Hervey Bay Dive Centre operates the regions only dedicated swim with the whale experience when the humpbacks whales visit Hervey Bay between July and October. Our professional Crew and PADI Dive Team give 100% to ensure you get the experience of a lifetime and an awesome adventure on the water.

This exclusive experience is an incredibly special opportunity to watch & swim with one of nature’s most majestic mammals, the Humpback whale, a curious, gentle and trusting creature. Even if we cannot swim for one reason or another our tour offers a unique and personal whale watch encounter in the best humpback whale watching destination in the world, Hervey Bay!

Guest numbers are strictly limited making for a personal and fun day on the water.

Each sighting is different and every whale interaction unique and personal. People that have swam with whales often describe the experience as “life changing”.

From mid July our cruise maximises your opportunity to swim with the whales. The swim experience takes place via a 20m mermaid line connected to the stern of the vessel.