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The 6 Fraser Island Whale Watching Tours to Book First

6 tours  ·  from $86 a head

Local boats, local seasons. These 6 fraser island whale watching tours are compared on price, sailing length and how close the encounters usually get.

Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise - Watching humpback whales in Hervey Bay
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Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

1.Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 538 reviews · from $105Our pick

Review the Hervey Bay whale watching cruise, with catamaran views, hydrophones, family features, food, price, and practical booking tips.

“What a wonderful day you managed to tick off 1 of my bucket lists. It truly was a magical experience to see such giants gracefully play”

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Fraser Island Whale Watch Encounter - Sailing the 38-foot catamaran
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Fraser Island Whale Watch Encounter

2.Fraser Island Whale Watch Encounter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 466 reviews

Review of Blue Dolphin’s Fraser Island whale watch from Hervey Bay, with small-group sailing, underwater viewing, whale songs, lunch, and practical tips.

“WE had an exceptional day out with Blue Dolphin. A whole day tour with so may whales up close cavorting and staying with the boat. Truly stunning, we will come again.”

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Hervey Bay: Best Value Half Day Whale Watching Cruise - Setting out from Great Sandy Straits Marina
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Hervey Bay: Best Value Half Day Whale Watching Cruise

Hervey Bay Ultimate Whale Watching Cruise - Listening to whales with the onboard hydrophone
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Hervey Bay Ultimate Whale Watching Cruise

4.Hervey Bay Ultimate Whale Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 260 reviews · from $85

Review the Hervey Bay Ultimate Whale Watching Cruise, with small boats, marine research, snacks, hydrophone listening, and whale sightings guaranteed seasonally.

“I can’t explain to you how magical yesterday afternoon was. We were originally booked on 7am but got rescheduled to 2:30pm due to weather. Due to this there were only 12 of us on the boat! Everyone had brilliant views. For the first hour wRead more”

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Remote K'gari (Fraser Island) & Whale Experience - Whale watching in Hervey Bay
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Remote K’gari (Fraser Island) & Whale Experience

5.Remote K’gari (Fraser Island) & Whale Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $185

Review of Tasman Venture’s 9-hour Remote K’gari tour from Hervey Bay, with whale watching, kayaking, tubing, swimming, and snorkeling.

“Honestly up there with one of the best days of my life, swimming with the whales was absolutely incredible. The day was a perfect mix of whale watching and adventure. The staff were so informative and friendly. I will be doing this tour again and recommending them to friends and family.”

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Hervey Bay: Half Day Whale watching & Island Stop Tour - Three hours in Platypus Bay with humpback whales
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Hervey Bay: Half Day Whale watching & Island Stop Tour

6.Hervey Bay: Half Day Whale watching & Island Stop Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $118

Review of Hervey Bay’s half-day whale watch to K’gari, with close whale encounters, a beach stop, paddleboards, games, and practical tips.

“Small group. Personalised experience. Great crew members. I not only watched the whales but also snorkeled with them. One 9 metre long whole hang around the boat for 40 minutes, putting up a spectacular display. The best experience so far.”

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