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Hervey Bay Whale Watch
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Hervey Bay Whale Watch is a family run business in Hervey Bay for over 30 years. Hervey Bay Whale Watch operate two half day Whale Watch cruises daily during Whale Season (mid July - Oct) on board Quick Cat II – a purpose built Whale Watching vessel. Quick Cat II has 5 viewing decks on 3 different levels to ensure uncrowded and unobstructed viewing. Quick Cat II also has wheelchair & pram access around the entire main deck. Take advantage of our exclusive 'Whales & Lunch @ Fraser' package. Enjoy a Morning Whale Watch cruise aboard Quick Cat II and then disembark at Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island for the Afternoon. Enjoy a delicious lunch (included) at the SandBar Bistro and then relax on the beautiful beaches of Fraser Island. Only an extra $35.00 on top of your Whale Watch. Join our friendly & experienced crew to ensure an experience of a lifetime watching our Humpback Whales up close & personal in the waters of Hervey Bay – the #1 place in Australia for Whale Watching.
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June B
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Lovely boat and crew who were professional throughout. Obviously aware of the whales habitat.
Oct. 2023 • Couples
We had the pleasure of joining this whale watching trip on 02/10/23. The booking was simple, and the staff were really helpful. Throughout the trip we were told interesting facts and it was obvious that the team took great care not to disturb the whales natural environment but still able for us to get great views and interaction. Loved it. :)
Written 1 November 2023
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Jane K
Brisbane, Australia4 contributions
Fantastic up front and close experience
Aug. 2023 • Family
Lovely day, calm water, wonderful up front and close experience with these amazing animals. Would definitely do it again with the same company.
Written 25 October 2023
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924vickiw
Brisbane, Australia66 contributions
Excellent Whale watching Experience
Jul. 2023 • Couples
Have just completed our eigth season with Hervey Bay whale watch “Quick Cat 2 “and what a fantastic season it has been.
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.
Review of: Morning or Afternoon Hervey Bay Whale-Watching Cruise
Written 18 October 2023
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Nicole G
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Whale watching
Oct. 2023 • Couples
I would like to thank you all for an amazing day on the water . We got to see quite a few mother whales and their calve , also a sea turtle and some dolphins .
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 .
Written 10 October 2023
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Karen E
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Best whale watching tour
Oct. 2023 • Family
I'm so glad we choose this company for our one of a kind experience.
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.
Written 8 October 2023
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Vicky B
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Amazing afternoon
Oct. 2023 • Couples
Very organised tour, boat was spacious, clean and in good condition. It was a bit windy when we went so if you get sea sick suggest taking tablets before going, we did and we're fine. They did also let us know about the conditions in advance. Afternoon tea was great, included fruit, biscuits and cake as well as tea, coffee and juice. Had plenty of sightings of different pods. Captain was very knowledgeable and good at getting us close enough for good sightings without disturbing the whales. Wonderful tour, would highly recommend!
Written 4 October 2023
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456anand
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Best in Hervey Bay
Sep. 2023 • Family
Very friendly staff and worth every penny we have spent. We have seen at least 5 or 6 pods, great job guys.
Written 3 October 2023
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joan829
Burrum Heads, Australia33 contributions
Whale watch
Oct. 2023 • Family
Lovely friendly crew .
Captain Joshua gave us lots of information
Saw heaps of whales
Lost count of how many we saw?
Written 2 October 2023
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Leigh M
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Choose a different Company
Sep. 2023 • Family
If I could give 0 stars I would!
Ive been on several whale watching boats in Hervey Bay but never this company.

If you enjoy seeing whales from 2 kilometres away or own really good binoculars while every other boat around us approached the whales at a safe and appropriate distance then pick this boat!

The so called fruit and biscuit platters were gone in 2 minutes, so if you waited patiently for the line to ease then forget morning tea.

The captain spoke very little about the whales and as soon as he caught site of one the engine shut off so we were as far as possible away and we then all fought to get a look at what I believe was possibly a whale.

Im not sure theres any more to say except choose another company.
Review of: Morning or Afternoon Hervey Bay Whale-Watching Cruise
Written 29 September 2023
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Naz B
Brisbane, Australia1 contribution
Amazing Whales
Sep. 2023 • Family
Amazing experience with many whale pods spotted. We got up close and personal with breaching splashing and cruising whales in their natural habitat. The boat was superb staff were friendly and informative. We had a great day. The extension to have lunch on K'gari was well worth the extra. However you do return to river heads and catch the shuttle bus back to the marina in Hervey Bay.
Review of: Morning or Afternoon Hervey Bay Whale-Watching Cruise
Written 28 September 2023
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