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 – If you are staying at Kingfisher Bay Resort and wish to join our tour, you must book directly through the resort*
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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What an amazing experience
Would highly recommend and will definitely do it again
Fantastic crew , absolutely amazing afternoon !! Well done
Staff were friendly and helpful and welcoming. It was very relaxed all round. A plentiful afternoon tea was offered and everyone seemed very happy with this adventure.
We saw so many pods of whales that a few even surfaced close to the boat. The whales saved the best for last, with incredible action right nearby. It’s an experience I highly recommend.
The crowd was larger than the first visit, so was harder to get the best vantage spot this time. We spent a long time with the whales so the 4 hours was the perfect time. There was such excitement onboard, especially when everyone was waving and talking to the whales. The onboard afternoon tea was great. The staff were the best and really made our day special.
Incredible experience
Crew were very friendly & knowledgeable sharing detailed information about the local area and whales. Found us lots of whales & some dolphins too!
The boat was ideal for whale watching and the drinks & light breakfast were great too. Would highly recommend.
You can really tell this is a family-run business that genuinely loves what they do. Everyone on board was so welcoming, Sam the skipper, Jack, Kelly and Sahara who are all friendly and happy to share their knowledge, making the whole trip feel relaxed and personal.
Seeing the humpback whales up close was absolutely unforgettable, and the crew made sure everyone had plenty of opportunities to enjoy every moment while always putting the whales first.
If you’re thinking about whale watching in Hervey Bay, don’t look any further. Supporting a local family business while having such an incredible experience makes it even more special. I’ll definitely be back xx
We had a wonderful time!
The skipper was excellent, the morning tea delicious and the toys to play in the water with were awesome. Great crew and great day out!
Jo
The setup was perfect, the atmosphere was unreal, and the whole tour was so well run. It was the perfect mix of fun and chill, and we all walked away saying how amazing it was.
We loved it so much we’re already planning to book again! If you’re considering the Aqua Oasis Tour, don’t hesitate — you won’t be disappointed.
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.
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
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!

























































