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Spectacular Marine Encounters
Embark on an extraordinary three-hour wildlife adventure through the pristine waters of the Port Stephens Great Lakes Marine Park. Aboard the intimate vessel Imagine, you will experience the magic of the ocean far beyond a standard whale watching tour. 🐋
Set sail offshore as we track the magnificent Humpback Whales along their annual migration path. Feel the thrill as these gentle giants breach, tail-slap, and play in their natural habitat, all accompanied by fascinating insights from our expert crew. 🌊
Explore Offshore Islands & Wildlife
The journey continues past the breathtaking offshore islands of Port Stephens. We will visit Cabbage Tree Island to watch playful local fur seals basking on the rocks. Keep your eyes peeled for friendly dolphins and diverse seabirds that call this marine sanctuary home. 🐬
The Imagine Experience
With a maximum of just 47 guests and 360-degree open-air viewing, you will enjoy a relaxed, uncrowded atmosphere with plenty of room to move around the vessel and capture the perfect photo. When conditions are just right, we switch off the engines to sail silently alongside the whales—a truly serene moment where you can hear them breathe.
Cruise Highlights
- Humpback Whale Watching: Witness the spectacular annual migration.
- Island & Seal Adventure: Visit Cabbage Tree Island’s fur seal colony.
- Intimate Viewing: Maximum of 47 passengers with 360° panoramic views.
- Silent Sailing: Opportunity to sail with the whales when conditions permit. ⛵
- Premium Service: Friendly crew, informative commentary, and complimentary tea & coffee.
- Onboard Licensed Bar: Enjoy a refreshing beverage as you cruise.
Whale Guarantee
We offer a Whale Guarantee during the whale watching season. If whales are not sighted during your cruise, you can join us again for another whale watching cruise in accordance with our Whale Guarantee conditions.
Key Cruise Details
Duration: Approximately 3 Hours
Operates: Daily from 1 June to early November
Child & Infant Rates
- Child Rate: Applies to children aged 4 – 14 years
- Infant Rate: Applies to children aged 0 – 3 years
Important Information
- All cruises are subject to weather and sea conditions
- Minimum passenger numbers apply
- Wildlife is wild and sightings and behaviour can vary from cruise to cruise
- The cruise route may vary depending on weather, sea conditions and wildlife activity
Come aboard Imagine and experience whales, dolphins, fur seals and the spectacular offshore islands of Port Stephens on one memorable wildlife cruise.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Terms and Conditions
- All offshore cruises are dependent on suitable weather and sea conditions
- Minimum numbers apply
- In the event of cancellation by Imagine Cruises (due to adverse weather/sea conditions, or minimum numbers not being met), cruise may be rescheduled. Alternatively, a full refund will be given.
- 24 hours notice is required for customer cancellations. Full refund will be provided less 20% administration fee.
- No refund issued in the even of cancellations without sufficient notice or for late arrivals.
- Change of departure date/time incurs no charge but is subject to availability.
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We experience dolphins and whales!! Amazing!!
The staff and crew were very courteous and helpful to young and old and gave a good running commentary about the whales and dolphins.
Imagine cruises has a smaller no of passengers which makes for a more intimate experience.
Thank you Imagine Cruises for giving us a wonderful day out on the Bay.
The guides are very friendly and get as excited as the tourists when they spot the whales.
I couldn’t rate the day any higher for a great value, quality experience in Nelson Bay.
And the weather was great
Saw dolphins, wobblegong shark
We saw lots of beautiful fish and even a turtle! We will definitely be back again!
Overall enjoyable experience.
Frank, our Captain was a well spring of interesting information about the whales, dolphins and other marine life.
Our crew were super attentive and helpful .
And we had some great close encounters with some beautiful whales and dolphins.
It was a great experience!
I highly recommend this.
Thanks team.
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.
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.
I would not hesitate to go again, we got suggestions of other things to do while we were in town as well.
























