There are spectacular views of the ocean, and if you're lucky, you might also
spot a whale during their winter migration.
Having agreed to forgo a second dive, we instead pursued what appeared to be the better odds —
spotting whales at the surface to snorkel with them.
And the area is filled with nature trails, bird watching opportunities, the chance to
spot whales in season, and one of the best surf spots around.
After having
spotted a whale shark, you'll have the chance to jump in the water and snorkel alongside it (conditions permitting) for a wildlife encounter few people ever experience.
The rough coastline with hanging cliffs offers great look - out points where guests can
spot whales during season.
You can also
spot whales from Oahu's many beaches and from southeastern Oahu spots like the scenic Makapuu Lighthouse, Hanauma Bay, and along the seaside overlooks near Leahi (Diamond Head).
Grab a pair of binoculars and head to the following hot spots: Boyes Drive, which winds up above Muizenberg and Kalk Bay; Fish Hoek — a great place to
spot the whales along Jager's Walk; Chapman's Peak Drive is worth driving without the promise of whales, but there is a good chance that you will spot them above Hout Bay; drive the coastal road from Fish Hoek to Simon's Town and beyond, in particular look out between Boulders and Smitswinkelbaai.
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You can also walk along the Gerroa Headland and
spot whales migrating along the coast between May and November.
Gray Whales can be seen migrating just offshore between mid-December and mid-January and one week, during the peak of the Gray Whale migration, volunteers are available at Ecola State Park to help
visitors spot whales during the coast - wide Whale Watching Spoken Here program.
Highlights: Large pelagics, cave dive, Grey Reef and Leopard Shark sightings, and if you're lucky, you can
also spot a whale shark which occasionally hangs around this spot.
Really helpful tips and it's good to know that one should choose a tour that garantie a return if one did
nt spot a whale at the first try!
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spot a whale breaching in the distance.
Soak up the spectacular views on the «Upper Deck» where you can
spot the whales as they head north for breeding season in June to September and on their return in October and November.
Other things to do include the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk, a picturesque 6 km trail with vantage points on sandstone clifftops to
spot whales between May and November.
Quiet, peaceful and relaxing, you can enjoy morning coffee
while spotting whales or watching the boats make their way to Molokini.
Take in the natural beauty by hiking the Cape Byron walking track, watching the sunrise, or
spotting whales off the coast between June and November.
We booked an excursion to
spot whales with Brier Island Whale and Seabird Cruises.
Spot whales here between September and November, or join the sun worshippers in December.
One of the very best places to see whales is in the shallow «Au`au Channel between West Maui, Lanai, and Molokai, but if you keep a close eye out, you can
spot whale spouts and flukes from just about anywhere on south and west Maui beaches during whale season.
You could spend an
afternoon spotting whales, cycling across the dramatic landscape or relaxing in natural hot springs; the Azores have it all.
Officers with the Port of San Diego's Harbor Police
Department spotted the whale near buoy 19 — off the eastern tip of Shelter Island, near the Bali Hai restaurant — while on patrol around 6:30 a.m. Monday morning.
Guests aboard the Honrblower harbor excursion
tour spotted the whale on Thursday in the Shelter Island area while diners aboard the Lord Hornblower spotted the visitor Thursday evening in the North Island area of Coronado.
Southern rights are the most
commonly spotted whale from different points along the Great Ocean Road, including at Cape Nelson, Portland Bay, and Warnambool.
From the beach you can spot dolphins riding the waves and if you are lucky between June and December you will be able to
spot whales basking in the waters.
After lunch, we cross the Bolivar Chanel where we
often spot whales and dolphins riding the bow wave.
In the interim, this news has spread across Belize like wildfire, so even if scientists don't
spot the whale first, Belizeans and tourists surely will.
California's Monterey Bay is a fantastic place to
spot whales simply for the fact that the creatures are seemingly in the region all year round.
Quick Gray Whale Watching Trip Facts: If you missed the harder to
spot whale species while kayaking in the Sea of Cortez, this extension will virtually guarantee that you will encounter at least one whale species during your vacation!
During this easy and spectacular walk you will be able to capture glimpses of the stunning Whitsunday Passage, sometimes even
spotting whales breeching, dolphins frolicking and dugongs.
Snorkel or fish off the beach in the front yard and
try spotting a whale in the winter months from the patio.
For those who want to catch a close - up piece of the action, binoculars are available to
spot whales right off the shores of Kāʻanapali Beach.
They play in the calm waters along the West Maui coast, which provide spectators lots of opportunities to
spot whales slapping and rolling close to shore.
Seeing it on a screen is nothing like, for example; standing on a rocky, stormy sea shore; smelling ocean; hearing gulls, feeling and tasting the spray, getting cold, and
spotting a whale passing just out there - a real one; live - now.
Mirihi is also in the unique position of having the possibility of
spotting whale sharks the whole year through and offers regular trips for divers and snorkelers.
Between May and November, you can
spot whales migrating along the coast from the lookout and other vantage points including cruise boats in the Byron Bay region, on the North Coast of NSW.