Hervey Bay: Sunset cruise with seafood dinner & pickup

Summary

Watch the sun melt over Hervey Bay from the water, seafood in hand

You’ll float between K’gari and Hervey Bay as sunset colors spill across the water, tasting local seafood with a welcome drink in hand. With hotel pickup included and a friendly local guide pointing out sights like Urangan Pier, you’ll find yourself slowing down — maybe even laughing at your own clumsy fingers — in ways you’ll remember long after the trip.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the way the light hit the water near Great Sandy Straits Marina — sort of golden but not showy, just soft and quiet. We shuffled onto the boat with a handful of other folks, some locals chatting about fishing spots, others like us just grinning at the sky. Our guide (I think her name was Mel?) handed me a cold drink right away. I remember thinking it tasted extra crisp out there, maybe because of that salty breeze or maybe just because I was finally off my phone for once.

We drifted past Urangan Pier — you can’t really miss it, all long and skeletal against the horizon. Mel pointed out where dolphins sometimes show up (no luck for us this time), and someone in our group tried to spot K’gari through their camera lens but gave up and just leaned on the rail instead. The air smelled faintly briny, mixed with something fried from below deck. When they brought out platters of Hervey Bay seafood, I grabbed a prawn and nearly dropped it — hands were slippery from sunscreen. My partner laughed and stole half my calamari when I wasn’t looking.

I liked that nobody rushed us or tried to make it into a big production. People wandered around or just sat quietly watching city lights flicker on along the shore. There was this moment where everything went kind of pinkish-orange and everyone got quiet at once — even Mel stopped talking about tides for a second. It’s funny how you remember those small silences more than anything else.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Hervey Bay Sunset Cruise

• The Great Sandy Straits Marina embarkation
• Pass by the iconic Urangan Pier

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for the Hervey Bay sunset cruise?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included in your booking.

Are there non-seafood options available on board?

Yes, there are both seafood and non-seafood dishes served during the cruise.

Is the Hervey Bay sunset cruise wheelchair accessible?

The cruise itself is wheelchair accessible, but hotel transfers are not accessible by wheelchair.

Can children join the Hervey Bay sunset cruise?

Yes, children can join but must be accompanied by an adult; infants can ride in prams or strollers.

How long does the sunset cruise last?

The Hervey Bay sunset cruise lasts approximately 1.5 hours.

Are service animals allowed on board?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this tour.

Where does the cruise depart from?

The boat departs from Great Sandy Straits Marina in Hervey Bay.

What’s included

Your evening includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a complimentary welcome drink when you board, plus generous platters of fresh Hervey Bay seafood alongside non-seafood choices so everyone’s covered before heading back to shore together.