What's the difference between the tours?
| Dolphin Tour | Jervis Bay Passage | Whale Watching | Sunset River Cruise | |
| Duration | 1.5hrs | 2hrs | 2hrs | 2hrs |
| Route | Dependent on Dolphin location | Set route – showcasing the highlights of the bay. | Dependent on Whale location | Currambene River |
| When | All year around | November – May | May –November | November – May |
| Add on | Summer Boom Netting | – | – | BYO Drinks & Food |
| Boat | Port Venture* | Sensational or Adventure* | Port Venture* | Pontoon Boat |
How long will I spend on the boat?
Dolphin Cruise 1.5 hrs
Jervis Bay Passage 2hrs
Sunset River Cruise 2hrs
Whale Cruise 2hrs
When are you operating?
We operate 365 days of the year! Monday to Sunday - including public holidays!
What should I bring?
Lighter jacket in summer
Warm jacket in winter as it can get chilly out on the water
Bottled water – Sunscreen – Hat – Camera
Boom Netting: Towel & Swimmers
What is boom netting?
It’s an add on activity during your Dolphin Tour. Port Venture has a net attached to it’s back which will be lowered into the water while cruising. It can only be described like a cruising ocean spa bath.
Is boom netting suitable for all ages?
No unfortunately not - we ask that Children under the age of 1 do not board the boom net. Those between the age of 2-14 years must be accompanied by an adult and at the crews request children must be seated on the parents lap. All swimming abilities and those with any type of disability can join the experience!
Can I take a pram on board?
Port Venture offers easy access and space to take prams
What is the best time for whale watching?
May to November
What is the best time for a dolphin tour?
All year round
How many dolphins live in the Jervis Bay Marine Park?
Between 80 to 90 resident Bottlenose Dolphins
Where do you depart from?
Cruise terminal at the Portside Café, absolute Waterfront.
West of Huskisson public wharf. Look for the large white umbrellas.
What time can I check in?
Please check in at the vessel 30 minutes prior to departure with your QR code provided in the initial email. The boat departs strictly on time.
Where can I rent kayaks, SUPs and U-Skipper hire boats?
You can rent our hire equipment from the entrance of Fishermen's Wharf Cafe Huskisson - as you enter the cafe by the hedges, to your left you will see a small hut with a blue roof and a sign that states 'Kayak hire here'
The cafe is west of Huskisson public wharf, look for the large white umbrellas. Absolute Waterfront.
Is there parking available at the Fishermens Wharf
A public car park is located close to the Fishermens Wharf Huskisson in front of the wharf.
Are there toilets on board?
Port Venture has three wheelchair accessible toilets.
The Sensational and Adventure have one toilet accessible via stairs.
The Pontoon boat has one toilet, limited wheelchair access.
Can I purchase drinks on board?
Port Venture has a fully licensed bar and complimentary tea and coffee available.
On the other boats catering facilities are not provided.
Can I bring my own drinks?
Feel free to bring bottled water.
Is there any shade on the boats?
Port Venture has an inside cabin and two shaded back decks.
All other boats have a canopy for shelter.
Will I get off the boat during the cruise?
You’ll stay on the boat for the entire cruise time.
Can I bring my camera or phone to take photos?
Of course you can, don’t forget to tag Jervis Bay Wild when posting them online.
Vessel Information
| Port Venture | Sensational | Adventure | Pontoon | |
| Passengers | 90 under current restrictions (150 pax capacity) | 36 | 48 | 20 |
| Pram access | Yes | – | – | Yes |
| Wheelchair access | Yes | – | – | limited |
| Toilets | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sheltered areas | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
