Guide to Operators - Queensland

HERVEY BAY WHALE WATCH Quick Cat II, Hervey Bay  - DETAILS -  Voted Best Whale Watch Operator and Best Tourism Business 2007 Brian and Jill Perry were the first to introduce whale watching from vessels in Australia. It all began on a very windy Tuesday 1st Sept 1987 at 7.30am with 32 people on board. The media meet the boat on return. One comment was made " I've been around the world and seen lions in Africa bears in Canada. But now I've been to Hervey Bay and seen the whales, Ive seen everything now. Hervey Bay would never be the same again. Awesome Whale Watching that's Awesome, Hervey Bay  - DETAILS -  that's Awesome - a 12mtr, 35 seat, Naiad rigid inflatable - 300hp Suzuki outboards x 4 - cruises at 30knts with a top speed of 50knts Three whale watch patrols daily: Dawn Patrol - 7.00am - 10.00am, Day Patrol - 10.30am - 1.30pm, Dusk Patrol 2.30pm - 5.30pm. $100 per seat. THE OCEANIA PROJECT'S 19th WHALE RESEARCH EXPEDITION Expedition Vessel - 'Moon Dancer', Hervey Bay  - DETAILS -  The Oceania Project is a not-for-profit research & education organisation established by Trish & Wally Franklin in 1988. The primary focus of The Oceania Project is raising awareness about Whales, Dolphins and the Oceans through education and research programs. Participate in the Expedition as an Intern. Blue Dolphin Marine Tours Blue Dolphin II, Hervey Bay  - DETAILS -  BE ONE OF THE FEW, NOT THE MANY Exclusive Whale Watch; 20 passengers 10.5 mt Sailing Catamaran Full Day; Mornig tea, lunch and afternoon tea included. Departs 7.30 am from the Marina. Whale Watch operator 2005 Winner Dolphin tours and Champagne Sunset Sail November to July also. Tasman Venture Tasman Venture, Hervey Bay  - DETAILS -  Passengers are assured to experience the Whale Watching trip of a lifetime aboard the NEW, fast and luxurious 20 metre vessel. The Tasman Venture offers Underwater Viewing Windows in the luxury of two air conditioned viewing rooms.