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Historical Cruises with John 'Stinker' Clarke
Highlights
- Cruise the stunning waters of Port Stephens while soaking in exclusive insights from local historian John 'Stinker' Clarke.
- Explore the breathtaking Broughton Island, discovering its rich maritime history and vibrant wildlife along the way.
- Climb the iconic Point Stephens Lighthouse for panoramic views that showcase the beauty of the surrounding coastline.
- Enjoy a family-friendly day on the water, combining education and adventure in a relaxed small group setting.
Enjoy a full day of cruising with exclusive commentary from local legend, and historian, John ‘Stinker’ Clarke! Moonshadow TQC offers three great historical cruises, that will take you to the gorgeous Broughton Island, explore the western harbour of Port Stephens or climb the Point Stephens Lighthouse on the Fingal Island Historical Tour.
Port Stephens has a rich maritime history and there is no better way to engage and learn about it then from local icon, John ‘Stinker’ Clarke.
Itinerary highlights
Choice of three Historical Cruises
Enjoy a full day of cruising with exclusive commentary from local legend, and historian, John ‘Stinker’ Clarke! We offer three great historical cruises, that will take you to the gorgeous Broughton Island, or explore the western harbour of Port Stephens or climb the Point Stephens Lighthouse on our Fingal Island Historical Tour.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
This business does not currently offer accessible facilities.
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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