Hervey Bay: Best Value Half Day Whale Watching Cruise
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Join Australia's FIRSTcommercial Whale Watching company with over 36 years experience.
Rest assured you are in capable hands. Being owned and operated by 4th generation locals having spent over 85 years on the Fraser coast waters, let us share our knowledge with you.
Hervey Bay Whale Watch offer 2 Half Day Whale Watching tours on our purpose built catamaran 'Quick Cat II'designed to specifically enhance your whale watching experience. The vessel was designed and built right here in Hervey Bay and features 5 viewing decks on 3 different levels to ensure uncrowded and unobstructed views. The vessel has various vantage points from right on the water line, to the third story rooftop viewing platform where you feel on top of the world
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We also offer Incredible and exclusive opportunities to enhance your tours with exciting add on options making us the best value whale tour on the Fraser Coast!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Join us for a Half Day Whale Watch Cruise aboard Quick Cat II for an unforgettable experience spotting Humpback Whales in their natural habitat. Our knowledgeable crew will provide fascinating insights into their behavior and characteristics, while you take in stunning views of K'Gari (Fraser Island) and Hervey Bay's waters. Look out for dolphins, turtles, dingoes and seabirds along the way. Choose between our Morning or Afternoon Tour each with endless opportunities to explore the Great Sandy Straits & Platypus Bay - where our Humpback Whales come to play!
What‘s Included
Live commentary from experienced crew
Complimentary light breakfast (morning tour)
Wheelchair and stroller accessible vessel
Morning or afternoon tea onboard
Tea, coffee, juice, and light refreshments
Options
Morning-Half Day Whale Watch
Duration: 5 hours: Please be aware this tour Travels via Kingfisher Bay Resort. This tour has the added option of lunch at Kingfisher Bay Resort
Afternoon-Half Day Whale Watch
Duration: 4 hours: This tour travels straight to the whales and returns with no stops.
Reviews
360 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Aqua Oasis tour is such a fun time
B5174JIlaurenb,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on the Aqua Oasis cruise for our work christmas party. We had so much fun, the weather was perfect and the crew couldn't be more helpful. Highly recommend, it was the best day out on the water I've ever had.
Whale Watching Hervey Bay
924vickiw,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Have completed my tenth season on board Hervey Bay whale watch. The 2025 season has been amazing from commencement in July to last day 19th October. I am a regular whale watcher throughout the season and as usual was not disappointed. A big thank you to skippers Josh, Sam. Steve as usual you have excelled in showcasing our humpbacks and I still learn something new on my trips. The crew Nat, Jack, James, Hayley, Darren, Peta ,Kellie always nearby on deck to lend a hand and provide great morning and afternoon teas. Lindy, Alicia, Tahnee in the office providing support to guests with their booking requirements. The "QuickCat" is purpose built for whale watching, plenty of room around the decks to move around with different levels to get the best views whether you wish to be high or lower. Have witnessed some amazing interactions this season and share some of my photos . I can highly recommend Hervey Bay whale watch it was the first cruise company we booked with whilst on holiday, now living in Hervey Bay it is the vessel of choice
An excellent half day trip with plenty to see, even later on in the season.
Keca66,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I wondered how successful we would be later in the season, but I needn't have worried. As I overheard "We run out of customers before we run out of whales", this was borne out on this excellent half day trip. We went in the afternoon and saw at least 4 mothers and calves and even had the excitement of a mother breaching about 15-20 metres from the boat looking for her calf. The crew are excellent at spotting the signs from km's away and heading towards possible sightings and also at explaining what we are seeing, from the captain at the wheel, to other members of crew around the decks. Afternoon tea was supplied and was good. A highly recommended half day trip, with an excellent chance of whale spotting.
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lu sjavierb,,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just amazing experience, unforgettable! The crew is top and the trip perfect ❤️ we spotted several whales and we would come back tomorrow again :)
Second time Whale Watch not a great as the first.
Clinton68,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We had done whale watch from Hervey Bay before and had a great experience. We had hoped that being a bit earlier in September would have helped. However this time proved to be not so much. We loved the crew and the fact that it was a family run business. No complaints there at all however, the haul across to K'Gari before getting to the whales is a bit of a drag to be honest then the repeat on return. Also, the spotting experience was a complete let down compared to last time, and again more time spottine less time cruising might have helped.
Awesome afternoon of whale watching
laineytin,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience. Very informative tour with running commentary about whales and their behaviour. Mum has limited mobility and the crew went above and beyond to help her throughout the day - helping with onboarding, ensuring she was seeing plenty of the action and bringing her afternoon tea. These things make a huge difference to the day. Thank you so much for an awesome day - would highly recommend.
Best day out on morning Whale Watch !!!
83deborahg,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a Wonderful Morning Whale Watch trip with Hervey Bay Whale Watch, boat ""Quick Cat 11"" was comfortable, plenty of space for viewing and staff were very friendly and helpful. we also added the lunch at K''gari on the way home and the food was delicious and plentiful. I highly recommend this company. 5 star service !!!
A fantastic afternoon of whale watching
andrewingram62,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a ripper day, a bit windy on our way out, but once out there and seeeing the whales you soon forget everything and are just fascinated watching the whales with their calves. The skipper and crew where fantastic and made it a fantastic afternoon and very memorable.
Unforgettable experIence of a lifetime!
snezanaswastib,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our whale watching cruise was absolutely fantastic! Check in process was easy, boarding was smooth. The boat was quite full, but not too much. We sat on the upper deck which provided us with wonderful view of the sea. The weather was really nice and sunny, and the best part was that we sighted maybe 15 whales - both near and far. A couple of them even went by our boat, dived under our boat, and came up on the other side of our boat! The kids love it, crews were friendly, and the afternoon tea was decent. No complaints!
Best whale watching cruise!
michellejT4888KF,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing cruise this was! We all had a great time! This was our first time seeing whales and it didnt disappoint. The crew were informative and showed us what to look for. Then we spent so long with the beautiful whales also seeing sea turtles and a dolphin. I definitely recommend this cruise to anyone looking to do whale watching.
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