Whale Sightings

The morning cruise had everyone on the edge of their seats! Our first sighting was of a group of humpback whales travelling south, with one group spending some time at the surface and showing off with some spectacular tail lobbing. Then, just as quickly as they appeared, they seemed to disappear! The group soon joined…

A fantastic morning aboard MV Osprey! Our passengers were treated to an exciting whale watching adventure, with two separate pods of humpback whales located travelling steadily north along the coastline. The whales provided plenty of action, with multiple tail slaps and spectacular breaches keeping everyone on board watching closely. Seeing these enormous animals launch themselves…

🐋 Curious Humpbacks Steal the Show in Port Stephens! There was plenty of excitement both onboard and back in the Moonshadow-TQC Cruises office today, with our morning Whale Watch Cruise delivering one of those encounters that reminds us just how special whale watching in Port Stephens can be. Our morning cruise found itself being well…

A Tale of Two Whale Watches – Today on the Humpback Highway 🐋🌊 What a difference a few hours can make when you’re whale watching in Port Stephens! Today was the perfect reminder that no two whale watching cruises are ever the same. From a quiet juvenile encounter in the morning to an action-packed afternoon…

It was a quieter morning offshore today, with one lone humpback whale heading north in our sights. A little late to the party, with some whales already beginning their journey south, this whale was in no hurry and gave us some fantastic surface time as it casually continued north. At one point, the boat fell…

A fantastic morning on the water with Moonshadow-TQC Cruises! Despite windy conditions and a small offshore roll, we spotted two pods of humpback whales migrating north. With around 7-minute dive times, our passengers enjoyed some great views as the whales surfaced and continued their journey. We also cruised around beautiful Cabbage Tree Island, where two…

Whale Watch Report – A Spectacular Day on the Water Despite a chilly start, today’s beautiful sunshine provided the perfect backdrop for another memorable day of whale watching with Moonshadow-TQC Cruises. As we departed Port Stephens Harbor, our crew and passengers kept a keen eye on the ocean, searching for the first signs of wildlife….

What a fantastic day of wildlife encounters in Port Stephens! This morning aboard MV Osprey, our first humpback encounter came just off Fingal Lighthouse, where a juvenile whale was steadily making its way north. Spending around four minutes underwater between dives, this youngster gave us some beautiful tail shots and delighted passengers by surfacing nice…

Beautiful sunny skies and sparkling blue water made for another fantastic morning on the water as we headed out in search of the humpback whales migrating past Port Stephens. Cruising beyond Tomaree Head and the spectacular Mrs Murphy’s, we were greeted by a playful Australian fur seal before spotting three separate pods of whales offshore….

Today’s whale watching adventures showcased two very different sides of the annual humpback migration, with a peaceful morning followed by an afternoon that kept everyone eagerly watching for the next surprise. Our morning cruise found three pods of humpback whales travelling steadily north near the islands. While the whales were in a relaxed travelling mood…

It has been an absolutely beautiful day on the water for our Whale Watch Cruises onboard MV Osprey, with sunshine, calm conditions and plenty of marine wildlife to enjoy. During this morning’s cruise, our crew reported sightings of approximately half a dozen Humpback Whales. The morning began with a very special encounter – a northbound…

Today’s calm offshore conditions provided a beautiful backdrop as we headed out in search of Port Stephens’ migrating humpback whales. While whale sightings were quieter than on some days, we were treated to a memorable encounter with a single humpback whale. As we approached, the whale delighted everyone on board with one spectacular breach before…