Blue Dolphin Marine Tours

Blue Dolphin
Blue Dolphin Marine Tours

Whale Watching under sail in Hervey Bay

Welcome on board Blue Dolphin Marine Tours in beautiful Hervey Bay. Begin your day with a courtesy bus pick up from your door and be greeted by a friendly crew who are eager for you to enjoy the most perfect day out on the waters of the Great Sandy Straits.

Arriving at the Great Sandy Straits Marina, the crew from the Blue Dolphin Tours welcome you onto their amazing luxury vessel with plenty of undercover seating and wide decks for you to enjoy.

Peter Lynch, the owner and skipper has more than 27 years of on-hand experience and has been operating his business in Hervey Bay for over 14 years.

He prides himself on keeping his passenger numbers low so that you can enjoy a personal day out on the waters, allowing you to take advantage of the amazing views surrounding the Bay.

On your tour onboard Blue Dolphin, you can expect to gain a vast knowledge of the surrounding islands, including the famous Fraser Island, sight the beauty of the dolphins, be mesmerised by the humpback whales and enjoy the company of the friendly, multi-lingual crew while you enjoy a beverage on the deck.

The vessel is fully-licenced so you can enjoy a beer or wine on your day out on the waters. Along with morning tea and afternoon tea, you will also be delighted by the delicious buffet lunch provided as well as enjoy a complimentary beer, wine or soft drink of your choice.


Whale tail

Blue Dolphin prides itself on bringing to you the most enjoyable day while visiting the home of the humpback whales and dolphins.

Along with delivering this amazing experience, their promise of keeping with nature and its surroundings using their low-carbon footprint beliefs.

The owner and crew believe that they have a responsibility to protect and preserve the environment of the ocean when taking you out on your magical day on Blue Dolphin.

What to See on Blue Dolphin Marine Tour

Once you have arrived at the destination where the whales are at play, you can enjoy the in-water platform for full viewing as well as being able to listen to the whales from beneath the waters with the hydro-phone.

Want to know more? The Blue Dolphin has reference books and materials for you to sit and enjoy browsing through about the whales and dolphins and please feel free to ask the crew any questions you may have as well.


Underwater Whale

The crew

Peter Lynch:

  • Experienced Skipper
  • Multi-lingual crew
  • Luxury vessel
  • Courtesy bus
  • Fully Licensed
  • Buffet Lunch
  • Morning/Afternoon Tea
  • Low passenger numbers
  • Onboard payment facilities
  • Free WIFI
  • Low passenger numbers
  • Hydro-phone and viewing scopes
  • Lowest carbon footprint – responsible whale watching
  • Full walk-in bathroom

Get UP and CLOSE…view Blue Dolphin’s whale immersive experience on our “In Water Platform”


Scuba Whale

If you’re looking for a spectacular day out on the magical waters of Hervey Bay, make your day tour with Blue Dolphin Marine Tours- your dream day out awaits.


Sail Boat


*DEPARTURE TIME: 7:30 AM
*ARRIVAL TIME: 3:30 PM

  • *$150.00 ADULT
  • *$120.00 FOR CHILDREN
  • *$480.00 2 ADULTS / 2 CHILDREN (up to 17 years of age)
  • *$560.00 2 ADULTS / 3 CHILDREN (up to 17 years of age)

Prices include GST

To book your Whale Watch Cruise aboard the Blue Dolphin
please contact

Jodie & Peter Lynch
Telephone:  07 4124 9600
Fax:  07 4124 9600
Mob:  0412 749 600
International Telephone:  +61 7 4124 9600

Website: www.bluedolphintours.com.auOpens in a new tab.

Daniel Clarke

The website is run by myself Daniel Clarke, I’m lucky enough to have been living in Hervey Bay, for 31 years so I’m classed as a local I have seen many changes over this time. Read more about us here

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