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1 Hour Dolphin Watch Express
Highlights
- Spot over 160 resident dolphins in Port Stephens, experiencing their playful nature up close.
- Cruise smoothly through beautiful Shoal Bay, capturing stunning views of iconic headlands on your journey.
- Enjoy a crowd-free dolphin watching experience, ensuring a more personal connection with these friendly locals.
- Bring your camera to capture unforgettable moments at dolphin hot-spot Jimmy’s Beach, perfect for wildlife enthusiasts.
Port Stephens has over 160 resident Dolphins that live in the Bay and on their crowd-free ‘Dolphin Watch Express’, you will get to spend time getting to know these friendly ‘locals’.
‘Envision’ moves through the water quickly, but safely and smoothly – you’ll want your camera handy as you cruise along beautiful Shoal Bay, past the iconic Tomaree and Yacaaba headlands and across to ‘Dolphin’ hot-spot Jimmy’s Beach.
Tour details
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Available from 6 November 2023 to 30 April 2026
Features
Service facilities
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Aquamarine Adventures
Aquamarine Adventures is a family-owned and operated small group cruising business based in Port Stephens, just 2.5 hours north of Sydney.
Enjoy the sparkling blue waters of Port Stephens onboard the fast 40-foot power cat Envision focusing on a thrilling fun ride on the water. Aquamarine Adventures’ friendly, and knowledgeable crew will take you to some of the best locations in Port Stephens. With only a small number of guests, your Nelson Bay whale-watching experience will be relaxed, personalised, and crowd-free. Every seat on their Port Stephens tours is front row with uninterrupted viewing.
See the resident Dolphins on the Dolphin Watch Express, get up close and personal with the whales on the Whale Watch Express, explore the stunning waters at one of the outer islands on their Port Stephens Island Snorkelling Adventure, climb the Point Stephens lighthouse on the Fingal Island Eco-Walk and Lighthouse Tour, find the best the bay has to offer on the Highlights of Port Stephens with beach swim or tailor a tour to suit your small group.
Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- New South Wales Business Chamber
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
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