Whale Sightings

A Close Encounter on the Humpback HighwayPort Stephens Whale Watching Update — Moonshadow-TQC Cruises There are some days on the water that linger with you long after the engines are switched off – and today was one of them. Our morning cruise on the famous Humpback Whale Highway began in classic spring style,…

Whale & Wildlife Wonders in Port StephensDaily Sightings Update – Moonshadow-TQC Cruises Boondelbah Island was the star of the morning once again, offering guests a breathtaking glimpse into the natural rhythms of the Humpback Highway. Our crew located a pod of three Humpback Whales cruising close to the island, surfacing every two to…

Whale Watching Update – A Photographer’s Dream Day on the Water Port Stephens turned on the magic today, delivering the kind of picture-perfect conditions every photographer dreams about. With glass-calm seas and sparkling visibility across our breathtaking offshore playground, guests aboard MV Osprey were treated to an unforgettable display of Humpback Whale behaviour. Not long…

Port Stephens Whale Watching Update — A Day of Gentle Giants & Playful Dolphins Today’s cruises with Moonshadow-TQC Cruises delivered unforgettable encounters with some of our favourite marine locals, showcasing why Port Stephens is one of Australia’s most incredible whale-watching destinations. Our morning adventure began just outside the offshore islands of Boondelbah and Little Island,…

Today’s Whale Watch Cruise was one to remember! Halfway to Broughton Island, we encountered two magnificent Humpback Whales cruising along the coastline when suddenly, a massive pod of Bottlenose Dolphins joined in on the action — hundreds of them darting, diving and leaping around the whales. The energy on the water was incredible as another…

Whale Watching Update – A Tranquil Day on the Humpback Highway Today’s cruise aboard Moonshadow-TQC offered passengers a truly serene day on the water. Under beautiful, calm conditions, we set course along the Humpback Highway in search of migrating whales. Our crew located a single Humpback Whale enjoying a peaceful journey south. Earlier…

Port Stephens Whale Watching Blog – A Calf’s Day of Play and Connection What an extraordinary day out on the water! Both the morning and afternoon Whale Watch Cruises aboard the Hinchinbrook Explorer have had the rare pleasure of spending time with the very same mother-and-calf pair of Humpback Whales — a true…

Playful Calves and Dolphin Escorts off Broughton Island This morning’s Whale Watch Cruise was full of special encounters and calm seas. We first sighted a Humpback mother and calf along the Broughton Island line, cruising peacefully on their southern migration. Not long after, we came across another pod of three — a mother, calf, and…

Double Breaches and Incredible Whale Action off Fingal Lighthouse! What a morning! Our Whale Watch Cruise started with a Humpback mother and calf just inside the heads — they were taking long, deep dives, so after a little patience, we decided to continue our search. Not far away near the Fingal Lighthouse, we struck gold…

Quiet Conditions but Beautiful Wildlife Encounters Offshore Today’s Whale Watch Cruise took us quite a way offshore before we found our whales — it was a calm and peaceful journey across the blue. After some patient searching, we were rewarded with a Humpback mother and her calf, and the little one delighted everyone onboard with…

What an incredible morning on the water! Our passengers aboard today’s Whale Watch Cruise were treated to a spectacular encounter with 8–9 Humpback Whales midway between Port Stephens and Broughton Island. The whales were cruising south on their migration, gracefully gliding through the water with the occasional tail slap adding to the excitement. As the…

The crew aboard MV Osprey enjoyed a spectacular start to the day on the Port Stephens Whale Highway. This morning we encountered a mother Humpback Whale, her playful calf, and a protective escort between the offshore islands, all three gracefully making their way toward Fingal Island. The trio delighted everyone onboard with a…