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Highlights
- See humpback whales up close on a 4-hour Hervey Bay cruise with an expert crew, refreshments & 3 viewing levels.
- Watch whales breach beside the boat and hear their songs live through the onboard hydrophone.
- Get real-time whale facts and conservation stories from an experienced crew onboard.
- Pick a whale cruise that fits your day: morning with breakfast or afternoon with tea, both cruises bring you face-to-face with humpbacks in a relaxed setting.
Your Experience
Watch humpbacks up close on a 4-hour morning or afternoon cruise with hydrophone access, 3 viewing levels, and expert commentary.
Getting started
Your experience begins with check-in at the Hervey Bay Whale Watch office at the Great Sandy Straits Marina. After a short safety briefing, board Quick Cat II, a fast, stable, and fully wheelchair-accessible vessel purpose-built for whale watching, complete with five viewing decks across three levels.
What to expect
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Choose your time, same epic whales: Select a morning cruise with a light breakfast or an afternoon cruise with complimentary tea and coffee. Both options include 4 hours of whale watching guided by an experienced and friendly crew.
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Unmatched views & access: With multiple open-air decks, wide railings, and shaded areas, you’ll enjoy unobstructed views of humpbacks breaching, tail-slapping, and swimming just metres away.
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Whale songs beneath your feet: Hear humpbacks live through the onboard hydrophone as the crew shares real-time commentary and educational insights about whale behavior, migration, and marine life in the Great Sandy Marine Park.
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Family-friendly and comfortable: The Quick Cat II is fully wheelchair and stroller-accessible throughout. A licensed bar is available onboard, and if no whales are sighted, you’ll receive a free return ticket under the sighting guarantee.
Inclusions
- 4-hour morning or afternoon whale watching cruise (as per option selected)
- Live commentary by crew
- Access to 3 viewing levels & onboard hydrophone
- Light breakfast or afternoon tea (as per option selected)
- Sighting guarantee (Get a return ticket, if no whales spotted)
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.
Boarding point
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Board your cruise at Great Sandy Straits Marina Urangan Hervey Bay.
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Address: Great Sandy Straits Resort, Buccaneer Dr, Urangan QLD 4655, Australia.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.