Minke Whale Watching Expedition-Great Barrier Reef

These extraordinary Whale watching expeditions spend 6 days on the Great Barrier Ribbon Reefs, and have developed into an amazing experience of in-water whale encounters unparalleled around the world.

This tour departs and returns to Port Douglas located 1 hrs drive north of Cairns.

Port Douglas Cairns and Tropical North QLD Queensland

6 day expeditions depart Port Douglas 5pm Saturday and return 5pm Friday.

Maximum of 20 people.

Recommended for snorkellers and open water divers. Please bring along personal items for the 6 days. Bring swimmers, towel, warm clothes for nights, hat and suncream.

Departs June - July each year. Ex Port Douglas to Ribbon Reefs. Boards 5pm Sat, and returns 5pm Fri. Includes twin share air conditioned cabins, 6 full days of diving and swim with whale experiences, 18 dives, tanks weights and air, and inspirational marine bio presentations.

On these expeditions you will swim with up to 70 magnificent Dwarf Minke Whales in a week, and have the added bonus of diving the northern Great Barrier Reef. Most of our whale interactions are conducted while snorkelling and being totally predictable while holding on to lines attached to the vessel as it drifts. This ensures that the encounter happens under the whales terms. The dwarf minke whales within the northern Great Barrier Reef are probably the most curious and interactive of all the baleen whales. Encounters usually last for over 1 ½ hours and often many hours with multiple whales. Usually Undersea Explorer breaks off the encounter before the whales, after hours of close whale passes and sufficient scientific data gathering. Every guest on board is helping fund the project and is part of the exciting research. Snorkellers and divers will help identify individual whales, be involved in behavioural observations and be absorbed by the atmosphere of minke research. Also remember that this is not 'just' a whale trip. There is also the magnificent diving and snorkeling on the coral gardens and pinnacles of the Great Barrier Ribbon Reefs. Mix this with world class marine interpretation with experts in whale and coral reef biology and it really is a unique adventure. Price includes twin share air conditioned cabins, 6 full days of diving and swim with whale experiences, 18 dives, tanks weights and air, and inspirational marine bio presentations.

All meals prepared by onboard chef, light refreshments provided after every dive, Special dietary requirements catered for (please advise when booking). Beer and soft drinks are available onboard, BYO beer, wine and spirits are accepted (no glass beer bottles please).

Activity rate guide
AUD$ 2600
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