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28 SEPTEMBER 2025

Humpback whale breaching in the ocean with a cargo ship in the background.
Whale's barnacle-covered tail breaching in the ocean with splashing water.
Whale Watching Moonshadow TQC Cruises Port Stephens Lee Matthews
Humpback whale tail rising from the ocean, surrounded by splashing water.
Humpback whale surfacing in ocean with dorsal fin and fluke visible in blue water.
A humpback whale breaching the ocean surface in a sunny, blue water scene.

There’s something truly magical about being on the Humpback Highway, and today was no exception. Our passengers were treated to the company of relaxed and curious mothers, their playful calves, and attentive escorts, all making their way south on their annual migration.

What made the experience so memorable was just how interested these gentle giants were in us. Several times they swam directly in close, circling the boat and even gliding right beneath us so that we could see the brilliant whites of their bellies glowing through the aqua-blue water. Moments like this take your breath away – a reminder of just how extraordinary these animals are.

Adding to the scene, the backdrop of a large container ship on the horizon gave a striking sense of scale and perspective, highlighting just how immense yet graceful these whales truly are.

Every encounter out on the water is unique, but today’s curious interactions left us all in awe. A reminder of why Port Stephens is one of the best places to witness the wonder of the Humpback migration with Moonshadow-TQC Cruises.

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