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Moonshadow-TQC Cruises

3/35 Stockton Street (Booking Office (Cruises depart from a separate location- Nelson Bay Marina, Check your ticket confirmation for departure address and dock, 3/35 Stockton St, Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Australia

4.6(819)· Google
65
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Moonshadow-TQC Cruises

A Port Stephens cruise operator running dolphin and whale-watching trips from Nelson Bay, rated 4.6 across more than 800 reviews.

Practical details

3/35 Stockton Street (Booking Office (Cruises depart from a separate location- Nelson Bay Marina, Check your ticket confirmation for departure address and dock, 3/35 Stockton St, Nelson Bay NSW 2315, Australia
(02) 4984 9388

Opening hours

Closed
Monday
08:00 – 17:00
TuesdayToday
08:00 – 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 – 17:00
Thursday
08:00 – 17:00
Friday
08:00 – 17:00
Saturday
08:00 – 17:00
Sunday
08:00 – 14:00

Why it's worth checking out

Moonshadow-TQC Cruises operates from Nelson Bay on the beautiful Port Stephens peninsula north of Newcastle, with a booking office on Stockton Street and cruises departing the marina. A long-established and well-regarded operator, it offers dolphin and whale-watching cruises and harbour trips on the stunning waters of Port Stephens — home to a resident dolphin population and, in season, migrating whales.

The appeal is that combination of expert local knowledge, comfortable vessels and access to one of the best spots in the country for spotting dolphins year-round and whales in season, all set against the scenic backdrop of Port Stephens. It's a genuine highlight of a visit to the area, and a relaxed, memorable day on the water.

With a 4.6 rating from more than 800 reviews, it's a much-loved experience. Cruise times, durations, inclusions and pricing vary, and trips depend on the weather, the season and available spots — and whale watching is seasonal — so it's essential to check current details and book directly ahead before you plan your day, and to confirm the departure point on your ticket.

Spot Score

65

The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.6 from 819 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.

About the venue · from Google

ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
83
PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
88

About this listing · our record

Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
30
Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
70
FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
30

Last checked against sources 19 June 2026.

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