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Hervey Bay: Best Value Half Day Whale Watching Cruise | 4 hours

259 Reviews | Fraser Island
From $74.99 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Morning-Half Day Whale Watch
2 Adults x $82.38
$164.76
Approx Total
$164.76
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
2 Adults x $75.99
$151.98
Approx Total
$151.98
Duration: 4 hours: This tour travels straight to the whales and returns with no stops.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Hervey Bay Whale Watch Half Day Tours include a complimentary light breakfast, tea, coffee, juice as well as light refreshments for morning tea & afternoon tea.
  • Live commentary on board

Overview

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 . 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!

Meeting points

Down the Great Sandy Straits Marina Ramp, First Office on the right hand side.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

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!

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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

Free Cancellation

January 28100% refund
January 29No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.8

259 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    237
  • 4 stars
    11
  • 3 stars
    5
  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
    4

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 237 reviews with 5 stars

excellent!!

Published on Jan, 2025

A great team , a great boat and Josh the Captain even detoured so my young daughter could see the turtles and dugongs! Highly recommended and a fabulous selection of sporting gear on boat, definitively the best :)

Exploring paradise

Published on Dec, 2024

The Aqua Oasis cruise was absolutely amazing. A great way to see the surrounding islands. Lots to do and so much fun to be had. The crew were all lovely and so accommodating. Do yourself a favour and book!

Brilliant experience, friendly, knowledgeable staff.

Published on Oct, 2024

This was a fabulous half day out. We saw so many whales and so close up. Staff were very friendly and keen to chat with us and answer our questions. Would absolutely do it again in a heartbeat.

Best experience I've had on a boat.

Published on Oct, 2024

Utterly professional outfit that run a fantastic tour. The boat is very modern and perfectly suited to the task of whale watching. It has multiple levels (3) and ample seating for and aft on all levels. Knowledgeable staff and driver who let the tourists know exactly what is going on at all times. The boat is also fast and agile despite its size so the tour can go out of Hervey Bay quite a distance in the 4 hours allotted. Drinks are provided along with fruit, cakes and biscuits. Onboard bar also selling net, wine and spirits. Overall a fantastic afternoon and time will spent. Cost was also very reasonable given what was included.

The morning was enjoyed by our whole family group and topped off by lunch and some time spent on K'Gari

Published on Sep, 2024

A beautiful morning out on the water including a very unique experience with three adult whales. They spent nearly an hour with the boat, allowing for plenty of photo opportunities as well as time to observe their behaviours.

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