Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise

Sail with the Whales….. It’s so quiet you can hear them blow!

Season:
May 14th – Oct 31st: Daily at 10:30am and 2:00pm
Nov 1st – 15th: Daily at 10:30am

Duration: 3 to 3.5 hrs

Prices:
Adults $60, Children (1-17 years) $30

Special Rates:
Family $150 (2 adult + 2 children)
Concession $50 (YHA, VIP, student, pension)

Whale watching tours Port Stephens NSW AustraliaThe whalewatching season is from the end of May to mid November when over 11,000 Humpback whales swim past Port Stephens on their annual migration north along the Australian east coast to the warmer waters of the South Pacific Ocean. After breeding they migrate with their calves back to the Southern Ocean and the cold waters of the Antarctic.

Imagine Cruises of Nelson Bay’s Whale & Dolphin Watch Cruise gives you the chance to see these magnificent creatures close up at Port Stephens on the NSW Mid North Coast of Australia. Whalewatching is an experience that you will remember for ever!

Your whale watching cruise will be skippered by experts in whale watching and the conservation of these gentle giants. You will also have a great opportunity for dolphin spotting on these Port Stephens tours.

You will be well looked after on this offshore adventure tour by Imagine Cruises’ friendly and caring staff and crew. Imagine is an 52 foot (16 metres) sailing catamaran designed for ocean voyages and is an extremely stable platform – ideal for whale watching.

• A great chance to see huge pods of common dolphins offshore
• Free tea, coffee and biscuits with bottomless cups available
• If we do not see any whales you will get a “free standby ticket” which means you can put your name on a list to come on another cruise for free providing it is not fully booked. We DO NOT give cash refunds if we do not see whales.
• A real offshore sailing experience with professionals on the stable and cosy Big Cat
• Hydrophone – an underwater microphone so you can hear the whales sing
• Friendly, professional and factual commentary
• Licensed bar and comfortable downstairs lounge
• Warm sailing jackets available for wet weather
• Maximum stability and a 9 metre wide spacious foredeck
• Sea turtles, Little Blue (Fairy) Penguins, Albatross, Sea Eagles and Australian Fur Seals can also be seen
• Dolphin and whale literature available – great for school projects
• Complimentary motion sickness tablets available

Imagine cruises is heavily involved in the protection of whales and dolphins and the conservation of our marine environment.

Imagine Cruises Dolphin & Whale Watching Guidelines…