Dolphin Watch + Sailing - Port Stephens
- Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Group size
- Up to 60 people
- Guide
- English
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Our take
Imagine's dolphin sail is the alternative to Moonshadow on our Port Stephens tours page, and the one we suggest instead of it. It runs the same 90 minutes from the same Dock C at d'Albora Marina in Nelson Bay, but on a sailing catamaran for 60 at most, and it carries a dolphin guarantee. Neither the listing nor our research gives the terms, so ask what it gives you. It rates around 4.8 from about 30 reviews.
Almost 100 bottlenose dolphins live in the bay all year, so this works in any season. You can sit in the dry bow net, or bring swimwear for a ride in the wet boom net, and the crew raise the sails when conditions allow. Tea and coffee, commentary and a restroom are included. Arrive about 15 minutes before and allow extra time for parking. Our things to do in Port Stephens guide covers the rest of a day there.
Good for
- Families staying in Port Stephens
- Anyone who wants a guarantee and a smaller boat
Think twice if
- You are coming from Sydney without a car. The Gray Line day trip includes a cruise
- You want whales. In season, take the 3-hour whale sail
Written by SydneySide Tours from the listing, traveller reviews and the videos behind our comparison pages. Checked October 2026. How we review tours.
From the operator
Join us onboard 'Imagine' as we spend time with some of our fabulous "locals" - there are almost 100 resident Bottlenose Dolphins that live in the beautiful Bay at Port Stephens!
Relax in the dry bow-net or bring your swimwear and have a ride in the wet boom-net!
We'll hoist the sails if conditions permit, while you experience the best that the Bay has to offer.
From the listing by Imagine Cruises on Viator.
The tour, stop by stop
- See our resident Bottlenose Dolphins, as we cruise through the beautiful bay of Port Stephens. About 90 min.
What's included
- Dry Bow-Net ride
- Wet Boom-Net ride
- Dolphin Guarantee
- Restroom on board
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Informative Commentary
Meeting point
PLEASE ARRIVE APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TIME, FOR BOARDING. You may need to allow some additional time to find parking. Imagine is located at Dock C at the D'Albora Marina at Nelson Bay. . Approx 50 mtrs on your right hand side
Checking in
Please arrive approximately 15 minutes prior to departure time, for boarding.
Where it ends
PLEASE ARRIVE APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TIME, FOR BOARDING. You may need to allow some additional time to find parking. Imagine is located at Dock C at the D'Albora Marina at Nelson Bay. . Approx 50 mtrs on your right hand side
Your Viator voucher confirms the exact spot and time.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How refunds and weather cancellations work is on our booking help page.
How it compares
We compare this tour with the other options on our port stephens tours page and our things to do in port stephens page, with what each one includes and where it leaves from. How we choose tours.
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