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Port Stephens: Splash 'n' Slide Dolphin Cruise
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2 hours (approximately)
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Enjoy a 2-hour dolphin-watching cruise that takes you directly to the best spots for sightings of wild bottlenose dolphins. Learn about the playful creatures from your onboard guide and enjoy fantastic views of the Tomaree and Yacaaba headlands as well.
Bring your swim gear as there are opportunities to take a dip, splash and slide or use the boom net.
What's Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
Boom-net Rides
Splash and slide
The listed price does not include parking fee applicable along with waterfront
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Towels & swimming costume for use in the boom-net
Snacks
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
MV Spirit departs from Wharf 1, Cruise Passenger Terminal, 40 Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Sail on for sightings of wild bottlenose dolphins exploring the magical world of Port Stephens, above and below the water. Cruise the harbour and meet the resident dolphins on the daily Dolphin Watch Cruise. There are approximately 160 dolphins living in the harbour!
Enjoy fantastic views of the Tomaree and Yacaaba headlands
This 2 hour splash and slide cruise operates November - April daily at 11am or 1:30pm. Additional 4pm on weekends and NSW School Holidays
• See the world famous resident wild bottlenose dolphins
• Exciting boomnet rides
• Ride, slide and splash on our awesome waterslide
• Relax in our on board Spa (MV Spirit Only)
• Twin level with walk around decks
• Complimentary morning or afternoon tea
• Licensed bar and snack food available
• Live, informative, fun, captains commentary
• 99% success sighting rate, free return cruise if no dolphins sighted
Enjoy fantastic views of the Tomaree and Yacaaba headlands
This 2 hour splash and slide cruise operates November - April daily at 11am or 1:30pm. Additional 4pm on weekends and NSW School Holidays
• See the world famous resident wild bottlenose dolphins
• Exciting boomnet rides
• Ride, slide and splash on our awesome waterslide
• Relax in our on board Spa (MV Spirit Only)
• Twin level with walk around decks
• Complimentary morning or afternoon tea
• Licensed bar and snack food available
• Live, informative, fun, captains commentary
• 99% success sighting rate, free return cruise if no dolphins sighted
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Please note we do not run on Christmas Day
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- Please note we do not run on Christmas Day
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Baby prams are not permitted on board our vessels. Collapsible strollers are permitted but cannot be taken to areas other than the main cabin of the vessel, upon boarding our friendly crew will advise passengers on where the stroller may be stored.
- **TERMS AND 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. **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, boom nets, ancillary equipment used and/or from the vessels 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. A Moonshadow - TQC Cruises family ticket is valid for 2 Adults and 2 Children (0-14yrs). All children including infants aged from 0-14 years of age (not inclusive in a family ticket) are charged the child rate. Concession rate includes full time students and Australian seniors/old age pensioners upon presentation of student or seniors card. 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.
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Dolphin Watching
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Involves Animals
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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