Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise
Description
Watch whales dive and play on a whale-watching cruise from Hervey Bay. Cruising in a catamaran specially designed for whale watching, enjoy encounters with majestic humpback whales from the viewing platform or underwater windows. Get more out of your wildlife encounter with experienced staff to guide you, and hear a detailed commentary about whales and their marine environment.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Bus pick up information – Important information for all pick up services - Please call Tasman Venture to confirm your pick up time. - Pick up window is 10 minutes either side of the pick up time – Please be ready and waiting outside the designated pick up location for the entirety of the pick up window. - Pick up and drop off times are approximate, Tasman Venture does not take responsibility for delays due to traffic or any other factor. - Our services are unable to wait for late passengers. - Passengers who miss the allocated pick up window will need to make alternative travel arrangements at their own expense.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum number 10 passengers
- As this is a cruise please dress appropriately for cooler weather
- Additional food and drinks are available on board at additional costs
- Guaranteed whale sightings or enjoy a return cruise on a different day for free
- You will be asked to use our hand sanitizer station when boarding the vessel. Additionally, other hand sanitizer stations will be set up at key entry and exit points of the vessel and you will be encouraged to use these throughout the tour.
Reviews(553)
What an incredible afternoon on Tuesday 14th October. The crew were incredible. The captain was a superb ‘spotter’ and motored across the bay to see whales. We saw mothers with calves, dolphins, hammer head sharks ( very rare sighting) many males including a group of 8! and tuna jumping in front of our boat. The lady guide had superb knowledge and the whole crew were super friendly. Two weeks earlier we had done the ‘same’ trip with another company - what a difference. Tasman ventures were head and shoulders better. I wish I’d read some reviews before I booked. I just went on a google search. Thanks Tasman for a fabulous afternoon 🐳
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're glad to hear you had such a great afternoon on our half-day whale watching tour and enjoyed your time onboard with the crew and viewing the incredible marine life. Thanks for joining us!
This is an absolute must do. Great end to our honeymoon. We saw plenty of whales and the staff were very friendly.
Thank you for your review! It is wonderful to hear the tour was a great end to your honeymoon! Thank you for joining us onboard :)
Pick up was efficient. Text message within minutes to let us know what time pick was. Staff were all really lovely and helpful. Very welcoming.
Thank you for your review! We're glad you had a great time on our tour - thank you for joining us!
Amazing. Huge thanks to the whales that put on a show and the weather gods, but it couldn’t have been done without the team at Tasman Venture. Excellent commentary and vibrant staff made a great day even better.
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear you had a great time on our tour and enjoyed the commentary provided by our very passionate and knowledgeable crew. Thank you for joining us!
I had such a great time on this tour that I booked again for the next day! The staff were lovely and knowledgeable and the boat was fast. As a (very) amateur photographer, I loved how you can walk around the whole outside of the boat and photograph the whales without any windows in the way. There was plenty of room too so no need to squeeze through other passengers to get the shot! Tasman Venture made my first trip to the whale watching capitol fantastic and when I visit again, I'll be using this company.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're very pleased to hear you had such a great time on our tour and enjoyed your time onboard! We look forward to welcoming you back again next time!
What a brilliant morning, picked up promptly from our accommodation and then delivered to the boat, a short wait before we set sail. The staff were all friendly and informative, doing everything they could to make our cruise the best. Out of their control but on our side was the weather, not too hot and a slight breeze. The sea was as calm as a mill pond. The Guide was extremely knowledgeable and informative as well as passionate about her subject. Snacks on the way out and the way back were a nice touch and welcome. Being the end of the season we had our fingers crossed and we were able to see several pods with some being playful and coming right up to the boat. A big thank you to Jodie and the skipper who insisted on assisting me back to the transport after a pre-existing knee injury reared its head onboard.
Hi Louise! Thank you for your review! We're glad you had a lovely time on our half-day whale watching tour, and enjoyed the commentary provided by our very passionate and knowledgeable crew. Thank you for joining us!
Great tour and friendly staff. We did the afternoon tour (05.10.25) and saw many whales. Having a boat where you can walk around the whole outside was the best part. The staff were informative and so friendly. Nice coffee and snacks for the cruise. 100% recommend.
Thank you for your review! We're glad you had such a great time on our half-day whale watching tour, and would recommend it so highly!
Absolutely amazing experience! We passed another operator’s overcrowded, packed-to-the-brim boat on the way, so stepping onto this spacious, comfortable, modern vessel was such a relief. Plenty of room to move, not overcrowded at all, great visibility, and the commentary was top-notch.
Thank you for your review! We're glad it was an incredible experience for you, and it's great to hear you enjoyed the commentary provided by our very passionate and knowledgeable crew!
A great day on the bay with so many whales and a great crew on the Tasman Venture. Really informative and respectful team and such an easy experience.
Thank you for your review! It's great to hear it was such a nice day for you - thank you for joining us!
We were recommended this tour by a friend, and we were absolutely stoked with our experience. It was an overcast windy weekend, I was anxious about sea sickness. The crew looked after us all very well, and were super helpful and friendly. No sea sickness and even better so many whales!!! One even swam under the boat. Even with a bit of rain, there was enough shelter for all onboard. Our kids are 7 and 13. Highly recommended
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed your time on our tour with your family and would highly recommend it :)
