Broughton Island Cruise: Snorkeling and Picnic

Embark on a full-day Broughton Island cruise adventure. Explore, snorkel, and relax with a picnic lunch. Discover wildlife and enjoy dolphin watching.

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Moonshadow - TQC Cruises - Embark on a day filled with adventure as you cruise to this stunning National Park Island. Discover, unwind, snorkel, and savor a delightful lunch and afternoon tea on board. This is a must-experience local excursion (seasonal).
What's Included
  • Picnic lunch pack for the Island
  • Guided walk of the Island (on request)
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Beverages - fully licensed bar on board - NO BYO Permitted
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Sun Protection; sunscreen or hats ( limited stock available to be purchased on board)
  • Swim gear
  • Towels ( limited stock available to be purchased on board)
Additional Information

Embark on a full-day adventure cruising to this stunning National Park Island. Discover, unwind, and snorkel. Savor a delightful picnic lunch. An essential excursion!
Marvel at the breathtaking island and coastal views as the boat heads to Broughton Island. After your picnic lunch, embark on an island discovery guided walk to explore wildlife breeding…

Location
Wharf 1, Cruise Passenger Terminal
Victoria Parade
MV Spirit of Port departs from Wharf 1, Cruise Passenger Terminal, 40 Victoria Parade. Boarding will start 15 minutes prior to departure time
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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941denisp
Feb 9, 2026
Great Day Out on the Water and the Island - Great day out. Good commentary. Friendly staff. Nice pack lunch. Well organised. Scenic walks on the island. Some wildlife to view.
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R2987efjennyl
Jan 25, 2026
Great day out on Broughton Island! - The Broughton Island day trip was great fun - for me, my adult son and his girlfriend. The boat trip was relaxing and pretty , on a beautiful calm sea - loved seeing dolphins! We had about 2.5 hours on the island, which was fun - we did an easy walk of about half a km across the island then swam on the beach. We snorkelled there too - though it was not a great snorkelling site - but it was fun to snorkel in such a beautiful place anyway. On the way back, we all enjoyed playing on the slide and boom net on the boat. We were cool on a very hot day! The crew were helpful and kind and they did a great job looking after the safety of the passengers. Recommended.
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Allirat2026
Jan 25, 2026
Amazing little part of paradise - Such a special day at Broughton Island. White sand, crystal blue water and the adventure to get there. Such a great trip and highly recommend. Snorkeling, dolphins, going down the waterside, great packed lunch. Could not have asked for a better day.
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Tracyfr9341rg
Jan 8, 2026
Great day out - We had a great day, thoroughly recommend, Providence beach was amazing. Loved exploring the island. The crew were friendly, the captain was full of knowledge and ensured we stopped to look at the local dolphins and a large seal enjoying swimming then later snoozing in the sun.
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Zoe83j
Apr 24, 2025
A must do in Nelson Bay!!! - What a brilliant trip!!! Inexpensive and so enjoyable. Gorgeous boat trip to the island, picturesque and gentle walks, incredible swimming and snorkelling, packed lunch was a great treat and the staff were all lovely and very attentive. Highly recommend for any age group!
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Deborah_a
Apr 13, 2025
Awesome day out - An awesome day out. I did the guided walk which was very informative. We saw 3 types of dolphins, seals, and a whale breaching and it wasn't even whale season. Highly recommended this tour.
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Shepsnz
Mar 22, 2025
Sunday Sail away - Great day out. All the crew were very engaging, informative and helpful. The water slide on the boat was an experience not to miss.
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G7224xdkarenp
Mar 13, 2025
Great day trip to Broughton Island with Moonshadow - We had the pleasure of going on the Broughton Island Cruise with John "Stinker" Clark What a fantastic day. Beautiful weather, smooth cruise and such lovely staff. Stinker knows the Port Stephens waters like the back of his hand. His commentary covered history, geography, and the unique flora and fauna of the area. Lunch was delicious. A memorable day. Highly recommend.
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Julier4707
Feb 24, 2025
Great day out. - We thoroughly enjoyed out day out to Broughton Island last Sunday. Full credit to the hard working crew, for who nothing was too much trouble. The packed lunches are a great idea, as then you can explore the island at your leisure, before boarding for the return trip. I loved the fact that the crew went out their way to point out wildlife, both on the journey and at the island. We saw turtles, seals, dolphins and sea eagles on our trip.
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Leanne
Feb 9, 2025
Beautiful Broughton - Had a fantastic trip to Broughton Island last Sunday. We were lucky to have a lovely sunny day. the island beaches were gorgeous and great swimming and snorkeling. The whole trip was well organised, on time and well run. The picnic lunch was more than enough and very tasty. The crew were informative and friendly and extremely kind and helpful to my friend who was feeling unwell. On return voyage we saw dolphins, sharks and a seal. Would highly recommend this and I would go again next week if I could! Many thanks to the crew.
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From $89
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).