Hervey Bay Champagne Sunset Sail: 90-minute luxury yacht cruise

Ninety minutes on the water with a cold glass in hand as the sun drops into the strait

A 90-minute sunset sail on Blue Dolphin Marine Tours' luxury yacht crosses the Great Sandy Strait from Hervey Bay, with views of World Heritage-listed Fraser Island and the Queensland coastline. Champagne, wine, beer and soft drinks come with a finger food platter. An English-speaking guide is on board. Arrive 15 minutes before the 5:15 pm summer departure (4:30 pm in winter) at the vessel near the old Whaling Harpoon on the ramp.

Step-by-step itinerary

Champagne Sunset Sail on Hervey Bay

• Meet vessel 15 minutes early
• Board yacht via ramp near Whaling Harpoon
• Enjoy 90-minute sail on Great Sandy Strait
• View Hervey Bay and Fraser Island
• Watch sunset over the water
• Enjoy all-inclusive drinks and finger food
• Relax and unwind on the yacht

The experience

The boat leaves at 5:15 pm in summer, 4:30 pm in winter. Early enough to catch the light shift across the water but late enough that the heat has broken. You'll meet the vessel 15 minutes before departure. The ramp is past the old Whaling Harpoon on the deck. The sail itself runs 90 minutes, long enough to move out into the Great Sandy Strait and watch the panoramic views of Hervey Bay and Fraser Island settle into the evening without feeling rushed.

Champagne, wine, beer and soft drinks flow throughout, paired with a finger food platter: the kind of spread that works as dinner if you're hungry or as a grazing board if you're not. The yacht is built for this: a luxury vessel where you can sit back and watch the sunset cast shadows of amber and gold across the water, or move around the deck to catch different angles of Fraser Island and the Queensland coast. The guide speaks English and keeps things relaxed. This is not a facts-and-figures tour but a night built for unwinding.

The water is clear, the pace is easy, and the timing is the thing. You're on the water at the exact hour when the light turns. No swimming, no hiking, no early morning. Just the strait, the sky, and the drinks in your hand as the stars come out.

What’s included

• Champagne, wine, beer and soft drinks.
• finger food platter.
• English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 17:15

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 14 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Blue Dolphin Marine Tours

Is this one for you?The sail runs 90 minutes at a relaxed pace with no walking, swimming or early start. You board, sit or stand on the deck, and watch the light change over the water and Fraser Island. Infants and small children can come along in a pram or stroller, and the yacht suits all fitness levels.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years); Child (4 to 14 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the Hervey Bay Champagne Sunset Sail depart?

The yacht departs at 5:15 pm in summer and 4:30 pm in winter. You should arrive 15 minutes early to meet the vessel near the old Whaling Harpoon on the ramp.

What drinks and food are included on the sunset sail?

Champagne, wine, beer and soft drinks are included, along with a finger food platter served throughout the 90-minute sail.

Can I see Fraser Island from the yacht?

Yes. The sail crosses the Great Sandy Strait with panoramic views of World Heritage-listed Fraser Island and the Hervey Bay coastline throughout the evening.

Is there a guide on board the Champagne Sunset Sail?

An English-speaking guide is on board to keep the evening relaxed and welcoming.

How long is the sunset sail?

The sail runs 90 minutes on the water, timed to catch the sunset and the transition into evening across the Great Sandy Strait.