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Whale watching tour prices

What a day on the water costs, and exactly what the fare covers.

IN SHORT

The Half Day Whale Watching Tour from Bundaberg costs $155 per adult, $145 concession, $105 per child, or $450 for a family pass. The two-day Super Saver Combo, pairing a whale day with a Lady Musgrave Island reef day, costs $380 adult, $360 concession, $266 child or $1,250 family. Book online or call (07) 4151 5225.

Season fares

Half Day Whale Watching Tour

Fare typePriceNotes
Adult$155Half day whale watching tour, departing Bundaberg Port Marina
Concession$145Pension and seniors card holders
Child$105Child fare
Family pass$450Two adults and two children

Super Saver Combo — 2 day reef & whale package

Watch the humpback migration one day, then visit Lady Musgrave Island and snorkel with turtles the next.

Fare typePriceNotes
Adult$380Whale watching day plus a Lady Musgrave Island reef day
Concession$360Pension and seniors card holders
Child$266Child fare
Family pass$1,250Two adults and two children

Prices in Australian dollars, per person unless stated. Live availability for every date is on the bookings page.

What the fare includes

Every fare covers the return cruise from Bundaberg Port Marina, time on the whale grounds of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, crew commentary throughout, access to both viewing decks and the air-conditioned indoor lounge, and all safety equipment. The Super Saver Combo adds a full Lady Musgrave Island reef day with snorkelling. Catering inclusions are confirmed on your booking confirmation.

What is not included

Travel to and from Bundaberg, accommodation, and any items purchased on board beyond the stated inclusions. Parking at the marina is free.

How to get the current price

The bookings page shows live fares and availability for every date in the season, because pricing varies by departure. For group rates, school bookings or a whole-vessel charter, see private charters or call (07) 4151 5225.

Is it worth it?

A whale day here runs on sheltered reef water rather than open coast, which means more time alongside whales and less time travelling to find them. Read how the day runs, or compare the region against the alternative in Hervey Bay vs Bundaberg.

SEE LIVE PRICES & AVAILABILITY

Plan your whale watching trip

Where to go, when to come and what the day involves.

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Humpback whale breaching on the Southern Great Barrier Reef
DEPARTING BUNDABERG · JUNE TO OCTOBER

Come and meet the humpbacks

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