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Freedom Whale Watch and Charters
Things To Do Urangan, Fraser Coast, Queensland
Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
Make a day of it! Calm seas, gentle giants, your escape! Freedom Whale Watch offers the premium cruise in Hervey Bay, whale watching capital of Australia! The world’s first whale heritage site. A seasonal 3/4 day whale-watching cruise, including morning pastries, a fabulous lunch a tasty afternoon tea platters.
See them pec-slap, roll, karate chop their tails and even breach! Thousands of humpback whales come to the calm waters of Hervey Bay for a little holiday from their arduous migration. The guests often experience close encounters with curious whales approaching to investigate the boat and people onboard! This creates unforgettable moments. Expert commentary from the skipper and crew enriches the journey, offering insights into whale behaviour. The tour guarantees whale sightings, making it a must-do experience.
The season showcases different whale groups: playful juveniles arrive in July, followed by larger adults in August, and mothers with calves in September and October.
Freedom Whale Watch has earned 5 stars on Google. With only one unhurried trip per day, Freedom provides a relaxing, bucket-list adventure. Combining breathtaking scenery, guaranteed whale encounters, and outstanding service, this tour highlights why Hervey Bay is a premier whale-watching destination. Leave the everyday behind and come to meet the whales!
Services
From $110 to $185
Spend more time with the whales! Humpback whales come to them as they stop to play and rest on their arduous migration back to Antarctica. Avoid inferior trips out in the high seas whale-chasing. Make a day of it with Freedom and the whales in Hervey Bay – the first Whale Heritage area and Australia’s whale-watching capital.
At 9.30am, motoring quickly to Platypus Bay (15 minutes) near K’gari (Fraser Island). Finding pods to approach safely and having time to switch off the engines and encourage the whales to come and see them more closely! They roll, pec-slap, breach, expressing their natural behaviours . Returning at 3.30pm or later if they are surrounded by whales.
Dedicated crew spoil you with three delicious meals. Tea, coffee and water is always available. With outdoor, covered and indoor seating in our airconditioned saloon, and a licensed bar, you will travel in comfort.
Freedom is a 60ft motor catamaran with 4 viewing levels, three toilets, underwater sound and camera. Expert commentary from skippers as they bring you up close to these wonderful creatures.
Courtesy bus transfers and free parking. Discounted family and group tickets . Capacity 48 guests.
Disabled Access
Carpark Family Friendly Non Smoking Public Toilet
