Duration:
8h
Exclusive full day whale encounter. Luxurious sailing vessel, small passenger numbers and Hervey Bay’s most experienced marine mammal skipper. Join us for the day and share our passion and be amazed by these wonderful whales.
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Be one of the few, not the many. Step aboard Hervey Bay’s longest-running and only award-winning sailing tour operator, where we pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and a deep passion for the marine environment.
An Unmatched Sailing Experience
Our beautifully presented 11.6-metre sailing catamaran, fully refitted in 2021, offers a stable and intimate journey. You will be in the expert hands of the region’s most experienced marine mammal skipper, bringing over 31 years of expertise, including 14 years with Sea World and a season with the Australian Antarctic Division.
Full Day Exclusive Whale Watch
Operating from mid-July to the end of October, our exclusive tour features low passenger numbers to guarantee spectacular, unobstructed viewing and photography opportunities. 🐋
Departing at 7:30 am and returning at 3:30 pm (or when everyone is completely satisfied), this full-day adventure is best suited for children aged 8 years and above. Enjoy a premium experience featuring:
- An in-water whale experience platform, hydrophone to hear the whales, viewing scopes, and reference material 🎧
- A modern sailing vessel designed to maximise your time with the whales, featuring full walk-around decks, solid handrails, and plenty of shaded seating ⛵
- A minimal carbon footprint for responsible, eco-friendly whale watching
Gourmet Dining & Onboard Comforts
Indulge in delicious morning tea, afternoon tea, and a quality buffet lunch served with a complimentary drink. We happily cater to dietary requirements and are fully licensed. Stay connected and comfortable with our premium onboard amenities:
- Free onboard Wi-Fi to share your incredible moments instantly 📱
- A full walk-in bathroom
- Complimentary courtesy transfers from your accommodation
- EFTPOS facilities available on board
Please do NOT join one of our tours if:
- You feel at all unwell or present with any symptoms of any illness.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Cancellation Policy
In the event the clients cancel inside of 24 hours of the departure time a 100% fee is incurred.
24 to 48 hours notice a 50% fee is incurred. More than 48 hours notice full refund less agents commission.
Child Policy
Child Policy – Age 1 to 16 (Though for whale watch season we can be flexible- Family ticket might be 2 adults and 2 depended children (school))
This tour is best suited to children who can be on the water all day as it is a longer tour.
Weather Policy
Tours operate according to weather conditions. We reserve the right to cancel the tour in the case of adverse weather.
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Fab day whale watching We had a great time onboard with the very experienced skipper and crew. We saw many whales, some of which came very close to our boat and gave us a moving show. Our day's commentary was excellent and we appreciated the way that respect was shown to the whales, allowing them to choose to approach us. Highly recommended.read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-09-16
Thank you so much Barry for joining us on Blue Dolphin and visiting Hervey Bay, the worlds first Whale Heritage Site.
We appreciate the time you took to write a review and we hope to see you again as you are welcome anytime.
Many thanks
Jodie
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Barry
15 Sep 2026
Brilliant full day on the water A warm welcome for the early morning tour. The group was small, and we were able to move around comfortably. We had so much opportunity to capture footage and images of multiple pods. It was a brilliant full day on the water.read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-09-15
Thank you for joining us on Blue Dolphin. Glad you enjoyed seeing all the Mums and babies and listening to the whales sing their giant hearts out.
Hope to see you again
Many thanks
Jodie
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TrueCrimeLoser
14 Sep 2026
What an amazing experience! Pete and Jodie have created an exceptional business! We had the absolute best time whale watching and the lovely Cassie was an amazing hostess helping create beautiful and simple meals! Jodie organised a pickup from our accomodation doorstep and was so pleasant to chat with! Cannot fault them, if you're after doing whale watching 🌊💙
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Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-09-15
Thank you again for joining us on Blue Dolphin.
So glad you enjoyed seeing the whales in Hervey Bay and thank you for your lovely review and kind comments.
Kind Regards
Jodie
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Preethika
13 Sep 2026
Surreal and fantastic experience Peter and the crew were absolutely fantastic as was the entire experience. This was my second time with Blue Dolphin. We were lucky enough to have some very close encounters with the Whales and they put on a great show including circling and diving under the boat. Highly recommend Blue Dolphin Tours.read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-09-15
Thank you for joining us on Blue Dolphin to see the whales in Hervey Bay, the worlds first Whale Heritage Site.
Hervey Bay is the only stopover for the whales on their epic migratory journey which makes it so unique.
Thank you for your support and we look forward to welcoming you back again.
Kind regards
Jodie
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Sam
12 Sep 2026
A great day out Another fabulous day with Peter and his crew on the Blue Dolphin. We do at least 1 tour with them each year and they never disappoint. Just the right amount of commentary but always there to answer questions. Great food (and plenty of it) and good bevvies.The whales made themselves known which is always exciting - we never get tired of just sitting quietly and watch them. We also like the way the day is never rushed and if the whales are active there's no rush to get back to the marina
Thanks again
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Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-09-15
Lovely to see you again Louise and thank you so much for your continued support of Blue Dolphin.
We appreciate your time in writing a review and look forward to seeing you for your annual whale fix.
Kind Regards
Jodie
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Louise
09 Sep 2026
Always a fantastic day out Our 6th or 7th time out with Blue Dolphin over the years and it is still a fabulous experience and one we always recommend. The boat is comfortable with plenty of viewing opportunities and the small number of guests on board mean you always have a great view. Pete is provides a lot of information about whales, whale behaviour and is always happy to answer questions. Cassie and Silke provided great service as well as helping to spot whales. Plenty of food to enjoy over the day. We love that the boat is a bit smaller and is very peaceful to sit and relax on while you look for whales. The all-day nature of the tour means there is plenty of time to look for whales, and enjoy spending time with them when you do find them. All encounters are handled very respectfully to the whales, letting them come to you if they are interested in a closer look (and they often are!). No yelling or shouting, just a peaceful day ourtwith these wonderful animals. highly recommended.read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-09-15
Thank you so much for your continued support of Blue Dolphin.
A lot of guests say our tour feels like a day out with friends and is relaxing and personal without PA systems ringing in your ears.
We pride ourselves on respecting the whales and their space which is how any wildlife tour should.
Thank you for your review and we look forward to welcoming you back on Blue Dolphin.
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G
08 Sep 2026
We had the most incredible experience with this family owned business. The crew was so knowledge and experienced, were so respectful of the whales, and ultimately led us to some of the most incredible encounters I’ve ever experienced with humpbacks. Such a memorable day shared with such great company and the delicious food onboard was an extra bonus! We will definitely be back again for some more unforgettable encounters! Highly recommend this company for your next whale watching experience in Hervey Bay! Most amount of spy hops and mugging’s I’ve ever witnessed 😍
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Bella
07 Sep 2026
Three incredible days onboard the Blue Dolphin! Hats off to Peter and his fantastic crew! A. beautiful boat with only a small group onboard, plenty of viewing room, and absolutely next-level whale encounters.
Every day was a different experience.. We were treated to muggings, tails, spy hops and breaches to playful baby whales jumping and showing off right beside us!
The day was perfectly paced, with a delicious lunch and plenty of food to keep everyone going. Lunch was late on a couple of the days - hard to get people to come and eat when the humpbacks are nosing around the boat!! Cruising the bay on a catamaran was such a highlight — sails up, just enjoying the peace and quiet while watching the whales.
The best part... passing the boats finishing their half-day trips, knowing we still had hours left on the water to hang out with the whales!
Amazing crew, incredible whales, plenty of space, great food and unforgettable whale encounters. Couldn’t recommend the Blue Dolphin highly enough!
Every day was a different experience.. We were treated to muggings, tails, spy hops and breaches to playful baby whales jumping and showing off right beside us!
The day was perfectly paced, with a delicious lunch and plenty of food to keep everyone going. Lunch was late on a couple of the days - hard to get people to come and eat when the humpbacks are nosing around the boat!! Cruising the bay on a catamaran was such a highlight — sails up, just enjoying the peace and quiet while watching the whales.
The best part... passing the boats finishing their half-day trips, knowing we still had hours left on the water to hang out with the whales!
Amazing crew, incredible whales, plenty of space, great food and unforgettable whale encounters. Couldn’t recommend the Blue Dolphin highly enough!
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Kelly
02 Sep 2026
Amazing whale encounters and a wonderful day out! The most incredible whale watching experience today on Blue Dolphin. Our first whales were magic but the last 3 were gold. We had what they call a "mugging" where the whales devoted all their attention to giving us amazing photos whilst they really checked us out and showed off. We were late back to the harbour and the skipper Pete had to call another boat to come over and get their attention so we could safely start engine's and head in.Not every whale trip is this magical. We had wonderfully engaged whales, dolphins drop in and a rainbow to cap it off. Definitely recommend Blue Dolphin for a smaller boat/less people/more intimate experience with the whales. Skipper Pete and Silky were wonderful hosts, food was great and it was a fabulous day out.
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Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-08-27
Thank you for choosing Blue Dolphin and for your lovely review of your day with us.
Dolphins, rainbows, whales, what more could you ask for, the perfect day.
A lot of guests say that being out with us is a great day on the water and the whales are a bonus, sounds like you hit the jackpot.
Thank you again for your review and helping a small family owned and operated business, much appreciated.
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Katrina
26 Aug 2026
The Gold Standard Have done a few HB whale tours and Blue Dolphin is the gold standard. They offer a full day out in a small group and Pete and Cassie have an abundance of knowledge, experience and expertise. You are fed and watered at regular intervals which usually helps keep sea sickness at bay.read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-08-27
Thank you Linda for joining us on Blue Dolphin. I like that "Gold Standard".
We have been operating for over 28 years so have fine tuned our tour to what we believe is the best there is in Hervey Bay. Small numbers of guests, value for money, amazing customer service and the most knowledgeable crew that are passionate about marine mammals.
Thank you and we hope to see you again.
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Lindajwil
26 Aug 2026
Great Day Out Always a great day out with Pete and Cassie. Loved every minute.read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-08-26
Thank you for joining us on Blue Dolphin.
Look forward to seeing you again next season
Many thanks
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Kath035693
25 Aug 2026
Saw so many Whales up close and even got a couple of Whale kisses lol Such a wonderful experience. The crew were a happy and helpful bunch and went out of their way to make everything perfect.The morning tea, buffet lunch and afternoon tea hit the spot, just right for a day out on the ocean.
The boat was clean and well kept.
Will do this again next year for sure.
Thanks Peter and crew for such a great outing.
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Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-08-27
Thank you Beverley for joining us on Blue Dolphin and thrilled to hear you had a wonderful time with the whales.
We look forward to seeing you next year for some more whale kisses.
Many thanks
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BEVERLEY
25 Aug 2026
Another wonderful packed day 🐋 My 4th trip with you ! Thank you for another wonderful day out packed with whales 🐋read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-08-26
Thank you Sylvie for joining us once again on Blue Dolphin. Just keeps getting better and better and wonderful to see so many whales.
We look forward to seeing you again next season.
Appreciate your support
Many thanks
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Sylvie
23 Aug 2026
Share the Wonder This is my third year with Blue Dolphin Marine Tours. It's a privilege to be out with crew who genuinely care about the whales and their customers to ensure an enjoyable experience for all. The food is wonderful and the crew are friendly and caring at all times. When you are a return customer it's like a fun boat trip with friends. Simply marvellous. It's worth spending a whole day out with the whalesread moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-08-26
Thank you Edilia for joining us once again on Blue Dolphin. The pod is definately growing each year and it is nice to see familiar whale enthusiasts together.
Thank you for your review and we look forward to seeing you on the next migration.
Many thanks
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520ediliaf
23 Aug 2026
Our whale watching tour with Blue Dolphin was absolutely incredible!! We were very blessed to have numerous inquisitive whales ‘mugging’ our boat. Seeing Gods massive creatures up so close was such a treat, and an experience we will never forget. The team were passionate about taking care of both the whales and the guests. Their hospitality was outstanding, and the catamaran was very comfortable and luxurious. Highly recommend!
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Sarah
18 Aug 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best whale watching day ever!
What an absolutely incredible experience with Blue Dolphin Whale Watching in Hervey Bay! From start to finish, the entire day was exceptional. The crew were welcoming, knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about the whales and making sure everyone onboard had the best possible experience.
And the whales absolutely delivered! 🐋 We had unbelievably close encounters, with curious humpbacks spending so much time around the boat, swimming underneath us, looking directly at passengers and putting on an incredible show. It felt less like we were watching the whales and more like they were watching us!
The boat is fantastic, with plenty of space and great viewing angles, and the whole experience felt relaxed rather than rushed.
Hervey Bay certainly deserves its reputation as one of the world's great whale watching destinations, and Blue Dolphin made this a day I will genuinely never forget.
Best day ever. If you're coming to Hervey Bay during whale season, put this experience at the top of your list! 🐋💙🌊
What an absolutely incredible experience with Blue Dolphin Whale Watching in Hervey Bay! From start to finish, the entire day was exceptional. The crew were welcoming, knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about the whales and making sure everyone onboard had the best possible experience.
And the whales absolutely delivered! 🐋 We had unbelievably close encounters, with curious humpbacks spending so much time around the boat, swimming underneath us, looking directly at passengers and putting on an incredible show. It felt less like we were watching the whales and more like they were watching us!
The boat is fantastic, with plenty of space and great viewing angles, and the whole experience felt relaxed rather than rushed.
Hervey Bay certainly deserves its reputation as one of the world's great whale watching destinations, and Blue Dolphin made this a day I will genuinely never forget.
Best day ever. If you're coming to Hervey Bay during whale season, put this experience at the top of your list! 🐋💙🌊
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Geoff
09 Aug 2026
From start to finish, an incredible whale watching experience. This tour was so incredible, when I returned to my accommodation, I booked another trip for later in the week. The excellent communication during booking, the pick up and drop off, the kind hospitality from the captain and crew and the wonderful food and drink was all a bonus to the amazing whale watching. Using their extensive knowledge of the bay and the whales, the captain and crew found us great whale watching opportunities, spent extra time to allow us to really enjoy each encounter and did so in a manner that was respectful of the whales. The small boat atmosphere was comfortable and friendly. 5 stars all around.read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-07-26
It was lovely to meet you Deborah and thank you for your wonderful review. You will need to come up for longer next time and squeeze in a K'gari trip too.
So happy that you enjoyed seeing the whales and we appreciate your recommendation, many thanks.
Jodie
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Deborah
25 Jul 2026
whale of a time! awesome day with many close up whale encounters, flexible to make the most of our experience, great crew, plenty of food tooread moreread less
Peter L, General Manager at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-07-28
Thank you for choosing Blue Dolphin. We are thrilled that you enjoyed seeing the whales and making memories. Hope to see you again.
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Amanda
25 Jul 2026
Magically brilliant!!! This is our second time with Peter and his crew and we didn’t think it could get any better than last time but somehow it did!We were treated to the most incredible whale encounters, one after another Peter expertly guided us to pod after pod for a day that will last in our memories for a very long time.
The food was plentiful and delicious, the boat was so tidy, safe and roomy, access and views from every angle and had smaller numbers meaning we could all get such good views and up close to the beautiful whales!
We will be back next year! Thank you for a wonderful day out! Nichole and Ross
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Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-07-26
Thank you so much Nichole and Ross, we appreciate your continued support of Blue Dolphin.
As you know everyday can be different and you never know what to expect.
Thank you for your lovely detailed review and we look forward to seeing you next year for some more whale action.
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Nichole
24 Jul 2026
AWESOME Tour! We had a great day out on the water with Blue Dolphin Tours. Food was amazing, crew were so helpful and sharing lots of information about the animals we saw - breaching whales, dolphins, turtles! Boat was spacious, lots of room to move around even blankets and cushions to sit on to make it even more comfortable. It was a very special day and we would definitely book with them again.
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Jo
14 Jul 2026
Excellent! 5/5 I have gone on the Blue Dolphin 6 times for whale watching, bat migration and sunset cruise. The experience is always the same. Excellent!read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-07-15
Thank you so much Allison for your continued support of our family business Blue Dolphin.
Hervey Bay is the best whale watching in Australia hands down and we just love what we do, so a big thank you. Look forward to seeing you again
Many thanks from all the team at Blue Dolphin.
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Allison
12 Jul 2026
Brilliant trip, the team managed despite difficult conditions, to give us a great experience anyway. Highly recommended. The team was outstanding, Jacqui and our skipper coped admirably with adverse weather conditions and gave us an interesting, very well curated experience this morning around Woody Island and the bay around K’gari Island. Knwledgeabke, personable, superb service.Simply Superb!
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Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-06-29
Hi I think you may have the wrong business. If you could post this review on Hervey Bay Eco Marine Tours, Milbi, I am sure Jacqui would appreciate that.
Glad you enjoyed their tour
Many thanks
Jodie Blue Dolphin Marine Tours
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Caroline
24 Jun 2026
WOW! Just incredibly fantastic. WOW! If you have the chance to do this, we highly recommend this tour. It was beautiful, the crew were fantastic and new friends were made.read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-06-29
Thank you for joining us on our popular sunset sail.
There is no better way to finish the day taking in a gorgeous sunset while the crew look after you with food and drinks.
We appreciate your patronage and hope to see you again.
Many thanks
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NXL2015
12 Jun 2026
The sunset cruise is exceptional The champagne sunset cruise was amazing. All the staff were so friendly & didn't stop serving beautiful food & drinks for the entire time. We can't wait to do this cruise again.read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-05-28
Thank you so much for joining us on Blue Dolphin. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service to ensure our guests have a wonderful time.
We look forward to welcoming you back on board and thank you for your lovely review.
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GrandTour15537626594
26 May 2026
There were a few showers in the area, we were all involved in the conversation as to whether the cruise should go ahead. After some informed discussion we went ahead with the cruise. It was an amazing afternoon, with dolphins, calm waters and great sunset views.
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Matt
17 May 2026
Great sunset and afternoon! There were a few showers in the area, we were all involved in the conversation as to whether the cruise should go ahead. After some informed discussion we went ahead with the cruise. It was an amazing afternoon, with dolphins, calm waters and great sunset views.read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-05-19
Thank you so much for joining us on Blue Dolphin.
It worked out to be such a lovely afternoon starting with spotted Eagle Rays in the marina, rainbows, dolphins and sunset. Does not get much better than that and we are so happy you had the chance to experience it.
Wishing you all the best
Many thanks
Jodie
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Matt
17 May 2026
Dolphin 4hour cruise Great trip, very comfortable and relaxing. Went on the dolphin cruise for 4hours . Had lovely snacks provided. Friendly hosts. Found some dolphins, enjoyed spotting them with the tour operator, nice and inclusive. Would highly recommend.reasonably priced. Would be good value to do the K’gari and dolphin cruise.read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-05-14
Thank you for joining us on Blue Dolphin.
Always good to have extra eyes looking for the dolphins.
Glad you enjoyed your morning with us and we hope to see you again, maybe for some whales.
Kind Regards
Jodie
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Alison
13 May 2026
Topped off our stay We booked a private charter and from the moment we were welcomed onto the boat and throughout our stay we were looked after and got quality time relaxing.Would recommend
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Danni
06 May 2026
Amazing great catamaran and crew The moment you stepped on board the catamaran you received 5 star service. Great selection of drinks available both alcoholic and non alcoholic as well as these, Cabana and other finger food. The catamaran was modern clean and provided indoor and outdoor seating. Great commentary provided and we were lucky to have good weather (little windy) and saw a lovely sunset. It was such an amazing cruise and highly recommend. Pricing was very fair too.read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-04-30
Thank you for joining us on Blue Dolphin and for your lovely review. We absolutely pride our selves on customer service and satisfaction which seems to be rare these days. We want our guests to feel well looked after and leave knowing they had a wonderful time with us.
Thank you so much for choosing Blue Dolphin.
Kind Regards from the Blue Dolphin team
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1TravelTime1
27 Apr 2026
Awesome Absolutely awesome, our 4th time on the Champagne Sunset Cruise. The skipper Peter and crew were fabulous as always. Our glasses were never empty, great nibbles and gorgeous sunset. Even though it was a bit windy our skipper found smooth waters to enjoy a relaxing, enjoyable afternoon aboard the pristine Blue Dolphin Catamaran. It was a fabulous way to spend our wedding anniversary. Great value for money, highly recommend.read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-04-30
Thank you so much for your continued support of a locally owned and family operated business. We love seeing returning guests and familiar faces.
Thank you for your recommendation and we look forward to seeing you again. Hope you had a great wedding anniversary.
Kind Regards
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Y7765DPcorinnes
25 Apr 2026
Sunset, best crew 100% recommend. Absolutely fantastic cruise, excellent value for money.read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-04-30
Thank you so much for joining us. With all your drinks and nibbles included we think our sunset sail is excellent value as well. All you have to do is sit back relax and let us do all the hard work.
Glad you had an enjoyable evening.
Many thanks from the
Blue Dolphin team
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Jeremy
25 Apr 2026
Second time doing this cruise, will be doing it again! This is such a great local experience. Wonderful boat and crew, super clean and helpful/friendly. Its a nice duration and gets you back in time for a more full feast if you are not already full on finger food. Its not over crowded, plenty of seating and viewing options either up front or under protection at the rear. Best for adults.read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-04-30
Thank you for choosing Blue Dolphin. Really happy to hear you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to seeing you again.
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Rodney
23 Apr 2026
Lots of dolphins We had a lovely morning out, looked after by Peter and Jodie. Saw lots of dolphins, highly recommendread moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-04-02
Thank you for joining Blue Dolphin for a morning on the water to see the resident dolphins.
We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time with us and many thanks.
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Vacation57351335494
31 Mar 2026
Great day with the dolphins! I decided somewhat last minute to go on the Dolphin Eco Adventure. We had a small but mighty group of 6 along with the Captain and Mate and all in all it was a great adventure. We saw a number of dolphins as well as a dingo and stingray. And although the dolphins were feeding we were still able to see them jump and entertain us.
The Mate was fun with a great sense of humour. The Captain not so much. He was very serious and appeared to be without a sense of humour. As well, repeating yourself again and again is for children, not adults.
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Peter L, Guest Relations Manager at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-04-02
Thank you for joining us on Blue Dolphin. We are happy to hear you had a great adventure to see the dolphins.
Safety is paramount on our tours as it is our livelihood so sometimes instructions need to be repeated A LOT to ensure everyone has heard what needs to be done especially when swimming and boom netting is involved. We are sorry you felt this way but we will not scrimp on safety instructions so we are covering ourselves when people say "I didn't hear him say that" or English is not their first language.
I guess that is why we are still in tourism for over 26 years.
There have been changes made mandatory for safety due to people not listening and trust us we are frustrated by it too.
Enjoy your Easter break and thank you for choosing Blue Dolphin.
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Explorer56033562353
31 Mar 2026
Sunset sail and sips. Such a fabulous boat and great value experience in the gorgeous waters of Hervey Bay. Plenty of space inside and out with the best crew you could ask for. Local knowledge, relaxed and fun with top food and drink served. If you want to avoid the crowd and really experience the serenity of sunset with family, partner or group of friends, this is the trip for you. Enjoy!read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-03-26
Thank you so much for your lovely review and support of Blue Dolphin, it really means a lot to us.
So glad you enjoyed it and it is always nice to be surrounded by such amazing guests.
Thank you and look forward to seeing you again.
Best regards
Jodie
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NorthStar32151097989
23 Mar 2026
Amazing value. Seeing the dolphins 🐬 so close was fantastic A wonderful way to spend the morning. Fabulous crew and great staff. Peter and Jodie were very knowledgeable and great entertainment.read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-03-26
Thank you for choosing Blue Dolphin and taking the time to write a review. Glad you enjoyed your morning on the water.
Many thanks
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273kayeh
22 Mar 2026
Sunset Cruise in Hervey Bay I find the Blue Dolphin Sunset Cruise the best on offer in Hervey Bay. The boat is comfortable and smooth on the water. The nibbles and drinks are offered continually on the cruise and are of good quality. The number of guests are smaller than some of the other boats on offer, which creates a more intimate atmosphere. The staff are happy and knowledgeable. I would recommend The Blue Dolphin for your next adventure.read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-03-12
Thank you so much for your lovely review and support of Blue Dolphin. There is no better way to spend sunset than on the water with a drink in hand and being looked after by our attentive crew.
We look forward to seeing you again.
Many thanks from the BD team.
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Twinnie55
04 Mar 2026
Sunset Sail We had a lovely night, service was great,very attentive to our needs.Would have liked to be able to sit on the seats out the front but there wasn't enough room unfortunately. Otherwise a really lovely evening.
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Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-02-28
Thank you for joining us on Blue Dolphin. We are glad you enjoyed your evening with us.
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Resort611430
26 Feb 2026
21/2/2026. Brilliant. From our 8.30 start to out 12.30 finish. Three pods of dolphins found, and carefully observed for a good length of time at each location. Excellent Skipper in Pete, ably assisted by Cassie.
Beautiful swimming stop at Pelican island. Thoroughly recommended to anyone visiting Hervey Bay. 👌
Beautiful swimming stop at Pelican island. Thoroughly recommended to anyone visiting Hervey Bay. 👌
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Steven
21 Feb 2026
THE BEST SUNSET CRUISE !!!! Absolutely loved the Champagne Sunset Cruise with hosts Pete and Jodie.The champers kept flowing, the finger food was great, the hosts were amazing ..and it was a fabulous sunset enjoyed by all!
Thank you, guys, for making it so special for us.
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Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-02-24
Thank you for joining us on Blue Dolphin. Our sunset cruises are the best as everything is included! All your drinks and nibbles and the best service in the Bay. You just need to sit back, relax and take it all in. You are welcome and thank you for your support.
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businesstrip66
21 Feb 2026
Great catamaran experience Brilliant morning looking for dolphins, unfortunately we didn't see any dolphins but the experience was great fun.read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-02-24
Thank you for joining us on Blue Dolphin. Glad you still enjoyed your time on and in the water and seeing the beautiful K'gari
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Helen
15 Feb 2026
Fantastic time for all what a fantastic operation we had a great time crew were great always offering drinks food information nothing was am issue and a wonderful time on the water highly recommendread moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-02-17
Thank you for joining us on Blue Dolphin and thank you for your lovely review.
Hope to see you on board again.
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Andrew
13 Feb 2026
Special memories I have been on the Blue Dolphin Sunset Cruise on 2 occasions this month with a friend & then family. On both occasions it was fantastic. Very professional, knowledgeable & friendly staff. Very generous food & wine service. My friend felt very safe as not a real boatie & my sister celebrated her 75th birthday & was given lots of attention from staff & visitors which made for a special day.I Will & Have recommended The Blue Dolphin to family & friends 🧡 thanks Pete & Co
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Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-02-17
You ladies were delightful and I am so happy to hear the birthday girl enjoyed her evening. The spontaneous birthday singing was fun when everyone joined in.
Thank you so much for your continued support of Blue Dolphin. We may have to get you a frequent sailor card for future trips.
Once again thank you for your recommendations and we look forward to seeing you again.
Many thanks and best wishes
Jodie, Pete and Cassie
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Teresa
11 Feb 2026
Amazing in many ways Wow! We have been on the road 23 months and this would have to be the best tour business we have encountered. From booking, to talking on the phone, greetings, the experience. We couldn't fault a thing. The best spent money. Drinks and so many nibbles whilst cruising and watching the sunset. Never felt crowded and everyone treated as if they were the only ones on the catamaran. I would like to make special mention in how you handled my food allergy! Peter, Jodie and Cassie all so professional. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2026-02-17
Thank you so much for your review! To hear this makes us so proud as we know you have travelled A LOT and had many experiences so thank you.
We learnt a lot from you too in regards to allergies which helps us in the future for other guests.
Thank you once again for joining us and we appreciate the time you took to write a review to help our small family business.
Happy travels and stay safe.
Kind Regards
Jodie
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BubblesWA
10 Feb 2026
We did the sunset cruise - sadly too cloudy but still a beautiful trip around the water! Drinks are provided and light snacks (cheese, cabanossi, carrots, salami etc) Cassie did a great job serving the food and drinks and Peter jumped in and helped also when he could! It’s a lovely smaller group experience! (Might have been around 20 of us on board) Enjoyed hearing from Peter about the Bay! Highly recommend!
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Bec
30 Jan 2026
We had an amazing time on the sunset cruise with Blue Dolphin. The experience from start to finish was excellent — with beautiful views, unlimited drinks flowing, and plenty of tasty finger food.
The service was made very special with Peter, Cassie and Jodi. They were outstanding, friendly, attentive, and made everyone feel relaxed and welcome. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a great time.
This was a perfect way to enjoy the sunset and I was able to soak it all in with my family. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a memorable and well organised cruise.
The service was made very special with Peter, Cassie and Jodi. They were outstanding, friendly, attentive, and made everyone feel relaxed and welcome. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a great time.
This was a perfect way to enjoy the sunset and I was able to soak it all in with my family. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a memorable and well organised cruise.
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Olivia
30 Dec 2025
Had a great trip on the Champagne Sunset tour on Boxing Day. Peter kept us safe, comfortable and entertained throughout the trip. Cassie definitely kept us hydrated and fed. Could not have asked for a better evening out!
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Ian
28 Dec 2025
No dramas for ladies over 70. A wonderful caring experience. Absolutely amazing experience for our group of 16 ladies in the 70+ years of age. We were all treated with care & respect from the initial contact to book the tour and again with follow up thankyou communication after the event.read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2025-12-16
Thank you so much Di, you were the nicest group of ladies and an absolute pleasure to have on board.
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and thank you for taking the time to write a review.
Kind Regards
Jodie
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Di
14 Dec 2025
Dolphins, Dugong and a Turtle!!! Brilliant time out on the water with Blue Dolphin Marine Tours! Peter and Anni were awesome, very knowledgeable, informative and fun. The facilities were exceptional and the food and drink treats were delicious. We were lucky enough to spot Dungong, dolphins and a turtle but the best part was the dolphin calf we were able to see! Riding the net and swimming in clear waters just off K’gari topped our day. Biggest thanks to the team, we appreciate you spending your morning with us and making our day perfect.read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2025-12-15
Oh the trifecta! That is a great day on the water, so glad you enjoyed your morning with us. Thank you for choosing Blue Dolphin and for taking the time to write a review, it is very much appreciated.
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Renee
08 Dec 2025
Sunset sail Absolutely amazing experience. Staff were so friendly and welcoming. The drinks and food were great and there was plenty of choice. We will definitely be returning, the price was great for what we received.
I highly recommend taking this sunset sail ♥️
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Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2025-12-15
Thank you for choosing Blue Dolphin for our sunset sail. Our sunset sails are extremely popular as all drinks and nibbles are included so you can just sit back, relax and let us do all the hard work. Such an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon, taking in the scenery with friends or meeting new ones.
Thank you again and we look forward to when you next join us.
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Lisa
16 Nov 2025
Sailing by dolphins and sipping tea We had an incredible experience! Started the day with sailing into the open water, chilling on the nets and looking out for dolphins. We saw so many dolphins, while sipping on cold drinks, tea and eating different kinds of snacks. The crew was incredible, encouraging us to go on the boom net, which was so much fun, taking pictures of us and answering all our questions! Big recommendation!read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2025-11-11
Thank you for joining us on Blue Dolphin. We love our resident dolphins and being able to educate guests about the different species that inhabit these waters. The boom net always surprises people how fun it is so good on you for having a go. Many thanks for your recommendation, we appreciate it.
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Anna
11 Nov 2025
Amazing sunset Absolutely beautiful experience. Friendly captain & staff. Sailing at sunset was magnificent with plenty of bubbles & nibbles included. Highly recommended.read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2025-11-14
Thank you for joining us on Blue Dolphin. The sunsets in Hervey Bay are spectacular and there is no better way to enjoy it then on the water with a drink in hand. Thank you for your recommendation.
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Katmsip
11 Nov 2025
A fantastic way to spend an afternoon! Absolutely loved the afternoon. My husband was a bit dubious to start off with but once into the sail he mentioned that he would love to do it every week. The crew were fantastic, nibbles were delicious and the bubbles were Devine. They were constantly bringing food and never let your glass go empty for long. They even took time out and took photos for those who wanted beautiful photos together with the sunset. It was well worth the money. My only complaint is (nothing about the sail) it just wasn’t long enough. I could have stayed longer. Thankyou to all the Blue Dolphin crew for an amazing afternoon!!!read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2025-11-11
Thank you Heather for joining us on Blue Dolphin.
Our sunset sails are very popular not only because it is exceptional value but also relaxing, with beautiful sunsets that are divine. So glad you and your husband enjoyed your evening with us.
Kind Regards
Jodie
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Heather
10 Nov 2025
Majestic, exceptional, sensational… not enough words to describe how special today was.
Even if there are not as many whales at this time of the year, we managed to see a fair few really up-close, who were really playful. I absolutely loved being in a catamaran vs a bigger boat. This gives you the best view from anywhere, it’s very stable (great option for people with motion sickness), and you are much more connected to the ocean and what’s happening rather than a bigger touristy boat (as I have done before).
And I can’t rave enough about the crew! So friendly, caring, funny, nice… they truly go above and beyond. And they provided snacks and beverages during the whole trip, which was really nice. To be honest, I can’t believe how little you pay for what you get - between the whole day on the catamaran, the crew’s extensive knowledge and service, the food, the drinks, pick up & drop off from your accommodation… I’d do it again in a heartbeat and couldn’t recommend the tour more. Thanks Peter & crew, we’ll be back!
Please note my photos are not representative whatsoever - if only I could upload videos, you’d see how sensational it was and how close we were!
Even if there are not as many whales at this time of the year, we managed to see a fair few really up-close, who were really playful. I absolutely loved being in a catamaran vs a bigger boat. This gives you the best view from anywhere, it’s very stable (great option for people with motion sickness), and you are much more connected to the ocean and what’s happening rather than a bigger touristy boat (as I have done before).
And I can’t rave enough about the crew! So friendly, caring, funny, nice… they truly go above and beyond. And they provided snacks and beverages during the whole trip, which was really nice. To be honest, I can’t believe how little you pay for what you get - between the whole day on the catamaran, the crew’s extensive knowledge and service, the food, the drinks, pick up & drop off from your accommodation… I’d do it again in a heartbeat and couldn’t recommend the tour more. Thanks Peter & crew, we’ll be back!
Please note my photos are not representative whatsoever - if only I could upload videos, you’d see how sensational it was and how close we were!
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Juliette
14 Oct 2025
We chose Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, and we honestly couldn’t be happier with our choice.
It’s a family-run company that truly stands out from the big tour operators and their massive boats packed with tourists.
The boat is clean, comfortable, and feels very intimate, with a maximum of around 20 people on board, it’s almost like going on a private cruise.
The crew is absolutely outstanding: the captain knows everything about his field, is super approachable, and takes the time to answer all your questions.
The rest of the staff are just as amazing — friendly, caring, and always making sure everyone feels looked after.
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and snacks are served throughout the day, along with coffee, tea, and other drinks. You literally have nothing to do except relax and watch the whales.
You’re not just going on a tour, you’re living a truly special and unforgettable experience. Don’t miss it!
Speaking of whales, the team shows great respect for the animals: the boat slows down as soon as one is spotted, and thanks to the catamaran, you can get quite close without disturbing them.
A nice bonus: they pick you up directly from your accommodation and drop you back after the trip.
The quality of the service is well worth the price.
Don’t hesitate for a second, choose this small, professional, and genuinely caring company.
Trip on October 14th, 2025. the French
It’s a family-run company that truly stands out from the big tour operators and their massive boats packed with tourists.
The boat is clean, comfortable, and feels very intimate, with a maximum of around 20 people on board, it’s almost like going on a private cruise.
The crew is absolutely outstanding: the captain knows everything about his field, is super approachable, and takes the time to answer all your questions.
The rest of the staff are just as amazing — friendly, caring, and always making sure everyone feels looked after.
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and snacks are served throughout the day, along with coffee, tea, and other drinks. You literally have nothing to do except relax and watch the whales.
You’re not just going on a tour, you’re living a truly special and unforgettable experience. Don’t miss it!
Speaking of whales, the team shows great respect for the animals: the boat slows down as soon as one is spotted, and thanks to the catamaran, you can get quite close without disturbing them.
A nice bonus: they pick you up directly from your accommodation and drop you back after the trip.
The quality of the service is well worth the price.
Don’t hesitate for a second, choose this small, professional, and genuinely caring company.
Trip on October 14th, 2025. the French
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Max
14 Oct 2025
MAGICAL DAY ON THE OCEAN WITH PASSIONATE CREW Spent two consecutive days out on the water with Peter and crew. Both experiences were magical and we saw different pods and behaviours; a highlight for me was the mum who brought her calf over to the vessel to check us out. With a maximum of 24 passengers on board, there is plenty of room to move around and find a great spot to watch these beautiful creatures.
Peter’s passion and knowledge, along with Cassie’s friendliness, endless food and snacks, and a full day on the water makes this a great value trip.
I hope to come back one day, earlier in the season, to catch the "muggings", when pods of curious ‘adolescent’ whales apparently swim in close for a look!
Highly recommended (and there were lots of repeat visitors).
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Savfamily5
11 Oct 2025
A day on the ocean with Peter! My sister and her partner from NZ and myself had an absolutely awesome day a few weeks ago with our whale watch. It's my second time with Peter on a tour and I highly recommend anyone to join him for a truly memorable and terrific day out on the ocean enjoying the incredible experience of seeing our majestic whales up close..the boat is in impeccable condition and Peter is the nicest captain, helpful, knowledgeable and his lovely offsider feeding and watering us !read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2025-10-10
Thank you for joining us once again on Blue Dolphin. We appreciate your support and kind words and look forward to welcoming you back on board.
Many thanks
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Karen
09 Oct 2025
An unforgettable experience Once again we had a fabulous day out in Hervey Bay. Thank you Pete and Cassie! This was probably our seventh or eighth time in Blue Dolphin, and we never get tired of the experience of being so close to the whales - something that's more difficult to achieve in the bigger, faster catamarans that don't have sails (and you therefore miss out on the joy of sailing back if the conditions are right, as they were this time). As usual, we were kept well fed and watered through the day, with regular cakes, tea/coffee, and an excellent buffet lunch with wine. If I have any advice, it's that I would probably go in September/October next time, when the calves are more in evidence. But if that's not possible, August still works well.read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2025-10-06
Thank you for your continued support of Blue Dolphin. Each month brings something a little different with July and August it sees the sub adult whales who are the curious ones and will approach boats. Then in September and October it is the mums and calves as well as the larger breeding adults. This can see chase pods, playful calves and even singing males. You will never see the same thing twice which is always exciting.
We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you again.
Many thanks
Jodie
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Clive
02 Oct 2025
I took my 7yo and 9yo boys on this all day adventure and I admit there was a couple of times they were bored towards the end of the trip however I wanted an experience which wasn’t crowded and had plenty of time to spot some whales. We were not disappointed and the trip was awesome. The crew were super friendly and obliging at every point. Would highly recommend. If taking young kids like I did then use your judgement. Once the whales started performing the boys forgot about everything else. Awesome experience
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Greg
01 Oct 2025
Small, Friendly and Fantastic Very Highly recommend both K'gari and while watching tours by Blue Dolphin. The K'gari tour picked us up at the scheduled time at our accomodation. The tour guide/driver was friendly and knowledgeable. the 4wd bus was small and comfortable. The small group size was perfect for us and allowed some flexibility. Loved it! The whale watching was absolutely fantastic! Again Jodie picked us up at the scheduled time at our accomodation. The boat and hence group size is small, which was perfect for us. It also allowed for the boat to be closer to whales than other larger boats. Peter is friendly and very knowledgeable about the bay and the whales. Peter knew exactly how to find whales and we were lucky enough to have many close up encounters. We witnessed several different types of whale behaviours, all explained to us by Peter. It was truely awesome! On both tours food and drinks provided were great. Everyone should do these tours with Blue dolphin. None better!!read moreread less
Peter L, Owner at Blue Dolphin Marine Tours, responded to this review - 2025-10-05
Thank you for joining us on Blue Dolphin. We work together with Fraser Experience who do small group tours of K'gari and works well with what we offer.
We are thrilled you enjoyed both tours and we appreciate your review as it really does help smaller tour operators.
Many thanks
Jodie
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Grort
28 Sep 2025
