Port Stephens is home to over 160 resident bottlenose dolphins and that’s why we call
ourselves the Dolphin Capital of Australia!
With a high success rate in dolphin sightings, boomnet rides and a waterside – you
can’t go past a Moonshadow – TQC Dolphin Watching Cruise in Nelson Bay.
Dolphin Watch Cruise Inclusions:
- See our world-famous resident wild bottlenose dolphins
- Exciting boom net rides (not on MV Osprey)
- Fun, waterslides
- Expansive open decks or covered all weather indoor viewing
- Fully licensed bar and delicious snack foods available
- Live information, fun Captain’s commentary
- High success sighting rate
Choose between three great dolphin cruises in Nelson Bay:
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1.5hr Dolphin Discovery Cruise has the boomnet which is activated in the last 30 minutes of the cruise while in motion.
2hr Splash and Slide Dolphin Watching Cruise stops to activate the slide which lands into the open waters. The boomnet is activated on the return journey to the marina. This cruises slide lands directly into the beautiful waters of Port Stephens therefore to swim on this cruise passengers must be able to swim competently.
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Our Dolphin Watch & Eco Adventure explores off shore and passes Tomaree and Yacaaba headland, we explore Murphy’s gap and the outer islands of Port Stephens, whereas the other cruises stay inshore. The MV Osprey can get into shallower water, meaning we can venture into areas the other vessels cannot, however the MV Osprey is not equipped with a boomnet.
Dolphin Discovery Cruise (1.5hr) has the boomnet which is activated in the last 30 minutes of the cruise while in motion.
Splash and Slide Dolphin Cruise (2hr) stops to activate the slide which lands into the open waters. The boomnet is activated on the return journey to the marina. We recommend confident swimmers for this cruise if they wish to utilise the slide.