Port Stephens: Dolphin Discovery Cruise
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Enjoy a 1.5-hour afternoon dolphin-watching cruise that takes you directly to the best spots for sightings of wild bottlenose dolphins. Learn about the playful creatures from your onboard guide and enjoy fantastic views of the Tomaree and Yacaaba headlands as well. Bring your swim gear as there are opportunities to take a dip or ride in the boom net.
Inclusions
What's included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Boom-net Rides
What's not
- The listed price does not include parking fee applicable along with waterfront
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Towels & swimming costume for use in the boom-net
- Lunch
Itinerary
Show your ticket that was sent directly from Moonshadow-TQC via email & text and present this on arrival to our vessel, Moonshadow V. Our friendly crew will be there to meet you and assist with boarding. Join our 1.5hr Dolphin Discovery Cruise, and then arrive back at the same dock as you departed from
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.5
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Ratings come from 426 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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4Saw lots of active dolphin behaviour
Engaging staff and commentary, saw dolphins and had an enjoyable 90 mins throughout this experience. Discount code used from Port Stephens Koala sanctuary - always nice to see local businesses working together.
5Dolphin watch
Great experience. Saw LOTS of dolphins . We even saw them mating in the sea. The guides were spot on with there commentrey . Loved the whole cruise
5Lots of dolphin activity
Great trip. We saw lots of dolphin activity. The bay is very calm so fine for those who get seasick. Knowledgeable guides. Only downside was parking was expensive
5Dolphin cruise
Wonderful experience will recommend to everyone. My dad visiting from India loved it too
5Ethical Dolphin Experience
We saw so many dolphins on this trip! The company was very ethical and was cautious to not approach the dolphins to closely, that being said, the dolphins were curious and swam close to the boat, even following the waves that the boat made!
5Port Stephens Dolphin watch-a fantastic experience!
A fantastic cruise and great value for money. Would highly recommend this cruise. The crew were very friendly and helpful and the captain extremely knowledgeable and informative. We saw so many dolphins but even if there weren’t any, the cruise around the Bay was just beautiful. Well done team!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Boarding commences 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. To avoid the risk of missing the cruise during peak times; please allow extra time to find parking etc, we do suggest that you aim at arriving to the marina 30 - 45 minutes prior to boarding time of your cruise.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 250 travellers
- Operated by
- Moonshadow - TQC Cruises
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Please note we do not run on Christmas Day
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Baby prams are not permitted on board our vessels. Collapsible strollers are permitted but cannot be taken to areas other than the main cabin of the vessel, upon boarding our friendly crew will advise passengers on where the stroller may be stored.
- Please Bring: Comfortable casual clothing and footwear, Sunglasses, hat, Sun Cream, Camera. We recommend dressing warmer for winter months
How it compares in Newcastle
- Its from-price is 57% below the median of the 65 experiences we list in Newcastle.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 65.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Newcastle
Newcastle is a coal-port city at the mouth of the Hunter River in New South Wales, with surf beaches, ocean baths and a lighthouse on a long breakwater.
Newcastle began as a convict settlement in 1804 and grew around coal and, later, steelmaking, and its harbour is still among the largest coal ports in the world. The centre curves around the water, with Christ Church Cathedral on the hill and heritage buildings along Hunter Street. Nobbys Head, a headland topped by a lighthouse, is joined to the shore by a long breakwater, and Fort Scratchley, a nineteenth-century coastal fort, guards the harbour mouth.
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