Description
Come and see why Port Stephens is known as one of the best Whale Watching destinations in Australia! Join Moonshadow TQC onboard our 2.5hr Whale Watching cruise venturing out to the ‘Humpback highway’ during the northern Whale migration during May-November. Onboard the Hinchinbrook Explorer or the MV Osprey, you will have amazing viewing opportunities to see our Whales.
You will never forget seeing the awesome bulk of a humpback whale, up to 18 metres long and weighing 40 tonnes! Being the most surface active of all the whales, it is possible that you will see spectacular displays – spy hops, pectoral slaps, body rolls and … the breathtaking breach.
Enjoy entertaining and informative commentary from your Captain. We also have the chance to see some Australian Fur Seals, Common & Bottlenose dolphins, and exploring some of our outer islands – multiple cruises for the price of one!
With great viewing decks (both inside and outside), you can be sure you are getting the best view of these friendly giants. A fully licensed bar is available on board for beverages, and snacks.
Moonshadow Whale Watching Cruise Highlights:
- Head out to the ”Humpback Highway’ off the coat of Port Stephens where over 40,000 whales travel during the annual whale migration
- Also have the chance to see Australian Fur Seals & Dolphins
Included:
- Enjoy entertaining and informative commentary
- includes bonus dolphin and outer island cruising – two cruises for the price of one!
- Viewing decks (both inside and outside), you can be sure you are getting the best view of these friendly giants.
- A fully licenced bar is available on board for beverages, and snacks.
Not Included:
- accommodation transfers
- food/drinks
What to Bring:
- If you or any member of your party experience or feel they may experience motion sickness, we highly recommend consulting your pharmacist regarding sea sickness medication
- Comfortable casual clothing & footwear
- Sunglasses, hat & sun cream is recommended
- Camera
- Dress warmer for winter months
Important Info
Booking & Cancellation Policy
Standard Cruises:
- 100% cancellation charge within 24 hours of departure time
A travel voucher or refund with more than 24 hours’ notice
Pre booked catered cruises: - 100% cancellation charge within 24 hours of departure time
50% cancellation charge within 48 hours of departure time
A travel voucher or refund with more than 48 hours’ notice
Any amendments to bookings will incur a $10 administration fee.
Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable unless authorised by MSTQC Cruises
Scheduled Cruises (Shared)
- Standard Cruises –1.100% cancellation charge within 24 hours of departure time 2.A travel voucher or refund with more than 24 hours’ noticeAny amendments to bookings will incur a $10 administration fee.
- Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable unless authorised by MSTQC Cruises
- Pre booked catered cruises: 1. 100% cancellation charge within 24 hours of departure time 2. 50% cancellation charge within 48 hours of departure time 3. A travel voucher or refund with more than 48 hours’ notice
Groups
- A written Letter of Confirmation will be forwarded to you. This confirmation will set out the terms and conditions of your group booking. A deposit will be requested to secure your booking.
Terms & Conditions of Travel
- The passenger acknowledges that during the cruise the vessel will be and will remain under the absolute control of the company, and that the direction and control of the vessel and its crew is at all times the sole responsibility of the Master of the vessel.
- Moonshadow TQC reserves the right to refuse entry of a passenger on the vessel. It is also at the Master’s sole discretion to require a passenger to disembark the vessel.
- Moonshadow TQC reserve the right to cancel or abandon the cruise either prior to or during the cruise, if the Company or Master of the vessel considers that the cancellation is necessary for reasons of weather or in the interest of the safety and well-being of the vessel, its passengers and crew. The Company will not be held liable for any loss or expense incurred by the passengers caused by such substitution or cancellation.
- Moonshadow TQC does not accept any liability in contract or in tort for any injury, damage, loss, delay, additional expenses or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or other events which are beyond our control, or are not preventable by reasonable diligence on our part including but not limited to; war, civil disturbance, fire, flood, unusually severe weather, acts of God, acts of Government or of any authorities, or failure of machinery (including vessel engines) or equipment or industrial action.
- Please note smoking is not permitted on any of our cruises.
- Please be aware minimum passenger numbers can apply for cruises.
Risk Warning
- Care is taken to ensure your safety whilst on board this vessel. However, be warned that there are inherent risks by being aboard any vessel including, but not limited to, movement of the vessel, unpredictable sea conditions, unfamiliar design features such as stairs, coamings and water on decks, slides, boomnets, ancillary equipment used and/or from the vessel etc.
- Entry onto this vessel is at your own risk. Neither the owner, Master, nor any members of the crew will be liable for any injury to passengers, or damage to passengers property, however occurring.
- Fares and itinerary are always subject to variation without notice.
- Moonshadow TQC Pty Ltd reserves the right to cancel or vary the cruise specified and reserves the right to refuse to carry any passenger without stating any specific reason.
- Once on board a Moonshadow TQC Pty Ltd vessel all persons are under the authority of the vessel’s Captain and Company Management, and are expected to conduct themselves in a socially acceptable manner. The law is clear about the “Responsible Service of Alcohol” and licenced venues are entitled to refuse service to people who are intoxicated, quarrelsome or disorderly. Moonshadow TQC Pty Ltd reserves the right to return to dock and disembark any disorderly passengers without refund.
- Passengers must not bring any alcoholic beverages or illegal substances onto the vessel. ID may be required to purchase alcoholic beverages.
- These terms are an integral part of the contract between passengers and Moonshadow TQC Pty Ltd. When your booking/ticket is confirmed, it will be deemed at all times that you have read, understood and accepted the conditions hereof, and agreed to the terms herein contained.
- Terms & Conditions of Travel
- The passenger acknowledges that during the cruise the vessel will be and will remain under the absolute control of the company, and that the direction and control of the vessel and its crew is at all times the sole responsibility of the Master of the vessel.
- Moonshadow TQC reserves the right to refuse entry of a passenger on the vessel. It is also at the Master’s sole discretion to require a passenger to disembark the vessel.
- Moonshadow TQC reserve the right to cancel or abandon the cruise either prior to or during the cruise, if the Company or Master of the vessel considers that the cancellation is necessary for reasons of weather or in the interest of the safety and well-being of the vessel, its passengers and crew. The Company will not be held liable for any loss or expense incurred by the passengers caused by such substitution or cancellation.
- Moonshadow TQC does not accept any liability in contract or in tort for any injury, damage, loss, delay, additional expenses or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or other events which are beyond our control, or are not preventable by reasonable diligence on our part including but not limited to; war, civil disturbance, fire, flood, unusually severe weather, acts of God, acts of Government or of any authorities, or failure of machinery (including vessel engines) or equipment or industrial action.
- Please note smoking is not permitted on any of our cruises.
- Please be aware minimum passenger numbers can apply for cruises.
Risk Warning
- Care is taken to ensure your safety whilst on board this vessel. However, be warned that there are inherent risks by being aboard any vessel including, but not limited to, movement of the vessel, unpredictable sea conditions, unfamiliar design features such as stairs, coamings and water on decks, slides, boomnets, ancillary equipment used and/or from the vessel etc.
- Entry onto this vessel is at your own risk. Neither the owner, Master, nor any members of the crew will be liable for any injury to passengers, or damage to passengers property, however occurring.
- Fares and itinerary are always subject to variation without notice.
- Moonshadow TQC Pty Ltd reserves the right to cancel or vary the cruise specified and reserves the right to refuse to carry any passenger without stating any specific reason.
- Once on board a Moonshadow TQC Pty Ltd vessel all persons are under the authority of the vessel’s Captain and Company Management, and are expected to conduct themselves in a socially acceptable manner. The law is clear about the “Responsible Service of Alcohol” and licenced venues are entitled to refuse service to people who are intoxicated, quarrelsome or disorderly. Moonshadow TQC Pty Ltd reserves the right to return to dock and disembark any disorderly passengers without refund.
- Passengers must not bring any alcoholic beverages or illegal substances onto the vessel. ID may be required to purchase alcoholic beverages.
- These terms are an integral part of the contract between passengers and Moonshadow TQC Pty Ltd. When your booking/ticket is confirmed, it will be deemed at all times that you have read, understood and accepted the conditions hereof, and agreed to the terms herein contained.
- Standard Cruises:
- 100% cancellation charge within 24 hours of departure time
- A travel voucher or refund with more than 24 hours’ notice
Pre booked catered cruises:
- 100% cancellation charge within 24 hours of departure time
- 50% cancellation charge within 48 hours of departure time
- A travel voucher or refund with more than 48 hours’ notice
Any amendments to bookings will incur a $10 administration fee.
Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable unless authorised by MSTQC Cruises
