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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

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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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Boarding point

  • Board your cruise at Great Sandy Straits Marina Urangan Hervey Bay.

  • Address: Great Sandy Straits Resort, Buccaneer Dr, Urangan QLD 4655, Australia.

Get directions to the boarding point

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Bring your hat, sunscreen, water bottle & a camera.

Smoking is not allowed on the cruise.

The main deck is wheelchair accessible via ramps instead of stairs.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Parking is available at the marina. The boat can accommodate up to 95 people. Whale watching season is from July to October.

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