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Welcome to the Dolphin and Whale Watch Booking Agency.
We are an independant, stand alone agent for the following cruise and activity companies.
Moonshadow
Imagine
Tea Gardens Ferry
Quad Bike Kings
Irukandji
and more..........
We can offer you discounted family tickets (2adults, 2 children 0-14yrs)
We accept cash as well as debit & credit cards (surcharge may apply)
Please scroll down to see & book all todays cruises
Keep scrolling to see & book our specialty cruises
Welcome to Nelson Bay
Our beautiful water wonderland with the world's friendliest Dolphins
We hope that you enjoy your holiday.
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Moonshadow - TQC Sunset on the Bay - 2hrs start 6.30pm
Next Saturday 7th March 2026 - Selling out fast!
Come for the views, stay for the atmosphere – a must do dusk experience in Port Stephens!
Food and drinks are available to purchase onboard
Duration 2hrs - 6.30pm till 8.30pm
Prices:
Adults $45
Children $30
Seniors/Students $40
Family two adults + two children $135, a saving of $15
10am
2pm today
Adults $50 - Children $30 - Seniors/Concessions save $5 :)) with valid card
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Qualified snorkel guide, with local knowledge
They can supply masks, fins & snorkels – or you are invited to bring your own. If required a full set of snorkel gear/wet suit is available to hire from Feet First Five, 97 Stockton St, Nelson Bay.
10.00am today
Prices:
Adults $125
Seniors/Students $120
Children (10-14) $95.
Running today from Nelson Bay at
8am, 11.30am, & 3.30pm
And from Tea Gardens at
10am, 2.30pm & 5.15pm
Snorkel & Scuba adventures & courses
In Nelson Bay, the ocean shimmers with possibility. Beneath the surface, calm bays and vibrant reefs create the perfect playground for diving and snorkelling adventures that suit every level of experience. From your very first breath through a snorkel to the thrill of exploring deeper blue, this is where confidence grows and curiosity is rewarded. 🤿🐠
Our adventures and courses are guided by passionate, experienced instructors who know these waters like a second home. Learn in sheltered, crystal clear conditions, then venture out to discover colourful fish, gentle rays, and hidden reef life that make Nelson Bay a true underwater gem. Here, every course is a gateway, and every adventure is an invitation to see the coast from a whole new angle.
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Speciality (non daily) cruises section
Swim with Wild Dolphins - 4.5hrs includes champagne brunch starts 6.15am
Next Friday 6 March 2026
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First swim of its kind in the WORLD
$359.00 per person (ages 7+)
This is the only permitted wild dolphin swim in New South Wales, and the first swim of its kind in the world! We are located in the stunning Port Stephens region, and depart from Nelson Bay where we go offshore and swim with wild oceanic common dolphins! Come and join the pod to witness TRUE wild dolphin behaviour! The dolphins don’t just swim past you, they swim WITH you for a long, interactive and mind-blowing experience! You are harnessed to a customised rope which is strung between the two bows of a 52’ (16m) catamaran and slowly pulled through the water. This is the safest and most harmonious way to swim with wild oceanic dolphins! They get a free ride and are having just as much fun as we are, and most importantly - they are free to swim away at any point! There is a maximum of 24 swimmers and 12 observers on each tour.
Location: Dock C, d’Albora Marina, Teramby Road, Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, New South Wales. Only a 2.5 hour drive from Sydney!
Time: 6:15am to 11:00am - 4.5 hour tour (guests are requested to arrive at 6:15am for check-in and wetsuit fitting)
Inclusions: All equipment & training (wetsuit, mask & snorkel, safety harness), 4.5 hour cruise on a 52’ catamaran, a champagne brunch, tea & coffee, educational commentary, all above-water photos, and a customised underwater and above water video of your experience with the dolphins!
$109.00 per person (Ages 4 and under free)
Description: This is the best dolphin watching experience you could ever do! Not only do you get to go offshore and watch wild oceanic dolphins in their natural environment, you get to watch them interact with humans as well! “Our” dolphins are always within meters of the boat- so close that you can hear them whistling! There are often hundreds of them around us, jumping and splashing! These oceanic common dolphins are much more interesting than the small pods of shy bottlenose dolphins that most dolphin watching cruises look for inside the bay! This is also a great option if there is someone in your group who wants to stay dry, but still have the best day ever. As long as you book on the same day, you will be on the same tour as your swimming buddies.
Location: Dock C, d’Albora Marina, Teramby Road, Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, New South Wales
Time: 6:15am to 11:00am - 4.5 hour tour (guests are requested to arrive at 6:15am for check-in)
Inclusions: 4.5 hour cruise on a 52’ catamaran, champagne brunch, tea & coffee, educational commentary on the area and marine life, and above-water photos of you and the dolphins!
*Tours will NOT operate in unsafe conditions.
Qualified Dive-Master/Snorkel Guide
Hire of snorkel, fins & mask included
Complimentary Tea/Coffee/water
Sailing when conditions permit
Comfortable downstairs cabin
Licensed bar
Snack food available
Clean restrooms
Hot shower available on journey back home.
1.30pm start
Prices:
Adults $100
Children $61
Concession $94
Family (two adults and two children) $255 a saving of $67 :))
We all use the exact same booking engines and they are set to countdown the number of seats left after every booking, so going direct is faster for you. It's all based on a first in basis, so 'no hold and pay later' options and when an activity doesn't show, it means it has been booked out
Phone Gai 0431 082 724 for bookings or come in and see us at the Dolphin and Whale Watch Booking Agency 40a
Victoria Parade Nelson Bay - 7 days
Estuary and Deep Sea Fishing Charters
Featuring the new Kelacat 3000 Hard Top Express
We are specialists in creating a fishing experience to suit the specific needs of groups and individual skill level. We can cater for a range of fishing techniques in the one outing determined by fishing conditions, currents or water quality and temperature. Based in Port Stephens, the fishing hot spot on the east coast of Australia.
Our core business is to provide every charter with a comfortable, quality vessel, offering a rewarding, enjoyable and safe experience at sea.
The operators have extensive experience in tutoring, with boat safety and are experienced in estuary, reef and game fishing.
To book: 15% deposit taken at time of booking. Call our booking office on 0431 082 724
Balance of payment made when boarding, to your guide.
All trips dependant on weather conditions
