I would have never thought i would have enjoyed my self so much and let alone see 20+ whales and a great big pod of dolphins to boot .Well done guys and thanks to the crew for looking out for me ,as I have medical problems and I am glad to tick this one off my bucket lists .5 star service from a 5 star team ....peace

Kym Johnston

over 5 years ago

This was a gift for my mother's birthday, she said it was the best trip of her life and has told all her friends and our family about the fabulous service, how knowledgeable the crew was and what a great boat to go on. I have to wholeheartedly agree, it was a perfect day and we got the trifecta, whales, dolphins and seals. We would both highly recommend booking with Adrenaline and sailing with Imagine cruises. We'll be back in September for another whale watching trip. Thanks to everyone for making my Mum's birthday one she'll always remember.

What you can expect

Discover the huge bottlenose dolphin population off the coast of Port Stephens on this exciting sailing cruise around Nelson Bay. For 1.5 hours you’ll explore the beautiful waterways, looking out for dolphins and riding in the bow-net or boom-net if you’re up for it. Just north of Sydney, Port Stephens is home to a large population of migrating dolphins and other marine life between November and April each year. Head out on board a comfortable 52 foot sailing catamaran with a spacious deck for dolphin watching and 360-degree views. You can stay dry and watch from the deck or in the bow-net, or bring your swimwear and jump into the boom-net and hold on tight for a wild ride. This is an exciting opportunity to get close to the dolphins, and this cruise runs with a 99% dolphin sighting success rate plus a guarantee. If conditions allow, you’ll hoist the sails for your way back to the marina to wrap up your adventure. This experience is part of our Low-Footprint Adventures range because it is ECO certified by Ecotourism Australia.

Info

Inclusions

One and a half hour sailing cruise
360 degree viewing
Friendly and knowledgeable crew
Dry "Bow-Net" and wet "Boom Net"
Complimentary tea and coffee
Licensed bar
Dolphin Guarantee (Free Return)

Seasons

This is a seasonal experience available from November to May only

Time

Cruises depart at 11.30 am and 1:30 pm

Duration

This is a 1.5 hour cruise

Departure Location

This experience departs from Dock C, d'Albora Marina, Teramby Rd, Nelson Bay 2315

What To Bring

Bring swimwear and a towel if you want to ride on the boom net
It's recommended that you speak to your pharmacist about preventative measures for seasickness before you board as crew cannot provide
medication
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Adrenaline confirmation email

Additional Information

This experience is subject to sea conditions and minimum numbers
You must be able to swim to participate in this tour

Cancellation Policy

Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
Late arrivals or no-shows may result in you forfeiting your experience

Location

Dock C, d'Albora Marinas, Teramby Rd, Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Nelson Bay, New South Wales 2315

Recent reviews

4.7/5

Based on 66 reviews

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BARNEY

almost 4 years ago

best trip ever in my life

Review for Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise Port Stephens - 3 hours

Kym Johnston

over 5 years ago

Review for Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruise Port Stephens - 3 hours

JP7879

about 1 year ago

Fun cruise

We had a lovely couple of hours out with Imagine cruises. As there had been storms in the days prior, the water was mucky (not good for dolphins) so we didn?t see any. The Captain tried many spots though and gave us detailed commentary about the area as we were searching. Great boat, toilets and refreshments on board.

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