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Before you sail

Frequently asked questions

Check-in, departure points, what to bring and everything in between. If it's not answered here, our crew is a message away.

Check in 30 min priorHuskisson public wharf
The answers

Everything before you sail

How long will I spend on the boat?

Dolphin Cruise 1.5 hours. Jervis Bay Passage 2 hours. Whale Cruise 2-3 hours. Sunset River Cruise 2 hours.

When are you operating?

We operate 365 days of the year, Monday to Sunday including public holidays.

What should I bring?

A lighter jacket in summer, a warm jacket in winter (it can get chilly on the water), bottled water, sunscreen, hat and camera. For boom netting: towel and swimmers.

What is boom netting?

An add-on activity during the Dolphin Cruise. A net attached to the back of the vessel is lowered into the water while cruising. Best described as a moving ocean spa bath.

Is boom netting suitable for all ages?

Children under 2 can't board the boom net. Ages 2 to 14 must be accompanied by an adult, and at the crew's request children must be seated on a parent's lap. All swimming abilities can join the experience.

What's the best time for whale watching?

May to November, when the humpbacks migrate past Jervis Bay along the Humpback Highway.

How many dolphins live in the marine park?

Between 80 and 90 resident bottlenose dolphins call Jervis Bay Marine Park home.

Where do you depart from?

Cruises leave from the public wharf at Huskisson, near Fishermens Wharf Restaurant. Our booking office is at 58 Owen Street, Huskisson, on the main street.

Where is your booking office?

Our booking office is at 58 Owen Street, Huskisson, on the main street. Cruises leave from the public wharf, near Fishermens Wharf Restaurant.

What time can I check in?

Check in at the vessel 30 minutes prior to departure, on the public wharf near Fishermens Wharf Restaurant. The boat departs strictly on time.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs are welcome on the big boats on our dolphin watching cruise. We sometimes run smaller boats instead, and dogs can't come on those. Dogs can't join our whale watching cruise at all. Please get in touch before you book so we can check which boat you will be on.

Are there toilets on board?

Tekin and the catamarans all have toilets. Sensational and Adventure each have one toilet, reached by stairs. One of the pontoon boats has a toilet.

Can I buy food and drinks on board?

Tekin has a fridge on board and sells food and drinks. Our other boats don't at the moment, so bring bottled water with you.

Is there shade on the boats?

Our boats have a canopy for shelter.

Is there parking at Fishermens Wharf?

Yes, a public car park sits right in front of the wharf.

Where can I rent kayaks, SUPs and bikes?

From the public wharf at Huskisson, near Fishermens Wharf Restaurant, on the left side of the wharf.

Vessel information

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SensationalAdventurePontoon
Passengers364820
Pram access--Yes
Toilets111
Sheltered areasCanopyCanopyCanopy
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More ways to do the bay

All year

Dolphin Cruise

Cruise the clear turquoise water with our resident bottlenose dolphins.

1.5 hrs
All year
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Summer fun

Summer Boom Netting

Hop into the boom net and cruise the turquoise water. A summer add-on to the Dolphin Cruise.

1.5 hrs
Nov to May
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Sunset

Sunset River Cruise

Calm water, BYO wine and nibbles, and the sun going down over Currambene Creek.

2 hrs
All year
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Sunset

Sundowners Bay Cruise

Sit back with scenic views as the sun sets over the bay. Every Saturday evening.

2 hrs
Nov to May
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Adventure

Jervis Bay Passage

Towering cliffs, sea caves, ancient rock formations and world-famous white sand.

2.5 hrs
Nov to May
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Adventure

South Coast Passage

Unspoilt coastline and the remote sea cliffs of the Beecroft Peninsula.

2.5 hrs
Nov to May
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Guided

Guided Kayak Tour

Paddle the calm waters and mangroves of Currambene Creek with our guides.

2 hrs
All year
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Private

Luxury Private Charters

Discover, our Seawind 1160 sailing catamaran, exclusively yours.

1-12 guests
All year
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