Freedom Ecotours - Whale Watch and Charters

I know many people who have gone whale-watching, but somehow had managed to never make it myself. That was until our family planned a trip to Hervey Bay. My wife had heard lots of good things about Freedom Ecotours so she decided that we would give them a go. This was an excellent choice for everyone. Check-in was simple with an arrival 20 minutes before departure and a sir name check. Once on the boat, there was a brief mustering for the safety check and a few jokes to get the show rolling. The wind forecast for our trip was windy, which made for a rocky trip out and especially back in, but we did our best to roll with the punches. This being a whale tour of sorts, you must be wondering did we see any? YES! We saw heaps! There was breaching, and belly rolls. Dives, and much more. The boats need to stay about 100 yards away from the animals, but we were treated to some swimming very near our boat. Speaking of which, there boat has three viewing tiers in the front of the boat. This is prime seating major most of the tour. There were also three toilets on our boat. I didn't get a chance to see these. Our package included morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea. The spreads were filling (but not overly). The food provided felt like just the right amount to keep us from getting too sleepy and maintain our interests in seeing more whales. Taking photographs of video of them can be a bit tricky, since you don't know when or what they are going to do. It may be best to keep your phone at the ready and focus on your screen once whales have been spotted in a particular area. This way, you'll be able to quickly snap an image should something notable take place. Everyone had a great time. I'll definitely be recommending Freedom to my friends.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It’s become a family tradition to go whale watching every year, and this was our second year with Freedom Whale Watch — it just keeps getting better! This year, we were privileged to get up close and personal with the whales, and what an unforgettable experience it was. Skipper Toni is absolutely amazing — her wealth of knowledge and experience shines through, and she ensures you leave completely satisfied. Her crew are just as phenomenal, making the whole day seamless and so enjoyable. Last year was fantastic, but this year has topped all our experiences. Thank you so much, Freedom Whale Watch — we absolutely loved today and can’t wait to see you all again next year!