Canonical: https://peninsulainsider.com.au/tour/operators/moonraker-charters/ Publisher: Peninsula Insider Published: unknown Modified: 2026-04-30 Format: public main text, generated from the canonical page; imagery and interactive controls omitted. Dates and caveats below retain their page meaning; this format is not a new fact check. Tours Activity Specialist # Moonraker Charters Moonraker Charters operates marine wildlife cruises from Sorrento Pier, with whale watching tours running from June through October targeting humpback and southern right whales migrating through Port Phillip Heads. Year-round dolphin encounter cruises and bay sightseeing charters run alongside the seasonal whale programme. The vessel accommodates up to 36 passengers, making it a larger and more stable platform than smaller RIB-based operators. - Photo · Courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Courtesy of Visit Victoria - Photo · Courtesy of Visit Victoria 1 of 9 1 / 9 Snorkellers in wetsuits sit on a boat deck as a guide briefs them beside a marker platform crowded with fur seals Moonraker Charters, Mornington Peninsula. Photo · Courtesy of Visit Victoria ## About Moonraker Charters Moonraker Charters operates marine wildlife cruises from Sorrento Pier, with whale watching tours running from June through October targeting humpback and southern right whales migrating through Port Phillip Heads. Year-round dolphin encounter cruises and bay sightseeing charters run alongside the seasonal whale programme. The vessel accommodates up to 36 passengers, making it a larger and more stable platform than smaller RIB-based operators. Photo · Courtesy of Visit Victoria ### What they are good at Whale watching tours during the June to October season, when humpback and southern right whale sightings are at their most reliable from the Peninsula. The larger vessel is more comfortable for guests with mobility limitations or young children, and the observation-from-deck format suits mixed groups where not all participants want to enter the water. Year-round dolphin cruises offer a high-probability wildlife encounter with no need for wetsuits. ### Not suited for Guests seeking an in-water encounter rather than deck observation. Small groups wanting an intimate experience may find full-capacity tours (36 passengers) feel crowded. Anyone booking primarily for whale sightings outside the June to October window will be disappointed, as sightings outside that season are genuinely rare. ### Visit Moonraker Charters directly Pricing, seasonal departures, and group bookings are managed on the operator's own website. [Visit Moonraker Charters →]() Tours by Moonraker Charters ## 1 tour listed Half day All guests ### [Moonraker Whale Watching Tour]() by [Moonraker Charters]() Moonraker's whale watching tour runs from June through October, when humpback and southern right whales migrate throu... [Read notes →]() Related ## Other ways to explore the Peninsula ### [All operators]() Compare every tour operator we have assessed on the Peninsula. [Browse operators →]() ### [Tour packages]() Curated multi-experience Peninsula weekends with an anchor stay recommendation. [Browse packages →]() Something wrong on this page, or is this your business? [Tell us what to fix]() and you get a case reference back. corrections@peninsulainsider.com.au reaches the same desk. ## The Insider Note The Peninsula worth knowing. An occasional email. What's on, where we'd go and what's worth knowing next. Independent editorial. Sent when there is something worth knowing. Unsubscribe any time [Privacy]()