Official Launch of the 2024 Whale Watch Season
Join Moonshadow-TQC & Imagine Cruises as we celebrate the start of the 2024 Whale Watching season in Port Stephens. This event is supported by Port Stephens Council, d’Albora Marina & Destination Port Stephens.
Program:
9am - Meet out the front of Dock C, d'Albora Marina, Nelson Bay
9:10am - Opening of ceremony by Frank Future, Imagine Cruises
9:15am - Welcome to Country & Smoking Ceremony by Uncle John & Justin Ridgeway from the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council
9:25am - Address from Steve Keogh, CEO of Destination Port Stephens
9:35am - Official opening of the 2024 Whale Watching season
9:45am - Board vessels - boarding location as per tickets
10am to 12:30pm - 2.5hr Whale Watch cruise onboard either Moonshadow-TQC or Imagine Cruises
1pm onwards - Post cruise celebrations at Magnolia Café with Mick Jones providing live entertainment.
$5 tap beers on offer (event will be held at Mavericks on the Bay in the event of inclement weather)
2:30pm - Raffle drawn at Magnolia - MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN
50% off tickets for our Official Launch Day. To purchase tickets, please head the cruise operators website.
Moonshadow TQC - https://moonshadow-tqc.com.au/
Imagine Cruises - https://imaginecruises.com.au/
Raffle Prizes:
1. 2x Adult Pass for a 2.5hr Whale Watch Cruise with Moonshadow-TQC
2. 2x Adult Pass for a 3hr Whale Watch Cruise with Imagine Cruises
- 1x raffle ticket will be given onboard the vessels during the 10am cruise. Please advise crew if you are planning to stay at Magnolia after the cruise
- Raffle is for guests who are on the 10am cruise ONLY
- You must be present at Magnolia Café at 2:30pm to win a prize