What to do and see in Urangan, Queensland: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

Whales, Dolphins and Champagne! Be one of the few, not the many to experience our Exclusive Full Day Whale Watching Tours. 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 30+ years experience working with marine mammals.

The Spirit of Hervey Bay is a luxurious, fast power catamaran that gets you to the whales playground in minimal time for maximum time spent interacting with the whales. The speed allows the team to cruise from pod to pod (group of whales) and view the most active whales in the Bay. The Spirit also has heaps of room to keep you warm inside whilst we travel to and from the whales, but still allows for spectacular views of our lovely bay through the large windows.With five levels of viewing decks, including our fantastic underwater viewing rooms which place you below the waterline to view the whales in their underwater playground and the amazing waterline viewing platform for those extra close encounters. The Spirit offers the most viewing area of any boat with no crowding and everyone has a front row seat.Our best value cruise also includes a morning or afternoon tea of cakes, cinnamon buns, biscuits, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and juice and on our 3/4 day cruise you also receive a cold buffet lunch with cold meats and fresh salads. Other freebies include a souvenir whale DVD, free wifi and courtesy pickups from touristaccommodation. You can’t get better than that.The Spirit is a locally-owned company operating in Hervey Bay waters for the past 26 years. Our expert commentary of the whales and Fraser Island offers a unique insight into the whales antics and migration pattern with a bit of Aussie larrikin thrown in. The crew are all locals who have lived in the area for more than 15 years which gives them vast knowledge of not only the whales, but also Hervey Bay and surrounding areas.So do not miss out on seeing these gentle giants in the “best place in the world” to view humpback whales aboard the “best value cruise in the bay. See you aboard the Spirit.

Hervey Bay’s premium mid-sized whale watching and charter boat, with a strong focus on ecological practices, sustainability, education and enjoyment! Whalesong Cruises offers cruises all year round on a modern, luxury and environmentally friendly boat. Experience a taste of Fraser Island on our Fraser Island Beach + BBQ Cruise or enjoy fresh local seafood & variety of non seafood items as the sun sets on our Hervey Bay Sunset Cruise. Then from late-June join us for a Whale Search Cruise or guaranteed Whale Watch experience from mid-July in the waters between K'gari (Fraser Island) and the mainland - the best place in the world to view Humpback Whales. Whalesong has a water level viewing area, enclosed luxurious cabin, open air viewing on two levels with extra wide decks and wheelchair friendly access. The entire Whalesong team is dedicated to providing an exceptional customer experience. Viewing and seating available so everyone is right where the action is. Small passenger numbers.

Hervey Bay's Ultimate Whalewatch. Cruise with the experts at Pacific Whale Foundation on the only whalewatch based on over 30 years of whale research in Hervey Bay. 3 departures daily at 7:00am, 11:00am and 2:30pm. Your Ultimate Whalewatch Includes: Expert commentary from Certified Marine Naturalists, underwater hydrophones to listen to live whale songs, small-group experience with excellent photo opps, sightings guaranteed or get a free return ticket, drinks, snacks and souvenirs available onboard, and a FREE Pacific Whale Foundation full colour Whalewatch Guide.

Adventure Cruises' purpose built vessel is a large, fast, comfortable and 20 metre InCat designed alloy catamaran. Extremely stable and spacious with three different viewing decks means you are assured of an unobstructed, 360 degree view of all marine life allowing you to enjoy your day whale watching or adventure cruising. The friendly, highly trained professional crew will provide personalised and safe service so you can sit back, relax and take in the breathtaking scenery of Fraser Island as you cruise into Platypus Bay in search of adventure, while their tour host provides you with an informative commentary of your total marine experience - whales, dolphins, turtles and sea birds in the wild.

The Hervey Bay Dive Centre is the region's premier PADI dive training centre, whale swim and dive tour operator who specialises on providing dive tours to the ex HMAS TOBRUK Wreck. Owned and operated by a local family with years of experience in the marine industry. The centre prides itself on providing a bespoke personal experience supported by our passionate and professional crew and a strong environmental approach. The centre provides the only dedicated swim with whales tour departing from Hervey Bay from July - October.

Hervey Bay Whale Watch is a family run business in Hervey Bay for over 30 years. Hervey Bay Whale Watch operate two half day Whale Watch cruises daily during Whale Season (mid July - Oct) on board Quick Cat II – a purpose built Whale Watching vessel. Quick Cat II has 5 viewing decks on 3 different levels to ensure uncrowded and unobstructed viewing. Quick Cat II also has wheelchair & pram access around the entire main deck. Take advantage of our exclusive 'Whales & Lunch @ Fraser' package. Enjoy a Morning Whale Watch cruise aboard Quick Cat II and then disembark at Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island for the Afternoon. Enjoy a delicious lunch (included) at the SandBar Bistro and then relax on the beautiful beaches of Fraser Island. Only an extra $35.00 on top of your Whale Watch. Join our friendly & experienced crew to ensure an experience of a lifetime watching our Humpback Whales up close & personal in the waters of Hervey Bay – the #1 place in Australia for Whale Watching.