We were mugged for some time by these two juveniles for around 20 minutes in early August 2025, one a male the other a female- the female gave us a wave! These would have been one, possibly two years old, very curious about boats and people and actively approaching the boat very closely to look…
DetailsRelaxed whale cruises by Freedom Whale Watch and Charters. Awesome work Michael Smith of Into The Wild Photography. You’re always welcome to cruise with us at Freedom Whale Watch. Want to see whales like this in the flesh? Book your spot now!!
DetailsIt’s wild to think humpbacks blow bubble kisses! Bubble ring events were filmed by naturalists, citizen scientists, and researchers when observing humpback whales from motorised boats or light airplanes. Extensive comparison and analysis concluded the humpback whales are blowing sophisticated bubble-ring signals during friendly, inquisitive approaches to boats. These bubble rings might represent a novel…
DetailsSearching for the best whale watch experience in 2025? It’s official! The unforgettable Freedom Premium Whale Watch Cruise is listed in Queensland’s Best Experiences of 2025! With a 5 star rating on Google and Tripadvisor, the Freedom Premium Whale Watch Cruise is a famous for giving guests a wonderful day in Hervey Bay, Queensland with…
DetailsWatch out! Humpback whale calf sightings further South Recent research led by UNSW Sydney has uncovered that humpback whales are giving birth much further south than previously believed, with sightings extending as far as Tasmania and New Zealand’s South Island. So, maybe they will give birth in Hervey Bay, Queensland! We provide 5 star rated…
DetailsHervey Bay Whale Watching Beats the Gold Coast so if you’re dreaming of an unforgettable encounter with humpback whales, location matters. While both Hervey Bay and the Gold Coast offer whale watching tours, Freedom Whale Watching in Hervey Bay delivers a premium experience that’s closer, calmer, and more sustainable—and here’s why. 🐋 You’re With the…
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Freedom Whale Watch’s long time whale watch enthusiast, Sue Wisely has been interviewed by popular travel website Escape sharing her experience watching whales aboard Freedom III in Hervey Bay! You can read all about Sue’s whale watching adventures and why she thinks Hervey Bay is the absolute best place to see the humpback whales in…
DetailsTalented writer Liz Bond from This Magnificent Life has written a wonderful account of their experience aboard Freedom on one of our three quarter day whale watching tours in September 2020. You can read all about Liz’s whale watching experience and browse the beautiful photos taken by Tim via the link below. It was an…
DetailsIf you are looking for something different in accommodation not too far from Hervey Bay then check out Sue’s (owner at Freedom Whale Watch & Charters) brothers’ Farmstay: Mary River Farmstay on Air B&B, just 80 minutes drive from the Urangan Harbour in Hervey Bay. As the name suggests it is on the banks of…
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