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Sail into the Golden Hour in Hervey Bay
Sip, savour, and soak in the spectacular views on this magical 1.5-hour sunset and night cruise. Glide through the pristine, sheltered waters between the mainland and the iconic K’gari (Fraser Island) as the sky transforms into a canvas of vibrant colours. 🌅 Keep your eyes peeled for resident dolphins and turtles playing in the shallows before the stars come out.
Gourmet Delights on Deck
As the sun dips below the horizon, enjoy a generous selection of premium hot and cold finger food served directly to you on deck, ensuring you never miss a moment of the view. 🥂 Your cruise includes:
- One complimentary drink on arrival: Choose from a classic beer, wine, soft drink, prosecco, or a locally brewed craft beer.
- A premium selection of hot and cold canapes: Savour Hervey Bay King Prawn cutlets with dipping sauces, raw half-shell oysters, gourmet meatballs, salmon rolls, and generous antipasto platters (with delicious vegetarian and vegan options).
- Complimentary refreshments: Unlimited water, tea, coffee, and Milo available throughout the cruise.
- Fully licensed bar: A wide variety of additional drinks are available on board at affordable prices.
Watch the Coastline Come Alive
The magic continues after dark as we cruise past the monumental Urangan Pier and the glowing Harbour precinct. Admire the sparkling city lights reflecting over the water along the 13 kilometres of the beautiful Charlton Esplanade. ⚓
Complimentary Transfers
To request a courtesy pickup, please note your accommodation details in the “special requirements” section when booking, and we will arrange a convenient transfer time for you.
What to bring:
- comfortable clothes
- light jacket/jumper
- comfortable shoes
- camera
We supply water (as well as tea, coffee and milo) so there’s no need to bring a water bottle (unless you want to refill it), as we also supply reusable mugs and cups, for your convenience and to do our bit to protect the environment.
If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know at least 48 hours before the cruise so we can ensure we have the correct food for you on board.
Attached is a map to get to the GSS (Great Sandy Straits) Marina carpark, the Whalesong Cruises office and the boat. You can also type ‘Whalesong Cruises’ into Google maps and it’ll bring you directly to the carpark you need to park in.
Please confirm cruise details and pick up from your local accommodation 48 hours prior to cruise. Also, if you’ve requested a pick up and no longer require to be picked up, please let us know so we can inform the courtesy bus driver. Pick up is subject to availability.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
PLEASE ALSO NOTE: This cruise is subject to minimum number requirements for our advertised public cruises to go ahead. We require 12 Adults which can be made up of bookings of individuals, couples or small groups.
If making your booking after 5pm the day before, please confirm your booking after 8.30 am the following morning.
Group discounts are available.
From time to time we take photos and videos that may be used on social media/marketing. If you do not consent, please put this in the “special requirements” section of your booking.
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The staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We were fortunate to have a couple of whales come right up to the boat, so we were able to view these majestic creatures close up. The tour was all that I hoped it would be and a memorable experience.
The staff were great, the weather was perfect, and it all came together to make a really memorable day. The meals were satisfactory, although a few more choices would have been nice.
Overall, a fantastic experience and one we would happily recommend!
Office staff were friendly and helpful.
Captain was brilliant.
We highly recommend this outfit without hesitation.
The crew was professional, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel comfortable throughout the trip. Seeing the whales was an unforgettable experience, and the team did everything they could to make it special for everyone on board.
The boat was comfortable, well-organized, and the overall service exceeded our expectations. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Hervey Bay.
Thank you to the entire Whalesong Cruises team for such a wonderful day. We highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area!
Crew were amazing and morning tea and lunch were great. We’ll definitely be back.
Hubby was in an electric power chair and he was so well looked after. The crew were wonderful. We had an Aussie boy, Venezuelan girl and Austrian girl. And Captain was incredible.
Whalesong I would recommend them wholeheartedly.
Took my accessibility needs 100% seriously so I could relax and enjoy the adventure. Highly recommend
What a lifetime experience, this beautiful whale played around our boat for about an hour its was magical.
Great lunch and morning tea staff from bus driver to check in and staff on the boat were 10 out of 10
Have already recommend to friends coming to hervey bay
This day was a highlight of our holiday, Thank you.
From the moment we arrived, the team was welcoming and attentive. We were greeted with tea, coffee, fresh fruits, and a selection of cakes, which was a lovely touch. The journey to the shore took about 50 minutes, and once there, the fun really began.
There were plenty of activities to enjoy, including swimming to the shore, kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkelling, and access to small boats. One of the highlights was an exciting group water activity where three people ride together while being pulled at speed. it was a great mix of fun and adrenaline.
Lunch was excellent, with a variety of options including burgers, sausages, and vegetarian choices. Throughout the day, smoothies, soft drinks, alcoholic drinks and snacks were also available for purchase, all of good quality.
Overall, this is a wonderful local family-run business that clearly takes pride in what they do. Everything was smooth, enjoyable, and well thought out. We were very happy with our experience and would definitely recommend it to others.
10/10 - highly recommended!
Thank you for making our trip to Fraser Island so special x
We originally booked for weekend cruise but due to weather conditions they rebooked us for a couple of days later. Best decision the weather today was 10/10, cruises 10/10, fun 10/10 and food 10/10.
Wish I could upload more photos and videos but we had so much fun, with all the water sports my phone was put away and we spent quality time with the family.
Kayak, paddle boards, tubing, beach games, beach walks, jumping into the blue waters off the boat. So many activities to fit into 2 hours wish we could have stayed out longer.
Morning tea provided with cakes, fruit and Milo 😊 as well as a wonderful BBQ lunch. Crew were so friendly, caring and went above and beyond today.
If you’re visiting Hervey Bay highly recommended going out on this tour for the best fun on the water.
We did the afternoon and it was magic.
The crew were fun and knowledgeable. Boat was perfect size. So much room to move around over the 4 hours.
The captain was accommodating and happily answered questions over the 4 hours while finding around 8-10 whales for us to view.
Cant wait to bring all my visitors to Hervey Bay back out.
A must do!!
The staff were very friendly, welcoming and informative.
Food was great and whale sightings were an experience I will not forget in a hurry.
We saw whales in the distance, close by and some even swam right up to the boat and frolicked for ages around the boat - you could almost touch them. Not sure who was checking out who - the whales or the humans.
Thank you so much to the crew on the Whalesong boat for an u forgettable experience
The onboard catering was excellent. Lunch was hearty, healthy, and very satisfying, complemented by a delightful selection of tea, cakes, and fresh fruits. The staff were exceptionally attentive, responsive, and informative, sharing fascinating insights about the whales and the surrounding environment. Their professionalism and warmth added greatly to the overall experience.
This tour exceeded all expectations and comes with my highest recommendation. Anyone seeking a memorable whale-watching adventure should absolutely choose this company—you will be treated to an extraordinary and once-in-a-lifetime encounter with nature at its finest.
We will be back!
Staff were friendly and the food and drinks god and plentiful.
Highly recommend cruise and time slot.
Very good hospitality, great meal for dinner and afternoon tea.
There are many tours available for Fraser, but this one is up there with the best
The staff were very friendly
The cruise across Hervey Bay to Fraser Island was very scenic. We saw plenty of dolphins and a couple of giant turtles.
Lunch was provided after we got back on board, and it was of excellent taste and quality.
A little tip. Avoid going via a travel agent. If you book through Whalesong directly, they will give you $10 on-board credit to use at the bar.
It's a must do experience
We had booked and paid for the first afternoon with Pacific Whale Foundation but they cancelled us the day before so Whalesonf stepped in ..
Both cruises were really good
- on the afternnon cruise we saw around 18 different pods (each 2-3 whales) and
- on the following morning cruise we saw around a dozen but they were very active, breaching and clapping their fins etc
The crew were great and the Captain moved us in as close a possible without getting too close.
The fee includes food - luch on the morning cruise or supper on the afternoon cruise - and it was a big plate of food!
The boat is purpose built for whale watching so there are multiple decks / spaces to move around on to get the best possible views.
also as a catermeran it is pretty stable - the usual front to back roll but limited side to side - which is good if anyone suffers from sea sickness
Overall a very good two trips
Best time per captain is from July to late Sept but we went first week of Oct and we saw loads of whales!!
The staff were amazing, the boat is the perfect size and we got to see heaps of whales. We got to see natural behaviours of mums teaching their babies how to survive once they go South. The commentary was great and the microphone to hear the whale sounds was fascinating. Thanks for spoiling us with morning tea and lunch!
So we'll organised, don't change a thing!
We were picked up at our motel at the exact time we were told.
We were greeted by very friendly staff, the boat was clean & comfortable. The drinks were at a good price, afternoon tea was nice. The whales were so amazing to watch, they really put on a show for us, the captain was very knowledgeable. I was a bit cold when the boat was moving, one of the staff members offered me a blanket, how cool was that? Just incredible service. It’s a day we will never ever forget. Dinner was served on our way back in & it was delicious.
Thank you so much whalesong tours you made our day.
One of the best whale watching tours ever. Fantastic vantage points from all over the boat. Morning tea and lunch were lovely and the bar service was excellent.
The fact that you had not only a toilet, but a disabled toilet, blew my grandmother’s mind and is really appreciated.
The captain and tour guide were very knowledgeable and gave a lot of interesting facts during the tour.
Will definitely book again next time I’m up in QLD!
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