Hervey Bay is probably the best place in Australia for Whale Watching, the Humpback whales stay with us for a long time to teach their calves and play. We work with several experienced tour operators, see below. Book your tour at the same time as you book the accommodation to secure a spot on the day and tour that you want. Of course can we help you when you arrive as well. The season start in June and end in late October/Early November.

Experience the Whale Watch trip of a lifetime aboard Tasman Venture. Get up close and personal with the majestical Humpback Whales, and enjoy their close encounters. The luxurious 20 metre catamaran is especially designed for whale watching, giving you clear viewing decks, underwater viewing windows, hydrophone, unique viewing platform and underwater camera. Our friendly, experienced and accredited staff will give you an amazing experience you will never forget.

Your Whale Watch tour includes:

• Guaranteed sightings (or return ticket)
• Expert accredited commentary
• Friendly and experienced staff
• Tea/coffee with biscuits, cake & antipasto platter on the way home
• Hydrophone equipped to hear the whales sing
• Fully licensed bar
• Underwater viewing windows (see the whales in their natural environment)
• Access to the unique viewing platform (gets you to eye level with the whales)
• Free "Close Encounters" Whale Watch DVD
• Entertainment for the children (toys, coloring in and DVDs)
• Multi lingual staff and whale information in 6 languages
• Air-conditioned comfort in all cabin areas
• Free transfer from BEST WESTERN PLUS Quarterdecks Retreat

Join Hervey Bay?s only multi-award winning whale watching sail vessel and one of the smallest in the fleet. Most of the whales you?ll see are 10 to 13 metres in length and 30 tonnes or more, that?s over 5 times the boats weight. So when you see a whale from Blue Dolphin you really see a whale!
Your skipper Peter has over 27 years experience with marine mammals, 14 years of which were spent as marine mammal trainer at Seaworld. During those years Peter was involved with saving many stranded marine mammals. You can rest assured that your day will be very informative thanks to Peter?s wealth of experience and knowledge. He welcomes all your questions so please be sure to ask.

Multi award winning sail vessel

Low passenger numbers

Over 27 years experience with marine mammals

Multi lingual crew

Lowest carbon footprint ? responsible whale watching

Morning tea

Afternoon tea

Full buffet lunch

Complimentary beverage (beer, wine or soft drink)

Fully licensed

Courtesy bus available

With Whalesong Cruises you can experience the ?Closest Encounters with Humpback Whales that you will get nowhere else in Australia. This extraordinary ?up close & personal? experience only happens in the calm, sheltered waters between Fraser Island & the Fraser Coast/Hervey Bay mainland. Jason & Virginia Brigden have over 20 year experience in the tourism and charter boat industry and strive to provide personal service and quality products.


Tour/Cruise Features:

• Complimentary pot tea & coffee
• Vegetarians & Special Dietary requirements catered for on request
• Fully licensed and well stocked bar
• Snacks and Souvenirs available for purchase
• Kids activity sheets and toddler toys
• Wheelchair ramps, access and toilet. Our extra wide decks provide excellent viewing and seating for our guests
• Courtesy Bus Pick Up Available in Hervey Bay

Morning Tour:
* Breakfast
* Morning Tea

Afternoon Tour:
* Lunch
* AfternoonTea