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Imagine Cruises

Sail with dolphins and whales, snorkel in the lee of an offshore island or watch the sun going down on a relaxing seafood dinner cruise in New South Wales' largest marine park with Imagine Cruises.

More than 14,000 Humpback whales migrate up and down the coast from mid-May to mid-November. Meeting a 40 ton whale under sail is your ultimate whale watching experience... so quiet you can hear them blow!

Around 100 Bottlenose dolphins live all year in the pristine waters of the Port. Meet them in their element from the boom-net or relax a foot above water in the Bow-net.

Imagine Cruises is committed to the protection of dolphins and whales and offer friendly, entertaining and exciting cruises.

Your "advanced ecotourism" experience - daily all year round!

Tours

  • Christmas Parties, Private Charters and Conference Escapes You will be well looked after by the friendly and professional crew to make your You will be well looked after by the friendly and professional crew to make your event a real success. Your guests will remember it forever!

    Christmas parties, corporate dinners, reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, doe's show, weddings (see their wedding page) and sailing regattas are some of their specialities.

    Come for a party, a dinner and adventure cruise and they will cater to all your needs and personalise your exclusive charter.

    Imagine provides a safe and comfortable atmosphere for people of all ages. They are in their sixth year of operation so they are confident and have experience in creating private special events.

    Please see the website for further information.

    Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

    Start Locations: Highlights:
    D'Albora Marina, Dock 'C', Nelson Bay Depart, Nelson Bay Port Stephens Waters, Port Stephens Return, Nelson Bay
    Travel by: Duration:
    Catamaran, Motor Vessel, Sailing Vessel Tailored.
    Price*:
    $600.00-$5000.00 Price upon application.
  • Dolphin Watch and Sailing Meet the dolphins from the calm water of the boom-net or hold on tight for Meet the dolphins from the calm water of the boom-net or hold on tight for a wild jet-net ride! Relax a foot above the water under sail in the bow-net or give yourself a titanic thrill at the end of the bowsprit. Dolphin guarantee, friendly crew, free tea and coffee and 360 degree viewing.

    Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

    Start Locations: Highlights:
    D'Albora Marina, Dock 'C', Nelson Bay Depart, Nelson Bay Port Stephens Waters, Port Stephens Return, Nelson Bay
    Travel by: Duration:
    Catamaran, Motor Vessel, Sailing Vessel Half Day or less.
    Price*:
    $14.00-$26.00 Tour - All Inclusive Family rates are available. Child 2 - 17 years.
  • Dolphin Watch and Snorkelling Go dolphin watching, boom netting, swimming, snorkelling and offshore sailing. This cruise is the best Go dolphin watching, boom netting, swimming, snorkelling and offshore sailing. This cruise is the best way to experience the diversity and the beauty of Port Stephens Marine Park. You are guaranteed to see dolphins and lots of wildlife. Imagine will take you offshore to anchor in the lee of an island national park for a swim and a snorkel. Meet 'Bluey' the friendly groper or discover some really cool fish like the Wobbegong shark. If you are lucky enough, observe a school of rays in full flight. There is a Dive Master in the water at all times and all snorkelling equipment is provided.

    Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

    Start Locations: Highlights:
    D'Albora Marina, Dock 'C', Nelson Bay Depart, Nelson Bay Port Stephens Waters, Port Stephens Return, Nelson Bay
    Travel by: Duration:
    Motor Vessel, Sailing Vessel Half Day or less.
    Price*:
    $30.00-$60.00 Tour - All Inclusive Family rates are available. Child 2 - 17 years.
  • Seafood Dinner Cruise The Seafood Dinner Cruise menu includes: barbecue fish, garlic prawns on a bed of green The Seafood Dinner Cruise menu includes: barbecue fish, garlic prawns on a bed of green salad and mash, cheesecake and fruit of the forest. Then you'll go sailing! Vegetarian and Children's Menu Options available.

    Enjoy the sunset over Port Stephens and a good chance to see the local Port Stephens Bottlenose dolphins.

    Licensed bar and comfortable downstairs lounge area. Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits with bottomless cups available.

    See the rich natural diversity of Nelson Bay and Port Stephens on the NSW Mid North Coast.

    Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

    Start Locations: Highlights:
    D'Albora Marina, Dock 'C', Nelson Bay Depart, Nelson Bay Port Stephens Waters, Port Stephens Return, Nelson Bay
    Travel by: Duration:
    Catamaran, Motor Vessel, Sailing Vessel Half Day or less.
    Price*:
    $20.00-$35.00 Tour - All Inclusive Family rates are available. Child 2 - 17 years
  • Whale and Dolphin Watching Have you sailed with whales; on the large Oceanic catamaran?It is so Have you sailed with whales; on the large Oceanic catamaran?

    It is so quiet you will hear them blow! 14,000 Humpbacks will cruise the whale highway migrating past Port Stephens through the largest group of Islands in NSW, from mid-May to mid-November.

    Sailing Imagine's luxury catamaran is a unique ecotourism experience, in the largest Australian Marine Park home to Australian Fur Seals, eight different types of Whales, Fairy Penguins, surrounded by two national parks and home to some of the rarest sea birds in the country.

    Imagine Cruises operates two daily three hour whale watch cruises: 10:30am and 2pm during all the six months of the whale season.

    Special cruises and itineraries operate on selected dates

    Start Locations: Highlights:
    D'Albora Marina, Dock 'C', Nelson Bay Depart, Nelson Bay Port Stephens Waters, Port Stephens Return, Nelson Bay
    Travel by: Duration:
    Catamaran, Motor Vessel, Sailing Vessel Half Day or less.
    Price*:
    $30.00-$60.00 Tour - All Inclusive Family rates are available. Child 2 - 17 years

Contact

Contact Information
www.imaginecruises.com.au
Dock C d'Albora Marinas
Nelson Bay, NSW 2315
Phone: (02) 4984 9000
Fax: (02) 4981 5373
-32.71963798 152.1448946

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