Moonshadow - TQC Cruises

With a variety of cruises on offer by Moonshadow-TQC Cruises, there is a cruise available to suit everybody.

With the longest history and largest boats in Port Stephens Moonshadow-TQC Cruises has operated as a family-owned business for over 40 years.

MOONSHADOW-TQC CRUISE TIMES:

DOLPHIN WATCH CRUISES DAILY - 10.30am and 1.30pm. Choose from our Dolphin Discovery Cruise, Splash 'n' Slide Cruise or Dolphin Watch Eco Adventure.

WHALE WATCH CRUISES (BETWEEN MAY & NOVEMBER) - 10am & 1.30pm. Over 40,000 whales pass our shores during the annual whale migration, and the best way to see them is with Moonshadow-TQC. 

BROUGHTON ISLAND CRUISE: with bonus dolphin watch from December - April; Departs 10am Sundays plus Wednesday during NSW School Holidays.  If you are looking for a full day of cruising, snorkelling, swimming, exploring and eating, you can't go past the Broughton Island National Park Cruise.

NEW YEARS EVE FAMILY FIREWORKS CRUISE - 31 December - The best vantage points for the end of Year fireworks at Nelson Bay. 

Cruises DEPART from various locations from d'Albora Marina, Nelson Bay OR Cruise Passenger Terminal, 40 Victoria Parade, Nelson Bay.

Should a cruise not operate for any reason passengers will be offered an alternative day of travel or a refund will be authorised.

Tentative bookings are held for 7 days unless otherwise advised.

At the time of booking a cruise, you must pay for it in full.

Standard Cruises

• 100% cancellation charge within 24 hours of departure time
• A travel voucher or refund with more than 24 hours' notice

Pre-booked catered cruises

• 50% cancellation charge within 48 hours of departure time
• A travel voucher or refund with more than 48 hours' notice

A fee of $10 may be charged to cover administration costs for any booking amendments.