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Sail into the Sunset in Pure Luxury
Sit back and relax as you cruise the calm Hervey Bay waters beside the breathtaking K’Gari (Fraser Island) aboard the luxury yacht, Blue Dolphin. This is your chance to soak in spectacular panoramic views while the sky transforms into a canvas of vibrant colours. 🥂
Sip premium sparkling wine as the sun sets over the tranquil waters of the Great Sandy Strait. It is the ultimate way to wind down after a day of exploring K’Gari, or the perfect start to a memorable evening. ✨
Unmatched Tour Features
- Award-Winning Vessel: Sail in style and comfort on a multi-award-winning luxury yacht. ⛵
- Intimate Experience: Enjoy low passenger numbers for a highly personalised and relaxed atmosphere.
- All-Inclusive Refreshments: Savour complimentary sparkling wine, beer, wine, soft drinks, and orange juice.
- Gourmet Platters: Indulge in a delicious finger food platter served during your cruise.
- Eco-Friendly Travel: Relax knowing your cruise operates with a low carbon footprint.
Sailing Schedule and Departure Times
Our 90-minute Champagne Sunset Sail operates from November to July. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.
- November, December & January: Departs at 5:15 pm, returns approx. 6:45 pm
- February & March: Departs at 5:00 pm, returns approx. 6:30 pm
- April: Departs at 4:45 pm, returns approx. 6:15 pm
- May: Departs at 4:30 pm, returns approx. 6:00 pm
- June: Departs at 4:00 pm, returns approx. 5:30 pm
Departure Location
Berth B7, Great Sandy Straits Marina, Buccaneer Drive, Urangan, Hervey Bay, Queensland, 4655, Australia.
We also welcome corporate and private yacht charters.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Product Terms and Conditions
- In the event the clients cancel inside of 24 hours of the departure time a 100% fee is incurred.
- 24 to 48 hours notice a 50% fee is incurred.
- More than 48 hours notice full refund less agents commission.
- Child Policy: Ages 4-17.
- Tours operate according to weather conditions. We reserve the right to cancel the tour in the case of adverse weather.
General Terms and Conditions for Blue Dolphin Marine Tours
If you are unwell or have COVID19 symptoms then please do not attend our tours.
Please note that we reserve the right to refuse service to anyone we suspect to be unwell. For further details please visit our policy.
Duty of Passengers on Domestic Commercial Vessels
Passengers must take reasonable care for safety of persons, etc.
- A passenger on board a domestic commercial vessel must:
- take reasonable care for his or her safety; and
- comply with any reasonable and lawful directions of the master or a member of the crew of the vessel, if the passenger has been advised that non compliance may constitute an offence.
- A passenger on board a domestic commercial vessel must not interfere with or misuse anything provided on the vessel in the interests of the safety of the vessel.
- A passenger on board a domestic commercial vessel must not unreasonably place at risk the safety of another person.
- Without limiting subsection (1), a passenger on board a domestic commercial vessel contravenes that subsection if the passenger prevents or restricts the master of the vessel from making or implementing a decision that, in the professional opinion of the master, is necessary for the safety of a person or the vessel.
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Jodie organised a pickup from our accomodation doorstep and was so pleasant to chat with! Cannot fault them, if you're after doing whale watching 🌊💙
The whales made themselves known which is always exciting - we never get tired of just sitting quietly and watch them. We also like the way the day is never rushed and if the whales are active there's no rush to get back to the marina
Thanks again
Every day was a different experience.. We were treated to muggings, tails, spy hops and breaches to playful baby whales jumping and showing off right beside us!
The day was perfectly paced, with a delicious lunch and plenty of food to keep everyone going. Lunch was late on a couple of the days - hard to get people to come and eat when the humpbacks are nosing around the boat!! Cruising the bay on a catamaran was such a highlight — sails up, just enjoying the peace and quiet while watching the whales.
The best part... passing the boats finishing their half-day trips, knowing we still had hours left on the water to hang out with the whales!
Amazing crew, incredible whales, plenty of space, great food and unforgettable whale encounters. Couldn’t recommend the Blue Dolphin highly enough!
Not every whale trip is this magical. We had wonderfully engaged whales, dolphins drop in and a rainbow to cap it off. Definitely recommend Blue Dolphin for a smaller boat/less people/more intimate experience with the whales. Skipper Pete and Silky were wonderful hosts, food was great and it was a fabulous day out.
The morning tea, buffet lunch and afternoon tea hit the spot, just right for a day out on the ocean.
The boat was clean and well kept.
Will do this again next year for sure.
Thanks Peter and crew for such a great outing.
What an absolutely incredible experience with Blue Dolphin Whale Watching in Hervey Bay! From start to finish, the entire day was exceptional. The crew were welcoming, knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about the whales and making sure everyone onboard had the best possible experience.
And the whales absolutely delivered! 🐋 We had unbelievably close encounters, with curious humpbacks spending so much time around the boat, swimming underneath us, looking directly at passengers and putting on an incredible show. It felt less like we were watching the whales and more like they were watching us!
The boat is fantastic, with plenty of space and great viewing angles, and the whole experience felt relaxed rather than rushed.
Hervey Bay certainly deserves its reputation as one of the world's great whale watching destinations, and Blue Dolphin made this a day I will genuinely never forget.
Best day ever. If you're coming to Hervey Bay during whale season, put this experience at the top of your list! 🐋💙🌊
We were treated to the most incredible whale encounters, one after another Peter expertly guided us to pod after pod for a day that will last in our memories for a very long time.
The food was plentiful and delicious, the boat was so tidy, safe and roomy, access and views from every angle and had smaller numbers meaning we could all get such good views and up close to the beautiful whales!
We will be back next year! Thank you for a wonderful day out! Nichole and Ross
Simply Superb!
Would recommend
We saw a number of dolphins as well as a dingo and stingray. And although the dolphins were feeding we were still able to see them jump and entertain us.
The Mate was fun with a great sense of humour. The Captain not so much. He was very serious and appeared to be without a sense of humour. As well, repeating yourself again and again is for children, not adults.
Would have liked to be able to sit on the seats out the front but there wasn't enough room unfortunately. Otherwise a really lovely evening.
Beautiful swimming stop at Pelican island. Thoroughly recommended to anyone visiting Hervey Bay. 👌
The champers kept flowing, the finger food was great, the hosts were amazing ..and it was a fabulous sunset enjoyed by all!
Thank you, guys, for making it so special for us.
I Will & Have recommended The Blue Dolphin to family & friends 🧡 thanks Pete & Co
The service was made very special with Peter, Cassie and Jodi. They were outstanding, friendly, attentive, and made everyone feel relaxed and welcome. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a great time.
This was a perfect way to enjoy the sunset and I was able to soak it all in with my family. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a memorable and well organised cruise.
We will definitely be returning, the price was great for what we received.
I highly recommend taking this sunset sail ♥️
Even if there are not as many whales at this time of the year, we managed to see a fair few really up-close, who were really playful. I absolutely loved being in a catamaran vs a bigger boat. This gives you the best view from anywhere, it’s very stable (great option for people with motion sickness), and you are much more connected to the ocean and what’s happening rather than a bigger touristy boat (as I have done before).
And I can’t rave enough about the crew! So friendly, caring, funny, nice… they truly go above and beyond. And they provided snacks and beverages during the whole trip, which was really nice. To be honest, I can’t believe how little you pay for what you get - between the whole day on the catamaran, the crew’s extensive knowledge and service, the food, the drinks, pick up & drop off from your accommodation… I’d do it again in a heartbeat and couldn’t recommend the tour more. Thanks Peter & crew, we’ll be back!
Please note my photos are not representative whatsoever - if only I could upload videos, you’d see how sensational it was and how close we were!
It’s a family-run company that truly stands out from the big tour operators and their massive boats packed with tourists.
The boat is clean, comfortable, and feels very intimate, with a maximum of around 20 people on board, it’s almost like going on a private cruise.
The crew is absolutely outstanding: the captain knows everything about his field, is super approachable, and takes the time to answer all your questions.
The rest of the staff are just as amazing — friendly, caring, and always making sure everyone feels looked after.
Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and snacks are served throughout the day, along with coffee, tea, and other drinks. You literally have nothing to do except relax and watch the whales.
You’re not just going on a tour, you’re living a truly special and unforgettable experience. Don’t miss it!
Speaking of whales, the team shows great respect for the animals: the boat slows down as soon as one is spotted, and thanks to the catamaran, you can get quite close without disturbing them.
A nice bonus: they pick you up directly from your accommodation and drop you back after the trip.
The quality of the service is well worth the price.
Don’t hesitate for a second, choose this small, professional, and genuinely caring company.
Trip on October 14th, 2025. the French
With a maximum of 24 passengers on board, there is plenty of room to move around and find a great spot to watch these beautiful creatures.
Peter’s passion and knowledge, along with Cassie’s friendliness, endless food and snacks, and a full day on the water makes this a great value trip.
I hope to come back one day, earlier in the season, to catch the "muggings", when pods of curious ‘adolescent’ whales apparently swim in close for a look!
Highly recommended (and there were lots of repeat visitors).

























































