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3 hour Whale and Dolphin Watch Cruise
Highlights
- Witness majestic humpback whales migrate within three kilometres of the coastline, creating unforgettable memories on your cruise.
- Spot playful dolphins and sea birds while cruising the stunning Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park.
- Relax in the comfortable downstairs cabin featuring a 360° view, ensuring you don’t miss a moment of wildlife action.
- Enjoy informative commentary from the friendly crew, enhancing your understanding of marine life and local ecosystems.
On their annual migration, the magnificent humpbacks travel 10,000 kilometres and generally pass within three kilometres of the coastline. Head offshore onboard ‘Imagine’ to witness the whales as they move amongst the islands of the Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park.
Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and flocks of oceanic sea birds, and get your camera ready to snap a photo of the long-nosed fur seals lazing on the rocks at Cabbage Tree Island.
The friendly and knowledgeable crew provide informative commentary. The tour and boat features a 360° view, comfortable downstairs cabin, licensed bar with snack food available, onboard restrooms and a fully enclosed downstairs cabin.
The friendly and knowledgeable crew provide informative commentary.
Tour details
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Available from 30 May 2025 to 31 October 2025
Features
Service facilities
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
Operation information
Imagine Cruises
Imagine Cruises is an advanced Eco-Accredited company operating in beautiful Port Stephens. All of their tours are designed to combine environment and tourism in a successful partnership. They showcase the best that the Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park has to offer, while simultaneously doing their best to educate guests and take care of the spectacular environment as well as the creatures, both land and sea, that inhabit it.
Imagine was built in 1995 by company director Frank Future, and then business partner Yves Papin, with the help of a group of stakeholders. The boat was launched with a vision to help make Port Stephens a model of Ecotourism. For over twenty years Imagine has continued to support research and conservation initiatives such as the Dolphin Research Education and Management (DREAM) research fund, Eco Network Port Stephens, Ocean and Coastal Care Initiatives, International Whaling Commission, Eco-tourism Australia and the Marine Parks Association.
Committed to best practice business operation, Imagine Cruises believes they must manage themselves responsibly within their natural environment if future generations are to have the same experiences that they have.
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Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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ECO Certified (Nature Tourism) by Ecotourism Australia
Memberships
- Boating Industry Association
- Charter Vessel Association
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- Visitor Information Centre