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Blue Dolphin Marine Tours
Multiple Locations
Indicative Rate* $55.00 to $120.00 Tour - All Inclusive (Single)
Description
Whales, Dolphins and Champagne! Be one of the few, not the many to experience their award winning Exclusive Full Day Whale Watch (late July to October) or their morning Dolphin Tour or a Champagne Sunset Sail (November - June).
For an up close and personal experience that you will never forget, see the magnificent humpback whale from the uncrowded deck of Blue Dolphin. As one of the smallest vessels and a luxury sailing catamaran, you will experience the trip of a lifetime. See the whales eye to eye and listen as your skipper shares his 26 years experience working with marine mammals.
... moreCarrying only a maximum of 24 people, your day on Blue Dolphin will be an intimate and personal tour. Take your time, slow down and take an enjoyable day to see the whales. The Blue Dolphin is a brand new modern luxury 38 foot sailing catamaran, offering wide flat decks and room for all to see.
The full day tour includes morning tea, lunch (with a drink included) and afternoon tea. Morning Dolphin Tour and Champagne Sunset Sail operate also outside the whale watching season.
Their quality and experience sets them apart from the rest.
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Facilities
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Car park -
Crewed charter -
Guide
Activities
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Animal Watching -
Cruise
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Sailing -
Whale Watching
Other Information
Children:
Children over six years of age welcome on the Full Day Whale Watch experience. All children are welcome on the Dolphin tour or the Champagne Sunset Sail. Best suited to older children who can encompass a full-day cruise.
General Comments
Peter Lynch, owner and operator, has worked with dolphins and whales for over 26 years. 14 years with Seaworld as a marine mammal trainer, a summer season with the Australian Antarctic Division and for the last 12 years as a dolphin and whale watch operator. He has attended many strandings of dolphins and whales and actively supports research by granting access to students to his tours and database.
Marine life abounds in the waters of Hervey Bay. So keep a look out for dolphins, turtles, dugongs and in the sky above for the different bird species. There are Indo-pacific humpback dolphins, Bottlenose dolphins and sometimes the Common dolphin. New fun in the tours, now we have boom netting. Along the beautiful beaches of the western side of Fraser Island an occasional dingo may be spotted searching for food.
Don't forget their other great tours. Come see the two dolphin species in Hervey Bay or enjoy the only Champagne Sunset Sail experience on the Fraser Coast. The morning Dolphin tour is for four hours and is the only one available in Hervey Bay. Look for bottlenose and indo-pacific humpback dolphins and sail along Fraser Island.
How To Get There
All tours leave from the Great Sandy Straits Marina in Hervey Bay. The Marina is located off Buccaneer Avenue, Urangan. Their berth is B7.
Weather
Please note the the timing of the whale season. Late July to end October. Please note the vessel is brand new launched in 2011. All cruises are subject to weather conditions and minimum passengers numbers.
Whale Watch Cruise
Be one of the few, not the many. For an up close and personal experience that you will never forget, see the magnificent humpback whale from the uncrowded deck of Blue Dolphin. As one of the smallest vessels and a luxury sailing catamaran you will experience the trip of a lifetime. See the whales eye to eye and listen as your skipper can share his 27 years experience with marine mammals.
Carrying only a maximum of 24 people your day on Blue Dolphin will an intimate and personal tour. The full day tour includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Brand new vessel launched in 2011, low carbon footprint, responsible whale watching
Blue Dolphin is also available for your special and exclusive charters.
Tour Information
Pick-up and return to accommodation within Hervey Bay area.
Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 20 Jul - 26 Oct
Guests making their own way there please arrive 15 minutes early.
Tour Departs From
- Great Sandy Straits Marina Berth B7
Tour Travels To
- Hervey Bay Marine Park
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| $120.00 | $120.00 | Adult Tour - All Inclusive (Single) |
Other Information
Children: Children over six years of age welcome.
Dolphin Cruise
Cruise the calm waters of the Great Sandy Strait on this morning marine tour. Look for Bottlenose dolphins, Indo-pacific humpback dolphins, dugongs and turtles. With this small vessel and low numbers of passengers you get an up close and personal experience that is also very environmentally friendly.
The tour is for four hours and includes morning tea. During the summer months if the weather permits we stop for a swim and sail after seeing the dolphins.
The cruise leaves from the Marina in Hervey Bay beside Fraser Island. Transfers can be arranged from your accommodation. Blue Dolphin is also available for your special and exclusive charters. You can have your own luxury yacht and crew.
Tour Information
Pick-up by arrangement.
Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 07 Jul
Meet 15 minutes before if you are making your own way there.
Tour Departs From
- Berth B7 Great Sandy Straits Marina
Tour Travels To
- Great Sandy Strait Marine Park
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| $70.00 | $70.00 | Adult Tour - All Inclusive (Single) |
Other Information
Children: Children over six years of age welcome.
Champagne Sunset Sail
Sip champagne as the sun sets over the waters of the Great Sandy Strait. For the perfect way to end a day on magnificent Fraser Island join them for pre-dinner drinks and savouries. For 90 minutes of relaxing sailing and great company.
The cruise leaves from the Marina in Hervey Bay beside Fraser Island. Transfers can be arranged from your accommodation.
Blue Dolphin is also available for your special and exclusive charters. You can have your own luxury yacht and crew for that special occasion
Tour Information
Pick-up by arrangement.
Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 07 Jul
Tour departs at 1715 in Summer and 1630 in Winter.
Tour Departs From
- Berth B7 Great Sandy Straits Marina
Tour Travels To
- Great Sandy Strait Marine Park
Rates*
| From | To | Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| $55.00 | $55.00 | Adult Tour - All Inclusive (Single) |
Other Information
Children: Children over six years of age welcome on the Full Day Whale Watch experience. All children are welcome on the Dolphin tour or the Champagne Sunset Sail. The full day whale watch is best suited to older children who can encompass a full-day cruise.
* 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.