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Spirit Of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruises
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Indicative Rate* $115.00 to $275.00 Tour and Admission

07 4125 5131
1800 642 544
info@spiritofherveybay.com
www.spiritofherveybay.com

Description

For the ultimate whale watching experience, cruise aboard the Spirit of Hervey Bay for an exhilarating interactive adventure with the humpback whale. Late July to early November the mighty humpback reaches the sanctuary of Hervey Bay for some well earned rest, relaxation, fun and playful antics showing off to the delight of the Spirits passengers.

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Fast and luxurious, the Spirit gets you to the whale's playground with minimal travelling time for maximum viewing pleasure with the whales. With close encounters being their specialty, the Spirit offers the most viewing area of any boat, five levels of viewing decks gives plenty of room to move around at your leisure.

The Spirit has fantastic features such as their underwater viewing rooms that place you below the waterline for a spiritual experience in the humpbacks water world and the amazing waterline viewing platform that lowers you to the water's edge within arms reach of the gentle giants.

They also offer money back guarantee on sightings (10/8 - 10/10) or another cruise free outside these dates.

With free extras such as a whale souvenir DVD, children's activities and transfers from your accommodation, you will have an amazing experience aboard the Spirit of Hervey Bay.

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Property Details

Facilities

  • Car park
    Car park
  • Checkin Desk
    Checkin Desk
  • Crewed charter
    Crewed charter
  • Guide
    Guide
  • Public Transport
    Public Transport
  • Waiting Area
    Waiting Area

Activities

  • Animal Watching
    Animal Watching
  • Cruising
    Cruising
  • Whale Watching
    Whale Watching

Other Information

Children:
Children are more than welcome. The Spirit of Hervey Bay is a very safe and child friendly vessel. Prams/strollers are also welcome. Children's activities include toys, colouring in, videos, temporary tattoos and the special whale activity booklet.

Disabled:
They offer restricted wheelchair access. Their bottom level is suitable for regular wheelchair and walking frames. Their bathrooms offer restricted access as there is a reasonable step to gain access which are not suitable for wheelchairs.

Cancellation Information:
One day notice of cancellation required for full refund.

Further Details:
Whale watching cruises run through the months of August, September and October.

Hotel Pick-up:
A courtesy bus pick up and return service is available if required in the Hervey Bay area.

How To Get There:
On entering Hervey Bay, follow Boat Harbour Drive for approximately 10 kilometres. Once you reach the roundabout at Elizabeth Street (Woolworths on the left), turn left and drive for approximately one kilometre, take the second street on the right which is Miller Street. Carry on through next two roundabouts, drive straight through to end of the road, turn left and the Whale Bay Marina is on your right about 20 metres. Parking is available across the road.

Tariff Information:
Proof of concession is needed for concession rates. Family concession available on request.


Spirit Of Hervey Bay Whale Watching Cruises Tours


Whale Watching - Morning Cruise

Spirit of Hervey Bay

Spoil yourself and cruise in luxury aboard the Spirit of Hervey Bay.

For your chance to ""eye-ball"" a mighty humpback whale, cruise with us for unparalleled whale watching opportunities both above and below the waterline.

The Spirit is a fast, extra comfortable vessel so we spend more time with the whales, less time travelling.

Departing Whale Bay Marina at 8.30am, returning at 12.30pm. Your Whale Watch Cruise includes: Return courtesy transfers from Hervey Bay tourist accommodation, morning tea with cake, savoury breads, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, 25 Years whale watching experience by family run business, Expert commentary. Free whale souvenir DVD, Children's activities, Money back guaranteed sightings from 8/8-10/10/12 or open return ticket offered for your next cruise free

The Spirit features a fantastic Underwater hydrophone to listen to the whales singing, Whale/dolphin cam for underboat action, amazing Waterline viewing platform for extra close up encounters, two large Underwater viewing rooms for viewing the whales antics under the waterline, free whale souvenir DVD, Children's activities, Money back guaranteed sightings from 8/8-10/10/12, or your next cruise free

Are you watching them? Or are they watching you? Go and decide for yourself. A great time out suitable for all ages

Tour Information


5 hours
Yes.
A courtesy bus pick up and return service is available from tourist accommodation.

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 04 Aug 8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
8:30am - 12:30pm
1/2 Day Whale Watch Cruise

Tour Departs From

  • Whale Bay Marina

Tour Travels To

  • Platypus Bay

Indicative Rates*

FromToInclusions
$115.00$115.00Tour and Admission
Adult Fare.


Other Information

Children: Children are more than welcome. You can also bring a pram or stroller on board.

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Whale Watching - Afternoon Cruise

Spirit of Hervey Bay Whale Watch Tours

Spoil yourself and cruise in luxury aboard the Spirit of Hervey Bay.

For your chance to ""eye-ball"" a mighty humpback whale, cruise with us for unparalleled whale watching opportunities both above and below the waterline.

The Spirit is a fast, extra comfortable vessel so we spend more time with the whales, less time travelling.

Departing Whale Bay Marina at 1.30pm, returning at 5.30pm. Your Whale Watch Cruise includes: Return courtesy transfers from Hervey Bay tourist accommodation, Afternoon tea with cake, savoury breads, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, 25 Years whale watching experience by family run business, Expert commentary. free whale souvenir DVD, Children's activities, Money back guaranteed sightings from 8/8-10/10/12 or open return ticket offered for your next cruise free

The Spirit features a fantastic Underwater hydrophone to listen to the whales singing, Whale/dolphin cam for underboat action, amazing Waterline viewing platform for extra close up encounters, two large Underwater viewing rooms for viewing the whales antics under the waterline, free whale souvenir DVD, Children's activities, Money back guaranteed sightings from 8/8-10/10/12, or your next cruise free

Are you watching them? Or are they watching you? Go and decide for yourself. A great time out suitable for all ages

Tour Information


4 hours
Yes.
A courtesy bus pick up and return service is available from tourist accommodation.

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 04 Aug - 07 Oct 1:30pm - 5:30pm
1:30pm - 5:30pm
1:30pm - 5:30pm
1:30pm - 5:30pm
1:30pm - 5:30pm
1:30pm - 5:30pm
1:30pm - 5:30pm
1/2 Day Whale Watch Cruise

Tour Departs From

  • Whale Bay Marina

Tour Travels To

  • Platypus Bay

Indicative Rates*

FromToInclusions
$115.00$115.00Tour and Admission
Adult Fare


Other Information

Children: Children are more than welcome. You may also bring a pram or stroller on board.

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Full Day Tour Sunshine Coast to Hervey Bay

Playful Whale.mp4

They pick you up from your door at your accommodation on the Sunshine Coast and you travel by bus to Hervey Bay to catch the afternoon Whale Watch cruise from 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm. You fare includes lunch on arrival in Hervey Bay at a restaurant overlooking the harbour, afternoon tea board the Spirit and a snack and drink for your return bus trip back to the Sunshine Coast. The Spirit features underwater viewing windows, whale/dolphin cameras, waterline viewing platform, underwater hydrophone to listen to whales singing, expert commentary on whales and features of Fraser Island, free souvenir whale DVD, children's activities and money back guaranteed sightings, and of course fabulous whales and their antics.

Are you watching them? Or are they watching you? Go and decide for yourself. Great fun for all ages.

Tour Information


10 hours
Yes.
Pickup all along Sunshine Coast from Caloundra to Tewantin. Departure time based on Mooloolaba pickup.

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Aug - 07 Oct 8:00am - 8:00pm
8:00am - 8:00pm
8:00am - 8:00pm
8:00am - 8:00pm
8:00am - 8:00pm
8:00am - 8:00pm
8:00am - 8:00pm
Pick up times: Caloundra 7:30 a.m., Mooloolaba 8:00 a.m., Maroochydore 8:20 a.m. and Noosa 9:00 a.m.

Tour Departs From

  • Sunshine Coast

Tour Travels To

  • Hervey Bay

Indicative Rates*

FromToInclusions
$165.00$165.00Tour and Admission
Derived from 1 person rate.


Other Information

Children: Children are more than welcome.

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Whale Watch Cruise Plus Fraser Island Tour Package

Spirit of Hervey Bay

The Whales and Fraser package is taken over a two day period and combines a full day Fraser Island Explorer Tour with a whale watching cruise aboard the Spirit of Hervey Bay.

Your whale watch cruise includes morning or afternoon tea (plus lunch on our 3/4 day cruise), underwater viewing windows for special below the waterline viewing, whale/dolphin cameras for action between the ships hull , amazing waterline viewing platform for your chance to touch a humpback whale, underwater hydrophone to listen to whales singing, expert commentary, free whale DVD, children's activities and money back guaranteed sightings (10/8 to 10/10) or free cruise outside these dates.

Your Fraser Explorer Day Tour includes, Courtesy transfers from tourist accommodation, Barge crossing on sheltered waters, Central Station set among the most luxuriant rainforest with awe inspiring forest giants, Walk the banks of Wanggoolba Creek overhung with palms and ferns, Swim Lake McKenzie's crystal-clear water or walk its white sandy beach, Buffet lunch at Eurong Beach Resort, Travel up Seventy-Five Mile Beach, Marvel at the coloured sands of the Pinnacles, Swim in fast-flowing, Eli Creek, Inspect the Maheno shipwreck. Experienced guides with first-class commentary in a 4WD seat belted bus.

Accommodation not included.

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Tour Information


Yes.
Courtesy pickup available for both tours from Hervey Bay tourist accommodation.

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 21 Jul - 31 Oct 7:00am - 5:00pm
7:00am - 5:00pm
7:00am - 5:00pm
7:00am - 5:00pm
7:00am - 5:00pm
7:00am - 5:00pm
7:00am - 5:00pm
Whale Watch Plus Fraser Island

Tour Departs From

  • Whale Bay Marina

Tour Travels To

  • Fraser Island

Indicative Rates*

FromToInclusions
$275.00$275.00Tour and Admission
Adult fare.


Other Information

Children: Children are welcome. If children under 4 years of age passengers must supply own child car seat for Fraser Island tour.

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Whale Watching - 3/4 Day Cruise

Spirit of Hervey Bay Whale Watch Tour

Spoil yourself and cruise in luxury aboard the new Spirit of Hervey Bay. Their 3/4 day is packed with fun for all ages. They depart Whale Bay Marina at 8.30am, and head out to the beautiful Platypus Bay for a day with the whales to remember, returning to the harbour at 2.00pm. Your Whale Watch Tour includes: courtesy pickups from Hervey Bay tourist accommodation, Morning tea with cakes, savoury breads, tea and coffee and Lunch with variety of fresh cold meats and salads. They are a fast, extra comfortable vessel which gets you to the whales playground in minimal time for maximum viewing pleasure spent with the whales. With over 25 Years whale watching experience we offer expert commentary about whales and features of Fraser Island. The fabulous features the spirit offers include an Underwater hydrophone to listen to the whales song, Whale/dolphin cam for underboat action, Underwater viewing rooms for fantastic action seen below the waterline, a Waterline viewing platform for close up encounters, a Free whale souvenir DVD, Children's activities and a full Money back guarantee on sightings from 8/8-10/10/12 or open return ticket offered for your next cruise free. You can't get better than that.

Tour Information


Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 21 Jul - 03 Aug 8:30am - 8:30am
8:30am - 2:00pm
8:30am - 2:00pm
8:30am - 2:00pm
8:30am - 2:00pm
8:30am - 2:00pm
8:30am - 2:00pm
3/4 Day whale Watch Cruise
Departures from 08 - 31 Oct 8:30am - 2:00pm
8:30am - 2:00pm
8:30am - 2:00pm
8:30am - 2:00pm
8:30am - 2:00pm
8:30am - 2:00pm
8:30am - 2:00pm
3/4 Day Whale Watch Cruise

Indicative Rates*

FromToInclusions
$115.00$275.00Tour - All Inclusive
Adults Whale Watch Cruise to Adult Whale Watch Cruise Plus Fraser Island Tour


Other Information

Children: Children more than welcome. The Spirit is perfectly safe and stable. Prams and strollers are welcome. Childrens activites are available on board, such as colouring in, videos, activity booklets etc

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07 4125 5131
1800 642 544

 

* Please note: These rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum available costs of listed products and services. To obtain a firm price from the provider, please use the contact the operator . All prices are quoted in Australian dollars.



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