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School Cruises in Port Stephens

Fun & Educational Cruising Experiences

Moonshadow-TQC offers students an opportunity to experience a unique, professional and educational school excursion. A great idea for a big end of year send off they won’t forget in the beautiful location – Port Stephens. With a variety of Scheduled Cruises, Cruising Classroom Programs and Private Charters, we have something to suit student groups of all ages. Port Stephens offers a wonderful outdoor educational experience with an interactive and engaging environment to truly capture your students learning potential.

Our professional team including our very own Marine Biologist and Education Officer ensure the facilitation of your program runs smoothly, engages your students, gets them hands on with the use of innovative technology, professional models and of course our wildlife within the Port Stephens harbour. Our fully facilitated programs are tailored to meet your curriculum requirements and desired outcomes for both primary and secondary levels.


Marine Park & Maritime

Port Stephens- Great Lakes Marine Park is the largest marine park in NSW and home to an abundance of marine life found nowhere else in the world. Learn about these unique creatures and why there is a Marine Park to protect them.

Assist the Skipper

Put your Captain hat on and assist the Skipper in navigating the waters of Port Stephens harbour. Learn the name and function of different parts of the boat, how to use navigational tools and how to tie boat knots.

Cruising Classrooms on the water

Moonshadow-TQC is excited to be able to offer students of all ages an opportunity to experience a unique, professional and educational learning environment on the beautiful Port Stephens Waterways.

Port Stephens offers a wonderful interactive and engaging environment to truly capture your student’s learning potential.

What’s Included:

  • On board Marine Biologist & Education
  • Officer to facilitate students
  • Interactive learning activities
  • Dolphin Discovery Cruise taking in the scenic Port Stephens Harbour
  • Opportunity to ride in the boom net
  • Lunch options available at additional charge