Whale Watching Tour: Eco-Friendly Catamaran Adventure

Embark on a 3-hour whale observation tour aboard ‘Imagine’, a 54ft Sailing Catamaran designed specifically for eco-tourism purposes. It features a sheltered foredeck along with a cozy lower deck cabin and bar.

Set sail with ‘Imagine’ and enjoy the remarkable silence, enough to hear the whales exhaling!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Port Stephens - Head offshore with us to witness the incredible Humpback Whales as they swim and play. Keep your eyes peeled for Dolphins and flocks of oceanic Seabirds, and get ready to snap a photo of the Fur Seals lazing on Cabbage Tree Island.
What's Included
  • On-board restrooms
  • Tea and coffee
  • Whale Guarantee
  • Wet-Weather/Wind Jackets and Blankets
  • Informative Commentary
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Parking fees
  • Snacks
Location
8 Teramby Rd
Teramby Road
PLEASE ARRIVE APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TIME, FOR BOARDING. You may need to allow some additional time to find parking. Imagine is located at Dock C at the D'Albora Marina at Nelson Bay. . Approx 50 mtrs on your right hand side
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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David
Oct 14, 2024
Whale and dolphin watch tour - a must do - What a great tour hosted by a lovely team who were very knowledgeable and spent quality time showing us the dolphins and hump back whales. We were lucky to see 6 whales doing a “heat run” and many others breaching with their young. Never felt rushed and the catamaran was lots of fun and very smooth. Mark was very approachable and a font of knowledge which he was happy to share. We recommend this 3 hour tour as you do need time to chase the whales.
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Gaylenec2014
Oct 13, 2024
Bucket List ticked - Really enjoyed trip today Only saw 2 adult whales + a calf which we followed around for about an hour as they cruised around Port Stephens. Managed some videos. I think most of the whales have bypassed the area on those way south now but still enjoyable Word of advice - we went on the cataraman - it was a little Rough going out - we got splashed ; lots of people were sea sick - sit outside if you can and take a sea sick tablet; that way you’ll be OK.
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Chitral_k
Oct 8, 2024
Whalewatching Experience in October - Great experience! We saw whales and dolphines. The crew was very knowledgable and 3 locals who were so friendly with everyone. Thanks for the wonderful service!
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Jane_b
Sep 11, 2024
Whales Port Stephens - Fantastic experience lovely stable boat with plenty of room for all. Great staff very knowledgeable and found beautiful whales for us. Would thoroughly recommend.
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Gryphonmonster
Sep 10, 2024
Free willy - We only caught a glimpse of a whale on a rocky day at sea and were offered a free cruise again 2 days later. It turned out to be really good. The tour managers were very knowledgeable not only of whales but the geography of the locality and its history. They certainly were like naturalists. It was so difficult to spot a whale from a distance but they were so good at it. The skipper did a fabulous job keeping in pace with a group pf whales. We must have seen the most whale and dolphins that day. The dolphins swam close to our boat and under it as we approached them. It was a wonderful day. We spotted the whales early , so they were a lot of opportunities to see them in action as they come to the surface to breathe. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Port Stephens. Its a must do.
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Mandy_paul_australia
Sep 5, 2024
100% recommend - great crew !!! happy to answer all your questions. they went out of their way to show us not only whales but also dolphins and seals !! boat is spacious with outdoor and indoor cover. includes water/tea/coffee and you can buy a variety of snacks. 100% recommend.
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Michelle_y
Jun 30, 2024
Good time - We saw a mother and baby whale. Both jumped out of the water. The crew was great and the overall experience was fantastic.
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Caitlyn_l
Jun 26, 2024
11/10 experience. PLEASE GO!! - Absolutely exceeded all expectations. Cannot say enough good things about our trip. Staff, whales and experience all an 11/10. I am always wary booking animal experiences that the animal's welfare is put first and that the booking is not to the detriment of the animals and this tour DEFINITELY did excelled at this. We always maintained 100m from the animals as the Captain of the ship explained to us that this would allow the whales time and space to either come closer to us or to move away if they chose to. The trip was exciting (looking out and trying to spot the whales initially), thrilling (seeing them up close and even seeing them breach) and so special for our family. The staff were amazing and so knowledgable and really seemed to love their jobs. Can't fault it PLEASE GO!!
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Vanessah22017
Jun 13, 2024
Fabulous whale watching - We totally recommend this cruise. The catamaran is a great way to view the whales. Skipper, Frank, was very informative and pointed out whale sightings. Staff on board were friendly and very helpful.
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Mumma_kd
Jun 11, 2024
We had a whale of a time - The Imagine is a lovely boat with an attentive crew. I liked that there wasn’t to many people on this tour as the boat is not huge. It was super cold but there were plenty of wind jackets and blankets available that the crew handed out to keep us feeling toasty. Seen plenty of playful whales 🐋 and some lazy Seals, sunning themselves on the rocks.
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