Thats Awesome Whale Watch

"that's Awesome" Hervey Bay Whale Watch's newest vessel is the first vessel in Hervey Bay to offer 3 cruises daily to the whales. It is a 12.5 metre Naiad vessel carrying a maximum of 36 passengers.

that's Awesome gets you to the whales sooner, so you can spend more of your precious time focused on the whales, not getting there and back.

that's Awesome delivers you the freedom to select from 3 unique and fascinating whale watch trips, that gets you to the whales faster than ever before.

that's Awesome whale watching offers the adventure tourist a unique experience that starts from the moment you walk on board. You'll enjoy the expertise of Australia's most experienced whale watch crew.

FEATURES:

   * Low passenger numbers, 36 maximum, means everyone has a front row seat.
   * Lowest deck level to the water of any vessel. that's Awesome sits low in the water resting on its inflatable pontoons making it super stable even in rough conditions.
   * Full walk around decks mean you are virtually at the whales' level. So the term "up close and personal" takes on a whole new meaning. This is eye to eye with the whales.
   * Safety standards on this type of vessel are second to none. That;s why you see them used as life saving and rescue craft, used by the Army, Navy and marine rescue.
   * Front loading atairs for easy access to beaches.
   * Fully licensed, drinks & snacks for sale on board
   * Hydrophone equipped to listen to whales singing.
   * Non-smoking vessel
   * Guaranteed sightings or free return ticket
   * Courtesy pick-up in Hervey Bay

- FASTEST VESSEL OF THE FLEET -

DAWN PATROL - Departs 7.00am, Returns 10.00am
Be out first with the whales. Enjoy the early morning cruise across the bay as the sunrise hilights its rays on Fraser Island's west coast.

DAY PATROL - Departs 10.30am, Returns 1.30pm
that's Awesome has the speed that can take you to areas where other vessels would not go so you can nearly always have "whales on your own"

DUSK PATROL - Departs 2.30pm, Returns 5.30pm
While there is no guarantee, whales are known to become a little more active late in the day.The trip home is very special, as the sun lowers over the waters in the west and that's Awesome has you cruising eithin metres of the beach of Fraser Island. Now that's Awesome.

THE VESSEL

Length:         12.5 metre Naiad rigid inflatable boat.
Beam:   4.3 metres
Draft: Less than ½ metre
Power: 4 x 300hp 4 stroke Suzuki outboard engines. that's Awesome
Speeds:         Cruise 30 to 40 knots (60 to 80 km/hr)
Maximum:        50 knots+ (100 km/hr)
Toilet facilities:      Full size walk in toilet with waste treatment on board.
Passenger Numbers:      36 maximum
Seating:        High back techno membrane series
NB. "that's Awesome" does not offer wheelchair access

Terms & Conditions: Any passenger that may be pregnant, suffer from neck, back or heart conditions or have any prior injuries are not to ride with that's Awesome. An adult must accompany children under the age of 15 years. Passengers travel with that's Awesome at their own risk. The owners and crew will not be held responsible for any personal injuries, equipment loss or damage. Passengers are asked not to carry valuables. The owners of that's Awesome reserve the right to suspend, cancel or substitute the vessel at any time. Passengers are asked to wear suitable clothing including a spray jacket.

that's Awesome reserves the right to refuse any passengers for any reason..

Thats Awesome Whale Watch Prices