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Notes
The above packages are based on 2 or 3 Guests in a Deluxe Room with stipulated Hervey Bay Whale Watching operators.
For different operators, Family prices or different combinations of tours please contact Rob by phone or email.
Online Bookings are available for these packages. Please use the "Guest Comments" section of the booking form
to stipulate your preferred Whale Watching operator if different to our suggested package.
Whale Watching bookings will be made for the morning cruise unless requested otherwise.
Tour portions are subject to availability. We will contact you immediately if there are any availability issues.
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Package WW1
2 Nights Accommodation plus Whale Watching
$428 for 2 Adults
Includes : 2 Nights Accommodation at the Emeraldene Inn in a Deluxe Room
1/2 Day Whale Watching trip with Whalesong or Spirit of Hervey Bay (or 3/4 Day with Freedom, or full day with Blue Dolphin)
Free transfers for your Hervey Bay Whale Watching trip
Extra Adult : $135 Extra Child : $75 (Extra Child +$90 with Freedom, Blue Dolphin) Family Rates available
Whale Watch available with other operators on request
Call or email Rob for prices for Family Apartments, more than 3 people, or for a different Whale Watch operator
Available 1 August - 31 October
Package WW2
2 Nights Accommodation plus Whale Watching & Fraser Island
$730 for 2 Adults
Includes : 2 Nights Accommodation at the Emeraldene Inn in a Deluxe Room
1 Day exploring Fraser Island with the acclaimed Fraser Island Co. 1 Day Safari (upgrade to Hummer Tour +$70pp)
1/2 Day Whale Watching Cruise with Whalesong Cruises (morning or afternoon cruise - breakfast or lunch included)
Free transfers for both tours from the Emeraldene Inn
Extra Adult : $285 Extra Child : $165 Family : (2Adults + 2Child <14yrs) : $1025 (in a Family Apartment)
Alternative Itinerary available : 1/2 Day Whale Watch with Spirit of Hervey Bay plus 1 Day Fraser Explorer Tour
If booked online Fraser Island Day Safari will be booked for the day after arrival, and 1/2 day Whale Watching for morning after.
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Available 1 August - 31 October
Package WW3
3 Nights Accommodation plus Whale Watching
$500 for 2 Adults
Includes : 3 Nights Accommodation at the Emeraldene Inn in a Deluxe Room
1/2 Day Whale Watching trip with Whalesong or Spirit of Hervey Bay (or 3/4 Day with Freedom, or full day with Blue Dolphin)
Free transfers for your Hervey Bay Whale Watching trip
Extra Adult : $140 Extra Child : $80 (Extra Child +$95 with Freedom, Blue Dolphin, Shayla) Family Rates available
Whale Watch available with other operators on request
Call or email Rob for prices for Family Apartments, more than 3 people, or for a different Whale Watch operator
Available 1 August - 31 October
Package WW4
3 Nights Accommodation plus Whale Watching & Fraser Island
$800 for 2 Adults
Includes : 3 Nights Accommodation at the Emeraldene Inn in a Deluxe Room
1 Day exploring Fraser Island with the acclaimed Fraser Island Co. 1 Day Safari (upgrade to Hummer Tour +$70pp)
1/2 Day Whale Watching Cruise with Whalesong Cruises (morning or afternoon cruise - breakfast or lunch included)
Free transfers for both tours from the Emeraldene Inn
Extra Adult : $295 Extra Child : $170 Family : (2Adults + 2Child <14yrs) : $1140 (in a Family Apartment)
Alternative Itinerary available : 1/2 Day Whale Watch with Spirit of Hervey Bay plus 1 Day Fraser Explorer Tour
If booked online Fraser Island Day Safari will be booked for the day after arrival, and 1/2 day Whale Watching for morning after.
Available 1 August - 31 October
Emeraldene Inn & Eco-Lodge
Hervey Bay's Award Winning Accommodation
Winner - Fraser Coast Regional Tourism Awards for Excellence (3 - 4 Star Accommodation)
Hervey Bay Accommodation and Hervey Bay Whale Watching Packages
Email: relax@emeraldene.com.au
Phone: 07 4124 5500 Fax: 07 4124 0218
International: +61 7 4124 5500
166 Urraween Road, Hervey Bay
Super Hervey Bay Whale Watching, Fraser Island and Hervey Bay Accommodation Packages
Hervey Bay's Finest Motel
If booking package online, please stipulate preferred operator and morning or afternoon cruise in the "Guest Comments" section of the booking form. Package is subject to reconfirmation of cruise availability. Full package confirmation will be sent by email ASAP after booking is received. Guaranteed whale sightings from August 1st (free tickets on another cruise if whales are not seen).
If booking package online, please stipulate preferred operator and morning or afternoon cruise in the "Guest Comments" section of the booking form. Package is subject to reconfirmation of cruise availability. Full package confirmation will be sent by email ASAP after booking is received. Guaranteed whale sightings from August 1st (free tickets on another cruise if whales are not seen).
Hervey Bay Whale Watching Season 2010
August 1 - October 31
Over the last 20 years the earliest whale sighting in the Bay has been July 9th. By July 15th there is roughly a 50% chance of sighting whales, and historically from July 24th you are almost certain of seeing whales. All Hervey Bay whale watching operators guarantee sightings (or a free ticket for another cruise) from August 1st to October 31st, with plentiful whales in the Bay from the start of August.
WhaleSong Cruises is usually the first boat to launch for the season, and around July 10th will start Whale Search / Dolphin Watch Cruises (you will need to enquire closer to this date as to when these trips will officially start). These are 3/4 day trips until July 24th.
There are a great many whale watching boats in the fleet, with a number of new and technologically advanced boats launched in the last 2 years. The newer and faster boats are preferred as they have better designed and more stable decks and viewing platforms, more environmentally friendly engine systems, and being faster you get more time with the whales.
Our recommended operators for this season are: (based on boat, crew service, crew experience, quality of offering, reliability)
Whalesong Cruises : Brand new purpose built whale watching jet-cat being launched in July this year! Promises to be an exceptional boat. WhaleSong is licensed for 78 passengers but limits its whale watching numbers to 60 to ensure plenty of viewing space for all (average 30 - 50). Whalesong is the only 1/2 day boat with a full meal included in the ticket price (breakfast or lunch).
Spirit of Hervey Bay : Spirit launched a brand new purpose built boat in 2008, and it has proved to be a great boat. Spirit is the biggest boat in the fleet, with 3 levels of viewing platforms (inc a waterline viewing platform and underwater cameras and viewing windows). Licensed for 300 passengers it averages 100 per cruise. For those worried about sea-sickness or weather conditions, Spirit is the pick.
Blue Dolphin Marine Tours : Launching a brand new purpose built sailing catamaran this year in July! Pete has plenty of experience on the Bay, and is a retired Sea World dolphin trainer to boot. The new boat will be a lot faster, with motor-sailing speeds of above 11 knots allowing much more time with the whales. This is a full day trip with small group size (24).
Freedom : Our pick of the 3/4 day cruises. This is a 3/4 day trip and includes morning and afternoon tea and a buffet lunch. Freedom is a 58ft catamaran with 2 viewing levels, and was previously owned by documentary producer Ben Cropp. (45 passengers)
All Hervey Bay Whale Watching operators offer free transfers from your accommodation. We are agents for all the operators, so if you prefer to cruise with an operator not mentioned here, please ask.
Rob