Dolphin Watching is one of Port Stephens major tourist attractions. The Port is home to over 120 Bottlenose dolphins which can grow up to 2.5 meters long and weigh up to 200kg. A single adult Dolphin can consume up to 10kg of fish per day and can dive down to a depth of 300 metres and hold their breath for 10 to 15 minutes. They have a lifespan up to forty years.
Where can you see dolphins in Port Stephens ?
With over 120 resident bottlenose dolphins in Port Stephens, spotting one is not difficult, they can often be sighted along the shoreline, in particular, Little Beach, Little Nelson Beach and along the d’Álbora Marina’s rock wall. However, it is often a fleeting glimpse and the best way to see these graceful creatures, up close, is on a Dolphin Watch Cruise. Here at Bay Booking Office we book for all the operators in Nelson Bay.
When can you see dolphins in Port Stephens?
All year round. Port Stephens has a resident population of dolphins. They do not migrate.
What time of day is best for dolphin watching?
You can spot dolphins any time of the day, with cruises departing mornings and afternoons.
What cruises do you offer?
We book for the following operators –
Watching wild dolphins is not like going to the zoo! The behaviour of wild dolphins is very complex and the experience is always unique as the dolphins migrate through the Bay each day. Charter boats operate regular dolphin watching cruises. Port Stephens’ dolphins are not fed or induced in any way to come to the boats. They do it out of curiosity. If they are not in the mood, they just swim away.
Click here to see what Dolphin Watch cruises are available