Hervey Bay Sunset Cruise

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Hervey Bay Sunset Cruise

Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
Food and Wine Tours
Nature and wildlife
12 min guests
50 max guests

Highlights

  • Savour local seafood delights as you cruise, enjoying a perfect evening on the pristine waters of Hervey Bay.
  • Drift past the iconic Urangan Pier, taking in the vibrant sunset and city lights along the Charlton Esplanade.
  • Spot resident dolphins and turtles while indulging in hot and cold canapés served right on deck.
  • Experience a unique evening cruise from November to April, with a maximum of 50 passengers for an intimate atmosphere.

Take in the beautiful Hervey Bay sunset whilst our crew serve you local seafood and non-seafood delights. A perfect way to end your day or start your evening.

Sunset/night time cruises take you into the spectacular pristine waterways between Fraser Island and the mainland to look out for our resident dolphins and turtles as well as enjoy the vibrant Sunset over Hervey Bay. Our selection of hot and cold canapés is served to you on deck, so you don’t miss any of the views. We show you the sparkle of the city lights along the 13 kilometres of the Beachfront that is The Charlton Esplanade. We cruise past Hervey Bay’s monumental Urangan Pier and admire the brilliant glow of the lights that make up the Harbour precinct.

Available Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, November to April with a maximum of 50 passengers – canapes include:
– Hervey Bay King Prawns
– Scallop ceviche
– Mixed Pastries
– Meatballs
– Antipasto platter

Let Whalesong design the cruise, function or party that you want. Contact their office for more informatio

Itinerary highlights

Great Sandy Straits Marine Park

Located between world heritage Fraser Island and The beautiful Fraser Coast are the ever changing sands of the Great Sandy Straits Marine Park. To the enjoyment of passengers and crew, Whalesong cruise the pristine waterways of the marine park daily. The friendly crew on board the Whalesong are Whale and Dolphin Specialists who regularly find up to four varieties of dolphins, turtles, fish, birdlife, the endangered Dugong (sea cow) and whales.

The migrating Humpback Whale is an annual visitor to the Great Sandy Straits Marine Park and on occasion Killer Whales / Orcas, Minke whales and Southern Right Whales have been spotted enjoying the calm waters of Hervey Bay.

Tour details

  • Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
  • Food and Wine Tours
  • Nature and wildlife
  • Customised
  • Evening
  • Half Day or Less
  • Water – Motorised
  • Private Tour
  • Small Group Tour
  • Basic
  • Available from 22 November 2025 to 26 April 2026

Features

Service facilities

  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Pet Friendly – Enquire
  • Public Toilet

Sevice Activity

  • Birdwatching
Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Hearing

  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.

Physical – Mobility

  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)

Physical – Wheelchair

  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.

Physical – High support needs

  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.

Operation information

Whalesong Cruises Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay’s premium half day year-round marine tourism operator, Whalesong Cruises has a strong focus on sustainable practices, accessibility, education and enjoyment. Multi award winning business (marine tourism, customer service and innovation), their commitment to an incredible guest experience, regional development and community engagement, is second to none.

Humpback Whale Watching (July – October)
The experience of a lifetime aboard Whalesong is available to a fortunate few. Purpose-built vessel with wide decks and low passenger numbers (surveyed for 100 but only take maximum 75) provides many vantage points and space for ultimate humpback whale encounters. Offering daily half-day cruises with real-time expert commentary and the most inclusions of any half day cruise (including lunch and dinner/sunset)

K’gari (Fraser Island) West Coast Beach and BBQ Cruise (November – April)
The perfect half-day trip from Hervey Bay for all the family, friends, couples and solo travellers. Enjoy safe swimming, kayaking, fishing, playing and relaxing in the safe, clear turquoise waters and pristine white sands of a remote West Coast K’gari (formerly known as Fraser Island) beach (maximum 50 passengers). Something to do for everyone. Includes morning tea and BBQ lunch.

Whalesong Cruises proudly holds Advanced Eco-Tourism Accreditation, Quality Tourism Accreditation – Sustainable and Accessible Tourism Accreditation, minimal environmental impact and available to all-abilities.

Activities

  • Birdwatching
  • Boating

Tags

  • Experience is charged
  • Family
  • Nature & Wildlife

Accreditations

  • Accessible Tourism Cognitive/Autism
  • Accessible Tourism Limited Mobility
  • Accessible Tourism Wheelchairs and Scooters
  • ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC

Memberships

  • Queensland Tourism Industry Council
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • The Accessible Group Pty Ltd
  • Gympie Cooloola Tourism
  • QLD – Fraser Coast Tourism and Events
  • Tourism Noosa

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