*This tour is only available to guests staying at Kingfisher Bay Resort.

From $155.00 Per adult

Cruises depart the resort at 7:30am daily, returning at 12pm (noon) during whale season.

  • Advanced Eco Accreditation
  • UNESCO World Heritage-listed locations
  • Longest established whale watching company in Australia
  • Includes tea, coffee and light refreshments

Whale Watching Cruise – Witness the Humpbacks!

Our 2025 Whale Watching season has now ended, and the humpbacks are on their migration back down south.

The whales will be back visiting paradise again from next year from July - October 2026, so start planning ahead for a wildlife encounter of a lifetime!


Kingfisher Bay Resort partners with Hervey Bay Whale Watch to provide an unforgettable day out on the World Heritage-listed waters of K'gari (Fraser Island). Guests can enjoy close encounters with these gentle giants in the sheltered, calm waters of the Great Sandy Strait, with whales often approaching the boats for a memorable show. There's a reason the water between Hervey Bay and the west coast of K'gari has been named the whale watching capital of the world.

Whale watching cruises are available to book as an add-on for in-house guests, or can include the full resort experience with the K'gari Whale Retreat package!

Chat with our Reservations team about 2026 season availability.

Onboard your cruise, you can expect:

  • Expert commentary from the family-operated crew that conducts the longest-established whale watching company in Australia.
  • Tea, coffee and light refreshments are provided.
  • Advanced Eco Accreditation.
  • Guaranteed close encounters.
  • Whale information available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
  • The opportunity to take your wildlife adventure one step further and upgrade to a swim with the whales experience. (Please note - The 'swim with the whales experience' can only proceed based on an assessment of weather and safety conditions, at the discretion of the crew. The beginning of the season is the primary time for whale swims, into early September.)
  • Whale swims are an additional $100 and can be paid in cash or via credit card whilst on your 1/2 day tour. Full refunds for the swim are issued if unsuccessful/unable to proceed.

Your Whale Watching Cruise departs from the end of the Kingfisher Bay Resort jetty at 7:30am and return at 12pm (noon).

Tours operate daily during whale watching season from July to October.

Please note - 2026 Whale Watching Season dates are yet to be confirmed.

AdultChild (4-14)
Price$155$99

📍 This tour is only available to guests staying at Kingfisher Bay Resort.

To ensure the experience is fun and safe, all participants should:

  • Wear comfortable clothing, closed shoes, and a hat.
  • Apply sunscreen and insect repellent before the cruise.
  • Swimmers and a towel.
  • Waterproof camera (wrist strap is advised).
  • Snorkel and goggles.
  • Method of payment.
  • Bring a water bottle (optional).
  • Whale breaching K'gari (Fraser Island)
  • Whale breaching K'gari (Fraser Island)
  • Whales socialise and play off the coast of K'gari Fraser Island
  • Humpback whale comes up close to a guest of Kingfisher Bay Resort's whale watching tour
  • Humpback whale close to the boat in water off the coast of K'gari Fraser Island
  • Humpback whale tail slap in water off the coast of K'gari Fraser Island
  • Humpback whales approaching the boat in water off the coast of K'gari Fraser Island

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