Boat Tours in Newcastle 8 options
Port Stephens Dolphin Discovery Cruise: Boom-Net SwimAfternoon dolphin-watching cruise in Port Stephens with a live guide, boom-net rides and views of the Yacaaba headlands.Every day · 10:30 and 13:30 · All ages★ 4.48 (427)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 46per person
Humpback Whale Encounter Tour from Newcastle: 2-hour cruiseTwo-hour whale watching cruise from Newcastle Harbour with a professional guide, eco-tourism boat and weatherproof jackets included.Fri–Sun · 09:00 · From age 3★ 4.93 (173)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 135per person
Port Stephens: Whale Watching Cruise & Dolphin SpottingWhale watching cruise from Nelson Bay, May to November. See humpbacks up to 18 metres, dolphins and fur seals with onboard bar and indoor viewing decks.Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday · 10:00 and 13:30 · Season until 2 Nov · All ages★ 4.75 (132)2h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 85per person
Newcastle Whale Watching Cruise: 25,000 Humpbacks MigrationJoin NOVA Cruises for a 2.5–3 hour ocean voyage from Newcastle to watch migrating humpback whales, dolphins, seals and seabirds.Sat and Sun · 09:00 and 12:00 · All ages★ 4.80 (69)2h 30mEN✓ Instant confirmationfromAU$ 95per person
Port Stephens dolphin cruise: Wild marine park watersNinety-minute Port Stephens Marine Park cruise aboard the MV Osprey searching for bottlenose dolphins, exploring Yacaaba Headland and offshore islands.Every day except Tuesday and Friday · 10:30 · All ages★ 4.76 (51)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 46per person
Snorkeling Port Stephens: Dolphins, Island & Marine LifeSail through Port Stephens on a catamaran with a snorkel guide, spotting bottlenose dolphins and fish, rays and soft corals around an offshore island.Every day · 11:30 and 13:30 · All ages★ 4.95 (20)3h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 100per person
Port Stephens Sunset Cruise: 2-hour bay viewsWatch the sun descend over Port Stephens Marine Park aboard Moonshadow V, the largest vessel in the bay.Sat · 18:30 · All ages★ 4.57 (7)2h✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 50per person
Port Stephens Dolphin Cruise & Wildlife Day Tour from NewcastleSeven-hour small-group tour from Newcastle with dolphin cruise, koala patting, kangaroo feeding and BBQ lunch included, everything arranged.Fri–Sun · 09:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 7★ 5.00 (2)7hEN✓ Free cancellationfromAU$ 295per person
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✓ 2026-10-29| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Stephens Dolphin Discovery Cruise: Boom-Net SwimOur pick | AU$ 46 per person | 1h 30m | 4.48★ · 427 | Every day · 10:30 and 13:30 | English |
| Port Stephens dolphin cruise: Wild marine park watersBest value | AU$ 46 per person | 1h 30m | 4.76★ · 51 | Every day except Tuesday and Friday · 10:30 | English |
| Humpback Whale Encounter Tour from Newcastle: 2-hour cruiseTop rated | AU$ 135 per person | 2h | 4.93★ · 173 | Fri–Sun · 09:00 | English |
| Port Stephens: Whale Watching Cruise & Dolphin Spotting | AU$ 85 per person | 2h 30m | 4.75★ · 132 | Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday · 10:00 and 13:30 · Season until 2 Nov | English |
| Newcastle Whale Watching Cruise: 25,000 Humpbacks Migration | AU$ 95 per person | 2h 30m | 4.80★ · 69 | Sat and Sun · 09:00 and 12:00 | English |
| Snorkeling Port Stephens: Dolphins, Island & Marine Life | AU$ 100 per person | 3h 30m | 4.95★ · 20 | Every day · 11:30 and 13:30 | English |
| Port Stephens Sunset Cruise: 2-hour bay views | AU$ 50 per person | 2h | 4.57★ only 7 reviews | Sat · 18:30 | — |
| Port Stephens Dolphin Cruise & Wildlife Day Tour from Newcastle | AU$ 295 per person | 7h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Fri–Sun · 09:00 | English |
Boat Tours in Newcastle at a glance
- Our pick: Port Stephens Dolphin Discovery Cruise: Boom-Net Swim, AU$ 46 (1h 30m, 4.48★ · 427).
- Best value: Port Stephens dolphin cruise: Wild marine park waters, AU$ 46 (1h 30m, 4.76★ · 51).
- Top rated: Humpback Whale Encounter Tour from Newcastle: 2-hour cruise, AU$ 135 (2h, 4.93★ · 173).
Real price per person across the 8 options: AU$ 46–AU$ 295 (median AU$ 85). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 8.
Of the 8 options: 7 with free cancellation, 8 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 7 kid-friendly and 8 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.