From 1st July - Oct 2027 HALF DAY WHALE WATCHING TOURS DEPARTING BUNDABERG PORT

State: QLD

AUD $130.00

Child 4-14

Duration: 

4h
Half day whale watching tours along the Humpback Highway between 10am – 2pm. Check-in 9.45 am at the Bundaberg Port Marina, Burnett Heads. Includes light snack. Bookings from 1st July 2027 – 1st Oct 2027

Unforgettable Humpback Whale Encounters

Prepare for an extraordinary adventure on the beautiful waters of Bundaberg. From 1 July 2027 to October 2027, join us for an intimate half-day cruise along the bustling “Humpback Highway” and witness these majestic giants up close in their natural playground. 🐋

Your Whale Watching Experience

Departing from the Bundaberg Port Marina at Burnett Heads, your journey takes place aboard our luxury catamarans, “Reef Empress” or “Main Event”. Over four spectacular hours, you will enjoy uninterrupted views of humpback whales breaching, tail-slapping, and playing along the coastline.

Tour Highlights

  • Luxury Vessel: Cruise in ultimate comfort with spacious decks designed for optimal viewing. 🚢
  • Incredible Sightings: Australia Whale Experience has 100% sighting rate over the past 8 years on our whale watching tour along the coastline of Bundaberg.
  • Delicious Inclusions: Stay energised with a complimentary light lunch served onboard. 🥪
  • Perfect Schedule: Operating every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday, boarding at 9:45 am for a prompt 10:00 am departure, returning at 2:00 pm.

INFORMATION FOR DAY OF TRAVEL:

  • Plan to arrive early (9:30am recommended) for a 9:45am boarding
  • Tours depart from 15-17 Marina Drive, Burnett Heads, which is approximately a 20-25 minute drive from Bundaberg CBD. Please familiarise yourself with the area prior to tour date to ensure you arrive on time.
  • Beverages, snacks, sea-sickness tablets & merchandise are available for purchase on board. Filtered water is available throughout the day so please bring a water bottle for top ups (refillable bottles are sold on the boat if required).
  • Please wait on the grass area next to the boarding gates marina side of the carpark for our check-in crew to begin boarding
  • No shoes to be worn whilst on the vessel for safety reasons. If you need to wear shoes for medical reasons, please ensure they are flat with non-marking soles and advise the crew at check-in and boarding.
  • Included in your 1/2 day tour is a light lunch of wraps.
  • Arrival back to Bundaberg Port Marina is approximately 2:00pm depending on weather and tour numbers on the day.
  • If we have to cancel/change our tours for any reason, we will contact you the day before to discuss options via email and/or via phone. Please refer to our terms and conditions for further information.
  • Whilst onboard please follow ALL directions provided by our crew as they are given to ensure your safety and comfort at all times.

SEASICKNESS PREVENTION AND ADVICE:

We strongly recommend that all passengers take sea-sickness medication as a precaution (we recommend Travacalm HQ Original or Chewable). Please consult with a pharmacist or doctor before taking any medication. For those who knowingly suffer seasickness Pharmacists recommend:

  • Take Phenergan (seasickness medication) the night prior to travel
  • Stay well hydrated
  • Avoid alcohol the night prior to travel
  • Get a good nights rest before travelling
  • Avoid milky drinks, coffee and tea the morning of travel
  • Eat before taking seasickness medication
  • Take seasickness medication 40 minutes prior to boarding

DON’T FORGET TO BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

  • Physical Credit/debit card or cash for onboard purchases as we operate outside of mobile data reception we cannot accept contactless payments from devices onboard using smart phones or apple watches during our travel. You will need to provide a credit card to start an onboard tab at our kiosk to be settled when back in mobile data reception or pay with cash for purchases.
  • Spray jacket or jumper
  • Cameras
  • Drink bottle
  • Any required medications including epi pen and seasickness medication for the return journey if required

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

All tours are subject to weather and minimum numbers.

All schedules, activities and prices may be varied without notice.

Listed fares in Australian Dollars include GST. Prices valid to October 2027.

Cancellation policy applies please see FAQs.

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