Excellent humpback whale sighting rate, bonus dolphin watch, morning or afternoon tea, commentary, underwater video cameras, ocean going cruise including spectacular Tomaree and Yacaaba headlands and the outer Islands.
Port Stephens enjoys an excellent whale season and Moonshadow V is the largest whale watch vessel in the Bay, purpose built for ocean cruises. With three viewing decks and underwater video cameras you can rest assure you're getting the best view of these friendly giants.
You will never forget seeing the awesome bulk of a Humpback whale, 15 metres long and weighing 40 tonnes! Being the most surface active of all the whales, it is highly likely that you will see spectacular displays - spyhops, pectoral slaps, body rolls and ... the breathtaking breach.
Enjoy morning or afternoon tea, entertaining and informative commentary and a bonus dolphin and outer island cruise - TWO CRUISES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!
And, we will even give you a free return cruise if you don't see a whale (stand-by basis).
Get Up Close & Personal with the Whales!
VENUE LOCATION
LOCATION
Departs Dock 'C' d'Albora Marina, Nelson Bay.
STATE
New South Wales
CRUISE / TOUR TIMES
DETAILS
10:00am and 1:30pm daily from early May till late November
*Please check with out office for a more specific timetable.
DURATION
2.5 - 3 Hours
PARTICIPANTS
GUIDELINES
Child (4 to 14 years). Family (2 adults 2 children).
* Please note that unlike our dolphins no one can guarantee you will see a whale at any particular time or place and much depends on weather conditions. Some cruises may be cancelled due to inclement weather. Whale season may vary slightly from year to year. This is an ocean going cruise.
Some Passengers may be affected by seasickness and we recommend you take a seasickness tablet an hour prior to boarding as a preventative measure. These are available at all chemists.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT TIME DOES BOARDING START?
BOARDING - Strictly 15 minutes prior to departure time.
WHALE WATCH CRUISE (MAY TO NOV) (WW)
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