Dolphin-Watching Cruise: Spot Wild Bottlenose Dolphins

Enjoy a 1.5-hour afternoon dolphin-watching cruise that takes you directly to the best spots for sightings of wild bottlenose dolphins. Learn about the playful creatures from your onboard guide and enjoy fantastic views of the Tomaree and Yacaaba headlands as well. Bring your swim gear as there are opportunities to take a dip or ride in the boom net.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Moonshadow-TQC Cruises - Discover why Port Stephens is known as Australia’s Dolphin Capital.
    This cruise boasts a high success rate for dolphin sightings, thrilling boomnet rides, engaging and informative commentary, and a scenic harbour tour featuring the stunning Tomaree and Yacaaba headlands.
    Guests have a unique chance to observe the playful…
What's Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Boom-net Rides
What's Not Included
  • The listed price does not include parking fee applicable along with waterfront
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Towels & swimming costume for use in the boom-net
  • Lunch
Additional Information
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
  • Please note we do not run on…
Location
Moonshadow-TQC Cruises Boarding
Boarding commences 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure time. To avoid the risk of missing the cruise during peak times; please ensure you allow yourself ample time to find parking etc, we do suggest that you aim at arriving to the marina 30 - 45 minutes prior to boarding time of your cruise.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dawon_j
May 31, 2025
I saw so many dolphins... - I saw so many dolphins there, and had a great time! The boat was large enough, so I didn't feel dizziness at all
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Kerry
May 23, 2025
Moonshadow and " cami" amazing - " cami Thomas Cruise director looked after us on the panoramic dolphin cruise stunning island views so enjoyable especially because of " cami going " above and beyond " want a dolphin cruise ? " Then this is it !" Cheers
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129gavp
May 18, 2025
Family morning of fun :) - Such a beautiful morning. Blessed with the weather and multiple pods of dolphins ! Awesome experience Boom netting off back of boat- absolutely loved it. Lovely friendly crew. Great entertainment from 'the singing deckhand' (who really should audition for Australian Idol :)
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Fionahl6107sz
May 15, 2025
A very special experience - We had a great trip with Moonshadow and were fortunate to see dolphins up close on our tour. The staff were informative and helpful, highly recommend.
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Daydream08364933222
May 11, 2025
Superb dolphin adventure - Brilliant staff and fabulous boat, made the experience fascinating and fun. Lots of dolphins, even though the weather was not too good, but local commentary and other sea life made up for the damp conditions. Great on a damp day would be absolutely incredible when the Sun is shining.
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Mandy_c
Apr 24, 2025
Its a Lovely experience... - Its a Lovely experience to see dolphin with the kids. Although we only see a few but its memorable in the trip. Highly recommend activity
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Diannecaine72
Apr 23, 2025
Fantastic - Fantastic cruise Seen lots of dolphins Nice crew Plenty of room on the boat Good hot chips Highly recommend Would definitely go again
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I6138rgteresah
Apr 20, 2025
Great dolphins watching - Staff was friendly and informative. Great with kids and had a sense of humour. Food was good. Definitely booking again when we return.
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Noonoo1930
Apr 5, 2025
Just a lovely day - We had a wonderful time on this cruise. We saw so many dolphins it was beautiful 😍 We recommend this company to everyone. 5 *
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Jandspurins
Apr 5, 2025
Fun for all - What a great experience we had, perfect length of time on the trip and loved trying to help to staff spot the dolphins. We managed to see a Nursery Pod which was beautiful to see. Had family over from Nth Ireland and they were amazing by the animals as well as the location and scenery. They even enjoyed the slide and Boom net. Would highly recommend to anyone with visitors from overseas or even locals
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From $27
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).