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2 hour Splash and Slide Dolphin Cruise
Highlights
- Experience thrilling rides and splashes on the boomnet in the calm waters of Port Stephens.
- Spot Bottlenose Dolphins with a 99 per cent success rate while cruising scenic harbour views.
- Enjoy informative commentary as you glide past the stunning Tomaree and Yacaaba headlands.
- Relax on the MV Spirit's all-weather viewing decks with a licensed bar and snack options available.
Moonshadow TQC’s two-hour Splash and Slide Dolphin Watch Cruise ventures onto the Port Stephens harbour onboard the MV Spirit, with a 99 per cent success rate in dolphin sightings, entertaining and informative commentary and scenic harbour cruise including spectacular Tomaree and Yacaaba headlands.
Ride, slide, and splash in the beautiful calm waters of Port Stephens after searching for the resident Bottlenose Dolphins.
MV Spirit is a 60-foot fast Stable Catamaran, with two walk-around all-weather viewing decks, and a licensed bar with snack food available for purchase. There is a large boomnet, water slide and on board salt water spa.
Tour details
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Available from 21 November 2026 to 18 April 2027
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Uses non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
- Grab rails in the bathroom
Operation information
Moonshadow – TQC Cruises
Moonshadow TQC Cruises is a family-owned cruise operator based in Port Stephens, just 2.5 hours north of Sydney and 30 minutes from Newcastle Airport. With more than 44 years of experience and the largest vessels in Port Stephens, they deliver safe, memorable experiences on the water.
Their Dolphin Cruises depart daily in search of resident Bottlenose dolphins, with a 95 per cent sighting success rate, plus the chance to enjoy boom-net rides while taking in the beauty of the bay.
From May to November, Whale Watching Cruises offer unforgettable encounters with humpback whales during the annual migration, when more than 45,000 whales pass the coastline.
For a full-day adventure, the Broughton Island Cruise explores the pristine beauty of Broughton Island National Park, while a range of Historical Cruises to Broughton, Fingal, Outer Islands and the Western Harbour reveal the region’s rich maritime stories, hosted with local historian John “Stinker” Clarke.
During Daylight Savings, the Sunset on the Bay Cruise operates every Saturday evening, offering a relaxed way to experience Port Stephens at golden hour aboard one of the region’s largest vessels.
Moonshadow TQC Cruises also offers private charters across a fleet of six vessels, catering for everything from casual celebrations to formal functions, making them a leading choice for marine tourism, special events and unforgettable experiences in Port Stephens.
Accreditations
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ATEC India Host
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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International Ready Accreditation
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Charter Vessel Association
- New South Wales Business Chamber
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre
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