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Whale Watch Afternoon + Sunset Cruise
Highlights
- Experience close encounters with playful Humpback Whales and Dolphins from a luxurious, wheelchair-accessible vessel.
- Capture stunning sunset views over Urangan Pier while enjoying spacious, open-air vantage points on the cruise.
- Savour complimentary afternoon tea and dinner, the only boat in the fleet offering this delightful dining experience.
- Listen to the enchanting songs of whales underwater, adding a unique touch to your unforgettable adventure.
The ultimate bucket list experience is only available to a lucky few. Whalesong Cruises, a locally veteran owned family operated business, specialises in Humpback Whale and Dolphin close encounters from their luxurious, purpose-built, wheelchair-accessible vessel. Wide decks and low passenger numbers provide everyone with a ‘front row seat’ to interact with the curious and playful whales, sometimes breaching and frolicking within metres of the boat or to simply sit back and enjoy the cruise. Three levels of spacious enclosed, open-air or water level vantage points
The perfect afternoon light for capturing those once-in-a-lifetime moments on film. You also get to enjoy the sunset over the Bay and the iconic Urangan Pier as the last boat to arrive back for the day.
Expert commentary and interpretation throughout the cruise, afternoon tea and dinner. The only boat on the entire fleet to serve dinner.
Complimentary tea, herbal tea, coffee, milo and filtered drinking water are available all day. Courtesy pick up from Hervey Bay accommodations. Fully licensed bar. Free WiFi on board.
Whalesong is environmentally friendly and minimises its carbon footprint. Opportunities to listen to the whales sing underwater may be available.
COVID-19 safe and highly trained, friendly and compassionate crew.
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
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Available from 18 July 2025 to 5 October 2025
Features
Service facilities
Sevice Activity
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
- Handrails on all stairways
- Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire) are available.
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.
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products.
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms.
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
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Accreditations
- Accessible Tourism Cognitive/Autism
- Accessible Tourism Limited Mobility
- Accessible Tourism Wheelchairs and Scooters
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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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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