Quick guide for Friday 22nd November 2024
To book, please use the links below or phone Gai on 0423 333 570
All Whale Cruises are now finished. Back May 2025
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Dolphin Discovery Cruise 90 mins
Daily dolphin sighting cruise with twist & twirl slide and boom net
Great for families with younger children
No food or drink allowed to be brought onto cruiser.
Twist and twirl slide onboard with Boom Net
Daily Max 16 - spend time getting to meet our friendly 'locals'
Port Stephens has over 100 Bottlenose Dolphins that live in the Bay….on our crowd-free 'Dolphin Watch Express', we'll spend time getting to know these friendly 'locals'.
'Envision' moves through the water quickly, but safely and smoothly - you'll want your camera handy as we cruise along beautiful Shoal Bay, past our iconic Headlands and across to 'Dolphin hot-spot' Jimmy's Beach.
Relaxed - Personalised - Crowd-Free!
Chat with our Friendly & Knowledgeable Crew
Enjoy 360° viewing
Hear some Interesting & Informative Commentary
Baby prams, strollers are not permitted onboard the vessel.
Splash n Slide Cruise
2hr cruise
Port Stephens is home to over 160 resident bottlenose dolphins that is why we call ourselves the Dolphin Capital of Australia. With a high success rate in dolphin sightings, boom net rides & waterslide you can’t go past a Moonshadow – TQC 2hr Splash & Slide Dolphin Watch Cruise!
Dolphin Watch & sailing cruise
Most Days - Come back into the harbour under sail-weather permitting
There are almost 100 resident Bottlenose Dolphins that live in the Bay at Port Stephens. Join us onboard 'Imagine' as we spend time with some of these fabulous 'locals'.
* Dolphin Guarantee
* Dry 'Bow-Net' & Wet 'Boom Net'
* Friendly & Knowledgeable Crew
* 360° Viewing
* Complimentary Tea & Coffee
* Licensed Bar
Pet friendly BYO drinks & snacks
Lunchtime Express Ferry Service to Tea Gardens
Leaves Nelson Bay @ 11.00am and returns you back @ 3.00pm
It takes 1 Hour each way and is a four hour round trip, which gives you two hours to explore the scenic township of Tea Gardens. They are a pet-friendly service but all dogs must be kept on a lead and under control whilst onboard the boat.
Pet friendly BYO drinks & snacks
End of today's cruises
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Dolphin Watch & Eco Adventure
1.5hr cruise
Explore the natural beauty of the Port Stephens Marine Park, onboard the MV Osprey, our 24m fast super cat eco-vessel, designed with sustainability in mind. Your journey starts by searching for our resident Bottlenose Dolphins that call our beautiful Port Stephens’ waterways home. This cruise offers incredible viewing opportunities onboard to see the dolphins in their natural habitat. While cruising offshore, keep your eyes out as we may find penguins, seals, turtles and sea birds.
A life changing experience - instructor and all gear including wetsuit, provided
Every swimmer receives a customised video of their experience & joins us for a champagne brunch on the return journey.
This video is edited and sent out after your swim and includes footage of you underwater with the dolphins!
Marine Discovery Cruise
Join us on a magical snorkel around our favourite island - 3.5hrs
Enjoy a leisurely cruise onboard 'Imagine' through the Bay. We'll stop and visit with our resident Bottlenose Dolphins before cruising to one of our stunning outer islands. Imagine usually heads out to Cabbage Tree Island however we may head
down towards the Outer Lighthouse if the winds are blowing in a certain
direction. Take a look at our pristine coastline as we travel out to experience the Marine wonders Post Stephens and surrounds has to offer. You will see that it is a rich and ever-changing underwater world
* Participants must have some swimming ability
HOUSEKEEPING RULES FOR CRUISES
Please arrive at the cruise you are going on, at least 20 mins before departure
To receive the seniors discount for dolphin cruises you must be able to show an Australian Seniors card or pension card, on boarding.
Please check your tickets to see which dock your cruise leaves from.
The dolphin and whale watch booking agency is on Wharf 1.
NO prams, food, drinks or pets are allowed on any of the Moonshadow cruises
Prams & food ARE allowed on the Imagine Cruises
Animals are NOT allowed on any of the dolphin cruises EXCEPTION is a service dog which you MUST be able to show papers for, before boarding.
Prams, food, drink & pets ARE allowed on the Original Ferry to Tea Gardens.
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