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Whale Watching Cruise - 3 Hours
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Spend up to $1000
Highlights
- Sail with Humpback Whales out of Port Stephens
- Visit Southern Fur Seals and spot dolphins
- Enjoy some of the most scenic landscapes
Head offshore to witness the magnificent Humpbacks as they swim and play amongst the islands of the Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins, flocks of oceanic sea birds and the colony of Southern Fur Seals that often laze on the rocks at Cabbage Tree Island!
What's Included?
- 3 - 3.5 hour whale watching cruise
- Informative and engaging commentary
- Tea, coffee and biscuits
- Use of wet weather jacket if required
'Imagine' is a 54ft catamaran. Conditions permitting, the sails will be hoisted and you will be off to sail with the whales. It's so quiet you can hear them breathe! The catamaran allows for 360° viewing from its covered foredeck and comfortable cabin. There is also a licensed bar, with snacks and drinks available.
You will be hosted by an Advanced Eco-Accredited company, dedicated to the protection of dolphins and whales. In 2015, they were awarded 'Green Travel Leader' accreditation, making them one of just 104 companies in the country that can demonstrate commitment to environmental responsibility through 10+ years of ECO certification.
This experience is part of the Responsible range because they are ECO certified by Ecotourism Australia.
Session Length
- This cruise is 3 hours in duration
- Available from mid May to early November annually
- Departs daily at 10:30am and 2pm
- Boarding commences 15 minutes prior to cruise departure
Guidelines
- It is recommended that you take sea-sickness tablets prior to boarding, however, complimentary tablets are available on the boat.
- Child: Ages 2-16 years
- Adult: Ages 17+ years
- Family: 2 adults 2 children
Cancellation
Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to this policy:
Rescheduling
- Over 2 hours prior to the experience time: Permitted free of charge
- Within 2 hours of the experience time: Not permitted
Numbers on the Day
- This cruise runs with a maximum of 47 people
- A minimum of 6 people are required to run each tour
- Participants will be contacted by the experience provider direct to reschedule if minimum numbers have not been reached
Weather
- In the event of rain or inclement weather your experience will still go ahead unless contacted by the experience provider
- If your experience is cancelled you will be rescheduled by the provider
Dress Code
Please wear warm clothes as it can be quite cool on the water.
Dine & Discover - Discover restrictions
- Discover NSW vouchers are single use only. Any balance of funds remaining on the voucher will be forfeited.
- Only eligible to be used on products showing the “Discover” tag on site and cannot be used for Gift Vouchers or Gift Cards.
- Promotional codes cannot be used in conjunction with Discover NSW vouchers.
- Individuals are unable to redeem more than one voucher at the same business on the same day.
- Discover NSW vouchers can be combined with another person’s Discover NSW voucher in one transaction as long as the transaction contains an equivalent number of eligible Discover products.
- Cannot be used for tobacco, alcohol or gambling.
- Discover NSW vouchers will expire 30 June 2021.
- For full terms and conditions, visit the Service NSW website here
This experience departs from Nelson Bay, Port Stephens NSW.