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Nothing beats the magic of watching the sunset at sea and experiencing the peaceful return to port at dusk. 🌅 Join us for a tranquil evening cruise aboard our large, stable powered catamaran, the Amaroo, departing from Hervey Bay into the spectacular Great Sandy Straits Marine Park. It is the ultimate prelude to a perfect evening.
With three spacious viewing areas, you will have the perfect vantage point to soak up the serene ambience of the bay. Our beautiful vessel is fully equipped with modern toilets and a fully licensed bar to keep the refreshments flowing. 🥂
As you glide through the calm waters, enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles and watch the sky transform into a canvas of vibrant colours. Keep your eyes peeled for our friendly local dolphins and other nocturnal marine wildlife that come out to play at dusk. It is a truly mesmerising experience as the lights of Hervey Bay begin to twinkle in the distance. 🐬
Tour Highlights
- Watch a breathtaking sunset over the ocean
- Sip on a complimentary glass of bubbles upon boarding
- Cruise past scenic destinations which may include Woody Island, Round Island, Pelican Bank, and the historic Urangan Pier
- Spot nocturnal marine life active at dusk
- Keep watch for a dingo roaming the shores of Fraser Island
What is Included
- Complimentary glass of bubbles
- Small plate of nibbles as the sun sets
- Discount on dining at The Boat Club café and restaurant*
- Expert commentary on the marine wildlife and Fraser Island landmarks
- Canteen open for purchase of alcoholic and soft drinks, chips etc
Vessel Features
- Fast, comfortable, and exceptionally stable catamaran
- 3 spacious viewing decks
- Covered top deck offering panoramic 360° views
- Fully licensed bar onboard
What to Bring
- Sunglasses and a hat
- A warm jumper (it can get chilly after the sun sets)
- Camera and binoculars for spotting wildlife
Departure Details
Departs from: The Hervey Bay Boat Club between 3:30pm / 4:30pm depending on the time of year.
Notes: Route and destination subject to change without notice, due to tides and weather conditions. One free Child (under 14yrs) per paying adult.
Check-in
- Passengers are required to check-in 30min prior to departure to collect their boarding passes.
- Please present your order confirmation at check-in to receive your boarding passes.
- The check-in desk is conveniently located in the Hervey Bay Boat Club foyer reception. (Buccaneer Drive, Urangan – Opposite Miller Street)
- Check-in opens 45 minutes before cruise departure.
Dining discount
Your booking entitles you to full Boat Club Facilities access & 10% off dining and coffee at The Boat Club all day on the day of travel.
Simply present your boarding pass when purchasing the Club Café or Restaurant.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Kids free: Cruises with persons advertised “Travel Free” is conditional to being accompanied by a Full Fare paying person.
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The whole experience was very enjoyable with the Captain giving us all very informative information about the whales breeding & migration activities.
A experience not to be missed & the 4 hour boat cruise was well worth the money with free tea & coffee available & you can also purchase snacks & alcohol on board.
David P
Though not a whale watching trip, we still had whale swim around the boat.
Beautiful views and sunset.
Would fully recommend the Boat club for trips out and able to get a meal and drink afterwards
Staff matched the food.
Ate at the boat club with 10% discount food was reasonable. The courtesy bus ride home however was atrocious. The driver drove at speed and ran a red light.
A wonderful experience ,friendly crew and definitely worth the cost.
The sunset cruise has one drink included but you can then purchase drinks at at very low cost. $8.50 for a Sav Blanc!! So good.
The boat had a toilet on board and complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits that you could help yourself to. There was also more drinks and snacks that you could purchase on the boat. There's plenty of indoor seating on the main deck and seating upstairs under the shade.
The captain and deck hands on the boat were very friendly and knowledgeable giving us lots of information about the whales and their behaviour.
After the tour we had a delicious lunch at the Boat Club overlooking the marina which topped the morning tour off perfectly. Will definitely be back again in the future!
We saw lots of dolphins and birds of all sorts.
Well worth doing.
Phil, the captain, is a very lovely guy, in general the team was great! I learned so much about whales and their behavior.
4 hours passen like nothing and they are so respectful with the animals.
I can highly recommend that tour!
The water was choppy due to high winds but the boat was comfortable and the highly trained captain Phil knew which way to point the boat to avoid discomfort. I enjoyed my first trip so much I went another 2 times.
Prices were fair and whales were super close.
Highly recommended 👌
Thanks again to Captain Phil, crew Claudia, Cal and Aiden for making my holiday so memorable.
Lots of wildlife and great sunset, moon rise. Highly recommend
Tbh there wasn’t much to see apart from large stretches of ocean water. We did go close in to one sandy islet.
It was nice to receive a glass of champagne and some nibbles.
Perhaps more lively music and a chance to ashore would have enhanced the whole experience.
Up close with the whales 🐋 couldn't have asked for a better trip.
Highly recommend 👌
Inexpensive and pleasant. Served bubbly on arrival and nibbles I’m on cruise. Would do again.
The staff were lovely and the music they played was very upbeat felt like a bit of a party
I live in the Bay and would go again
Was a little breezy so the Captain decided to motor across the bay to Moon Point on K’gari - gave us a wonderful evening out of the prevailing wind alongside beautiful beaches and clear water
The crew were fantastic and it was our skipper’s very first solo, in-charge of the vessel. She did a wonderful job, made the cruise very enjoyable and returned us safely to the marina
This short scenic cruise is perfect for locals & visitors alike, and helps give another perspective of beautiful Hervey Bay
The vessel is large, stable, clean, modern and very spacious
Purchase your tickets on-line or at the service desk as you enter the Boat Club. On-line tickets are available for collection at the front desk, when you arrive for your cruise. Hold onto your tickets, as everyone receives a food & beverage discount in the bistro or restaurant, after the cruise ????
Here’s a little tip - sit out on the bow for the best views ☀️
The commentary was informative and just the right amount talking about Hervey Bay, Kgara and the whales.
Morning tea was generous and varied with mini muffins, biscuits, fruit cake or cheese dip and crakers pk. Tea, coffee, water or cordial was offered but difficult to drink due to the swell.
We saw numerous pods of whales including mother and calf, young males and pods trying to breed. Some were willing to linger near the boat , just as inquisitive as we were. But others shied away and the boat was quietly maneuvered into place so we intersected with the pods progress on their terms and we got to see tail slaps, head lunges and bubble curtains by the males trying to impress the females.
We saw two rare whales one mottled black and white and one with white fins, both stood out in the water.
We were fortunate that the wind had died down the morning we went but even then I would recommend wearing sunscreen and long sleeves as hats are difficult to wear and sun and windburn affected everyone.
The whale watching experience is both informative and humbling. We were told there was over 200 whales in the bay that day, the same total number of whales in 1980. Since banning whaling their numbers have steadily increased and now these gentle giants are hunted with cameras instead.
You will need a power bank or extra battery for your camera to be able to take all the photo opportunities you get on this adventure and we will definitely book another tour next time we are in the area.
A bonus was getting so close to the K'gari/ Fraser Island shoreline. What an incredible place.
Well worth doing.
Back to the Boat Club for lunch, for a burger and beer
The boat consist of 2 levels, upper deck with outside seating with 360 degrees views. The lower level has fronts/back of boat seating and inside with a Bar/Kiosk area with amenities.
While on the cruise you have an opportunity to seat in the BOOM-NET that lowers down to the water from the side of the boat as you slowly cruise along.
Great views on bird life, dolphins and dingos on the Fraser Island coastline. Didn’t see any whales as it was the wrong time of year but the cruise was informative about the history of Hervey Bay, Fraser Island and its surrounding areas.
Only downside was light refreshments provided was only tea and coffee.
Big thanks to captain Phil and the crew for an insightful and pleasant cruise.






















































