Whale Sightings

What a spectacular day out on the water! Today’s 2.5-hour Whale Watch Cruise aboard the Hinchinbrook Explorer truly had it all — a perfect showcase of Port Stephens’ marine wonders. Guests were treated to magnificent Humpback Whales, gracefully making their way along the Humpback Highway, surfacing and diving in a breathtaking display of power and…

What an incredible day on the water! Our passengers were treated to the full Port Stephens wildlife experience. We started the morning with our resident Bottlenose Dolphins cruising playfully around Yacaaba Headland, before heading to Cabbage Tree Island where the Australian Fur Seals were lounging on the rocks and enjoying the sunshine. The real highlight…

It’s been another spectacular day on the water with Moonshadow-TQC Cruises, filled with incredible encounters and plenty of action both morning and afternoon! Our morning began just outside the Heads with three pods of Humpback Whales, including a mother and calf pair who came in beautifully close to the boat. The calf stole the show…

Oh, what a day to be out on the water! Port Stephens truly showed off its springtime charm today with calm seas, sunshine, and plenty of wildlife encounters to delight everyone aboard. Our morning began with a friendly visit from a pod of local Bottlenose Dolphins near Yacaaba Headland, gliding gracefully alongside the vessel and…

What a day to be on the water! With beautiful calm conditions, our cruise set off toward Cabbage Tree Island where the ever-entertaining seals were enjoying the sunshine — some basking on the rocks while others splashed about in the shallows. Continuing our journey toward Boondelbah Island, we came across a Humpback mother and her…

Afternoon Action on the Humpback Highway! After a slow and relaxed morning out on the water, the afternoon cruise delivered a complete turnaround — and what an incredible one it was! Three separate pods of Humpback Whales kept everyone captivated for more than an hour with spectacular breaching displays. The energy out there was electric…

Our Sunday morning in Port Stephens began with calm seas and an equally relaxed start from the local wildlife. Multiple pods of southbound Humpback Whales were sighted during the first cruise of the day, gliding peacefully through the pristine waters. Their unhurried pace set the tone for a tranquil start to the day—proof that even…

It’s been another incredible day on the Humpback Highway, with whales in abundance and activity across the bay and beyond. With so many pods in the vicinity, our captains chose to stay with a particularly engaging pod featuring a Humpback mother, her calf, and an escort traveling leisurely along the coastline. The calf was the…

What a way to welcome the weekend! Port Stephens turned on a spectacular warm spring day — calm seas, sunshine, and plenty of action on the water. Our guests were treated to an incredible showcase of Humpback Whale mums and their energetic calves cruising along the coastline. It’s always amazing to remember that even a…

It was another spectacular morning aboard Moonshadow-TQC Cruises with an abundance of Humpback Whales putting on a show along the Port Stephens coastline. Our crew counted between 10–15 whales, each in their own pods, scattered across the horizon and all heading south on their migration. Everywhere you looked there was action — breaches, tail lobs,…

Passengers aboard Envision were treated to a spectacular show today, with the ocean coming alive in true Port Stephens style. The morning set the tone early when a very enthusiastic Humpback calf stole the spotlight, breaching repeatedly and showing off across multiple scenic backdrops — much to the delight of onboard photographer Lee…

So many whales!!!As we exited the heads this morning, we were instantly greeted by three pods cruising close to the coastline. It was a spectacular sight — a mother and calf breaching multiple times just 500 metres from the boat, sending up huge sprays of glistening water under the sunshine. Another mother and calf pair…