Name: Whale Watching Cruise with Lunch - 5 Hours
Price: 160.00 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (8 reviews)

Highlights

View humpback whales on their annual southern migration
Hydrophone on board to listen to the whales 'sing' underwater
Multilingual crew dedicated to safety, education, sustainability and fun

Embark on an unforgettable whale watching cruise around Hervey Bay and witness these beautiful creatures breach, fin slap and spy-hop just metres away! Enjoy multi-level viewing throughout the entire vessel and expert marine commentary along the way, plus a morning/afternoon tea and lunch.

What's included?

Five hour whale watching cruise
Morning tea (fresh fruit platter and cakes)
Lunch
Filtered drinking water, loose leaf tea, herbal tea, coffee and milo
Multilingual crew (German, French, Spanish and Italian) to assist if limited with English
Free Starlink Wi-Fi

Experience the rare sight of humpback whales in their natural habitat as they migrate through Hervey Bay on their annual southern migration. Departing Urangan on a spacious, eco-friendly catamaran, enjoy multi level viewing throughout the entire vessel as well as live underwater footage displayed on TV screens so you can observe these majestic mammals from every angle. In this time, you might be lucky enough to see them jump out of the water, slap their tails and fins, or come right up to the boat for a sneaky look! Your expert crew will provide fascinating interpretive commentary which can be translated into German, French, Spanish or Italian, and will answer any questions you might have. The vessel is also equipped with a specialised underwater hydrophone that allows guests to listen to the whales 'sing' underwater. A tasty morning/afternoon tea and buffet lunch will be served throughout the journey.

Important information

Session Length

This experience is five hours in duration, from 8am-1pm (approximately)
Cruises run daily in the whale watching season (July 12th to mid October)

Guidelines

If you have any dietary requirements, let the provider know at least 48 hours prior to the cruise
If you require pick up from local accomodation, let the provider know at least 48 hours prior to the cruise
Concessions must hold a seniors card or student card
Please bring the ID of the person who made the booking
Guests are advised to take out their own insurance to protect them from unforeseen circumstances

Cancellation

Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Numbers on the Day

This cruise runs with a minimum of 15 and maximum of 75 people.

Weather

Being on the water, weather plays a large part in to whether this cruise will go ahead or not. Most cancellations occur due to strong winds or storms in the bay. Cancellation due to bad weather is entirely up to the skipper. The provider will let you know at least the day prior to your cruise if there's a possibility of cancelling. In this case they will give you the option of rescheduling.

Dress Code

Please wear comfortable, warm clothing and non-slip shoes. Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a rain jacket are recommended. There is plenty of indoor seating to avoid the weather. The lower side decks also have a substantial overhang, so you can generally enjoy being outside without getting wet.

Location

This experience departs from Great Sandy Straits Marina, Urangan.

Reviews

4.8

8 reviews

5 stars 7

4 stars 0

3 stars 1

2 stars 0

1 star 0

Whale watching at its finest

Glenn 3 August 2025

The team Whalesong cruises were excellent, they gave us an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend this adventure.

Customer Experience

Hi Glenn, your feedback is important to us, and we’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience!

5 August 2025

Afternoon Cruise with so many whales

Cathy 4 September 2024

We chose an afternoon over the morning and we are happy we did. Not only did we get to sleep in, we saw so many whales and a beautiful sunset. Afternoon tea and dinner were nothing fantastic

Customer Experience

Hi Cathy, it's great to hear about your positive experience. Thank you for sharing your feedback!

5 September 2024

Great day.

Megs 13 August 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our day. The staff were great and lunch was very enjoyable. Too top it off we had a great experience with the whales. Coming right up to the boat.

Customer Experience

Hi Megs, we’re so happy to hear about your positive experience! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.

13 August 2024

Lovely Day Out

Joan 20 September 2023

We had an awesome experience up close to these beautiful creatures with their babies. The staff were friendly and very knowledgeable. Good food and good service all the way. Recommended.

Fabulous Whale watching experience

Pam 14 September 2023

Had a fabulous time, from booking till the end of the cruise Great staff, great food and service

The Whale watching day was fabulous

Anette 13 September 2023

The crew were fantastic they were very organised, enthusiastic and helpful. We were very lucky and saw lots of whales and calves which the captain gave us all an opportunity to take photos and take in the magnificence of these animals. The meal was 3 fresh salads with chicken and ham and plentiful.

Whale watching

Sarah 10 September 2023

Our whale watching experience was sensational. The booking process and transport was seamless and the crew on the boat second to none!

Fantastic Day Out

Vikki 7 September 2022

We had an amazing morning out on Whalesong - the staff were awesome - the skipper was very knowledgeable and got us up close with the whales and their calves - great morning tea and good size fresh lunch of chicken and ham and salad ! Would highly recommend Whalesong :)