cruising the waters around. Jul 17, 2017 whale watching in hervey bay is one of my favourite things to do. Kids cruise for free aboard the hervey bay boat clubs purpose built whale watch vessel the mv. The spirit of hervey bay is the only whale watching vessel in the world that offers you the chance to view the humpback whale closer than you ever thought possible. Gone diving hervey bay torquay 2020 all you need to know. 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. Hervey bay premium whale watching cruise 2020 viator. Whale watching hervey bay boat cruise fraser whale song. Spirit of hervey bay whale watching cruises tour queensland. Come on board the spirit of hervey bay for your chance to come eyeball to eyeball with a 40 tonne humpback whale. Begin your day at great sandy strait marina and hop on the 58foot catamaran to start your premium whale watching tour. Freedom whale watch hervey bay 2020 all you need to know.
Blue dolphin marine tours whale watching hervey bay. Boat club fuel the boat club fuel station at urangan harbour is available 24hrs a day. Theres simply no better way to start the day than enjoying breakfast overlooking the marina. If you are owed money by the company, please download the report to creditors and complete the proof of debtclaim form on page 81 of the report. Be the first to join the hervey bay boat club whale adventure, where each trip is the journey of a lifetime. Outside of whale season we operate fraser island ecosailing adventures with the.
The whale watch booking office is located next to reception within the main foyer of the hervey bay boat club. The hervey bay boat club s courtesy bus service provides a safe and reliable means of doortodoor. Boat club adventure cruises buccaneer dr, hervey bay, queensland 4655 rated 4. Jun, 2016 hervey bay is an incredible place to enjoy whale watching. As of sun, 22 nd march the government has closed nonessential indoor gatherings as a result of the covid19 pandemic. Lighthouse cafe menu click to download sunday breakfast in the coffee shop with panoramic views of the great sandy straits is the perfect way to spend a leisurely sunday morning. The spirit of hervey bay offers the experience of a lifetime with unforgettable whale watching tours off the beaches of fraser island. Hervey bay, whale watching, fraser island, what more could you want. Surrounded by long, white sandy beaches courtesy of the great sandy straits marine park and with easy access to the unesco world heritage listed kgari fraser island, its no wonder hervey bay is a place for everyone. Hervey bay s premium midsized, modern, environmentally friendly and multifunctional boat, providing unforgettable experiences in hervey bay all year round.
When i went to tropical queensland in june i went on a reef sprinter boat that. Heres a guide of things to do, stay, eat and see in hervey bay. Our courtesy bus will pick you up from your accommodation and take you to the boat club where you can enjoy a speciality coffee and snack in the air conditioned coffee shop while you wait to board the morning tour or enjoy lunch in sinbads bistro before you depart for your afternoon. The humpbacks of hervey bay are also the most active, playful and inquisitive whales found anywhere in the world. 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. The boat club whale watch tour vessel the mv amaroo will transport you swiftly and comfortably to humpback whale watching in hervey bay. The guaranteed experience of a lifetime, aboard whalesong is only available to a fortunate few. Hervey bay tours and activities hervey bay whale watching tours. Scan the seas for a flash or a splash, signalling the start of your aweinspiring experience. Captained and crewed by our experienced team with many years of local whale watch experience youre in for a great day. Hervey bay has often been called the jewel in queenslands crown.
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. Departing from the boat club relax and wildlife spot as we cruise through the great sandy straits to the famous garys anchorage, located approximately half way to tin can bay. Join us for a magical 4hr whale watch cruise aboard the modern and stable m. Cruises depart from the urangan marina just below the club although your tour guide will meet and accompany you to the m. After 30 years of running and operating hervey bay whale watch they sold the business to the peaker family long time friends in 2017. Hervey bays premium midsized whale watching and cruise boat, with a strong focus on ecological practices, sustainability, education and fun. Hervey bay whale watch quickcat ii, hervey bay, queensland. Amaroo hervey bay is a recent and colorful addition to the hervey bay whale watching fleet and features a covered top deck for easy 360 degree viewing, fully enclosed lower deck, a hydrophone and an underwater camera.
Were always on the lookout for talented and passionate hospitality superstars to join our professional team. The boat club whale watch boat club adventure cruises. 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. We booked a double boat dive with gone diving at hervey bay. Enjoy a light lunch onboard as we cruise through the anchorage. Hervey bay, harvey bay,travel and tours info, queensland. Management will provide further updates as soon as possible. Reward yourself with this premium whale watching tour departing hervey bay onboard the freedom iii.