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Whale Watching
Highlights
- Experience breathtaking encounters with migrating Humpback Whales in the Whitsunday Islands from late June to mid September.
- Sail through crystal-clear waters while observing these magnificent creatures during their annual migration.
- Immerse yourself in the driest months of the year, perfect for outdoor adventures and wildlife spotting.
- Enjoy the thrill of nature as you witness the whales mate and give birth in their natural habitat.
From late June to mid September, which are by far the driest months of the year in North Queensland, the magnificent Humpback Whales migrate to the Whitsunday Islands from Antarctica to mate and give berth to their young. Guests have regular spectacular encounters and sightings of these magnificent creatures during these months.
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Sevice Activity
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Operation information
Whitsunday Luxury Sailing Holidays
Expedition voyages for discerning explorers departing from Hamilton Island. Learn about the Great Barrier Reef ecology from friendly owners, Lynne and John Boyce, who for over 30 years’ have welcomed guests and personally introduced them to this water wonderland. Luxury Yachting is a High Standard Tourism Operator (GBRMPA) and EcoTourism Australia qualified to ensure minimum human impact.
A glass bottomed dive tender with a deep ladder ensures ease of access to / from the water on snorkelling excursions. Each snorkelling expedition is personally led by Lynne who is a qualified Master Reef Guide. She will ensure your experience of the magical underwater world is complete by providing up to date information on the Reef, sharing stories of the World Heritage Area and explaining what you can do to make a difference.
Enjoy healthy gourmet meals and fine wines aboard Australia’s most awarded charter yacht, Sydney Sundancer, which is licensed to carry more than 50 day guests. With spacious decks and weighing 37 tons, she is not only luxurious but incredibly stable. Just imagine the comfort factor when individual cabin bookings are limited to a maximum of four guests, or 8 for private charter. Children are very welcome, but only for private charter.
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Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
Memberships
- Charter Vessel Association