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Morning Explorer

Quick Details

Adult

15+

A$ 49

Adult

15+

A$ 38

Child

Ages 4 - 14

A$ 20

Senior

With Valid Concession Card

A$ 38

Infant

Ages 0 - 3

A$ 5

*All prices are excl. booking fees

Morning Explorer Departing Tea Gardens return cruise

Start your day with a scenic adventure across Port Stephens. Departing Tea Gardens at 10:00am, cruise down the bay keeping watch for playful dolphins and local wildlife along the way. Arrive in Nelson Bay with time to enjoy a coffee and a bite to eat at the waterfront Dolphin Watch Café before reboarding the 11:30am ferry for a relaxing return journey to Tea Gardens – just in time for lunch.

Itinerary

Depart Tea Gardens – 10:00am aboard one of our beautiful heritage ferries.
Cruise across Port Stephens and enjoy informative commentary while keeping watch for resident dolphins, seabirds and other local wildlife.
Arrive in Nelson Bay – 11:00am with free time to explore the marina precinct.
Coffee by the Waterfront – relax with a coffee and light refreshment at the popular Dolphin Watch Café.
Board the Return Ferry – 11:30am for your leisurely cruise back across the bay.
Return to Tea Gardens – 12:30pm, arriving in time to continue your day or enjoy lunch at one of the local riverside cafés.