Mikat Whale Watching

Hervey Bay is the whale watching capital, visit during whale watching season - August to October - and you can come face to face with the awe inspiring humpback whales while on board the M.V. Mikat. The colossal humpback whale migrates north each winter to escape the frozen, southern oceans of Antarctica.

On their annual migratory path they stop in at Hervey Bay, taking advantage of the warm, protected waters to play with their young. The World Heritage Fraser Island shelters the calm waters of Hervey Bay, providing the perfect play ground for these beautiful mammals to relax and the ideal setting to view the spectacular creatures. The twenty meter ocean going catamaran offers two superb viewing decks which are ideal for capturing the memorable moments on film, and with a maximum of one hundred guests allowed on board, overcrowding is not an issue.

With personal experience in the industry since 1987, learn about the magnificent humpback whales and the local area from the knowledgeable crew and expert commentary. The full day cruise gives you the opportunity to get up close and personal with the whales, spend the day in their environment and almost reach out and touch them as they swim right up beside the boat. Enjoy a gourmet buffet lunch with your full day whale watching cruise which includes three cold meats, four salads, fresh bread rolls, free glass of wine or orange juice as well as fresh fruit salad which is prepared daily.

Vegetarians are catered for as well as other dietary requirements, please advise upon booking. Relax with morning and afternoon tea as you witness the awesome site of humpbacks breaching in the distance with the stunning Fraser Island in the background.

The comfortable and stable M.V. Mikat is the ideal choice for viewing the humpback whales whilst they play in Hervey Bay's waters. Mikat cruises spend the whole day out on the water, include expert knowledge and offer gourmet meals, making for a complete and informative Hervey Bay whale watching experience.