MV Mikat offers much more than just a whale watching cruise! The name ‘Whale Watch Safari’ was carefully selected to describe the style of tour we offer:

From August to October, Hervey Bay 'the Whale Watch Capital of the World' is visited by many humpback whales during their annual migration south. Visitors come from all over the world, to cruise onboard the M.V.Mikat and view these amazing creatures in action.

MV Mikat is not just a quick cruise, a glimpse of the whales and home again, but a genuine whale tour, departing at 9.00am and returning around 2.30pm, allowing ourselves enough time to ensure, that everyone is satisfied.

The MV MIKAT is a very stable, air conditioned catamaran which has two superb walk around viewing decks, covered aft decks and a spacious bow for photography and filming these magnificent creatures. The comfortable lounge has a library of whale, dolphin and shark books and videos of Humpback Whales in Hervey Bay

You are on board a 20 metre ocean-going catamaran that handles the generally calm waters of Hervey Bay with ease. Join us, settle back and relax as the M.V. MIKAT takes you from the Great Sandy Straits Marina to Moon Point on Fraser Island, where you will enter the Hervey Bay Marine Park to enjoy your day amongst the Humpback Whales.

After a cup of coffee or tea we will give you an informative talk about the whales and dolphins you are about to meet. Not just some "dry" textbook information, but very much our own experiences since 1987, the very beginning of whale watching in Hervey Bay. To see an animal weighing some 45,000 kg or an equivalent weight of 11 elephants is educational, breathtaking, entertaining and for some, emotional. This is merely the beginning of your WHALE WATCH SAFARI, remembering that on board the M.V. MIKAT you’ll have more time to spend amongst the whales. There are whales to see and more behavior patterns to enjoy, breaching, spy-hopping, tail and pec-slapping and the very popular "socialising", when some whales become as inquisitive of us, as we are about these gentle giants from Antarctica. Also, you may see the ever-playful dolphins riding the bow-wave or interacting with the whales as an added bonus. All the time your helpful crew will explain what these whales are doing and why, and advising you to have your camera ready when a breach is imminent (sometimes we even get it right!). Upon your return to Urangan Boat Harbour you're bound to agree with many satisfied whale watching safari adventurers who say - "we came, we saw, we will never forget" Mikat's Features • Underwater viewing and big-screen television • Friendly experienced crew providing expert commentary • Underwater microphone to hear the whales sing • Complimentary buffet lunch • Fully licensed • FREE courtesy pick-up service within Hervey Bay M.V. Mikat • 20 metre Aluminium Catamaran • 7 metre Beam • Twin 650 hp GM Diesels • Stern boarding platforms • Launched October 1992 Departure Time Mikat departs from their berth at the Sandy Strait Marina at Urangan daily at 9.00am during Whale Watching season. Boarding at 8.45am and returning approximately 2.30pm.

Great Barrier Reef and The Coral Sea Charters - Departs Gladstone Welcome aboard the M.V. Mikat – The Ultimate Fishing Trip Cruiser for extended voyages to The Great Barrier Reef, Swains and beyond. The opportunity exists for you and or your clients to join us for a fishing charter to some of the best sites available, try dory fishing on bombies around the shallow reefs, or off the shelf in the deepwater for sport fishing for the prolific pelagics.

The MV Mikat is a purpose built, well appointed 20 metre Aluminium Catamaran powered by twin 650hp Detroit Diesels to give a very comfortable cruise speed of 15k, so less travelling time and more fishing. Being a catamaran with a beam of 7 metres it is a very stable platform for fishing and with USL 1 B Survey, we have the capability to do extended cruises to the very remote reefs, islands and cays in the Coral Sea.

Starting on the top deck is the bridge with high quality state of the art navigation equipment including computer plotter to precisely locate every fishing site. Behind the bridge is a large carpeted covered open deck area to relax with evening drinks and occasional al fresco dining.

The main deck of MV Mikat has a large saloon/dining area with television/video. The aft end of this area is the galley where our on board cook converts fresh food into scrumptious meals, this is also the bar area. There are 3 bathrooms with full size showers, toilets and hand basins and below the main deck is the accommodation deck with 2x double and 2 x 6 share cabins. Comfort facilities aboard the Mikat include air-conditioning, C.D. player and P.A. system.

We have a highly experienced professional crew to ensure that you have a safe enjoyable fishing trip.Departure is usually from Gladstone, a major Central Queensland port serviced by regular flights, rail, coach travel and security parking can be organised for those driving.

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