Hervey Bay Whale Watch on Ocean Defender

meeting_point: Ocean Store, Great Sandy Straits Marina description: #A Tourism Australia Signature Experience and Best of Queensland experience! Hervey Bay’s Ultimate Small Group Whale Watch - we advocate for healthy oceans - join us on board and become an ocean advocate too! A Tourism Australia Signature Experience, Best of Queensland experience and the only whale watch on the Fraser Coast based on over 40 years of whale research in Hervey Bay. Proceeds support research, conservation and outreach projects. ______ ##Rates ***Regular price*** **Adults** (13+): A$133.00! **Children** (age 6-12): A$99.00! *To enhance guest experience & for safety concerns, we do not allow children under 5 years of age on this cruise. We thank you for your understanding* ______ ##2 Departures Daily 8:00am - 11:00am 12:00pm - 3:00pm ______ ##Check-in Ocean Store, Shop 1, Great Sandy Straits Marina Boarding 30 minutes prior to departure time ______ #About Hervey Bay's Ultimate Small Group Whale Watch **A Tourism Australia Signature Experience** Led by Scientists who provide expert interpretation of the amazing whale behaviors you'll encounter. Listen to live whale songs with underwater hydrophones and learn the latest whale facts and findings. Complimentary cold drink from Bundaberg Brewed Soft Drinks & freshly baked snack from The Bakers Room Artisan Bakery FREE Junior Naturalist Whale Watch Guide activity booklet for children. FREE Whale Watch Guide for adults. Whale sightings guaranteed (July 15 – Oct 9) or get a free return ticket. **Cruise on** ***Ocean Defender*** You'll cruise in comfort on Hervey Bay's purpose-built wildlife and whale watching vessel *Ocean Defender* with a maximum of 38 passengers. Enjoy a smooth ride with panoramic water-level "whale's eye" views from forward-facing seats offering plenty of shade. There's also plenty of room on this small-group tour with excellent photo opportunities and the convenience of a toilet onboard. *Ocean Defender* follows all regulations for whale protection including our own "Be Whale Aware" guidelines. **Help Save Whales** Your ticket to adventure with Pacific Whale Foundation supports whale research, marine education and ocean conservation in Australia and around the world. An international Non-Government Organization and eco-tourism pioneer, Pacific Whale Foundation has been working to save the whales since 1980. **Imagery and Filming** By booking this tour, I assign, transfer, and grant to Pacific Whale Foundation and Pacific Whale Foundation Eco-Adventures Australia the right to produce and utilize materials with my (and any minors in my party that I am responsible for) face, likeness, voice and appearance as part of advertising and promotion of their related programs and offerings.

Customers are required to check in 30 minutes prior to tour time. Check in will be complete at our Ocean Store- Shop 1, Great Sandy Straits Marina Terminal, Urangan, QLD, 4655. Children must be 6 years or older and over 130cm tall to participate in our tours. Failure to comply by this rule will result in refusal to board our vessel with no refund. Children are considered to be between 6 and 14 years of age. Vessel is not wheelchair accessible. Activity not recommended for pregnant women or individuals with neck or back concerns. Weather Policy Tour operates in all conditions unless it is deemed unsafe by Pacific Whale Foundation staff. PWF reserve the right to cancel or reschedule a tour at any time subject to weather conditions. If a tour is cancelled due to weather concerns customers will be offered to change date free of charge or a full refund dependent on circumstances of each individual.