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Whale Watch Season yearly from July-October
CRUISE TIMES:
Morning Whale Watch – 8:30am to 12:30pm
Afternoon Whale Watch – 1:30pm to 5:30pm
Cruise times are subject to change as we are well known for having “one last look” and this can mean a later return on our cruises.
Experience the best whale watching Queensland has to offer; enjoy the trip of a lifetime aboard Tasman Venture. Get up close and personal with the majestic humpback whales, and enjoy their close encounters. The luxurious 20 metre catamaran is especially designed for whale watching, giving you clear viewing decks, underwater viewing rooms, hydrophone, unique viewing platform and underwater camera. Our friendly, experienced and accredited staff will give you an amazing experience you will never forget.
YOUR WHALE WATCHING TOUR INCLUDES:
- Guaranteed whale sighting (or return ticket)
- Expert accredited commentary
- NEW Junior Whale Warrior Program (packs available at additional cost)
- Friendly and experienced staff
- Tea/coffee with biscuits, cake & antipasto platter on the way home
- Hydrophone equipped to hear the whales sing
- Fully licensed bar
- FREE Wi-Fi
- Underwater viewing rooms (see the whales in their natural environment)
- Access to the unique viewing platform (gets you to eye level with the whales)
- Multi lingual staff and whale information in 6 languages
- Air-conditioned comfort in all cabin areas
- FREE transfer from your Hervey Bay Accommodation
Your camera, sunscreen, hat, jacket, wear flat shoes, polaroid sunglasses, money for drinks and souvenirs etc. We are a licensed vessel.
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Better than just a whale watching tour, as we saw heaps of whales up very close to the boat and then got to explore some parts of Fraser that are difficult to get to and very special.
Corelena and the team enabled us to see so many whales up close - far more than we had envisaged. We experienced jumps, slapping and the courting chasing. All of the aspects were explained & Corelena made us aware of lots of facts throughout the day.
Despite seeing so many whales we still had time for snorkelling, tubing and a paddle up a creek in a kayak. A very full day, which was orchestrated perfectly by the team.
The food was fantastic too. Thankyou - it’s something we’ll always remember!
Our group recently took the Tasman Venture Remote K'gari Experience, and it was truly a fantastic day. From the moment we stepped aboard, the crew was incredibly welcoming and friendly. Their service was absolutely impeccable—they were attentive and made sure everyone was comfortable throughout the trip.
The captain was exceptional. It was clear he was very experienced, as he expertly navigated us to an area where we were able to get an incredibly close view of the humpback whales. The excitement on the boat was contagious; you could hear the cheers from all the passengers every time a whale surfaced. It was a completely new and amazing experience for everyone.
The crew was also very patient and helpful during the kayaking and snorkeling activities. They took special care of our friends who weren't confident swimmers, which was really reassuring and made everyone feel safe.
Several friends in our group had previously been on other whale watching tours, and they all agreed that this was the best whale watching experience they had ever had. We couldn't recommend Tasman Venture highly enough!
Crew- The entire crew was great - friendly and genuinely cared about everyone having a good time. The main guide (I wish I could remember her name) provided commentary and clearly has a lot of experience with whales. We appreciated the information that she provided about the humpback whales - we learned a lot! Thank you to Taylor for watching our 6 year old while we went up the sand dune!
Boat - We were on the Pure Dive boat which was spacious with plenty of room for everyone, with seats inside and outside and an outdoor deck in the front of the ship perfect for whale watching. The ride was smooth - no issue with seasickness.
Food- The crew went out of their way to accommodate our vegan request. They made sure we had food for every snack and lunch.
K'gari - Crystal clear water and beautiful white sand beach with no one on it. We kayaked in a creek and played on the beach, then went back on the boat for lunch and whale watching, then back to the island for the sand dune climb and creek swim. I wish we had more time on the beach but I wouldn't have given up the whale watching. If you do this tour outside of whale season then I think you get more time on the island.
Whales - We spent a few hours whale watching, which was spread out in the morning, lunch time, and afternoon. We saw a lot of whales including moms and babies (which stayed close to the boat)! As the guide said, there are so many whales it's hard to decide which ones to focus on. Every time I looked around there was a fin, tail, breach, big splash or blow hole mist in eyesight. THE MOST MEMORABLE PART OF THIS TOUR WAS GETTING IN THE WATER UP CLOSE WITH TWO WHALES!!! There are no words to properly describe the amazing whale encounter! This is a must do tour!
The tour took about 4 hours in total. Transport to and fro your accomodation in Hervey Bay is included too.
Staff were super friendly great knowledge , boat was super clean and the snacks were delicious .
This was such a great trip we will book again, thanks for a memorable day out !!
The best bit by far were the whales themselves, 3 even coming to our boat and staying around for several minutes, swimming under and around the boat so we all could see them - up close and personal!
Highly recommended.
We had a fantastic trip, the whales followed us for hours, we saw two dingoes on the island and swam with the whales.
The crew was very knowledgeable, the boat was comfortable, the activities were fun and lunch was fantastic.
Overall it was the highlight of our vacation. We will come again next time we are in Hervey Bay and are recommending it to all of our friends!
I'm so happy I chose the quieter west coast. The island is so gorgeous I would hate to see it trashed with big tour groups and noisy 4x4s. There were a few vehicles on the campsites at the places we visited but they were quiet.
I would suggest that the trip would be even more special if they visited locations reached only by sea, so you'd feel you were the only ones there. It was just a little bit disappointing to find we were sharing the perfect spots with quite a few others.
The tour is really excellent though and very full, from snorkelling (turtles and sting rays) to dune climbing, kayaking, floating down picturesque creeks, rope swings and a delicious lunch too. As a vegan I was well catered for.
The staff are all welcoming, friendly, helpful, professional and inclusive.
I'd definitely recommend this trip.
Recommend this trip.
Shame the bus drivers let down the standard as the first and last impression
We had a chance to snorkel with whales (not only seeing them which we did of course), snorkel at the K'gari/Fraser Island coast, kayaking and much more. The food was great, the weather was beautiful, and the team was fantastic, professional, reliable, friendly and knowledgeable.
Dear Carolina, Rhyce, Cassie, Hanna and Lloyd - your warm and friendly approach made us feel welcomed and at ease. Thank you for making our time unforgettable.
Also spent some time ashore, walking the (almost) deserted beaches, canoeing in the creeks and climbing Sand Dunes (hard going but with the view from the top). Transfers to the beach are by boat but the crew kept tabs on everyone and ensured that everyone could do things at their own pace. Food and drinks served throughout, definitely a tour for the wildlife lovers with a bit of adventure thrown in!
Along the way we encountered dolphins, dingos, turtles and a variety of sealife when snorkeling. We were out of whale season (make sure you check).
The buffet was tasty with lots of salads on offer and cold beer (paid for) washes away that island sun. We would strongly recommend this experience as we are interested in returning.
We travelled for a couple of hours before we made the first of two stops, the first activity here was to snorkel which was about 15 minutes then kayaked in the basically the same location which could be no more than 10 minutes of kayaking up a creek then back again Then we got back on the boat where another couple of hours travelling took us to a large sand bar island, here we spent probably an hour where we could kayak then queue for a long time to have a go on the inflatable tube - a five minute ride which was probably the most exhilarating part of the day.
This could have been a great day but it basically was over commercialised with the company thinking more about how many people they could cram in and line their pockets with rather than the experience they were providing. It felt like a military operation to get everyone at the right activity at the right time when we were at location before we were quickly ushered to the next part. It may have worked if they had more equipment and staff to provide people with longer opportunity at the activities but this definitely isn’t the tour that we were expecting which is a shame.
On the plus side we saw plenty of dolphins and turtles!
Thanks to Harmony, Reece, Daimo, Paul and the team for making our day so much fun!
Have to come back to see the whales next time ????
We then landed on Fraser Island with an amphibian vehicle which was quite the highlight. The kayaking and floating experiences were truly unique and we also had some time to relax on the beach and enjoy the warm waters. Later we climbed one of the famous sand dunes and enjoyed the magnificent views. Morning tea and lunch were also very enjoyable.
The whole trip was very well planned and executed, and the crew was outstanding. If I could give ten stars I would. Keep up the great work!
They each thoroughly enjoy their jobs, and it shows.
They are friendly, caring, and knowledgeable, with wonderful skills and are ready to provide guests with the best day, filled with fun.
Extremely well managed time allows guests to be immersed in each experience at the various locations.
There is plenty of great food to keep you sustained for the day, be as relaxed or adventurous as you choose.
Huge thanks to Lloyd, Caroline, Harmony, Josh and Jack.
Kind regards Deb






















































