Port Stephens Dolphin Discovery Cruise (1.5 Hours) | New South Wales

This cruise has a very high success rate in dolphin sightings, boomnet rides, entertaining and informative commentary and scenic harbour cruises 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.

What’s the difference between the Dolphin Discovery Cruise, the Dolphin Watch Eco Adventure and the Splash and Slide Dolphin Cruise?

• Our Dolphin Watch & Eco Adventure (1.5hr) explores offshore and passes Tomaree and Yacaaba headland, we explore Murphy’s gap and the outer islands of Port Stephens, whereas the other cruises stay inshore. The MV Osprey is the fastest vessel in our fleet, meaning we can find dolphins faster, and spend more time with them while covering more ground, however, the MV Osprey is not equipped with a boomnet.
• The Dolphin Discovery Cruise (1.5hr) has the twist and twirl slide that lands into the boomnet while in motion. This cruise stays inshore while searching for our resident bottlenose Dolphins
• The Splash and Slide Dolphin Cruise (2hr) stops to activate the slide which lands into the open waters. The boomnet is activated on the return journey to the marina. We recommend confident swimmers for this cruise if they wish to utilise the slide.

Reference for Onboard Meals (Please indicate your choices when placing an order if necessary)

Optional Dining: Add a small breakfast or afternoon tea (must request an option at the time of booking to complement your choice of cruise lunch which will be served while the vessel is moored at the marina)

• Option 1: $5.00 per person - tea or coffee (ready to drink) and biscuits
• Option 2: $7.50 per person - tea or coffee (ready to drink) cake and cookies
• Option 3: $10.00 per person - Tea or coffee (ready to drink) Devonshire tea, 1 muffin, jam and cream per person

Optional Meals: Add a delicious lunch

• Option 1: $20.00 per person
  Tempura fillet, chips and salad with lemon aioli or crispy chicken strips, chips and salad with dip or vegetable spring rolls and chip salad
• Option 2: $24.50 per person
  Australian red fish breaded fillet, chips and salad with lemon aioli or BBQ seasoned chicken fillet, chips and salad with pineapple, mango and chilli sauce
• Children's Menu (0-14 years old): $12.00 per person
  fish fillet, chips and ketchup or chicken strips, chips and ketchup or vegetable spring rolls, chips and dip
• The lunch option is only available when booking a Dolphin Discovery Cruise.