At dolphin swim australia in nelson bay, we want to share the amazing and exciting experience of swimming with wild dolphins with our unique dolphin. Cruises depart from various locations from dalbora marina, nelson bay or cruise passenger terminal, 40 victoria parade, nelson bay. Orange beach dolphin cruises and scenic nature cruises. With a choice of 3 types of dolphin watching cruises, there is one to suit everyone. Pensacolas dolphin cruise offers the best cruising experience on northwest floridas gulf coast. Nelson bay is one of the premier locations on the new south wales coast for dolphin and whalewatching cruises. Sending them on a 4hour adventure into the beautiful nelson bay, this cruise gift voucher is one of the best dolphin. Dalbora marina nelson bay and victoria parade nelson bay up to 4 hour paid parking between the hours 8. This is a stunning spa property, ideally located close to all the areas local attractions, overlooking the hypnotic waters of nelson bay. Whale watching sailing cruise nelson bay, port stephens. Port stephens dolphin watcher best prices at headout. It is also possible to hire boats for deepsea and biggame fishing cruises. Our splash and slide dolphin cruise is 2 hours in duration.
Set off on a threehour bay of islands cruise in search of dolphins and other marine life. Petersburg and tampa bay youll learn about them too. Dolphin cruise at nelson bay nsw, australia dalbora. Attract more customers by adding more content such as opening hours, logo and more. At dolphin cruises aboard the cold mil fleet, we take tremendous pride in ensuring that our guests have the best dolphin cruise experience possible on our fleet of cold mil boats. Then look no further, because this dolphin watching cruise gift voucher in nelson bay, port stephens is perfect. Dolphin watch cruises was one of the first dolphin and whale watching companies to begin operations in australia and has now been cruising jervis bay for over 20.
Enjoy the views from our catamaran dolphin seeker as we journey right to the end of the cape brett peninsula, to the famous hole in the rock on motukokako island. With over 160 dolphins estimated to live in the port stephens waters, its highly likely well spot them on our ferries to tea gardens or on return to nelson bay. Better known as the dolphin capital of australia, port stephens is surrounded by national parklands and marine sanctuaries and offers the experience of seeing animals in their natural environment, including the local bottlenose dolphins. Tripadvisor port stephens dolphin watch cruise provided. Dolphin watching port stephens cruise port stephens.
The bottlenose dolphins have made the waters of port stephens their. Port stephens, nelson bay dunes and dolphins relax and enjoy the beautiful hunter region town of port stephens and its suburb nelson bay traverse some sand dunes in a 4wd and a sandboard and take a cruise. Take in stunning views of the yacaaba and tomaree headlands and have a go at boom netting yourself. Port stephens is home to over 160 resident bottlenose dolphins that is why we call ourselves the dolphin capital of australia. Dolphin swim australia offers the only permitted wild dolphin swim in nsw and the first swim of its kind in the world. Our cruises run to schedule, with dolphin watch cruises.
Check out the wildlife at the australian reptile park, take a dolphin watching cruise from nelson bay. The coast of port stephens and nelson bay is a prime spot for spotting wild bottlenose dolphins. Take in the sights of tomaree and yacaaba headlands, shoal bay, nelson bay. Blue dolphin cruises is proud to be your source for beautiful sight seeing cruises. Tripadvisor port stephens dolphin discovery cruise. Dolphin swim australia offers the first and only permitted wild dolphin swim in new south wales. Want to swim with dolphins come with us and well make sure you leave with a clear conscience. Imagine best dolphin watch cruise in port stephens.
If you visit nelson bay north of newcastle at any time of the year, you. Maximize your chances on this cruise with a local guide and a 99% sighting success rate. Dolphin s ears are barely noticeable marked only by a small hole just behind the eye. Enjoy a trip to australias north coast, traveling to port stephens and the stockton bight sand dunes, on a fullday guided tour from sydney. You will never forget seeing the awesome bulk of a humpback whale, upto 18 metres long and weighing 40 tonnes. Our cruises run to schedule, with dolphin watch cruises departing every day, and our vessels have the. A delightful cruise of the magnificent port stephens harbour to see the resident bottlenose dolphins. For business owners every day, we help thousands of travelers plan great vacations. Set anchor at ship cove, a sheltered bay of queen charlotte sound where captain james cook landed in the late 1700s. This 4 hour early morning dolphin watching cruise from nelson bay is one of the best ways to witness wild dolphins playing off shore in their natural environment. Moonshadow tqc cruises, one of the licensed cruise operators, offers dolphin watching on a cruise with informative and live commentary onboard. There are thirteen species of dolphins that live in australian waters, though only one type of dolphin.
Book your tickets online for moonshadow tqc cruises, nelson bay. Tours operate out of port stephens the dolphin capital of australia which is a little. Sydney private guided tours au organizing private tours to nelsons bay for dolphin watching. In addition, all cruises offer free tea and coffee and a free return cruise, if no dolphins are sighted. Hole in the rock dolphin cruise fullers greatsights. Snorkelling dolphin cruise nelson bay port stephens.
It is home to around 150 bottlenose dolphins and therefore called the dolphin. Port stephens dolphin watching day tours from sydney. Can i get a table for two on the twilight dinner cruise or lunch cruise. Mv spirit anchors in the sheltered waters of shoal bay, lower the. Moonshadow tqc cruises specialise in dolphin and whale watching out of the. All dolphin cruises have a high success rate of sighting dolphins. For years the locals of port stephens and visiting tourist have been fascinated by both species of dolphin and through cruise booking agency there are various boat cruises that can be undertaken so everyone can take the opportunity to see the dolphins of port stephens. Dolphin swim australia offers the first and only permitted wild dolphin swim in new south wales, australia become a part of the pod in the dolphins own environment and witness true dolphin behaviour. Blue dolphin cruises sight seeing cruises orange beach. Combo tours including a dolphin or whale watch cruise with a sandboarding adventure.
Dolphin watching in port stephens with tamboi queen cruises. Adventure cruises specializes in dolphin watching, including providing educational opportunities to create awareness for our friends of the sea. We can never guarantee that dolphin watching will occur on our ferry tours. Welcome to cruise booking agency nelson bay port stephens the number one place to book your dolphin watching adventure dolphin watch cruises nelson bay port stephens is nsw premium destination for dolphin watching enthusiast, with the beautiful port stephens harbour boosting an impressive 99% success rate for spotting dolphins. There are approximately 160 dolphins living in the harbour. Fullers greatsights bay of islands offers the most extensive range of bay of islands cruises. Snorkeling fly point nelson bay dolphin 2016 youtube. Departing from the dalbora marina in nelson bay at 5am, you will cruise. In a bottlenose dolphin the ear is about 56 cms behind the eye and only 2. St pete beach dolphin watching cruise tampa bay dolphin. Welcome to cruise booking agency nelson bay port stephens the number one place to book your dolphin watching adventure dolphin watch cruises nelson bay port stephens is nsw premium destination for dolphin.
Mv spirit of port,dock d, dalbora marina, teramby road, nelson bay. Check out the wildlife at australian reptile park and take a dolphinwatching cruise from nelson bay. Mar 09, 2016 sydney private guided tours au organizing private tours to nelsons bay for dolphin watching. Relax on deck with commentary from the captain and. November may daily cruises depart from dalbora marina, nelson bay. Port stephens nelson bay, port stephens, nelson bay, port. Well stop and visit with our resident bottlenose dolphins before cruising to one of our stunning outer islands. Family hotels in nelson bay spa resorts in nelson bay nelson bay beach hotels resorts in nelson bay business hotels in nelson bay 5stars hotels in nelson bay 4stars hotels in nelson bay. Laman street, church street, magnus street all within walking distance to the marina. Whilst holidaying in nelson bay recently, i was excited to get on tamboi queens 2 hour dolphin watch cruise. Tripadvisor port stephens dolphin watch cruise nelson bay. With a variety of cruises on offer by moonshadow tqc cruises there is a cruise available to suit e. Once at nelson bay, you will depart on a fun dolphin watching cruise and learn all about these creatures from the guide onboard. You travel from sydney in luxury comfortable minibus to nelsons bay.
With over 140 bottlenose dolphins calling port stephens home, its no wonder these friendly locals are sighted so often. Nelson bay dolphin swim and cruise book now experience oz. Nelson bay travel guides 2020 nelson bay attractions map. Cruise aboard the 63 openair, covered catamaran the portofino i and spy dolphin, birds, and the other marine life in the pristine waters off pensacolas beautiful coast along the protected gulf islands national seashore. Dolphin watch cruises jervis bay is the original jervis bay cruising company and conducts the largest dolphin and whale watching on jervis bay. During this halfday nature cruise in the marlborough sounds, enthusiastic marine biologists point out wildlife including new zealand fur seals and several species of dolphins. What if i dont see a dolphin on a dolphin watch or whale on a whale watch.
Dolphin swim australia nelson bay all you need to know. Nelson bay dolphin watching cruise book now experience oz. Nelson bay is the only place in new south wales where dolphins swims are permitted just 2. There are almost 100 resident bottlenose dolphins that live in the bay at port stephens. For a truly once in a lifetime opportunity you can swim with wild dolphins in the open ocean and from may to november, see the magnificent humpback whales up close and personal during the annual migration season between june and november on a whale watching cruise. Apr 18, 2020 want to swim with dolphins come with us and well make sure you leave with a clear conscience. It was lovely to meet you, julie and the girls and to share this amazing experience with you. For a truly once in a lifetime opportunity you can swim with wild dolphins in the open ocean and from may to november, see the magnificent humpback whales up close and personal during the annual migration season between june and november on a whale watching cruise or from. Take a cruise around magnificent port stephens harbour on the biggest boat in the bay. Our dedication to the protection of dolphins and whales enables us to tailor a unique style of cruise, combining our love for the environment with the natural. You travel from sydney in luxury comfortable minibus to nelsons bay and after. This cruise is a 2 hour dolphin watching cruise departing on the mv spirit from victoria parade nelson bay.
The driving time from sydney to nelson bay is within 2 hours and 44 minutes. Port stephens council happy tourism starts from trip. Cruise the harbour and meet the resident dolphins on the daily dolphin discovery cruise. Dolphin watching cruise from nelson bay gift it now. Aquamarine adventures is about you experiencing the best of what port stephens has to offer, a complete marine discovery package within the largest and most scenic marine park in nsw. Dolphin swim tours port stephens dolphins swim with. Dolphin swim in nelson bay, central coast, australia. Enjoy a leisurely cruise onboard imagine through the bay. Take in the sights of tomaree and yacaaba headlands, shoal bay, nelson bay and the northern harbour. See all the top bay of islands attractions, like the famous hole in the rock, beautiful islands and the cape brett peninsula, as well as dolphins, whales and other marine life. If seeing the dolphins is not enough, dolphin swim australia offers a cruise where you can actually swim in the water with the dolphins. Moonshadow tqc forster accommodation, forster visitor centre. Enjoy the delicious buffet dinner with succulent seafood in this floating restaurant with the best views of the bay.
Dolphin swim in nelson bay, central coast, australia cruises tour packages dolphin watching. Come cruise aboard one of orange beachs scenic and nature cruises, on the america ii, to enjoy the pristine waters of the alabama gulf coasts most beautiful beaches and experience up close viewing of dolphins, seabirds, stingray, rarely sea turtles, and a variety of other marine life. Dolphin watchers can sit at the front of temptation and enjoy the 360 degree view or walk around the boat and watch dolphins play on the bow of the boat, only a few feet away from you and your camera. Dock c dalbora marinas nelson bay teramby road nelson bay nsw 2315 postal address.
Dolphin cruise on nelson bay moonshadow tqc cruises. Imagine cruises 17 port stephens drive anna bay nsw 2316 choose one of our cruises fill out the form with any questions you may have. With adventure cruises, youll not only observe dolphins, which are abundant throughout the warm waters of st. Swimmers wear a wet suit, snorkel and a safety harness. Mantra aqua resort, nelson bay, port stephens self contained spa apartments set around a resort pool and right in the heart of nelson bay. Port stephens, somersby, and nelson bay from sydney 2020. Departing from the dalbora marina in nelson bay at 5am, you will cruise out to the waters of the portstephens great lakes national park in search of pods of dolphins that frequent.
Moonshadowtqc whale and dolphin watching cruises nelson. Dolphin swim australia nelson bay 2020 all you need to. If you are in orange beach or gulf shores, al and have not yet had the opportunity to enjoy a dolphin cruise and watch tour, we urge you to book your first trip today. Imagine cruises is an advanced ecoaccredited company that is dedicated to the protection of dolphins and whales. The early morning dolphin swim and cruise will depart from dalbora marina at 5am for a 4 hour cruise. Mv spirit is a 60 fast stable catamaran, with 2 walk around all weather viewing decks. Today, dolphin watching is among the top tourism highlights in nelson bay which is part of the port stephensgreat lakes marine park. Port stephens day tours welcome on board to amazing port stephens day tours labelled blue water paradise, port stephens is renowned also for its beauty and marine surroundings with over 19 miles of clean, white and sandy beaches. Dolphin watching in port stephens with tamboi queen cruises home new south wales outdoor fun things to do. We provide adventures throughout orange beach, al and perdido key, fl. Nov 08, 2016 snorkeling fly point nelson bay dolphin 2016 michael poole. Keep an eye out for the resident bottlenose dolphins as you head out on the water. Dolphin swim australia cruises depart from dalbora marinas, nelson bay. Port stephens enjoys an excellent whale season and moonshadow tqc cruises offer two great whale watching cruise options lasting 2.