Whale Sightings

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…

How good is a long weekend Sunday spent out on the water under perfect sunny skies! Today’s whale watching aboard Hinchinbrook Explorer was nothing short of spectacular — even the crew were left amazed by the incredible whale activity on display. Our first encounter came just behind the offshore island of Boondelbah, where…

What a day on the water! Our morning started with the crew counting between 10 to 15 Humpback Whales cruising the coastline. These whales were initially spending long stretches beneath the surface on deep sounding dives, but before long the ocean came alive with spectacular activity. One by one, the whales began breaching and launching…

It was a fantastic day out on the Humpback Highway with so much marine life putting on a show for our passengers. As MV Osprey departed the d’Albora Marina local Photographer, Lee Matthews has spotted an Osprey soar above.  With the power of a telescopic lens,  Lee has captured the most amazing eyeball to eyeball…

This morning’s Whale Watch Cruise was nothing short of breathtaking! Under perfect conditions with crystal-clear water and calm seas, our passengers were treated to an action-packed display from multiple pods of Humpback Whales around the islands of Port Stephens. We encountered four individual pods, each made up of mothers, calves, and their escorts. Spending time…