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Port Stephens: Dolphin Watch Eco Adventure

Port Stephens: Dolphin Watch Eco Adventure

Newcastle, Australia

Port Stephens: Dolphin Watch Eco Adventure

Recommended by 96% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Newcastle, Australia
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore Port Stephens harbor and outer islands while searching for its resident bottlenose dolphins. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Port Stephens Marine Park as your relax on the MV Osprey—a 78-feet (24-meter) fast Super Cat eco-vessel. See dolphins in their natural habitat, and take in spectacular views looking out towards Yacaaba and Tomaree headlands. If the weather allows, explore Murphy’s gap and Cabbage Tree Island. Knowledgeable and entertaining commentary is provided throughout the cruise, including the WWII history of Port Stephens.
  • Magnificent views of Port Stephens from the water
  • Listen to live commentary and learn more about Port Stephens
  • Maximize your chances of spotting dolphins with guides who know the best spots to find them
  • Plenty of photo ops of Port Stephens Marine Park

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8
based on 51 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Magnificent views

Shweta_A, Jan 2025
It was a beautiful sunny day, and we saw so many dolphins up close. It was the most incredible view of dolphins and big rock formations. I took my elderly parents, and they enjoyed every moment of it.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Hi Thank you for your 5 star review of our 1.5hr Dolphin Watch Eco Adventure cruise. Glad you enjoyed your cruise with us, and amazing to hear your parents also enjoyed their experience. Thanks

Should improve the details

Jeeraporn_Y, Jan 2020
In the ticket, the address details are not clear, just Stephen Port why not not tell address of Nelson Bay. Customers waste a lot of time because we lose we need company to enter the location of the ticket office or provide the address details as clearly as possible and call the office for ask the way, no one pick up phone and on the boat very smelly toilet.

All very good.

Kamlesh_S, Jan 2020
No comments at all. All good. I ike recommended everyone friends and families. It's was great online

Excellent.

Emily_E, Oct 2019
Excellent tour. Kids loved it. Great combo of dolphin watching and boom netting. Good time frame as well.

Lucky, good weather for boom nets

Young B, Sep 2019
Otherwise i wouldnt recommend. There are any other cruises departing from Circular Quay, which can meet bigger an more active dolphins without being charged any extra instead! If you are confident cold water swimmer, try boom net, but it depends on the weather conditions. So it is your luck if you can use that.

Two pods in one go

Relax44439242530, Jun 2019
This 1.5hr cruise was really nice. We saw one pod with ~5-6 dolphins. Then the captain got a call from another boat saying there was a huge pod somewhere else and, although we didn't have much time left, he headed their way, and we got to see this huge pod (with >30 dolphins) for around 15min before heading back. The captain was really friendly and allowed our children (7y) to take a peek in the cabin. It was very, very special.