Whale Sightings

Today’s offshore conditions couldn’t have been more perfect. With brilliant sunshine, sparkling blue water and calm seas, it was an incredible day to be out on the water with Moonshadow-TQC Cruises. Our morning Whale Watching Cruise was rewarded almost immediately, discovering three separate pods of migrating humpback whales just beyond the headlands. While most were…

Today delivered everything that makes whale watching in Port Stephens so special, with spectacular whale behaviour, playful dolphin interactions, and even a visit to our winter seal residents! Passengers aboard MV Osprey enjoyed an unforgettable morning on the water, beginning with a truly special interaction between a large pod of offshore Common Dolphins and two…

Despite a gentle offshore swell today, our morning Humpback Whale Watch Cruise aboard Hinchinbrook Explorer was rewarded with an incredible morning on the water. As we ventured beyond the headlands, passengers were captivated by the breathtaking beauty of Mount Tomaree, with its impressive natural landscape and historic man-made structures standing proudly above Port Stephens. As…

Today’s whale watching adventures proved that a little ocean swell is well worth the reward! After several days of rough seas, conditions remained a little rolly offshore, but our passengers were treated to some truly memorable encounters on both our morning and afternoon cruises. We were lucky enough to spend quality time with several groups…

What a spectacular morning on the water with Moonshadow-TQC Cruises! Our morning Whale Watch Cruise departed under beautiful clear skies, and it didn’t take long for the action to begin. As we made our way through the heads and into the open ocean, we were treated to an incredible sight – seven separate pods of…

There are days when everything comes together, and today was certainly one of them. With calm seas, sunshine, and beautiful conditions offshore, our guests enjoyed two fantastic whale watching cruises aboard Moonshadow-TQC Cruises, with both our morning and afternoon departures treated to some wonderful wildlife encounters. Morning Whale Watch Cruise Not long after passing Fingal…

The westerly winds certainly made their presence felt yesterday, but for those who joined us on the water, the conditions were well worth it. Nature delivered an unforgettable display of humpback whale behaviour that reminded everyone why whale watching in Port Stephens is such a remarkable experience. Our guests were treated to the excitement of…

It was another spectacular winter’s day on the waters of Port Stephens, with near-perfect sea conditions, brilliant sunshine and only light breezes creating ideal conditions for whale watching. While the morning air was certainly crisp, the sunshine quickly warmed everyone on board, making for a beautiful day to be out on the water. Both Hinchinbrook…

Our morning cruise enjoyed beautiful sea conditions, making for a comfortable journey offshore. We encountered several humpback whales travelling steadily north along their migration route. Although the whales were relatively quiet, they provided a wonderful opportunity to observe their natural travelling behaviour. The whales spent much of their time completing 8-minute sounding dives, surfacing calmly…

It was another fantastic day on the water for our whale watching guests, with some truly memorable wildlife encounters just off the spectacular coastline of Port Stephens. Our first sightings were two pods of migrating Humpback Whales cruising slowly northbound off Fingal Island. The whales were travelling through around 40 meters of water, taking their…

There was no shortage of excitement on the water today, with one thing dominating the agenda – whales, whales, and more whales! From the moment we left Port Stephens, humpback whales were putting on an unforgettable display. Throughout the day we were treated to spectacular breaches, energetic head lunges, playful tail lobs, and the incredible…

To make the most of the conditions this morning, we headed south this morning to avoid the larger offshore swell. Our first wildlife encounter came at Tomaree Headland, where we spotted a lone Australian fur seal resting along the rocky coastline—a wonderful way to begin the day. Not long after, we located our first humpback…