Australia Whale Experience runs the Half Day Whale Watching Tour from Bundaberg Port Marina into the sheltered waters of the Southern Great Barrier Reef, between June and October each year. Fares start at $105 for a child and $155 for an adult, aboard a purpose-built luxury catamaran with an air-conditioned lounge, two viewing decks and crew commentary throughout. Book online or call (07) 4151 5225.
Our Bundaberg whale tours run through the humpback season from a purpose-built luxury catamaran — the same vessel that runs Lady Musgrave Experience reef day tours. Sheltered water, a short run out, two viewing decks and a crew who have spent every season of their working life with these animals. If you are comparing humpback whale tours in Queensland, that combination — reef shelter and a short steam to the whales — is what sets this stretch of coast apart.
How the day runs
Plenty of free parking, a short walk to the berth, and crew on the dock to get you aboard.
A comfortable cruise into protected reef water, with a safety and whale-behaviour briefing on the way.
Engine in neutral, whales in charge. Breaching, tail slaps, spy-hops, and a curious humpback coming over to inspect us.
A relaxed run home with the crew talking through what you saw and answering the questions the day threw up.
On board
Air-conditioned indoor lounge with table seating, open upper and lower viewing decks, wide walkways and railings at a height that works for photography. The catamaran hull is stable in the swell, which matters when you're watching an animal rather than a horizon. Crew commentary runs throughout the day over the PA — behaviour, biology and where to point your camera next.
Who these tours suit
Families with children, grandparents who want a seat in the shade, photographers chasing a breach, and travellers driving up from Brisbane for a weekend. Fares, inclusions and the two-day reef and whale combo are on the prices page. Group and private charters are available — talk to us about dates. See our family whale watching guide for the practical detail on kids and comfort.
Watching responsibly
We're Eco Certified and operate to the approach distances set for Queensland waters and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. We don't chase, we don't cut across a whale's path, and guests don't swim with the whales. Most of our best encounters happen because a whale chose to come to us.
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