Morning Whale Watch Cruise
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Includes
- Tea & Coffee and light refreshments
- Informative Commentary + Local Knowledge & History
- Australia’s most experienced Whale Watch crew
- Hydrophone equipped to listen to the beautiful singing of the whales underwater
- Fully licensed bar for food and beverage purchases
- Non smoking vessel
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Swimwear & Towel (if you are planning to swim)
- Jacket
- Camera (preferably waterproof)
- Sense of adventure
- Money for drinks, snacks, souvenirs, whale swim if desired.
EFTPOS is available on board.
- Morning whale watch 7:00AM and returns at 12:30PM
*This cruise travels via Kingfisher Bay Resort to pick up/drop off resort guests*
Please ensure all guests check in to our floating office at least 15 minutes prior to your departure time. We don’t want you to miss the boat. We are the only floating office located right at the boat, head along the board walk and down the ramp and you have found us. Walk through the office check in with one of our lovely office staff members and head on through onto Quick Cat II.
Half Day Whale Watch: Please check in at 6:45AM for our Morning Whale Watch
If you experience unexpected delays please call us as soon as you can. If you cannot make departure time your ticket is transferable to another cruise (subject to availability)
Additional Extras- Exciting opportunity to Swim with the Humpback Whales – Extra $100.00 per person to be paid during the tour (Weather permitting & conditions apply)
- Check out our exclusive “Whales & Lunch @ Fraser” for an extra $40.00 on top of your ticket – AMAZING VALUE!
INFO YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR CRUISE
Weather & Sea ConditionsThe team at Hervey Bay Whale Watch have been doing this for a long time and know the bay and the conditions well.
Quick Cat II is one of the best “Sea boats” in the fleet. We usually have great conditions and the bay is usually protected and calm BUT… Sometimes it may get a bit rough!
We will never leave the harbour if conditions are dangerous and we will advise you of the expected conditions before departure. Different people have different expectations, some people aren’t bothered by rough days, but we want you to enjoy your experience with us so if it’s a rough day we are happy to re book your cruise for a calmer day.
If the day is too rough to be enjoyable, we will advise you as soon as possible that the cruise will be cancelled. You have the choice of a refund or to book for another cruise.
GuaranteeIt is extremely rare that we don’t find whales on our Whale Watching cruises, however, occasionally this may happen very early in the season or very late in the season. This is why we set our start and finish dates to minimise the chance of this happening and minimise the chance of leaving passengers disappointed.
Hervey Bay Whale Watch have always guaranteed whale sightings. This means that if you have joined us for our Whale Watch Cruise and for some reason we don’t see whales, your ticket is valid for any of our other Whale Watch Cruises until you see the majestic Humpback Whales. (Subject to availability)
This company has always maintained this policy. The longest time taken to redeem a ticket was 15 years so the guarantee stands for as long as it takes. It was nice to have the customers return after 15 years!
Conditions- Hervey Bay Whale Watch reserve the right to substitute another vessel at any time
- Cruise may be cancelled or substituted due to weather or tide conditions or if viable passenger numbers are not reached.
Please note that our Morning Whale Watch Cruise travels via Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island to pick up extra guests. Extra travel time of approx. 30-45mins to/from the resort applies.
** If you are concerned about weather conditions for your tour, including wind, rain, and sea conditions, or if you have young children, are pregnant, prone to motion sickness, or feel unsteady on your feet, please call our office at least 24-48 hours prior to your tour for a weather update. If the weather is not suitable for your booking, the option to change dates is available (subject to availability). **
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The only downside was the lunch option, which was very limited for vegans—I was only able to have rice and vegetables, which was disappointing. Other than that, the trip was fantastic: beautiful, well-organized, and memorable.


The staff were friendly and informative.
We stopped multiple times on the way to Platypus Bay whenever we saw a whale or a pod. The whales came up close to the boat and the skipper did whatever he could to keep the whales interested - turning engines on etc.
It was a beautiful day on the water and an experience our family will never forget.
The staff spent lots of time talking with passengers about whales.
















But the morning trip was so much better than you could hope for
The crew knew exactly how to make our experience a lifetime memory
From the early morning snacks to the expert commentary this team are winners
100% value for money
Robyn & Leighton NZ


Thank you we had an amazing special time!!



We were fortunate to witness whales up close, hearing their songs, seeing their blowholes, and watching them interact with the boat was absolutely surreal. The fresh fruit on board was a lovely touch, and the overall atmosphere was both relaxed and exhilarating. This was the perfect way to conclude our two-week journey through Queensland. Without a doubt, it was the best investment we made on our trip. I’m already planning to return & next time, I’ll be swimming with them! Thank you to the entire team for creating such a memorable and magical experience for us both!
Watching and swimming with the whales was absolutely magical, emotional, breathtaking, and something I’ll never forget. A HUGE thank you to Kellie, Josh, Hayley, Natalie, James, Jack, Steve, and the rest of the amazing crew! You were all fantastic, so friendly, supportive, and passionate. You made us feel safe, excited, and truly connected to the ocean. I 1000% recommend this experience, it’s a life-changing adventure!





We did our work Christmas Party with these guys - the Twighlight Cruise. Exceptional Service, Good content and excellent value for money. Saw dolphins and dugong.
Thanks Sam and team you went above and beyond again.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Can’t wait to do the Oasis tour next year.







The crew Sam, Amelia in the kitchen and the Captain made our day absolutely incredible! The family owned company takes a natural approach with the whale swim which was why we did not book with another company (Hervey Bay Dive Centre!)
The swim was determined by the whales themselves if they decided to be curious and stick around the boat, only then did we get in the water on the mermaid line.
The tour was ran as a whale watching with the add on of a swim (€100)- only when you have a good swim with the whales you pay for this onboard after completion, this acts as a guarantee.
Thank you for looking after us and making our day so special!





My husband and I are weekly patrons for the season, on board “quick cat” and again we were not disappointed it was amazing.
Big thanks to Skippers Josh, Sam Steve and Damien, fellas you excelled yourselves as usual in showcasing these amazing mammals in their environment and showing us as many pods as possible each trip we went into bay, there were no shortage of whales from start of season in July to our last trip on 15th October.
The “Quick cat” is purpose built for whale watching so there is plenty of room to move around the vessel and as there are different levels, you can go as high or as low as you wish.
The skippers have an extensive knowledge of humpback behaviours and are very informative, excellent for school excursions, I still learn something new on our trips after eight years.
There is plenty of food and drinks on offer and the girls in the galley Sophie, Liberty, Meg, Chelsea, Shayla do a great job in providing morning and afternoon teas ensuring everyone has plenty of refreshments and food on offer.
I can’t forget the rest of the crew Radim, Luke and Mitch who are always available on deck to answer any questions and assist everyone in general.
We chose Hervey Bay whale watch when we first moved into the area, and we are so glad we did. A family-owned business and I must say they go over and above to ensure patrons have the best experience each and every cruise during the season.
I must not forget the ladies in the office Lindy, Kate, Mandy, Jenny, Alicia who are extremely helpful when you are booking.
We have experienced some amazing interactions over the years, and I am sharing some highlights from this season.
I highly recommend Hervey Bay Whale watch “Quick Cat 2” for whale watching I have never been disappointed on any of our cruises over the last 8 years.

The hosts were friendly and the captain was very informative.
We also had an abundance of fruit cake varieties, biscuits, tea , coffee , juice and water for afternoon tea .
The ship was very spacious and clean .

From the minute we were booking to the time we were dropped back to our starting point was purely amazing.
The captain was so understanding with my son who has special needs and involved him in the captaining experience.
We got to see heaps of whales up close.
The trip we booked included a visit and lunch on Fraser Island which was very lovely.
I can see why this family business has been running for so long as they truly care about their passengers and go above and beyond to make sure it's a day you'll remember forever.

Went into the water when one was close. He decided to say hello and got a little too close and grazed me with his tail fin. Awesome experience ???? The crew made sure I’m ok and took good care of the few scratches I got on my legs.
Would highly recommend and go with them again!
Thank you for an awesome experience!!!