Whalesong Cruises Hervey Bay

31/12/2024

Jumping into the new year like…

We’re looking forward to a wonderful year ahead of incredible marine experiences in Hervey Bay and look forward to having you (and new guests) on board to share them with us again. 

Happy New Year 2025!

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24/12/2024

Even when the whales aren’t in town, our town still loves to celebrate them! 😊🐋🎄🎅

Merry Christmas to all! 

18/12/2024

We've had a bit of a false start to our 24/25 Summer of fun. The rain has been relentless!

Tomorrow is it though! Our K'gari Fraser Island West Coast Beach + BBQ cruise is back in full swing. Kayaking, snorkelling, tube rides, beach activities, swimming and relaxing. It's a full mind and body reset, in only half a day.

Bring on Summer!

https://whalesong.com.au/half-day-fraser-island/

07/12/2024

We’ve been hosting some fabulous Christmas parties over the past couple of weeks, with our Beach + BBQ, sunset cruises and a combo of both.

Last night, along with our wonderful crew, we had an extra special helper on board our sunset cruise. Hervey Bay hospitality, (she’ll won’t like being called that…but she is!). Aleeca Waterman sold her beautiful restaurant Banksia Seafood and Grill came on to give us a helping hand. We’ll see her onboard again sometime, to help out here and there. Great to have friends in hospitality, who also love boats. 😊

Public cruises starting from December 15th. Bring on the 24/25 Summer of Fun!

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02/12/2024

Happy Summer 24/25!

We are slowly beginning Summer season with local business Christmas parties and Sunset cruises. Our fun half day West Coast K’gari Fraser Island Beach + BBQ cruise will commence in a couple of weeks. It’s going to be an epic Summer cruising season.

Doug has been helping out our friends and Marina neighbours Watermark Sailing. These guys offer premium skippered sailing charters in our region. Check them out…

While you’re at it, check out these top lads, Doug and Ian. It’s a privilege to be able to work together with some incredible operators in Hervey Bay’s marine tourism industry.

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24/11/2024

Live from Kuala Lumpur.

Bec dropped in to see the Humpbacks all abilities Futsal team representing Australia at the Worlds in Malaysia. Only a couple of the adults/carers knew she was coming, so it was a major surprise to all. Took a while to sink in, but when it did, it was just beautiful. First game coming up very soon so Bec will post more information when she gets home.

Go the mighty humpbacks!

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24/11/2024

20/11/2024

That is a wrap for Marketplace UK and Europe with Tourism Australia in London.

60 appointments with product managers and sales trainings with retail agents, it has been a full on 2 1/2 days. Joined with other Fraser Coast representatives, they have really done our region proud! Great work Guys!

What else was there left to do except go check out a show in the West End!? 😊

Bec will start her long journey home tomorrow. There is one last important stop on this journey, but she will share that with us later. What could it be!? 🤔😉

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17/11/2024

We’ve been a bit quiet as we start preparing for our Summer season ahead.

Also, Bec is in Europe on a work trip. She’s currently in Amsterdam where she visited one of our Dutch agents and ran some sales trainings with the team. She went with Jane from K'gari Walking Tours so they had a double whammy of goodness from the Fraser Coast…a bit of sightseeing too! 😊

Then, our wonderful deckhand Celine came over from France and they’ve been wandering the streets, eating chocolate and cheese and been amazed at everything there is to see around every corner.

Bec and Jane are off to London today to commence the next part of the journey with Australia.com; meetings with UK, Scandinavian and Western European agents, who are (or eventually could be) sending people to our stunning region.

She’ll check in with us again soon. Great to see you’ve gotten over the jet lag, Rebecca Greenshields 😊🙌👏

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Visit Fraser Coast

09/11/2024

We won! 🥇🏆

Last night at the annual Fraser Coast Business and Tourism awards, we took away the accolade for Marine tourism. To say we are beyond proud, is an understatement. Three times in a row means we are now in the Marine Tourism Hall of Fame… Pretty incredible achievement, considering Bec and Doug hadn’t ever worked in marine tourism until seven years ago!

We also received highly commended in the customer service category. To even be a finalist in this one, is a huge achievement. To come second place, is such an honour. Congratulations to the winners, pie and pastry paradise. Such an incredible business, great people and are very deserving of this award.

Thanks to our incredible team, past and present and the wonderful local businesses and community groups we work with. Most importantly, to all of you, our fantastic guests who support us in our business which in turn, helps us give back to our community that we love to live, work and play in. We couldn’t do it without all of you…we share our achievements with each and everyone of you! Doug’s acceptance speech is in the comments.

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06/11/2024

Bec is the first female on the front cover of the Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce digital magazine. Great work Rebecca Greenshields! The team love how passionate you are about the entire business community and beyond on the Fraser Coast. 👏

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The Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce has the tenth edition of Business Matters Fraser Coast.

We invite you to delve into this magazine and immerse yourself in the richness of our community’s success stories, and witness firsthand the ethos that binds us together. Each feature, every article, all the photos, are a celebration to why our Chamber exists—to provide a platform where dreams are nurtured, ambitions are supported, and successes are celebrated.

Take a read here https://www.herveybaychamber.com.au/business-matters-fraser-coast-magazine/

04/11/2024

What a positive announcement today; this is great news for tourism in Queensland. With more progressive thinking people in senior tourism roles in our state, we should see more opportunity for ecotourism offerings and innovation within the tourism industry.

Previously, there have been so many roadblocks when trying to introduce new product to people who are hungry to explore our state. Let’s hope the inefficiencies and unnecessary bureaucracy is removed, to ensure a thriving and positive future for the ecotourism industry in Queensland. Proud to be a part of it!

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30/10/2024

We are proud to announce that we are finalists in the Fraser Coast Business & Tourism Awards in not one, but two categories again: Marine Tourism and Customer Service.

Thanks to our incredible team past and present, and all our guests who have supported (and continue to support) us throughout the years. We couldn’t have done it without you all and are grateful for each and every one of you!

Looking forward to the awards ceremony next Friday night, November 8th!Keep your fingers, toes…well everything, crossed for us!

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Visit Fraser Coast

We are excited to announce this year's finalists for Tourism – Marine proudly sponsored by Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort are:

Whalesong Cruises Hervey Bay
Pacific Whale Foundation Australia
Fraser Island Boat Charters
Salty Safaris Hervey Bay

Congratulations! 👏

A massive thank you to all the outstanding businesses who have taken the time to reflect on their achievements for this year's nominations.

🌐 https://businessandtourismawards.com.au/

29/10/2024

This morning, Bec had the privilege of speaking at the monthly Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce breakfast. She covered some interesting facts and figures about the Hervey Bay Whale Watch fleet and also a bit about the goodness Whalesong is doing our community.

Well done, Bec! Thanks for sharing your love of whales, the industry, our region, our community, and your passion for doing things a bit differently. We’re sure all those who attended, loved your presentation. 🥰🐋

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28/10/2024

Shout it from the rooftops! We have been recognised as one of the top 50 things to do in Australia.com and one of the top 9 things to do in Visit Queensland, Australia by Time Out Magazine. Check it out here...

Visit Fraser Coast

https://www.timeout.com/australia/news/the-50-best-things-to-do-in-australia-recommended-by-time-out-102824

Look for Time Out Recommends stickers next time you visit landmarks, hotels, restaurants and pubs around the country.

22/10/2024

If you’re in town next Wednesday, October 30th, come along to the Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce monthly breakfast.

Our very own Rebecca Greenshields will be the guest speaker, presenting a wrap up of the 2024 whale watching season, some cool things Whalesong has been doing over the past year or so, sharing her passion for the industry, and the future of Whale Watching in Hervey Bay. Seats are limited so book now! 😊🐋

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Join us for the next chamber breakfast! We are delighted to welcome Rebecca Greenshields from Whalesong Cruises as our guest speaker for our 30 October 2024 Hervey Bay Chamber of Commerce breakfast.

With the 2024 whale watching season coming to a close, Hervey Bay has once again proven why it holds the title of the world’s first Whale Heritage Area and carries the crown as the Whale Watch Capital of the World. Each year, tens of thousands of humpback whales migrate along the Queensland coast, and the protected waters of Hervey Bay offer a vital resting spot for Whales to use the calm waters of the Bay to rest and nurse their new-born calves as they make their return trip to Antarctica.

This year, visitors to, and residents of, the Fraser Coast have experienced many amazing interactions with these mighty creatures, reinforcing the regions status as Australia’s top whale-watching destination. From awe-inspiring breaches to mother-and-calf interactions, the Bay provides an experience unmatched anywhere else in Australia.

Rebecca Greenshields will discuss the highlights of this season and share the innovative steps being taken to ensure that whale watching in Hervey Bay continues to thrive and that our commitment to sustainable tourism ensures that whale watching will remain a key attraction, drawing visitors from around the globe.

From new tourism offerings to community engagement, the future of whale watching on the Fraser Coast has a bright outlook and the industry is an economic powerhouse for businesses in our region. Find out more about this amazing industry – join us for breakfast on the 30th October 2024.

Member Price $25.00
Non-Member Price $50.00

Wednesday 30th October | 6.15 am – 8.00 am
Venue: The Club House, Hervey Bay
To book: https://www.trybooking.com/CWEGP

Registrations are to be completed online prior to 5 pm – Monday 28th October.
Limited seats are available and ticketing will close when full.
PLEASE NOTE NO DOOR SALES

Book your tickets now, so you don’t miss out.

Thank you to our Business Sponsor St Stephen's Hospital.
As Australia’s first fully integrated digital hospital, St Stephen’s gives the Wide Bay community access to one of the country’s most advanced healthcare facilities. Yet in the midst of this state-of-the-art facility, it’s our commitment to person-centred care that truly sets us apart.

20/10/2024

Gorgeous days on the water when the sea and sky become one.

📷 Crew: Pete Mallia

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13/10/2024

Final cruise of whale watching season 2024 for Whalesong. 🐋😢🐋😢🐋😢🐋😢. It has been another wonderful season out on the water with these majestic giants of the sea. We’ll send a recap of the season, during the week. Until then, see you next time.