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Swim with
dwarf minke whales in Tropical North Queensland or with humpback whales on the Sunshine Coast.
It has been speculated that the congregation of
dwarf minke whales in the Great Barrier Reef is for mating purposes.
Not exact matches
Dwarf minkes whales grow up to eight metres
in length, weigh several tonnes and are very inquisitive.
In the months of June and July, trips to the Coral Sea may also provide a unique opportunity to swim with
Dwarf Minke Whales.
One of the most exciting events to look forward to on the Great Barrier Reef
in July are
Dwarf Minke Whales!
At the surface,
dwarf minke whales will spout (breathe) 5 - 6 times per minute,
in preparation for a deep dive, they will spout 3 - 5 times
in short intervals and may arch and expose much of their back.
Dwarf minke whales interactions occur mostly
in Australia.
Dwarf minke whales are acrobatic and
in many ways behave more like dolphins than other baleen
whales.
Boats providing the unique swim with
dwarf minke whale experiences, depart from cairns (liveaboard trips) with set departure dates
in june, july and august.
Dive
in australia is pleased to provide an easy booking service for all swim with
dwarf minke whale trips.
The common
minke whale is generally found
in the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans, seldom
in the southern hemisphere which is the domain of the Antarctic and
dwarf minke whales.
In the winter months of June and July, dozens of
dwarf minke whales can be seen on their migratory path around the Ribbon Reefs.
You might even see a passing
whale if you are travelling
in a boat from May to September when
Dwarf Minke Whales and Humpbacks come
in to frolic
in the warmer waters.
As an extra speciality, this tour carries a special permit allowing guests to swim with
dwarf Minke whales when they are
in the localwaters (May - August).
Experience a life changing event on the Great Barrier Reef and book a tour to swim with giant Humpback
whales on the southern reefs or snorkel with Dwarf Minke Whales from Port Douglas on a day tour or join a liveaboard dive trip to the Ribbon Reefs and spend some extra time in the water with these highly inquisitive a
whales on the southern reefs or snorkel with
Dwarf Minke Whales from Port Douglas on a day tour or join a liveaboard dive trip to the Ribbon Reefs and spend some extra time in the water with these highly inquisitive a
Whales from Port Douglas on a day tour or join a liveaboard dive trip to the Ribbon Reefs and spend some extra time
in the water with these highly inquisitive animals
Between May - August you might be lucky to see the passing
Dwarf Minke Whales on their migration route, the only place
in Australia where they are visible (on the outer reef cruise from Port Douglas).
From May onwards it is possible to see
Dwarf Minke Whales and the Humpbacks come
in around July.
If travelling between July and September, your Pilot may even spot a Humpback
Whale or
Dwarf Minke Whale cruising
in the ocean.
In Tropical North Queensland during winter,
dwarf minke whales hang out at the Ribbon Reefs — thus creating the world's only regular aggregation of these beautiful creatures.
Port Douglas is the only reef location
in Australia where guests can get
in the water and snorkel with the cute and inquisitive
Dwarf Minke whales during their annual migration which is
in the months of June and July and it is the location the
whales choose to safely have their calves.
Take a peek here at some of our great scuba diving courses
in Cairns there are also 1 day reef trips and... the ultimate liveaboard scuba diving trips that take you to the northern parts of the unspoilt Great Barrier Reef where you can dive with sharks and swim with
Dwarf Minke Whales.
Dwarf minke whales are the second - smallest species of
whale at around eight metres
in length.
This part of the reef is the only place
in the world where you can snorkel with the elusive
dwarf minke whales that come to holiday on the Ribbon Reefs during June and July every year.
And while you can snorkel and scuba dive on the reef, you can also enjoy some amazing, once -
in - a-lifetime experiences like swimming with the protected
dwarf minke whales, swimming with giant potato cods the size of small cars, feeding sharks, walking on the bottom of the ocean with the Seawalker (a spaceman - like helmet so your head and face stays dry) or exploring the reef on a Scuba Doo (a small motorised underwater vehicle for one which keeps your head dry and has a 180 degree viewing window) and cruises around at 2.5 knots).
If you come here during the Australian winter, it's also likely you'll be able to view
dwarf Minke Whales, and some liveaboard diving operators even allow divers to participate
in the important research and monitoring associated with these animals.
Whale watching
in the Tropical North Queensland: All of the options Swimming with
dwarf minke whales
Two of Australia's natural World Heritage sites — the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest — feature
in a brand new package offered by Majestic
Whales Encounters, which will see travellers swim with dwarf minke whales, snorkel on the famous reef, and stay in a luxurious rainforest tree
Whales Encounters, which will see travellers swim with
dwarf minke whales, snorkel on the famous reef, and stay in a luxurious rainforest tree
whales, snorkel on the famous reef, and stay
in a luxurious rainforest treehouse.