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Hervey Bay Whale Swim and Watch
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Hervey Bay Whale Swim and Watch
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- Within 24 hoursNo refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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6 hours (approx.)
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Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Maximize your chances of seeing whales, and getting close to them, on this guided tour from Hervey Bay. In a small group of no more than 20 people, head out into the water in search of whales. Jump into the water for some snorkeling and, with luck, the whales will decide to swim close to you.
- Maximize your chances of seeing whales
- Get insights into whale behavior from your guide
- Includes morning tea, lunch, snorkeling gear, and wetsuits
- Have the unique experience of snorkeling close to whales
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What's Included
Swim with whales (when conditions permit)
Up-close whale encounter
Snorkeling gear and wetsuits are provided
Guaranteed whale sightings
Coffee and/or Tea
Lunch
Departure & Return
Hervey Bay Dive Centre , Dive Office Boat Club marina, Jetty St, Urangan QLD 4655, Australia
This activity will end right where it started.Enter the marina via the gate next to the fuel station.
9:30 AM
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- We champion a strict Code of Practice when interacting with the whales. The key component to this agreement, and a core philosophy of ours, is “on the whales terms”. In short this means we only interact with whales that are happy for us to do so.
- We guarantee whale sightings (seeing a whale from the vessel) between 1st August and 14th October. In the unlikely event that the skipper cannot locate a whale during this period you will be offered a full refund or free return ticket.
- Children under 8 years are not permitted to swim with the whales and a parental guardian must remain with them on the vessel. If 2 guardians are present they can interchange between the vessel and swimming when conditions permit. The tour is not suitable for children under 4 years.
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
- OPERATED BY Hervey Bay Dive Centre
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
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Roslyn_F
, Aug 2022
Amazing experience!
Susan_E
, Aug 2022
The whale experience on board the boat was absolutely amazing! The whales were so close! The swim with the whales was not as good - too crowded on the rope & unfortunately couldn’t see much. The staff were friendly & knowledgeable.
Bucket list tick ✅
Kim_R
, Jul 2022
awesome
Michele_L
, Sep 2021
Wow!
Christine_E
, Sep 2021
Up close and personal
Sharon_N
, Aug 2021
Fantastic day out!!
Julie_M
, Aug 2021
1st Swim of many to come.
Shannon_O
, Sep 2020
Fabulous day
Gavin
, Aug 2020
An amazing experience, saw lots of whales and got to swim while they were around the boat.
Great crew, very friendly and knowledgeable although dad jokes need work 🤣
Thoroughly recommend this company as the passenger numbers are kept low to give you a much better experience. 10/10. Thanks for a fabulous day.
Très belle rencontre avec les baleines, équipage merveilleux
Catherine_M
, Aug 2018
Nous avons adoré cette sortie sur un petit bateau, 9 personnes seulement, avec un personnel charmant et très professionnel.Nous avons vu beaucoup de baleines, c'est magnifique !Pas facile de nager avec elles ce jour là mais peu importe, les baleines ne font pas toujours ce que les touristes voudraient.Merci à l'équipageJe recommende cette petite sortie "familialeCatherine, Gael et Audrey (France)
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