Whale Trips

Whale Trip and Luxury Accommodation - Hervey Bay, QLD
with Patricia Athena

2 Day trip - August 2025

Great Value Package includes:
Sunset Whale Ceremony on the beach at Urungan, Hervey Bay, QLD - Date: 26 August 2025, late afternoon/sunset (next to Breakfree Great Sandy Straights Hotel)
1 whole day Whale Trip on luxury cataraman 'Blue Dolphin' - Date: 27 August 2025
2 nights shared accommodation at the Breakfree Great Sandy Straights Hotel - Dates: 26-28 August, 2025 (depart morning of 28 August)
Book early as spaces are limited.
Package Price: $449 (shared accommodation)

Whale Boat Trip 2025
As part of the Package, this trip includes a whole day into Hervey Bay aboard the wonderful catamaran 'The Blue Dolphin'. Pete is an excellent skipper who will take us close to the whales.
They know Him!!

* Location: Urungan Marina, Hervey Bay, QLD
* Times: 7am (for 7.30am departure) Date: 27 August 2025
Approximately 4pm return time.

What is Included in the Boat Trip (Wednesday 27 August):

Eco friendly modern sailing vessel
Maximum of 18 passengers – no crowding for great views
Expert commentary with over 30 years experience with marine mammals
Morning and afternoon tea
Delicious full buffet lunch
Complementary beverage (beer, wine or soft drink) and water
Courtesy pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation
Hydrophone to listen to the whales singing
Snorkel & Goggles available (not wet-suits)
In-water platform for a possible whale immersive experience (Note: this isn't guaranteed as it depends on the right conditions)
Free WiFi on board so you can instantly share your photos
Plenty of shaded seating
Qualified and passionate crew

Important Notes:

Best suited for children aged 8 years and above
Swimming with whales. This is very dependent on the behavior of the whales and how safe it is for us and the whales. The skipper always decides on this!

Click HERE for more information about facilitator and teacher Patricia Athena.

Accommodation - Breakfree Great Sandy Straights Hotel

Sunset View from penthouse suite

Sunset views from penthouse suite

Our accommodation - the penthouse!

Hervey Bay Whale Trip: Video Footage

Registration & Payment
Package Price $449 pp
(shared accommodation)

Please fill in the Registration Form below to book your place.

Payment Options:
By Credit Card or Debit Card
(via Paypal). If you would like to make payment by credit or debit card, please fill in the Registration Form below and and an invoice with details will be emailed to you.

By Bank Transfer:
If you prefer pay via direct debit/bank transfer from your bank to ours, please fill in the Registration Form below, and an email will be sent to you with details.
Contact Patricia Athena if you have any queries about Registration and Event Payment at (+61) 0411 559 188 or Email.

Still have Questions or Need further guidance? Contact us HERE and we will be happy to help.

For information about whale and dolphin/ human interactions and the amazing benefit and effect on the body
see Patricia Athena's research paper HERE

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