Whale Watching Cruise: Humpback Whales in Port Stephens

Experience the thrill of whale watching in Port Stephens. Witness Humpback whales’ spectacular displays on a 2.5-hour cruise. Book now for unforgettable memories.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Moonshadow-TQC Cruises Boarding - Embark on a 2.5-hour Whale Watching cruise with Moonshadow TQC, exploring the ‘Humpback Highway’ during the annual whale migration from May to November. Aboard the Hinchinbrook Explorer or the MV Osprey, enjoy incredible opportunities to witness these majestic whales.
    Experience the unforgettable sight of a…
What's Included
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST)
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Port Stephens enjoys an excellent whale season and Moonshadow - TQC Cruises offer two great Whale Watching Cruise options lasting 2.5hrs.
Departing from May to November from Nelson Bay, Port Stephens.
You will never forget seeing the awesome bulk of a Humpback whale, upto 18 metres long and weighing 40 tonnes!
Being the most surface active of all the…

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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Y173efjames
Mar 19, 2026
Lovely afternoon - We saw lots of whales. It was a while ago now but I think it was September and the whales were still migrating. It was amazing! Perfect weather and they were swimming right past us. We saw dolphins and seals too which was great
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T7067fmstephent
Nov 5, 2025
Whales and Dolphins. - A very enjoyable experience. Georgous scenery with smooth sailing. Saw whales, dolphins and seals. Friendly staff and passengers. Highly recommended trip.
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I7649mpmichelleg
Oct 25, 2025
Amazing experience! - Loved this cruise! Great vibes! Good energy from the captain and crew. Booked for Whales and seen both dolphins and Whales 😍defs coming back with the whole fam!
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Jendavenewcastle
Oct 4, 2025
Whale Watch plus more. - A fantastic Whale Watch Cruise on the Moonshadow TQC mv Osprey. Spacious vessel with plenty of space to move around to take in the views of the Port as you sailed out to sea. Lots of pods of whales that surfaced close to the vessel and a bonus of dolphins as well. The crew were welcoming and the Captain gave a very informative talk about the Whales, the Port and the history of the area and landmarks plus places of interest to visit whilst staying in Port Stephens. Thankyou for a great experience.
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285jillk
Sep 30, 2025
Lots of whales and knowledgeable, friendly crew. - The crew were very helpful and friendly. They were also very knowledgeable. We saw plenty of whales and it was a beautiful trip all round.
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Williamsp6031ln
Sep 29, 2025
Just overwhelming to get that close - Very slick booking experience. All aspects from booking to cruise just perfect. Boat navigation optimum for whales to enjoy looking at humans, also good for humans to get a good shot of whales with a moderate tele lens
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Colleenr986
Aug 24, 2025
Great Whale cruise - We had an excellent cruise on the Osprey. The captain was very informative and knew everything u needed to know about whales. We were Lucky enough to see whales, dolphins and sea lions. The captain was very respectful when whales were near the boat and slowed so everyone could see these beautiful animals. I was glad we booked with these guys. I would definately go again when visiting the area.
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D6474emmichellem
Oct 9, 2025
A Must Do Experience - Staff excellent, veins excellent beautiful weather and to top it all off saw dolphins and whales what more can you ask for 😊
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Sharon_p
Sep 14, 2025
Stable comfortable whale watching vessel - This boat is a good size as you can move around easily under cover and it feels very stable. There are food and drinks on board and plenty of places to sit upstairs, downstairs, inside or out with opening windows for fresh air. We saw a total of 7 whales including mothers and calves. At 2.5 hours it could be a little shorter but is quite good value. The commentary was interesting, educational and humorous.
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Sereena_c
Sep 14, 2025
Lovely staff and vessel.... - Lovely staff and vessel. A bit long as we tried to find whales. A long time on the boat. Great to see seals, birds and some far sightings of three whales. Might be better to do dolphin cruise as it is shorter.
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From $60
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).