Whale Watching Urangan

Join us for an Afternoon Whale Watch Cruise aboard Quick Cat II for an unforgettable experience spotting Humpback Whales in their natural habitat. Our knowledgeable crew will provide fascinating insights into their behavior and characteristics, while you take in stunning views of K'Gari (Fraser Island) and Hervey Bay's waters. Look out for dolphins, turtles, and seabirds along the way. Enjoy a complimentary Afternoon Tea as we explore the Great Sandy Straits & Platypus Bay - where our Humpback Whales come to play! Enjoy a glass of bubbles and breathtaking sunset views over the water as we cruise back home. Relax and enjoy the peaceful moment after an unforgettable afternoon.
Includes: Australia's most experienced whale watch crew Complimentary tea, coffee and light nibbles Informative commentary, local knowledge & history Hydrophone equipped to listen to whale song underwater Fully licensed bar for food and beverage purchases Non-smoking vessel What to bring: Hat Jacket Sunglasses Sense of adventure Camera (preferably waterproof) Swimwear & towel ( if you are planning to swim with the whales ) Money for drinks, snacks, souvenirs, whale swim if desired.
EFTPOS is available on board. Cruise Time: 1:00PM departure & 5:00PM return
*Please check in at 12:45pm* Check In:
Please ensure all guests check in at our floating office at least 15 minutes prior to your Whale Watch Cruise departure time. Our floating office is located beside Quick Cat II, at the Great Sandy Straits Marina, near Cafe Balena.
If you experience unexpected delays, please call us on (07) 4128 9611. Optional Extras: Exciting opportunity to Swim with the Humpback Whales - Extra $100.00 per person to be paid during the tour (Weather permitting & conditions apply)
Please See our Whale Swim Information page for more details IMPORTANT INFORMATION PRIOR TO CRUISE DEPARTURE Weather and Sea Conditions
The Hervey Bay Whale Watch team has been operating in the area for over 30 years, which has allowed them to become highly familiar with the conditions and preferences of their guests. To ensure the safety of their passengers, Quick Cat II will not leave the harbour in dangerous conditions. While some guests may not be bothered by rough conditions, the company is willing to reschedule cruises for those who are uncomfortable. If the weather is too rough to provide an enjoyable experience, our office staff will promptly notify guests of the cancellation and offer the choice of a refund or the opportunity to rebook for a calmer day. Guarantee
While it's extremely rare for us to miss seeing whales during our cruises, it's can occasionally happen during the early or late parts of the season. To minimize the chances of this happening, we adjust our cruise start and end dates annually based on projected whale sightings, ensuring our guests have the best possible experience without any disappointment.
At Hervey Bay Whale Watch, we provide a guarantee that you'll see whales on your whale watch cruise. If, for any reason, we're unable to spot whales during your trip, your ticket remains valid for any of our upcoming whale watch cruises until we do see Humpback whales, subject to availability. We've always maintained this policy, and we even had one guest who waited 15 years to redeem their ticket!
Terms & Conditions:
- Passengers are required to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure time.
- Passengers are required to follow all safety instructions given by the crew and captain at all times.
- Passengers are responsible for their own personal belongings and any loss or damage is at their own risk.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on board Quick Cat II & Calypso Hervey Bay
- Hervey Bay Whale Watch is not responsible for any injury or loss of property resulting from passenger misconduct or failure to follow safety instructions.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Hervey Bay Whale Watch reserves the right to refuse boarding to any passenger who appears to be under the influence of drugs or who poses a threat to the safety of the vessel and its passengers.
- No refunds will be provided for any missed tours or charters due to late arrival or non-compliance with the terms and conditions.
- Hervey Bay Whale Watch has a zero-tolerance policy towards rude or abusive behavior towards our staff. We ask that all passengers treat our staff with respect and courtesy at all times.
- Hervey Bay Whale Watch reserve the right to substitute another vessel at any time.
- Tour times may vary slightly dependent on conditions and distance travelled.
- Cruise may be cancelled or substituted at any time due to weather or tide conditions or if viable passenger numbers are not reached.

Join us for a Morning Whale Watch Cruise aboard Quick Cat II for an unforgettable experience spotting Humpback Whales in their natural habitat. Our knowledgeable crew will provide fascinating insights into their behavior and characteristics, while you take in stunning views of K'Gari (Fraser Island) and Hervey Bay's waters. Look out for dolphins, turtles, and seabirds along the way. Enjoy a light breakfast and morning tea as we explore the Great Sandy Straits & Platypus Bay - where our Humpback Whales come to play!

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 What to Bring Hat Sunglasses Mask, Snorkel, Towel and Swimwear ( 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. Departure Times Morning whale watch 7:00AM and returns at 12:30PM Afternoon whale watch 1:00PM and returns at 5:00PM Check In
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
Please check in at 12:45PM for our Afternoon 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 Conditions
The 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. Guarantee
It 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.