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K'gari (Fraser Island) West Coast Half Day Cruise from Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay, Australia
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Set sail for a quintessential Aussie beach adventure with this 5-hour cruise to beautiful Fraser Island. Look out for dolphins and sea turtles as you cruise out across Hervey Bay, then enjoy up to 2 hours of free time to explore Fraser Island. Make the most of optional activities like kayaking, fishing or snorkeling; cool off with a swim or stroll along the fine sandy beaches. Back on-board, tuck into a scrumptious BBQ lunch, including fresh Hervey Bay prawns, as you float back to the mainland.
- Spot wild dolphins and sea turtles on a cruise across Hervey Bay
- Get active with optional activities like kayaking, snorkelling and swimming
- Tuck into an Aussie-style BBQ lunch on-board
- Great value tour includes hotel pick-up, lunch and optional activities
What's Included
- All activities
- Lunch
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
- Great Sandy Straits Marina Urangan Hervey Bay17 Buccaneer Dr, Urangan QLD 4655, Australia
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.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
09:00 AM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Pickup details
We pick up from local resorts, hotels, motels and caravan parks. We don't pick up from Air BnBs (unless they are close to the Esplanade) due to time constraints and vast spread of locations. Pick up (and drop off) times depend on where you're staying in the Bay. In general, pick up times are approx. Point Vernon/Pialba: 8:05am - 8:15am, Scarness: 8:15am - 8:20am, Torquay: 8:20am - 8:30am, Urangan: 8:30am - 8:40am. Please call to verify your pick up address, at least 24 hours before the cruise.
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
136 reviews
Karen_M, Mar 2024
Went on the trip with my son, he jumped off the boat and swam, I rode in the tender to shore
The crew were great and managed to cater for all ages. They provided plenty of beach/water sports options, lunch was surprisingly good too! Recommend the trip if you only have half a day
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thanks for the 5 star review, Karen. So great to see you enjoyed your half day Island trip with us on Whalesong. We think our mix of activities is just perfect...so glad you think so too. Thanks for joining us on board!
Kali_D, Feb 2024
K'gari Island is magical with pristine sand and clear water, best swims ever. I loved the relaxed atmosphere on the boat, the crew were really friendly and helpful plus. A long time since I've been in a kayak, one of the crew offered to come with me, nothing was too much trouble. I enjoyed the simple clean food and appreciated the complimentry glass of wine with lunch. Met some lovely people on board and would definitely go again with this company next time I'm in Hervey Bay.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Sounds like you had the best time with us on board Whalesong for the half day beach + bbq cruise. That fact that you want to come out again, is a great testimonial!
As it seems you enjoyed it so much and have nothing but praise, I'm wondering what it would have taken to get a 5 star review from you. Perhaps you don't give 5 star reviews!? Whatever the case may be, it'd be great to know what we could have done better for you to make it a 5 star experience, as I can't tell from your review. Please email me directly on: rebecca@whalesong.com.au, as I'd love to hear from you. Many thanks, Rebecca (owner/general manager)
Gary_F, Feb 2024
This was a great experience, the cruise out to Kgari was amazing. When we got to Kgari, there was an opportunity to jump off the top of the boat into the water and swim to shore. We had a fun packed morning kayaking, swimming and being pulled around on an inflatable raft by a speed boat. We spent plenty of time on the island sight seeing and taking in the sun sea and sand. On the way back home we had a great BBQ with steak, which was delicious. Thank you Doug and Pete for a truly amazing day that my family and I will remember for ever.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We're so happy to see you and your family had a great time with us on our half day Beach + BBQ cruise to the West Coast of K'gari Fraser Island. Thanks so much for choosing to cruise with us and for your 5 star review.
Haeim_L, Jan 2024
Well organised amazing experience!
Loved the tube ride and all the activities! Definitely recommend!!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thanks for the high recommendation and the 5 star review. The tube ride is certainly a highlight for many people...so much fun!
Crisalette_C, Mar 2023
heaps of fun , crew were amazing the day tour and cruise includes all water activities which we enjoyed a lots and Fraser Island stunningly beautiful 🤩
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thanks so much for your 5 star review and positive feedback! Sounds like you had a pretty amazing time out on the water, it's a great day out isn't it?!
John_V, Feb 2023
Wonderful hospitality and great swimming at Fraser Island. Weather was superb and Fraser Island is spectacular.
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Sounds like the Island and Whalesong team turned it on again! Thanks for joining us and for taking the time to give us this lovely 5 star review!
Alex_M, Jan 2023
Amazing staff, really friendly and would make sure everyone had a great time.
Food was good and onboard prices for drinks were reasonable.
Would definitely do it again
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thanks for the high recommendation! We love hearing stories about the wonderful experience our guests have had with Whalesong Cruises. See you again soon! :-)
Lex_T, Jan 2023
The trip was very good organised. Price/quality is good. Not to long and not to short. Enough activities to be done.
Yuri_P, Feb 2022
4 hours was a perfect duration for the trip. It was a short trip to the island on calm water. We did snorkelling, kayaking, swimming and jet boat experience and adequately exhausted by the end ready for lunch. Not much coral or fish in the area. Note: beverages are extra charge. They no longer provide mouth piece for snorkelling due to covid and have limited sizing for flippers so recommend you bring a set if you want to do snorkelling.
Response from Host, Mar 2022
Thanks for the 5 star review, Yuri.
Our 5 hour trip certainly recharges you as there are so many different things to do! It's the perfect duration for the cruise. Yes, you're definitely tired by the end of it and will sleep well that night!
Rather than use disposable mouth pieces, we decided to not offer them for the snorkelling, during COVID. The bottom is sandy (not coral) so there's not a lot to see. We see the occasional flathead but it mostly bait fish and sting rays we're seeing under water. This is why it's not a dedicated snorkelling trip, but rather a bit of everything trip. There are other businesses in the area that run snorkelling trips.
Thanks again for the review and for highlighting these factors as it helps us to set the correct expectations for what's included (and not included) in the cruise.
STEPHEN_J, Jan 2022
Lovely relaxing day, great location, excellent lunch, very helpful deck crew.Would do it again.Time at beach perfect
Response from Host, Feb 2022
Thanks for the 5 star review, Steph! Great to see you had a great time and would do it again. We hope to see you again sometime!
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