Hervey Bay Whale Watching Experience
Whalesong Cruises
Whalesong Cruises - Hervey Bay, Queensland's premium mid-sized, modern, environmentally friendly and multi-functional boat, providing unforgettable boat tour experiences all year round.
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Half-Day Humpback Whale Watching From Hervey Bay
100% Guaranteed Humpback Whale Sightings: July 12th - October 12th, 2025.
The absolute best day I have had in years. The crew were fantastic. We were lucky enough to see lots of whales and calves. They are the most majestic creatures. Left the ship feeling great about the world again. Would do it again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much a great experience. Jacqui N - August 22nd, 2022
Whale Watching in Hervey Bay will leave you with cherished memories to last a lifetime
The ultimate bucket list experience: watching 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. On board Whalesong, you can relax and enjoy the entire experience whilst the friendly, experienced and safety trained crew look after you and your friends and family's needs. As a responsible whale/dolphin operator, you can be rest assured your experience will have a minimal impact on these magnificent creatures of the sea.
Book with peace of mind. Our flexible cancellation policy means greater flexibility for you. If you have a change of plans or are not feeling well, just let us know prior to 48 hours before the cruise and you'll receive a full refund or we can reschedule with no admin fee...virtually risk free bookings for you.
If you're planning on visiting K'gari (Fraser Island) also, we have some exclusive packages for you here.
Two daily cruises to choose from
Choose between our Extended Morning (5 hour cruise) or our Afternoon + Sunset (4 - 4.5 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. 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.
*** This is a guaranteed whale watch tour - if you don't see whales, you'll receive a free return trip with Whalesong Cruises until you do. ***
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.
Cruise Inclusions:
We look after everything for you, so all you need to do is board the boat and enjoy the experience....
- Local knowledge and expert fauna commentary with an emphasis on whales
- Multi-lingual crew to give direct translation in French, German, Spanish and Italian - if preferred
- Multi-level viewing throughout the entire vessel
- Hydrophone to listen to the whales 'sing'
- Excellent internet onboard with Starlink
- Low passenger numbers (only carry max. 75% 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 lunch on morning cruise; afternoon tea AND 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
- Communication cards/boards and audio guides for guests with low hearing, non-verbal or neurodiversity
- Courtesy bus transfers from Hervey Bay accommodations
Extended Morning Whale Watch: 5 hours, 8am - 1pm: Morning tea and Lunch included
July 12th - October 12th, 2025. Whalesong's Extended Morning Whale Watch will get you out on the Bay and interacting with the whales before the other boats, but still back in time to be able to make use of your afternoon. Of all the morning cruises, Whalesong's spends the longest on the whales. In addition, enjoy unlimited hot drinks, water, morning tea (fresh fruit platter and cake selection), lunch (cold roast chicken, ham, greek salad, green salad, potato salad and fresh bread) whilst cruising back to the marina.
Afternoon + Sunset Whale Watch: 4 hours, 2pm - 6pm: Afternoon tea and Dinner included
July 14th - October 5th, 2025. Our Afternoon Cruise 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 last full-service boat (in other words, includes food and courtesy hotel transfers) to leave in the afternoon. Enjoy unlimited hot drinks, afternoon tea grazing platter (cheeses, cured meats, crackers, vege sticks and dips) whilst watching the whales. During the cruise back to the marina, we enjoy a dinner (roast chicken, ham, greek salad, green salad, potato salad and fresh bread) whilst taking in a stunning sunset Hervey Bay is known for.
Whichever cruise you choose, you'll be pleased you chose Whalesong for your whale watching in Hervey Bay. 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. Check out this link, if you would like more information about Australian National Guidelines for Responsible Whale and Dolphin Watching.
Whale Watch Audio Guide and Transcript
Please feel free to listen to our audio guide below. It has screen reader compatibility for people living with visual impairment and has a transcript for people living with a hearing impairment.
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Sajnos olyan időszakban mentünk amikor nem láthatóak a bálnák. De ez nem a túra hibája.
A személyzet kedves és segítőkész volt.
Gyönyörű helyen kötöttünk ki.
Fürödtünk, tubingoltunk, napoztunk.
Fantasztikus élménnyel gazdagodtunk. Remekül szórakoztunk.
Köszönjük szépen ❤️
Food: Fresh! There are lots of prawns, meats, sausages, fruits, salad, bread rolls you can eat. We have $35 credit for drinks - enough for 7 soft drinks + 1 beer
Activities: Kayak, paddleboard, tuderide - just make sure you have enough sunscreen.
The boat: Big enough to enjoy the view with nearly 30 people onboard (including captain and crews).
Island: The beach is remote, sand is soft, fishes everywhere and we spotted dolphins (not quick enough to take a picture though).
Great trip overall!
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Whalesong Cruises
Whalesong Cruises - Hervey Bay, Queensland's premium mid-sized, modern, environmentally friendly and multi-functional boat, providing unforgettable boat tour experiences all year round.
Whalesong Cruises
Whalesong Cruises - Hervey Bay, Queensland's premium mid-sized, modern, environmentally friendly and multi-functional boat, providing unforgettable boat tour experiences all year round.
Whalesong Cruises
Whalesong Cruises - Hervey Bay, Queensland's premium mid-sized, modern, environmentally friendly and multi-functional boat, providing unforgettable boat tour experiences all year round.
Whalesong Cruises
Whalesong Cruises - Hervey Bay, Queensland's premium mid-sized, modern, environmentally friendly and multi-functional boat, providing unforgettable boat tour experiences all year round.
Whalesong Cruises
Whalesong Cruises - Hervey Bay, Queensland's premium mid-sized, modern, environmentally friendly and multi-functional boat, providing unforgettable boat tour experiences all year round.