Whale Sightings

Today’s cruise delivered spectacular encounters across multiple pods of Humpback Whales along the Port Stephens Whale Highway. We spent time travelling with a pod of three whales all the way to Broughton Island, the pod spent time on the surface, allowing everyone plenty of opportunities to watch their tail slaps and relaxed movements. As also…

There were no “back to work Monday blues” for our crew today – just endless sunshine, glassy seas, and light breezes that made for picture-perfect whale watching conditions in Port Stephens. Passengers aboard MV Osprey enjoyed a relaxed encounter with a pod of three Humpback Whales near Little Island. The whales spent plenty of time…

What a day to be out on the water! With calm seas, sunshine, and the bluest of blue water, Port Stephens turned on the perfect conditions for our whale watching cruises today. This morning, our passengers were treated to the sight of a Humpback mother and her young calf making their way south on the…

Our morning cruise aboard the Hinchinbrook Explorer started off quietly on the whale front, but patience soon rewarded our guests. A pair of adult Humpback Whales were spotted logging peacefully on the surface, their calm presence reminding us of the serenity that comes with life on the water. By the afternoon, Port Stephens truly came…

Our cruise today began with a stop at Cabbage Tree Island, where 15 fur seals were spotted basking lazily on the sun-warmed rocks. Always a delight to see, the seals set the perfect tone for what turned into an unforgettable day on the water. Not long after, excitement reached new heights when we encountered five…

Passengers onboard MV Osprey this morning were treated to a spectacular display out on the Port Stephens coastline, with at least 8 to 10 pods of Humpback Whales within sighting distance. The activity was non-stop, with whales darting north, south, east, and west in unpredictable bursts, keeping everyone on their toes. Our crew chose to…

Port Stephens turned on its best today with stunning offshore conditions, blue skies, and sunshine – the perfect backdrop for a day of whale watching aboard MV Osprey. Cruising north towards Broughton Island, the crew spotted the familiar puff of a whale’s blow in the distance. As we approached, it was revealed to be a…

This Father’s Day brought unforgettable moments for passengers aboard Moonshadow-TQC Cruises, with inquisitive Humpback Whales providing close-up encounters along the Port Stephens Whale Highway. Guests onboard both the Hinchinbrook Explorer and Envision were treated to a truly special experience when a curious Humpback Whale circled Envision before moving between…

Passengers aboard Hinchinbrook Explorer were treated to some unforgettable wildlife moments today on our Port Stephens whale watching cruises. The day began east of Bennetts Beach, Hawks Nest, where two curious juvenile Humpback Whales mugged the boat for almost half an hour. Guests were captivated as these young whales circled and surfaced right…

Our first sighting of the day was a spectacular breaching Humpback Whale, launching out of the water before continuing on its southbound journey along the Humpback Highway. A little further offshore, we spotted a number of additional pods making steady progress south, content to cruise gracefully through the spring waters. Cabbage Tree Island also offered…

This morning’s whale watching cruise delivered plenty of excitement out on the water. Guests were treated to the sight of three pods of Humpback Whales heading south, putting on a spectacular show with breaches and powerful tail slaps. The energy on board was electric as these giants of the sea displayed their strength and playful…

Aboard MV Osprey today, passengers were treated to an active day on the water with plenty happening along the Humpback Highway. Several pods of Humpback Whales were spotted traveling north, while others could be seen further out making their way south. Near the headlands, we found whales putting on a show with spectacular…