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19 SEPTEMBER 2025

Whale surfacing in the ocean with water glistening on its back under a clear blue sky.
Whale Watching Moonshadow TQC Cruises Port Stephens Lee Matthews
Whale surfacing, blowing water spray from its blowhole in the ocean.
Humpback whale tail fin above water, with another whale swimming beside it.
Close-up of a whale surfacing in blue ocean water with droplets splashing.
Humpback whale breaching in the ocean, creating splashes against a blue sky.
A whale breaching the ocean surface, with water spray around its blowhole.
A whale's head emerging from the ocean surface, showing its textured skin.
Humpback whale breaching with head above water in the ocean.

School was in session out on the Port Stephens Whale Highway today as a young Humpback Whale was busy learning the ropes under the watchful guidance of its mother. Passengers were treated to the special sight of mum demonstrating spectacular head lunges and breaches, with her calf eagerly attempting to copy the moves.

What made the experience even more memorable was the arrival of a playful pod of Dolphins. They darted between the whales, weaving in and out with their typical bursts of speed and energy. Their interaction added a lively, joyful layer to the cruise, reminding us how vibrant and interconnected life is out on the water.

As the whales and dolphins continued their southbound journey, our passengers enjoyed a front-row seat to one of nature’s most unique classrooms. It was a day that perfectly highlighted the beauty of spring whale watching in Port Stephens—where every cruise brings a new chapter in the story of these remarkable marine animals.

At Moonshadow-TQC Cruises, we never take these encounters for granted, and we’re thrilled to share them with you. If you haven’t joined us yet this season, now is the perfect time—book your whale adventure and see for yourself why Port Stephens is Australia’s premier whale-watching destination.

Photo credit: Lee Matthews Photography

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