Charter boats run regular dolphin-watching cruises. Port Stephens' dolphins are not fed or induced in any way to come to the boats. They do it out of curiosity. If they are not in the mood, they just swim away. When contact is made with the dolphins, there is always excitement.
People rush to the sides and bow of the boat.
The air is electric with wonder and anticipation. Most people are happy to have this small contact with a wild creature. Some want more and climb into the boom nets to be in the water with them. Some are able to touch the dolphin, others are splashed by the spray of play. There is a place on the southern shore of Yacaaba called 'The Boulders'.