We're located in the Great Sandy Straits Marina. There's plenty of free car parking with no time limit. Please type in 'Whalesong Cruises' into Google maps, and it'll bring you directly to the carpark you need to park in. We are nestled between the Mantra Hotel and the Breakfree Resort.
Description
Start your night on Australia's Nature Coast with a 1.5 hour sunset cruise. Watch the glow of the setting sun on Hervey Bay while gliding along the waterways between K'gari (Fraser Island) and the mainland; admire the lights of the city, the iconic Urangan pier and the Marina precinct. On board, enjoy fresh Hervey Bay seafood and non-seafood delights, and a complimentary welcome drink (more are available for purchase). When booking, you have the ability to select a family option.
Tour Options
November-March: 5:30pm depart
5:30pm: departure: Nov-Mar: 5:30pm departure for the Hervey Bay Sunset + Canapes Cruise
Pickup included
Itinerary
Whalesong Cruises
Pass by
The beautiful Great Sandy Straits Marina is where we embark and disembark the vessel.
Urangan Pier
Pass by
The iconic Urangan Pier is one of the most recognisable and photographed tourist attractions in Hervey Bay.
What's included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Complimentary drink of choice
Generous selection of seafood and non-seafood delights
Not included
Additional drinks (available for purchase)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
48 reviews
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Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cruise is wheelchair accessible, however the hotel transfers are NOT accessible
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Hervey Bay Sunset Cruise take?
Hervey Bay Sunset Cruise lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Hervey Bay Sunset Cruise cost?
Prices start at $68 per person for this Hervey Bay experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Hervey Bay Sunset Cruise for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup points include Beachside Motor Inn.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Cruise is wheelchair accessible, however the hotel transfers are NOT accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Hervey Bay Sunset Cruise worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 48 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Whalesong Cruises.
Reviews(48)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Henry_P
December 26, 2025 · via Viator
Sadly not worth $100
It was ok, but for the price I expected more. The boat had some nice outdoor viewing decks but the indoors was dark, drab and utilitarian. The trip was so overbooked, a large group of 12-15 decided not to bother getting on and even then not everyone fitted in the indoor spaces, which was a problem given it was drizzling. The promise of a seafood buffet wasn’t really met (the photos were definitely misleading there) - there were some lovely large prawns, but the rest was a bit disappointing - halved cherry tomato’s on crackers, bits of warm cheddar, some cucumber, a meatball etc. If it was half the price I’d say it was fine - but you do expect more for $100 a ticket. I’d save the cash and do something else.
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simeon_W
December 24, 2025 · via Viator
Very poor
Did not make the cruise because the boat was small and it was raining. We could not sit or stand in the rain.
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Melle_M
December 13, 2025 · via Viator
Well worth the trip - lovely sunset cruise
You definitely get your money’s worth. Staff were friendly, helpful and fantastic. Enough room to move around & be with our group and the food was delicious. The view was amazing.
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Courtney T
November 7, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Incredible sunset cruise experience
We had a brilliant experience, even our 3 year old loved it. The whole crew was incredible, we will be back next time we are in the area!
Operator response
Thankyou so much! We loved having you and look forward to seeing you again!
The Whalesong Team
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peterm714
September 22, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing!
Amazing experience. This tour was very well run. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. They obviously love what they do and understood how to make the most of the experience for us. We had a perfect afternoon and sunset with many whales on show. Would thoroughly recommend this company for whale watching. They also catered well for a wheelchair.
Operator response
Thanks for taking the time to give us this 5 star review, but most importantly, thanks for choosing to cruise with us!
So great to see you had an amazing experience with us. The Afternoon + Sunset whale watch is the perfect combination of so many good things in life! Our crew facilitate everything so well too!
Thanks again!
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Genti7676
September 10, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Sensational
Exellent experience. I will book them again and again and againnnnnn........
Great staff and a very funny captain.
They provide snacks and food, which is great when you cant be bother of cooking after the trip. Drinks are purchased from the bar wich are reasonable priced.
Exellent overall
Aye Aye Captain
Operator response
So great to see you had a sensational trip with us on Whalesong! Our skippers and crew are certainly a wonderful bunch and enjoy the whales and the experience, just as much as our guests do! Thanks for joining us and for taking the time to give us a 5 star review!
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tonymaureeng
September 6, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
A must do!
Book with these guys. The experience was hassle free, on a comfortable vessel with an amazingly accommodating crew. The whales performed too :) The Captain's insights, command of the cruiser and consideration of passengers getting the best out of the day; awesome. Thanks team!
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auzzietraveller_11
December 24, 2021 · via Tripadvisor
A relaxed way to end your day
A comfortable boat trip within the calm waters of Hervey Bay. Friendly and knowledgeable staff and beautiful scenery made a very enjoyable two hours. Saw some dolphins as an added bonus. All very relaxing.
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Operator response
Thanks for reviewing us. Great to see you had an enjoyable time with us on board our Sunset cruise. As we're always trying to do our best, it'd be great if you could email the office, to let us know what we could've done to get the 5/5. All feedback is gratefully received. Many thanks!
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Cheflaa
September 26, 2021 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing!
We were impressed! Friendly and attentive service- welcomed with a smile from start to end.
Once we left the port, a welcoming of hot drinks were offered and brought to us on the deck.
Around 20 friendly people onboard, perfectly spaced so we didn’t feel crowded at all and everyone could view the whales without trouble.
A windy day, we expected some bumps and rolling- it wasn’t a drama the boat and crew handled it perfectly and we loved the action!
Not too far past Frasers’ Nth Coast we got to stay and admire 3 males and a female then we headed out further to find several pods of Mum and calf.
Mum’s were tail splashing and calves were learning breaching. Lots of water spouting!
Afternoon tea and dinner were of quality food selections and the captains talks on the region and knowledge of the whales was thoughtful, insightful and his commentary of the sighting and action of the whales showed genuine emotion. He and his crew genuinely love their jobs
Operator response
Our afternoon cruises quite often have less people than the morning, but it's certainly not because it's not as amazing!! Whale Watching, dinner, and a sunset cruise all rolled into one! What a perfect end to a perfect afternoon onboard with us at Whalesong Cruises! Our skipper and crew really make it that much more memorable and we appreciate you sharing your experience with us!
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964docm
September 20, 2021 · via Tripadvisor
Afternoon with whales.
After many visits to Hervey Bay we took this as an opportunity to do a whale sight seeing cruise. We are so happy that we chose Whalesong Cruise. We decided to do the sunset cruise and we were not disappointed. We were lucky to have close experiences with a number of whales after the captain and crew took time to give guests every opportunity to see these amazing animals. The food onboard was tasty and served by staff.
Operator response
And we are so glad you chose us to finally experience whale watching! So many people say they have visited several times or even lived here for a long time before they finally board! They are never disappointed! Thanks for joining us on Whalesong Cruises!
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