40 Victoria Parade
Nelson Bay NSW 2315
If you are looking for a full day of cruising, snorkelling, swimming, exploring and eating, you can't go past the Broughton Island National Park Cruise. Take in the spectacular island and coastal scenery as the boat makes its way to Broughton Island. Enjoy a packed picnic lunch to enjoy on board or take ashore and explore. After lunch explore on a guided walk to wildlife breeding areas, secluded coves and beaches or enjoy your time relaxing on the beach or in the water. Bring your snorkelling equipment and enjoy the crystal clear waters, enjoy swimming or just relaxing on the beach. On the return journey (time permitting) enjoy boom-net rides and bonus dolphin watch. (Seasonal and weather permitting off-shore sea conditions) Please note: This is an offshore excursion and is not suitable for children under the age of 5 years.
This cruise has a very high success rate in dolphin sightings, boomnet rides, entertaining and informative commentary and scenic harbour cruise including spectacular Tomaree and Yacaaba headlands. This cruise offers an exceptional opportunity for guests to witness the playful and intelligent nature of dolphins. Additionally, guests can enjoy the thrill boom netting ride. Throughout the cruise, knowledgeable and entertaining commentary is provided, enhancing the overall experience for guests. The cruise also offers a picturesque view of the harbour, including the awe-inspiring Tomaree and Yacaaba headlands, a truly memorable and scenic journey. Departs daily at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm (except Christmas Day), with an additional 3:30 pm cruise during Christmas and Easter School Holidays.
Port Stephens enjoys an excellent whale season and Hinchinbrook Explorer is the largest whale watch vessel in the bay, purpose-built for ocean cruising. With two viewing decks you can rest assured you're getting the best view of these friendly giants. You will never forget seeing the awesome bulk of a humpback whale, up to 18 metres long and weighing 40 tonnes! Being the most surface active of all the whales, it is highly likely that you will see spectacular displays - spyhops, pectoral slaps, body rolls and the breathtaking breach. Enjoy entertaining and informative commentary and a bonus dolphin and outer island cruise - two cruises for the price of one.
Explore the natural beauty of the Port Stephens Marine Park, onboard the MV Osprey, a 24 metre fast super cat eco-vessel, designed with sustainability in mind. Your journey starts by searching for the resident Bottlenose Dolphins that call the beautiful Port Stephens’ waterways home. This cruise offers incredible viewing opportunities onboard to see the dolphins in their natural habitat. While cruising offshore, keep your eyes out as you may find penguins, seals, turtles and sea birds. Venture across to Jimmy’s beach, and take in the spectacular views looking out towards Yacaaba and Tomaree headlands before heading offshore and exploring Murphy’s Gap and Cabbage Tree Island if the weather allows. Cruising back along the stunning shores of Shoal Bay, catch a glimpse of the boats launching at Little Beach, before returning back to Nelson Bay, showing you Nelson Head to Fly Point, one of the region’s most popular snorkelling and diving spots. Knowledgeable and entertaining commentary is provided throughout the cruise, including the WWII history of Port Stephens, enhancing the overall experience for guests.
Enjoy a full day of cruising with exclusive commentary from local legend, and historian, John ‘Stinker’ Clarke! Moonshadow TQC offers three great historical cruises, that will take you to the gorgeous Broughton Island, explore the western harbour of Port Stephens or climb the Point Stephens Lighthouse on the Fingal Island Historical Tour. Port Stephens has a rich maritime history and there is no better way to engage and learn about it then from local icon, John 'Stinker' Clarke.