Whale Sightings

There’s something special about being out on the water, especially during whale season here in Port Stephens.

This morning, our crew was greeted by two northbound Humpback Whales who spent a generous amount of time on the surface, offering a calm and memorable sight. Just 500 meters away, another pod was spotted, though these whales were a little more elusive—diving deep for up to 12 minutes at a time.

The afternoon cruise brought more beautiful conditions. The sea was smooth, the air light, and spirits were high. We followed a lone northbound whale for a while, observing its steady dives, around 6–8 minutes apart. On our way back toward Fingal Island, we were lucky enough to meet a friendly pod of three Humpback Whales. They lingered for a while, giving our passengers a relaxed, close-up experience.

No rush —just slow moments with these giants of the sea. Another good day on the Humpback Highway.

Photo credit: Lee Matthews Photography