With over 30 years experience, Blue Dolphin Marine Tours offers one of the most comprehensive whale watching tours in Queensland. Travelling aboard a comfortable, multi award-winning sailing vessel allows guests to feel like they are in the heart of the humpback whale’s playground.
Owner / Skipper Peter Lynch brings his knowledge, experience and passion on board each whale watch encounter providing expert commentary as he showcases the magnificent humpback whales in their natural environment.
Cruising the calm waters of Platypus Bay, guests may experience a variety of behaviours by the inquisitive and active humpback whales in their natural environment such as tail-slapping, breaching, pectoral slapping or spy-hopping.
These magnificent marine creatures will take their breath away as they get up close and personal with them in their own environment, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Inclusions
- Eco friendly, award winning, modern sailing vessel
- Low carbon footprint
- Maximum 24 passengers – no crowding for great views
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Delicious full buffet lunch
- Complimentary beverage (beer, wine or soft drink)
- Courtesy pick-up and drop‐off from your accommodation
- Hydrophone to listen to the whales singing
- Free WiFi on board so you can instantly share your photos
- Plenty of shaded seating
- Spacious modern bathroom
- Best suited to ages 8 years and above
Highlights
- Eco friendly, award-winning, modern sailing vessel
- Over 35 years of experience with Marine Mammals
- Small number of passengers providing excellent viewing
- Only full day vessel to give you more time with the whales
- Intimate whale watching experience
- Immersive platform to view whales in the water
- Hydrophone to listen to the whales singing
- Plenty of comfortable, shaded seating
- Experienced and multi-lingual crew
Time
2025 Season 12th July to 19th October
- Tours depart at 7.30am (or earlier from your hotel) and return at approximately 3.30pm, 7 days a week
- Please check-in on the boat prior to 7.15am
- Whale Watching season runs from late July to late October
Location
- Tours depart from the Great Sandy Straits Marina, 17 Buccaneer Drv, Urangan
Hotel Pickup
- A courtesy pick up and drop of from accommodation places in Hervey Bay is included. Pick ups start from 6.30am.
What To Bring
- Camera
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Jacket
- Sensible non‐slip shoes
Additional Information
- Black soled shoes are not permitted onboard
- Please note: passengers must be over the age of 8 years to attend this Whale Watching Cruise
- A minimum of 4 passengers is required to operate a whale watching trip
- A maximum of 24 passengers on the vessel on any given trip
Cancellation Policy
- No shows and reservations cancelled within 48 hours prior to departure will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
- Reservations cancelled more than 48 hours but less than 1 week prior to departure will incur a 50% cancellation fee.
- This tour is subject to change or cancellation due to weather conditions at the discretion of the tour operator.
- Blue Dolphin Marine Tours reserves the right to transfer guests to another vessel where appropriate.
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- Prices are seasonal and are constantly changing. The from price displayed may not always be the price you are going to pay, as once you click on your specified date, the price will change to reflect the price for that date/season. Please note that in some cases where you cannot click on a date to obtain the price, please call us so we can assist you
- No shows and reservations cancelled within 48 hours prior to departure will incur a 100% cancellation fee. Reservations cancelled more than 48 hours but less than 1 week prior to departure will incur a 50% cancellation fee. This tour is subject to change or cancellation due to weather conditions at the discretion of the tour operator