Whale Sightings

Our morning cruise enjoyed beautiful sea conditions, making for a comfortable journey offshore. We encountered several humpback whales travelling steadily north along their migration route. Although the whales were relatively quiet, they provided a wonderful opportunity to observe their natural travelling behaviour. The whales spent much of their time completing 8-minute sounding dives, surfacing calmly…

It was another fantastic day on the water for our whale watching guests, with some truly memorable wildlife encounters just off the spectacular coastline of Port Stephens. Our first sightings were two pods of migrating Humpback Whales cruising slowly northbound off Fingal Island. The whales were travelling through around 40 meters of water, taking their…

There was no shortage of excitement on the water today, with one thing dominating the agenda – whales, whales, and more whales! From the moment we left Port Stephens, humpback whales were putting on an unforgettable display. Throughout the day we were treated to spectacular breaches, energetic head lunges, playful tail lobs, and the incredible…

To make the most of the conditions this morning, we headed south this morning to avoid the larger offshore swell. Our first wildlife encounter came at Tomaree Headland, where we spotted a lone Australian fur seal resting along the rocky coastline—a wonderful way to begin the day. Not long after, we located our first humpback…

Today’s cruises delivered another magnificent day on the sparkling waters of Port Stephens, with unforgettable wildlife encounters from start to finish. Our morning Whale Watching Cruise headed offshore to Fingal Island, where guests were treated to the excitement of a spectacular heat run. The energy on the water was incredible as several Humpback Whales competed…

If there was ever a day to describe whale watching in Port Stephens, words like phenomenal, breathtaking, astonishing, mind-blowing, and simply unforgettable would all be fitting. Today delivered yet another incredible display of nature as the annual Humpback Whale migration continues to amaze everyone onboard our whale watch cruises. No matter which direction we looked,…

Today has been another unforgettable day on the water for the crew at Moonshadow-TQC Cruises, with Humpback Whales putting on an incredible display for our passengers. Our morning adventure aboard MV Osprey began with sightings of six to seven pods of relaxed Humpback Whales shortly after cruising out through the headlands at Shoal Bay. We…

What an incredible morning on the water for our guests aboard MV Osprey and Envision! Today’s whale encounters were nothing short of spectacular, with both vessels witnessing one of the most exciting behaviours seen during the humpback whale migration – a heat run. A heat run begins when a female humpback whale signals that she…

Passengers aboard our 10am Whale Watch Cruise were treated to an incredible display of classic humpback behaviour. Throughout the morning we witnessed spectacular head lunges, breathtaking breaches and powerful tail slaps, all occurring within close proximity to the vessel. Wildlife photographer Lee Matthews joined us on board this morning, and while reviewing her stunning images…

Winter has certainly made its presence felt today, with a crisp chill in the air that makes you think it must be snowing somewhere! Thankfully, our guests have been rugged up in warm jackets, scarves and beanies, making it the perfect day to enjoy one of nature’s greatest spectacles along the Port Stephens coastline. Today’s…

Fri-yay! The weekend is almost here, and the whales certainly knew how to celebrate with an unforgettable day on the water! Our morning Whale Watch Cruise aboard MV Osprey only needed to travel to the 50-metre depth line before we were greeted by a pod of three magnificent Humpback Whales. They wasted no time putting…

What a spectacular day it has been aboard Moonshadow-TQC Cruises, with whale activity reaching levels that can only be described as extraordinary! Our morning Whale Watching Cruise treated passengers to multiple pods of migrating humpback whales, with several individuals putting on an unforgettable display close to the vessel. Guests were thrilled by powerful breaches and…