Dolphin Watching in Newcastle 5 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
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
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 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
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 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 |
| Port Stephens: Whale Watching Cruise & Dolphin SpottingTop rated | 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 |
| 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 Dolphin Cruise & Wildlife Day Tour from Newcastle | AU$ 295 per person | 7h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Fri–Sun · 09:00 | English |
Dolphin Watching 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: Port Stephens: Whale Watching Cruise & Dolphin Spotting, AU$ 85 (2h 30m, 4.75★ · 132).
Real price per person across the 5 options: AU$ 46–AU$ 295 (median AU$ 85). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 5 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 4 kid-friendly and 5 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.