Whalesong Whale Watch Tour
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Multi-award winning (marine tourism, customer service and innovation) whale watching with Whalesong Cruises.
***** Extended Morning Whale Watch
“Absolutely fantastic experience! The crew were great very knowledgeable and attentive looking after all on board to the highest level. It was truly spectacular to see the whales up so close. Whalesong Cruises provided a lifetime time memory never to be forgotten with the highest levels of Customer Service. I thoroughly recommend any one thinking of a Whale Cruise to choose Whalesong!” Google Review: Paul McParland, September 2024***** Afternoon + Sunset Whale Watch
“Breathtakingly Beautiful. The crew go above and beyond to make this a magic experience. We took the afternnon cruise and enjoyed the array of seating arrangements. You can have a titanic moment with a loved one…or you can enjoy a very comfortable indoor cabin. The snacks and arvo meal were terrific.
Loved the informative and at times very comical cometary from our captin….a man who truly loves his job. Thoughtfully recommended” Google review: Robyn Simpson, September 2024
Whale watching with Whalesong Cruises in Hervey Bay will leave you with cherished memories to last a lifetime.
An ultimate bucket list experience is to watch breaching, pec/tail slapping, spy-hopping, majestic Humpback whales in their natural environment; sometimes so close to the boat you could almost touch them. This experience in Hervey Bay’s calm waters is like no other and on board Whalesong, you can relax and enjoy the entire experience whilst the friendly, experienced and trained crew look after you and your friends and family’s needs.
Choose between our Extended Morning (5 hour cruise) or our Afternoon + Sunset (4 hour cruise) Whale Watching experiences. There’s no better cruise than the other nor best time of day for watching whales – they are wild animals and will behave on their terms. You pick the time of day that best suits your plans. Also, there’s no need to worry about what to eat; Whalesong Cruises is the only half day Whale Watch boat tour in Hervey Bay to include meals, representing excellent value for money.
In addition to an incredible experience observing humpback whales in their natural environment, you’ll enjoy a real time commentary about all local marine mammals (humpback whales, dolphins, dugongs, sharks, turtles and bird life) as well as some local history of K’gari (Fraser Island) and the traditional land owners, the Butchulla people. With our multilingual crew, this live commentary can all be translated directly to you in French, German, Italian, Portugese or Spanish.
Above all, the entire Whalesong team is dedicated to exceptional customer service, so all you need to do is relax and enjoy the authentic, memorable, bucket-list experience unfolding in front of your eyes.
Both our cruises include:
- Local knowledge and expert fauna commentary with an emphasis on whales
- Multi level viewing throughout the entire vessel, including water level
- Hydrophone to listen to the whales ‘sing’
- Free WiFi onboard
- Low passenger numbers (only carry max. 70% of actual capacity)
- Extra wide decks provide many excellent viewing and comfortable seating options
- Complimentary filtered water, loose leaf tea, herbal tea, coffee and milo available all cruise
- Delicious morning tea AND buffet lunch on morning cruise; afternoon tea AND buffet dinner on afternoon cruise. Special dietary requirements catered for on request and with reasonable notice.
- Fully licensed and well stocked bar
- Snacks, souvenirs and merchandise available for purchase
- Kids activity sheets
- Wheelchair ramps and accessible toilet
- Courtesy bus transfers from Hervey Bay accommodations
WHAT TO BRING: your camera (charged batteries), comfortable flat shoes, sunscreen, hat, dress for the day so a jacket if you feel the cold, sunglasses, water bottle, purchases can be made at our fully licensed Bar.
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Whalesong’s Extended Morning Cruise… (8am-1pm)
July 12th to October
…will get you out on the Bay & interacting with the whales before the other boats, but still back in time to be able to make use of your afternoon if you want to. Of all the morning half-day cruises, ours spends the longest on the whales.
5 hour cruise includes:
– Morning Tea (fruit platter and cakes)
– Lunch (fresh roasted chicken, ham, 3 x freshly made salads and fresh bread)
Whalesong’s Afternoon + Sunset Cruise… (2pm-6pm)
July 14th to October
…is great if you want to optimise your time in Hervey Bay as it enables you to fit in a whale watch cruise on the same day you arrive as we’re the latest full-service boat to leave in the afternoon. After the afternoon of whale watching, we enjoy a cruise back taking in a stunning sunset Hervey Bay is known for whilst enjoying a delicious dinner.
4 hour cruise includes:
– Afternoon Tea (cheeses, sliced meats and crackers)
– Dinner (fresh roasted chicken, ham, 3 x freshly made salads and fresh bread)
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Whichever cruise you choose, you’ll be pleased you chose Whalesong. With our commitment to the environment and sustainable practices, you can feel comfortable knowing your experience is not at the expense of the environment these incredible creatures live in.
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10/10 - highly recommended!
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!
All footage captured on iPhone 15 Pro Max
The day was so much fun especially the tube ride!!
We had a good time all in all. The staff were friendly and the cruise was fairly smooth. 3 of us did the dingy ride which was good fun. There were a few rain downpours but we managed to shelter and it didn't spoil the day.
Lunch back on the boat was a bit disorganised and it set off before many of us had finished eating and how windy it was made it quite impossible to enjoy it fully.
The local Hump Backed Dolphins seen on the way home was a bonus????
Can’t wait to do the whale watching tour next.
The staff were friendly and most helpful, from the lovely girl who took our booking to the crew on board the vessel. The boat was spotless with plenty of room to move around, the captain's commentary was very informative about the whales, and food was freshly prepared, yummy and plentiful.
We did the morning cruise and now plan to return to do the afternoon/sunset dinner cruise at some time.
All in all, a memory to last a life a lifetime.
He stopped for a while to give this bonus sighting too.
Loved his sincerity & passion for his job.
The ground staff at the WhaleSong Office as well as those on board, were very friendly and caring.
I would have loved to go again if time had permitted. Thank you WS team.
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