Swim with Humpback Whales
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Hervey Bay Dive Centre
Hervey Bay Dive Centre
Hervey Bay Dive Centre
Hervey Bay Dive Centre
Hervey Bay Dive Centre
Hervey Bay Dive Centre
Hervey Bay Dive Centre
Hervey Bay Dive Centre
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Swim with Humpback Whales
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Duration: 6 Hours (approx.)
Location: Hervey Bay, QLD
Swim with Humpback Whales in Hervey Bay: Ultimate 2026 Small-Group Tour
Looking for the ultimate addition to your Australian travel bucket list? Swimming with humpback whales in Hervey Bay just became the most exclusive wildlife encounter in Queensland.
To deliver an unparalleled, deeply personal guest experience, Hervey Bay Dive Centre has slashed guest numbers for the 2026 season from 24 down to just 12 guests per trip.
With a maximum of 12 people on the boat, you are guaranteed an intimate, uncrowded, and premium adventure as you eye-to-eye with these gentle giants of the ocean.
Tour Details & Daily Departure Times
Operating during the peak Queensland whale watching season from July to September, our custom-built vessel departs daily from the marina. Choose between two premium daily sessions (check your confirmation for up to date departure times):
- Morning (AM) Tour: Departs at 7:30 AM | Returns at approximately 12:30 PM
- Afternoon (PM) Tour: Departs at 1:00 PM | Returns at last light
Why Hervey Bay Dive Centre is an Aussie Bucket List Must-Do
- The World’s Best Whale Watching Destination
Hervey Bay is globally recognized as the world's first Whale Heritage Site. Unlike other locations where whales are simply passing through, humpbacks use the calm, sheltered waters of K'gari (formerly Fraser Island) to rest, play, and nurture their calves. This makes them incredibly curious, gentle, and trusting.
- Expert PADI Dive Team & Professional Crew
Your safety and experience are managed by a highly qualified PADI Dive Team. Our crew gives 100% on every single charter to ensure you enjoy a safe, thrilling, and educational adventure on the water.
- Strictly "On the Whale’s Terms"
We proudly champion a strict, eco-conscious Code of Practice. Our core philosophy is simple: we interact entirely on the whales' terms. We only slide into the water with humpbacks that actively show they are calm, happy, and willing to interact with us.
Book with Confidence: Our Sightings Guarantee
- Guaranteed Whale Sightings: We guarantee you will see whales from the vessel between 20th July and 15th October. In the highly unlikely event that our skipper cannot locate a whale during this peak window, you will be issued a free return ticket.
- The Swimming Experience: Please note that while boat-based sightings are guaranteed, entering the water to swim with the whales depends entirely on real-time sea conditions, weather, and wild animal behavior. If a swim isn't possible, you will still enjoy a world-class, close-up boat encounter.
What You Need To know
Guidelines
- Under 8 Years: Children under the age of 8 are not permitted to swim with the whales and must remain safely on the vessel with a parental guardian.
- Interchanging Guardians: If two parents or guardians are on board, you are welcome to swap roles between the vessel and the water when swim conditions permit.
- Under 4 Years: Due to the open-ocean nature of this adventure, this tour is not suitable for children under 4 years of age.
- Bookings with Hervey Bay Dive Centre are subject to the terms and conditions outlined by the tour provider.
Pricing may change at any time at the discretion of the supplier (prior to purchase). Click the 'Book Now' link on this page for the most up to date pricing and information on this experience.
Photo credits: Hervey Bay Dive Centre
Location
Getting to Hervey Bay Dive Centre
Address: Cnr Jetty Street and Buccaneer Dr, Urangan Hervey Bay QLD 4655 Australia
Phone: +61 481 776 001
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