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 . 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!
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- 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
Reviews(363)
On Sunday my husband and I went on the half day tour west of Fraser Island. 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
Hi Jo, it sounds like you and your husband had an amazing adventure with us on Sunday! 😊 We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the half-day tour and that the crew made it such a memorable experience for you both. The morning tea and water activities are always a hit, and we're glad they added to your day! Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope you'll join us again for more fun and relaxation. 🌊🚤
We did the aqua oasis tour and it was fantastic value for money, such a great day on the water. The staff were lovely, we will definitely do it again and will take any friends that come up on it as well. Great for families and worth doing the extension for lunch.
Hi Tonya, we're so pleased to hear that you had such a fantastic time on the Aqua Oasis tour! 😊 It's wonderful to know the day on the water was enjoyable for you and that our lovely staff made it special. We're thrilled you found it to be great value and perfect for families. Bringing friends along next time sounds like a great plan! Thanks again for sharing your experience and for choosing us. Looking forward to welcoming you back for more fun onboard 🚤🌊
We did the Aqua Oasis Tour as part of our Christmas party and it was honestly the best experience. From the moment we stepped onboard, the skipper and crew were incredible — so friendly, professional, and made sure everyone was relaxed and having fun. 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.
Hi Teneka, what a fantastic way to celebrate the holiday season! 🎄😊 We're absolutely delighted to know that your Christmas party aboard the Aqua Oasis Cruise was the best experience. Our skipper and crew love to hear they made your day special, and it sounds like they truly did an excellent job. That perfect blend of fun and relaxation you described is exactly what we aim for. We're thrilled you're already planning to book again! Thank you for such a glowing recommendation, and we can't wait to welcome you back on board for more unforgettable moments. 🌊🚤
We 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.
Thank you so much for leaving a review! It really is a great way to wind down, relax, and have some fun after a big work year. Thanks so much for joining us, we are so glad you had a great time!
Have 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
Vicki & Peter, thank you so much for your kind words. We absolutely LOVE having you both on board every week as our V.I.P Whale Watchers ;) Your enthusiasm and excitement every single trip - no matter how many times you have been out with us to see the whales brings us so much joy. The countdown is on until next season! Thanks again for your support!
I 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.
Thank you so much for joining us and for taking the time to leave a review - we truly do appreciate it. We hope to see you again some time!
Just amazing experience, unforgettable! The crew is top and the trip perfect ❤️ we spotted several whales and we would come back tomorrow again :)
Thank you so much for your review - we truly appreciate it. So happy to hear you had an amazing experience visiting our beautiful Humpbacks. thanks for joining us!
We 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.
Hi Clinton, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re really pleased to hear you enjoyed the crew and appreciated the fact that we’re a family-run business, that’s something we’re very proud of. We do try to make it as clear as possible on both our website and in confirmation emails that the tour includes travel across to Kingfisher Bay Resort, but we understand this part of the journey may not be for everyone. While nature can be unpredictable, we always aim to deliver the best experience possible and appreciate your honest feedback. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back again in the future. Thank you!
What 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.
Thank you so much for your review - we appreciate it. We are so pleased to hear you had a great time on board. We definitely love being able to offer these experiences to all guests with Quick Cat II being easily accessible for all. Thank you for joining us!
We 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 !!!
Thank you so much for joining us and for taking the time to leave a review! So glad to hear you enjoyed your time on board and you afternoon at the resort - a beautiful way to end your day. Thanks for joining us!
