We ask people not to feed the dolphins. In the Port Stephens tours, the Dolphins are free and part of the wild; not feeding allows them to retain this natural relation to the environment.
When our ships approach the dolphins we stay 30 to 50 meters away from the animals. Ships approach the dolphins from the side, parallel to their course, and slightly to the rear. We avoid sudden changes in direction near the animals, and follow their path at a constant slow speed, similar to the pace that they are moving at. We allow the animals free movement, following them at a short distance, never hindering their path. If dolphins have young offspring boats maintain at least 200 meters distance.
Dolphins occasionally approach people either swimming or in a ships boom-net. Dolphins are intelligent and sometime choose to come closer to humans. It is far better to let the dolphins approach you than try to approach them. Avoid any sudden movements as this tends to drive them away.
With these minimal guidelines it is quite simple to enjoy dolphin watching tours at Port Stephens.
When our ships approach the dolphins we stay 30 to 50 meters away from the animals. Ships approach the dolphins from the side, parallel to their course, and slightly to the rear. We avoid sudden changes in direction near the animals, and follow their path at a constant slow speed, similar to the pace that they are moving at. We allow the animals free movement, following them at a short distance, never hindering their path. If dolphins have young offspring boats maintain at least 200 meters distance.
Dolphins occasionally approach people either swimming or in a ships boom-net. Dolphins are intelligent and sometime choose to come closer to humans. It is far better to let the dolphins approach you than try to approach them. Avoid any sudden movements as this tends to drive them away.
With these minimal guidelines it is quite simple to enjoy dolphin watching tours at Port Stephens.