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Full Day Whale Watching - Freedom III - Hervey Bay

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Freedom III offers a fantastic day out to see the amazing Humpback Whales in their natural environment. Join us for an informative, all inclusive cruise and get up close and personal with these majestic creatures

Freedom III offers a fantastic day out to see the amazing Humpback Whales in their natural environment. Join us for an informative, all inclusive cruise and get up close and personal with these majestic creatures

Highlights

  • Locally owned and operated with an experienced crew
  • Full day experience

Freedom III offers a fantastic day out to see the amazing Humpback Whales in their natural environment. Join us for an informative, all inclusive cruise and get up close and personal with these majestic creatures as we take a full day whale watching trip Hervey Bay

The vessel is a stable 58 foot catamaran previously owned by world renowned documentary maker Ben Cropp. Featuring 3 levels with full 360 degree whale viewing platforms, it also has water level viewing to get you as close as possible to the whales.

Trip departs: 9:30am, accommodation pick up available from 8:30am

*This trip can fill at short notice so please understand on rare occasions an element of flexibility may be required for your date of travel*

Conditions: Due to the nature of whale watching, all trips are weather dependent and while this is highly uncommon, seeing whales can never be 100% guaranteed. However between August 1st and October 31st if no whales are spotted on your trip another free return trip is given. The operator reserves the right to cancel/postpone the trip if necessary. Please keep your phone with you leading up to departure should the operator need to contact you.

Adult $160.00
Child $100.00
2 A + 2 C Family $480.00 (2 A + 2 C Family)
2 A + 3 C Family $560.00 (2 A + 3 C Family)

What's included

  • Informative commentary
  • Complimentary transfers from your accommodation (pick up from 8:30am)
  • 9:30am departure, returned by 4pm
  • Premium quality tropical buffet lunch
  • Morning and afternoon Tea
  • Bottled water available free of charge
  • Licensed bar on board
  • Children's activities and toys

Duration

  • The duration of this experience is 1 days

Location

  • The Great Sandy Straits Marina
  • Buccaneer Drive
  • Urangan, Hervey Bay

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Available Bookings from 12 Oct to 25 Oct 2025

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  • Adult$120.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$100.00

  • Adult$160.00
  • Child$100.00

  • Adult$120.00 Less than 6 at this price!
  • Child$100.00

  • Adult$160.00
  • Child$100.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Familie R from Germany wrote on 03 September 2018

Unglaublich und unvergesslich

AMAZING!! Wir haben den Tag über viele Wale gesehen (und auch Delphine) - zum Greifen nah am, unter und beim Boot. Einfach gigantisch. Die Wale haben offensichtlich Tourist-Watching gemacht (man soll winken und sich bemerkbar machen: sie sehen das tatsächlich und sind neugierig...). Ein unglaubliches Erlebnis - auch für die Jungs (7 und 9 Jahre). Diese majestätischen Riesentiere mit ihrer Anmut und Ruhe und trotzdem dieser Neugierde auf uns, zum Greifen nahe - Wahnsinn! Die Verpflegung war lecker, die Crew total nett und die anderen Touris auch sehr freundlich. Die Krönung: eine im pick-up Bus vergessene Sonnenbrille wurde uns am nächsten Tag zu unserem Campgroubg gebracht - vielen Dank auch dafür nochmal!

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We are thrilled that you had such a wonderful experience onboard Freedom III. Dave, our very obliging bus driver and deckhand was very impressed with the picture your son drew for him. Almost had him in tears. We hope to welcome you back onboard next time you visit Australia, Safe travels from us all at Freedom Whale Watch!

Fabian from Germany wrote on 30 August 2018

Super Erlebnis. Highlight unserer Australienreise

Ein absolutes Muss für Jeden! Ein unvergleichliches Erlebnis, dass vieles in den Schatten stellt. Die Crew der Freedom III hat uns so nah an die Buckelwale gebracht, wie nur irgend möglich. Das Essen war super. Insgesamt ein sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis und alles in allem deutlich besser als erwartet.

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Thanks for your awesome review. We are pleased you had such a great experience onboard Freedom III

justiner12 from Australia wrote on 20 October 2024

Freedom III Whale watching

Wonderful experience 2nd year doing this full day trip. Great crew, good food and excellent amenities. Love it will be back again next year.

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rubya4 from Australia wrote on 01 October 2024

Absolutely Epic Trip

An absolutely epic day trip! We were able to see a mother and calf right up breaching beside our boat for a good 10minutes. Crew were really great and welcoming; the food was nice and we definitely enjoyed the morning tea of scones with jam and cream! 10/10 would recommend, and if you are umming and ahhing like we were about either this full day trip or a shorter half day, don't think twice and book this full day trip with Freedom lll. The value for money and fantastic experience with being able to see soooo many whales was second to none. Thanks for having us!

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stephaniec23 from United States wrote on 22 August 2024

Outstanding day! Great value

What a perfect day. The boat is comfortable. The Captain and her crew was attentive, enthusiastic and on point! The whales did not fail us, they were everywhere. This trip is such the right choice. Longer than the other 1/2 day trips, giving you a feel of a 3/4 day trip, cruising along the K’Gari beach coast was an awesome way to head back to the dock. The food served was very good, there was tea and coffee and water available all day. Captain Toni was very versed in all things whale and local info and shared so much great info. We loved our day onboard and highly recommend you choose this whale watch!

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