Here you will board the state of the art jet boat which is custom designed for juneau whale watching and features large windows as well as an outside viewing deck. Whale watching tours welcome to cruise booking agency nelson bayport stephens the number one place to book your whale watching adventure port stephens is a top spot to see humpbacks and southern right whales passing during their annual migration. The whale watching cruise is too much bumpy when sailing and maybe we are in the end of the whale watching season and the sea is not so calm but we still manage to see some whale. The humpback whale is one of the worlds most endangered species of whales.
Best of hervey bay see the majestic humpback whales in hervey bay and then experience a tour of kgari fraser island from one of our many experienced operator partners. All of their tours are designed to combine environment and tourism in a successful partnership. About us san juan cruises whale watching bellingham. Overnightstay nearby in plettenberg bay, in garden route. Each year more than 3000 humpbacks pass close to the coast of port stephens migrating to warm tropical waters from late may to july and from september to november the whales can be seen returning to the. Dedicated to the protection of dolphins and whales we have tailored a unique style of cruises combining our love for the environment with the natural beauty of the port. Tourist information nelson bay port stephens north coast. Whale watching nelson bay cruises redballoon experiences. May 03, 2017 high whale numbers nearly 12,000 per year which pass by the region and an extended whale watching season on the nsw midcoast combine to offer plenty of chances for visitors to embark on whale watching tours too, with whale watching trips typically departing from the nearby launch point of nelson bay around a 10 minute drive away from port. Moonshadowtqc is located in beautiful port stephens, nsw australia, a 2. Whale watching in monterey bay is the marine equivalent of going on a safari in africa. Whalesong cruises hervey bay, hervey bay, queensland. Save up to 70% on whale watching vouchers and whale watching offers. Moonshadow tqc cruises and imagine cruises offer both whale and dolphin cruises, as well as sunset dinner cruises and snorkelling tours in the calm blue waters.
Your best chance of spotting whales in nelson bay is during the humpback whales migration season. In 2011 we ended our service to victoria to allow us to focus more on the scenic san juan islands, our popular chuckanut bay cracked crab dinner cruises, and private charters. Sydney and surrounds jervis bay and shoalhaven batemans bay eden and. Where1 hopwood street, central beach, plettenberg bay, garden route. Bay connections1 nova cruises vessel bay connections 1 is a 16 metre fibreglass semihydrofoil planing catamaran. Whalesong cruises whale watching in hervey bay tour. Wide decks and low passenger numbers surveyed for 100 but only take maximum 60 provides many vantage points and space to interact with the curious and playful whales often. Whale watching cruises departing hervey bay whale watching in hervey bay is an extremely popular attraction, both for locals and tourists. Whale watching hervey bay fraser island packages, whalesong. Several whale and dolphin cruises depart from the nelson bay marina. Enjoy the delicious buffet dinner with succulent seafood in this floating restaurant with the best views of the bay.
We offer attractive packages and whale watching prices in hervey bay. The diversity on the monterey bay is pretty amazing. Dont miss out on whale watching offers enjoy your city and discover new places with groupon. Welcome to cruise booking agency nelson bay port stephens the number one place to book your whale watching adventure port stephens is a top spot to see humpbacks and southern right whales passing during their annual migration. Mv spirit of port,dock d, dalbora marina, teramby road, nelson bay please walk down dock c to locate dock d.
Whale watch cruise kingfisher bay resort fraser island. You will never forget seeing the awesome bulk of a humpback whale, upto 18 metres long and weighing 40 tonnes. The whale watching cruise crew is awesome and give us very good service. Here are a few companies who specialise in dolphin and whale watching cruises. Imagine cruises is an advanced ecoaccredited company that is dedicated to the protection of dolphins and whales. Tourist information nelson bay port stephens north coast nsw. Imagine cruises nelson bay imagine cruises nelson bay overview. In addition, all cruises offer free tea and coffee and a free return cruise, if no dolphins are sighted.
Now in our 14th year from newcastle join the experienced crew on board nova cruises for an unforgettable 2. In addition to the whales that migrate seasonally through the area, such as humpbacks, blue whales and gray whales, many other whale species are visible throughout the year. One dollar from every dolphin watch or marine discovery ticket sold will be donated to the marine parks association, furthering research on the resident bottlenose dolphins. Tourism attractions dolphin watching tours nelson bay. Our commitment to, and experience in, responsible and sustainable dolphin and whale watching has been rewarded with over 30 local and state tourism awards and has earned us the. Harbor breeze cruises offers daily excursions staffed by an educator from the aquarium and crews who specialize in whale watching. You can enjoy an informative commentary from the skipper, as you cruise around the bay for 1. Your juneau whale watching adventure begins with a narrated transfer from the juneau cruise ship pier in downtown juneau to auke bay. Free return standby cruise if no whales sighted terms and conditions apply. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. Island cruises whalewatching campobello island all you. They offer dolphin and whale watching tours, marine discoverysnorkel tours, bay and beach swim tours, a fingal island and lighthouse tour as well as a sunset dinner cruise.
The humpback can live up to 95 years, and consumes between 2,000 and 9,000 pounds of fish and krill a day. Santa cruz whale watching is one of the funnest things to do in the san francisco area, and is only 90 minutes drive away from the city. Dolphin swim australia, nelson bay if seeing the dolphins is not enough, dolphin swim australia offers a cruise where you can actually swim in the water with the dolphins. San francisco day trips santa cruz whale watching by.
Whale watching sailing cruise nelson bay, port stephens. The beginning of the season is the primary time for whale swims, into early september. With a variety of cruises on offer by moonshadow tqc cruises there is a cruise available to suit e. Dolphin watch cruises was one of the first dolphin and whale watching companies to begin operations in australia and has now been cruising jervis bay for over 20 years. Constructed in south africa, and fitted out in fremantle western australia, the vessel was designed to operate in waters up. Imagine cruises is about you experiencing the best of what port stephens has to offer, a complete marine discovery package within the largest and most scenic marine park in nsw. Specialising in dolphin watching, whale watching and twilight dinner cruises we also feature weddings, private charters, corporate team building and schools educational programs. Book a 12 day whale watching experience and a full day fraser island tour with us and youll tick off much of your bucket list. Daily cruises depart from dalbora marina, nelson bay prices. We will also look for eagles, seals, harbour porpoises, puffins and various other marine life as we cruise throughout the many small islands along the way. About island cruises whalewatching join us aboard the mister matthew as we search the coastal waters of the bay of fundy for minke, finback, humpback and northern right whales. The aquarium of the pacific is located at the docks where whalewatching cruises depart and has a special exhibit dedicated to whales.
What youll see on a whale and dolphin cruise brittany ferries. Head offshore with us to witness the whales as they migrate past the islands of the port. Hoist a sail with blue water sailing and glide with the whales and dolphins without the motor running. We started back in 1987 as gray line cruises, operating from the semiahmoo resort in blaine, wa. Whalesong cruises offers cruises all year round on a modern, luxury and environmentally friendly boat. Port stephens enjoys an excellent whale season and moonshadow tqc cruises offer two great whale watching cruise options lasting 2. The whale watching cruise 3 hours, nelson bay, port stephens, offered at redballoon, departs the port stephens boat harbour at 10.
Port stephens wild about whales nsw national parks. The jervis bay whale watching season is one of the longest in nsw, and with the sheltered waters providing a much needed rest for the calves on their long journey. Theyre known to surface and breech throughout the inside passage, prince william sound and glacier bay, and are able to stay underwater for up to 30 minutes. Whale watching vouchers save up to 70% on whale watching. They offer dolphin and whale watching tours, marine discovery. Whale watching cruises several whale and dolphin cruises depart from the nelson bay marina. Combo tours including a dolphin or whale watch cruise with a sandboarding adventure. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation. Prince william sound and glacier bay, and are able to stay underwater for up to 30 minutes. Youll cruise offshore to watch the migrating humpbacks frolic in port stephens great lakes marine park. Dolphin watching port stephens cruise port stephens.
Port stephens enjoys an excellent whale season and moonshadow tqc cruises offer two great whale watching cruise optionslasting 2. Whale watching sailing cruise nelson bay, port stephens over 12,000 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, between may and nov each year. With ocean lookouts all along the coast, youre sure to spot a whale or two on. Island cruises whale watching, wilsons beach, new brunswick. During the whale watching season in hervey bay between july and november, hordes of people head out on whale watching tours to catch the playful humpback whales in action. During the season, thousands of majestic humpbacks visit the calm protected waters of the bay for their annual holiday, and allow guests the opportunity to get up close and.
Welcome to cruise booking agency nelson bayport stephens the number one place to book your dolphin watching adventure dolphin watch cruises nelson bay port stephens is nsw premium destination for dolphin watching enthusiast, with the beautiful port stephens harbour boosting an impressive 99% success rate for spotting dolphins. Hervey bays premium midsized whale watching and charter boat, with a strong focus on ecological practices, sustainability, education and enjoyment. Download the wild about whales itinerary and plan your next port stephens. High whale numbers nearly 12,000 per year which pass by the region and an extended whale watching season on the nsw midcoast combine to offer plenty of chances for visitors to embark on whale watching tours too, with whale watching trips typically departing from the nearby launch point of nelson bay around a 10 minute drive away from port. Kaiteriteri kayak astrolabe explorer full day guided kayak. Enjoy full commentary onboard as you learn about the local marine and wildlife and the conservation efforts being made to preserve this stunning natural habitat.
The sea is not calm and bumpy in the end of the whale watching season. Our whale watching tours from hervey bay commence in midjuly and extend to early november as part of the humpback whales annual migration along the east coast of australia. Dec 26, 2014 dolphinwhale watching nelson bay, nsw, australia. You are almost guaranteed to see bottlenose dolphins because this is their home. Jervis bay wild offers spectacular cruises all year round, including dolphin cruises, whale watching, boom netting, south coast passage and private charters. Departing from mid may to early november from nelson bay, port stephens. Full refunds for the swim are issued if unsuccessfulunable to procceed.
Plus, youll receive a complimentary drink on your whale watch experience with whalesong, for all people in your booking. Whale watch cruise may nov whale watching at jervis bay is renowned for being the best that nsw has to offer and dolphin watch cruises has the best whale cruise in jervis bay. With the relaxed state of the majestic humpback whales combined with best of hervey bay read more. Whale watching tours welcome to cruise booking agency nelson bay port stephens the number one place to book your whale watching adventure port stephens is a top spot to see humpbacks and southern right whales passing during their annual migration.
Moonshadowtqc whale and dolphin watching cruises nelson. Hunter valley and nelson bay everywhere together duration. Chance to see huge pods of playful oceanic dolphins, sea birds, seals and much more. Over a third of the worlds whale and dolphin species can be found in the bay of biscay as well as many.
1349 972 63 673 831 115 1481 762 797 302 1135 1066 1367 583 584 290 810 1223 1269 1124 1050 140 1411 1039 186 619 1435 1134 1422 510 1190 560 207 297 111 32 78 155