Half Day Tours

If you're short on time, these half day tours in the Whitsundays are perfect! Whether you want to snorkel in the fringing reefs of the Great Barrier Reef lounge on the world-famous Whitehaven Beach, you can easily venture out to the islands and back in just a few hours. Shorter day trips are a great way to make the most of your time in the Whitsundays without dedicating an entire day to your adventures.

Let the magic of the deep blue take over. Enjoy a front row seat to this season's whale migration!

  • Water level deck for close interactions
  • Extra wide stable decks with ultimate viewing, meaning all guests get a front row seat
  • Modern and eco-friendly boat
  • Low passenger numbers in sheltered calm waters

2024 Whale Watching Season: 13 July - 13 October

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Enjoy a serene morning aboard Quick Cat II, offering the most beloved whale watching trip in Australia!

  • The award-winning vessel has won over 40 awards including 10 Fraser Coast South Burnett Tourism Awards for Excellence
  • Soak up the sights of migrating whales up close in their natural environment
  • Relax on a state of the art vessel - both wheelchair and pram accessible
  • Enjoy a special experience seeing majestic creatures up close!

2024 Whale Watching Season: July 15th to October 15th

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There's no better way to whale-watch than aboard Quick Cat II. Soak up a whirlwind adventure and view the incredible creatures up close and personal!

  • The award-winning vessel has won over 40 awards including 10 Fraser Coast South Burnett Tourism Awards for Excellence
  • See migrating whales up close in their natural environment
  • Embark on a state of the art vessel that is both wheelchair and pram accessible
  • Enjoy a special experience seeing majestic creatures up close!

2024 Whale Watching Season: July 15th to October 15th

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Tasman Ventures offers astounding half-day whale-watching trips twice a day! 

  • Stand on our specially designed platform, taking you directly to the water’s edge
  • Learn about these majestic mammals and other marine creatures
  • See dolphins, turtles, dugongs, sharks and sea birds
  • Fast and luxurious catamaran enables you to travel to whale-watching grounds
  • Watch the whales from our air-conditioned underwater viewing rooms

2024 Whale Watching Season: 13th July to 20th October

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Discover the wonder of Humpback whales and learn something new on the Ultimate Hervey Bay Whale Watching tour.

  • Enjoy the thrilling, face-to-face experience with playful whales
  • Intimate, small-group eco-tour
  • Soak up the expert commentary from our certified marine naturalists
  • Cruise through the pristine, tropical waters on our spacious Ocean Defender
  • All ticket proceeds going to the Pacific Whale Foundation’s research and conservation work

2024 Whale Season runs from July 16 to October 31, with guaranteed whale sightings on every trip. (exact dates may vary each year)

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Hang out with Humpbacks on the Spirit of Hervey Bay for a spectacular day of marine magic!

  • Score a front-row seat and witness playful whale behaviour in the crystal waters of Hervey Bay 
  • Spot whales, turtles, dolphins, seabirds, fish and Fraser Island's magnificent scenery from our six spacious viewing decks
  • Our friendly crew of locals will illuminate the underwater world of Humpback whales and give you fun facts about Fraser Island
  • Smooth sailing at a quick 22 knots will optimise your day, giving you plenty of time to rub shoulders with the majestic mammals of Hervey Bay

2023 Whale Watching Season: July 16th to October 24th on the Spirit of Hervey Bay

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