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Join Moonshadow TQC & Imagine Cruises as we celebrate the start of the 2024 Whale Watching season here in Port Stephens. This event is supported by Port Stephens Council, d’Albora Marina & Destination Port Stephens.
The day will consist of the following:
| Time | Activity |
| 9:00am | Meet out the front of Dock C, d’Albora Marina, Nelson Bay |
| 9:10am | Opening of ceremony by Frank Future |
| 9:15am | Welcome to Country & Smoking Ceremony by Uncle John & Justin Ridgeway from the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council |
| 9:25am | Address from Stephen Keogh, CEO of Destination Port Stephens |
| 9:35am | Official opening of the 2024 Whale Watching season with ribbon cutting |
| 9:45am | Board vessels |
| 10am – 12:30pm | 2.5hr Whale Watch cruise either onboard Moonshadow-TQC or Imagine Cruises |
| 1pm onwards | Post cruise celebrations at Magnolia Café with $5 tap beers, while enjoying live entertainment from Mick Jones. (Event will be held at Mavericks on the Bay incase of bad weather) |
| 2:30pm | Raffle prizes drawn in Magnolia Café at 2:30pm (must be present to win prizes) |
**50% off tickets for our Official Launch Day – 10:00am & 1:30pm departures**
Onboard the Hinchinbrook Explorer or the MV Osprey, venturing out to the ‘Humpback highway’ during the northern Whale migration during May-November.
You will never forget seeing the awesome bulk of a humpback whale, up to 18 metres long and weighing 40 tonnes! Being the most surface active of all the whales, it is possible that you will see spectacular displays – spy hops, pectoral slaps, body rolls and … the breathtaking breach.
Enjoy entertaining and informative commentary from your Captain. We also have the chance to see some Australian Fur Seals, Common & Bottlenose dolphins, and exploring some of our outer islands – multiple cruises for the price of one!
With great viewing decks (both inside and outside), you can be sure you are getting the best view of these friendly giants. A fully licensed bar is available on board for beverages, and snacks.
Raffle Prize:
Prize 1: 2x Adult pass onboard a 2.5hr Whale Watching Cruise with Moonshadow-TQC
Prize 2: 2x Adult pass onboard a 3hr Whale Watch Cruise with Imagine Cruise
T&C’s | No further discounts, vouchers or promo codes apply to this cruise. Stand-by vouchers are not issued on this cruise.