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The 2006 Whale Season has come to an end......
AND WHAT A GREAT SEASON IT WAS !
We think it was our best season to date ! The most satisfying aspect of the season, for us here at JERVIS BAY WHALES, was the number of repeat visitors that we had this year. The word is spreading that Jervis Bay offers some of the best whale viewing up and down the east coast of Australia. We were amazed at the increased number of mothers and calves who took refuge right inside Jervis Bay on their long trip back south. We were lucky enough to witness some of the playful antics as both the calves, and the fully grown adults, lunged into the air, breaching multiple times, as if they knew they were putting on a show for us.
Whilst the whales are gone for another season, we hope that you can find time to visit us over the summer and see our resident dolphins in action amongst the pristing beauty of Jervis Bay. Visit us at DOLPHIN WATCH CRUISES ithe original cruise company in Jervis Bay. We have been taking people out to see the dolphins and the scenery in Jervis Bay since 1990. We hope that you can join us over the summer and be sure to ask us about our SUMMER TWILIGHT BBQ CRUISES...... the best way to enjoy what the Bay has to offer !
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Tuesday 15 November 2006
2 Humpback whales were seen on our cruise today, a mother and her calf. Conditions were good which allowed us to pass the heads and view the spectacular sandstone cliffs of Jervis Bay.
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Sunday 12 November 2006
Another magic day for whale watching on Jervis Bay with sea conditions very pleasant. A total of 2 whales were seen on the cruise a mother and her calf, the whales approached our vessel and all passengers were able to get a good close up look at the magnificent creatures.
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Saturday 11 November 2006
A perfect day for cruising today with little wind and great sea conditions. 2 Humpbacks whales a mother and calf were viewed close to the Ruined Lighthouse and Stoney Creek.
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Friday 10 November 2006
A magic morning on Jervis Bay with a total of 4 whales sighted at Bowen Island. The whales were happy to show their mastered technique of tail and pectoral fin slapping to the viewers on our vessel, Tekin III - The Spirit of Jervis Bay.
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Wednesday 8 November 2006
Nice to see the sun and again we found 2 whales. A mother and her calf well inside Jervis Bay's sheltered waters, the calf took it upon itself to breach and put on a display for our passengers. We also had a special sighting today of a large Sunfish that was estimated to be about 3.0 -3.5 meters long.
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Saturday 4 November 2006
Despite slightly overcast weather, we were spoiled with a great show today. We are unsure if it is the same mother and calf, but whichever whales they were, they were very playful today. In total we saw 8 whales today, with one spectacular session of 20mins of non-stop breaching and tail-slapping. This was obviously a highlight of the day, but was made even more special by the fact that it was a mother and calf having all the fun. Tomorrow looks to be another good day for whale watching with the weather expected to lift somewhat.
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Thursday 2 November 2006
It looks like the same mother and calf just don't want to leave us. Obviously they are enjoying their time too much in the calm water of Jervis Bay. Today we saw them again just inside Bowen Island. Today they were a little more adventurous but still content to "take it easy" whilst bulding up the reserves for the next leg of their journey south.
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Wednesday 1 November 2006
A mother and calf seen just 300 metres from Bowen Island. A peaceful viewing as they slowly continued their southern migration.
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Tuesday 31 October 2006
Excellent conditions for our cruise today with passengers viewing a mother and her calf just outside Jervis Bay.
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Another great day with passengers meeting a curious mother and her calf at the heads of Jervis Bay. The mother Humpback and calf found comfort in our presence and played along side our vessel, making for a spectacular cruise.
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Sunday 29 October 2006
5 whales seen on our cruise today. Ideal viewing conditions within the sheltered waters of Jervis Bay made for a very pleasant day of cruising.
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Saturday 28 October 2006
There were great photos opportunities for all our passengers today as a mother and her calf played and breached in the pristine waters of Jervis Bay Marine Park.
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Friday 27 October 2006
A beautiful sunny day here at Jervis Bay and the weather looks set to continue over the weekend. A total of 4 Humpback whales were sighted on this mornings Whale Watching Cruise all seen at the heads of Jervis Bay with great viewing conditions.
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Tuesday 24 October 2006
Another entertaining day today on our cruise with 6 whales sighted inside the crystal clear and sheltered waters of Jervis Bay.
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Monday 23 October 2006
We sighted 4 whales today, again mothers and their calves enjoying the peace and quiet provided by Jervis Bay. Our sightings were near Bowen Island and then at Green Point . A group of approximately 15 bottlenosed dolphins escorted us back into Huskisson
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A total of 10 whales were seen today, 6 on our morning cruise and 4 on our afternoon cruise. Once again we are seeing mothers nursing their calves in the sheltered waters of Jervis Bay Marine Park. Sightings today were spread all over the bay from Bowne Island, Dart Point, Creswell and Hyams Beach. A fine sunny few days ahead- we look forward to sharing our "Jervis Bay Whales"
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Saturday 21 October 2006
6 whales were sighted today within the sheltered waters of the Jervis Bay Marine Park, making for calm viewing conditions. All of our passengers were lucky enough to see the whales breaching. Our resident dolphins were also seen today.
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Friday 20 October 2006
7 humpbacks in total on todays cruise. Initially, just our of Huskisson we viewed a group of 5 consisting of 2 mothers, their calves and a juvenile. They displayed all typical acts including breaching and pectoral fin slapping. We later cruised to Dart Point where yet another mother and calf where seen. Mother showed us her might with a very large breach initially and the calf was just happy to spyhop and "check us out".
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Thursday 19 October 2006
Mother and calf were seen today along the sheltered waters of Greenfields Beach and Hyams Beach. Initally a passive viewing then the calf decided to play. A display of breaching by the calf whilst mum simply rolled around displaying her pectoral fins.
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Wednesday 18 October 2006
The whales put on quite a performance for our passengers today demonstrating their amazing ability to breach, tail slap and spy hop. A total of 8 whales were seen on the morning cruise and another 6 whales on the afternoon cruise. Accompanying the whales on both cruises where our resident bottled nosed dolphins and seals. ALL WHALES SEEN INSIDE THE SHELTERED WATERS OF JERVIS BAY
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Tuesday 17 October 2006
A mother and her calf were the feature again today with lots of playing, fin slapping, tail slapping and breaching. Hyams Beach, famous for having the whitest sand in the world, provided the perfect setting for a spectacular viewing. Our resident bottlenosed dolphins joined in the party for our trip back to Huskisson shores.
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Jervis Bay - the whale's nursery? A large mother Humpback and her newborn calf were seen suckling well inside the sheltered waters of Jervis Bay Marine Park, just near HMAS Creswell. Excellent viewing conditions!
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Sunday 15 October 2006
An amazing 7 whales were seen on our morning cruise with the whales showing alot of activity by breaching and tail slapping. Dolphins were also seen on this cruise.
Our afternoon cruise proved to be just as sensational with 5 whales seen and group of dolphins.
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Today 3 Humpback whales played in Jervis Bay Marine Park close to Point Perpendicular and a small group of common dolphins were seen.
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Tuesday 10 October 2006
The sun continues to shine down and create excellent conditions to view the southern migration. Today we saw 4 Humpback whales just outside the heads to Jervis Bay. We are coming into the home stretch of the NSW school holidays and tickets are being snapped up quickly. Don't delay to avoid disappointment. The weather conditions are expected to be good coming into the weekend.
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Monday 9 October 2006
Another day, another whale sighting. Well, in fact it was 3 whale sightings. Today our whale watchers saw 3 Humpback whales about 500m off Bowen Island in very good conditions. The swells from the weekend have been subsiding and the whales seems to be travelling a bit closer in to shore making sightings easier. Clearly the warm currents are now closer inshore. We continue to see greater numbers of people enjoying our whale experience, in what is shaping up to be our best whale season, yet again.
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Saturday 7 October 2006
Another perfect day cruising the waters of the Jervis Bay Marine Park 9 Humpback whales and 3 Pilot whales were the highlight of the day. The whales displayed there rather amazing acrobatic moves to the passengers on the vessel. Great viewing with the whales approaching the vessel to get a closer look at us!!!
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Spectacular, calm viewing conditions in the Bay today. A total of 7 Humpback whales were seen on our cruise. These particular whales displayed to the passengers on the vessel there more playful side with a great demonstration of tail slapping and breaching.
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A total of 2 Humpback whales were sighted on this mornings whale watching cruise. Clear blue skies and calm waters created ideal photographic opportunities for our passengers. The weather has been kind to us and the outlook for the coming weekend looks very good so book your cruise early so you don't miss out!
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Monday 2 October 2006
A beautiful early morning on Jervis Bay Marine Park yielded a total of 5 humpback whales. A group of 2 juveniles and the other 3 were a mixed bag of adults and sub-adults. The viewing in our crystal clear waters was brilliant providing excellent photographic opportunities for clients.
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Thursday 28 September 2006
Another beautiful day with great sightings of 3 humpback whales just east of Point Perpendicular. Once again a group of approx 50 Pilot Whales greeted us at the heads of the Marine Park.
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Wednesday 27 September 2006
A beautiful sunny day saw our passenger on the vessel Tekin III view two adult humpback whales just off Pt Perpendicular. On the same cruise the passengers where thrilled to observe the local resident dolphins and a large number of seals. Book early for the long weekend to avoid disappointment.
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Tuesday 26 September 2006
4 Humpback whales where sighted on our cruise today. Great photo opportunities with the whales breaching just East of Point Perpendicular. Look forward to sharing the experience with you.
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Monday 25 September 2006
Another amazing day! 6 Humpbacks whales, juveniles and adults feeding just outside Jervis Bay. The whales were again kept company by a large group of Pilot Whales- in excess of 100 !!
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Truely amazing day with mother nature at her best.... Our passengers saw 12 humpback whales, approx 150 Pilot Whales and over 100 common dolphins. Initally the whales were spread out over a vast area, then full breaching , tail flukes, and pectoral fin slapping starting a convergence with the group converging into a close area. We had several whales swim past our vessel, looking eye to eye with passengers as the common dolphins and the pilot whales joined in the party!
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A total of 6 Humpback Whales seen today; 3 groups of 2. Fantastic viewing. Our resident group of Common Dolphins also provided a spectacular viewing against a backdrop of sunny skies and the majestic cliffs of Jervis Bay.
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What a magic day with not a cloud in the sky. Cruising the crystal clear blue waters of the Jervis Bay Marine Park a total of 3 Humpback Whales were sighted on the morning Whale Watching cruise. Great photo opportunities for the passengers on our vessel today.
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Imagine sunshine, flat pristine waters, dolphins and a Humpback whale breaching with her calf in tow, because that was exactly what our customers onboard TEKIN III, "The Spirit of Jervis Bay" experienced today! Bookings are essential, so give us a call on 02 4441 6311.
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Warm and sunny but no whales today. Our customers enjoyed a beautiful day on Jervis Bay Marine Park and were entertained by a group of approx 150 Common Dolphins. Don't forget our free return cruise policy if no whales are sighted- enjoy your cruise!
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Another perfect day on Jervis Bay today with plenty of marine life on show including 2 Humpback whales, Bottlenose dolphins, a large group of tuna and sea birds feeding on a school of fish. See you on board soon!
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A magic day cruising on Jervis Bay Marine Park. A total of 3 Humpback whales were sighted today, 2 large adults and 1 calf. The good weather is set to continue throughout the weekend and into next week so book your ticket now!
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The sunshine has returned and so have the whales. Todays passengers were treated with 4 Humpback whales just east of Point Perpendicular. The viewing also featured a group of approximately 20 Common Dolphins. Great weather is forecase for the coming weekend. We look forward to seeing you on board.
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Whale watching has been on hold the past 2 days as an intense low pressure cell dominated our weather causing unfavourable conditions. The weekend looks much better and we will resume whale watching on Saturday.
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A beautiful sunny day on the Jervis Bay Marine Park with 2 Humpback whales sighted out off Pt Perpendicular but they weren't part of the southern migration as they were still on the journey north!! Better late than never!
See you onboard soon....
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2 Humpbacks put on a display of tail slapping against the backdrop of "Drum and Drumsticks" on the northern head of Jervis Bay. The passengers also saw common dolphins and a brief encounter with a false killer whale.
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Picture perfect day on Jervis Bay again today. Only one whale sighted however our vessel was overcome by the 100 plus curious common dolphins who provided continuos entertainment for our passengers. We look forward to seeing all the dads onboard tommorrow for Fathers Day
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Stepping stones or WHALES? Our passengers we treated to day with whales everywhere! 7 close up encounters, whilst other whales played around our vessel at a distance. Breaching and pectoral fin slapping featured as the whales enjoy their restful time in Jervis Bay Marine Park.
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2 whales seen today at the heads of Jervis Bay. Seals were also seen scattered across the bay feeding of large schools of bait fish.
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A total of 6 humpback whales sighted today with 2 whales inside Jervis Bay Marine Park. Also joining us was a large group of 151 common dolphins and a mass of sea birds having a feed on a school of unlucky fish!! Tomorrows going to be another bumper day, we look forward to seeing you soon.
Almost the exact opposite to yesterday. The weather was fantastic but the whales were hiding ?!?! From now to early December is renowned as the best part of the whale season in Jervis Bay. Quite often we will get the mothers to bring their calves into the Bay to rest, providing some of the best viewing of the season. We look forward to being able to show you these marvelous creatures up close in the scenic surrounds of Jervis Bay. See you soon !!
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The season started back again today with the Southern Migration in full swing. We were lucky enough to see two humpbacks today, and despite mother nature holding back the sunshine on the day , it was nice to be back out with these magnificent creatures. The weather has cleared again this afternoon and tomorrow looks like it will be a great day.
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Book early to see the adult whales and calves inside Jervis Bay resting on their long journey back to the southern waters.
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Calm conditions today allowed us to cruise to St Georges Head, NSW tallest sea cliff and also one of the homes of the Australian and New Zealand Fur Seal. Our passengers were spoilt today.. they saw a large Humpback Whale peacefully cruise past the seals, whilst an estimated 80 Fur Seals played around the vessel. Coming back across Jervis Bay the finale was picking up a large group of Bottlenose Dolphins feeeding in Jervis Bay. What a day!
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A windy day on Jervis Bay made sightings challengng. 2 whales were seen in the distance, twice, and upon approach simply disappeared.... a small group of common dolphins were seen as we made our way past Bowen Island.
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2 Humpback Whales seen on todays cruise approximatley 2 nautical miles east of Bowen Island. A beautiful morning on the ocean with calm cruising conditions.
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The sun is out and the whales are back ! Cruising conditions are again ideal with the swell having dropped away again. Today we saw 2 humpbacks out at Stoney Creek putting on a bit of a show for us. Winter seems to have receded for the time being with a very comfortable crusing temperature of 20 degrees making the day a very enjoyable one to be out on the water.
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Wow what a beautiful day ! Todays cruise started with our resident Bottlenose Dolphins just off Huskisson beach, followed by a couple of seals frolicking and clowning around in the sea and if that wasn't enough... 2 Humpback Whales off Pt Perpendicular! Just another day at work for the crew here at Dolphin Watch Cruises....see you soon.
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Sunshine and Humpbacks everywhere! 5 whales seen in total. Initially a group of 3, featuring the largest Humpback seen on the migration thus far, possibly a pregnant female, and 2 Juveniles. The viewing finished with a finale of breaching by the Juveniles. On return back to the heads of Jervis Bay a further 2 Humpbacks were seen. Seals and many variarties of Albatross seen throughout the cruise. Conditions continuing to improve!
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A break in the clouds and calmer seas allowed our Whale Watching Cruise to go ahead today. Unfortunatley no Whales sighted and free return cruises given to clients. A large number of Common Dolphins and migratory birds seen at the heads of Jervis Bay and our resident Bottlenose Dolphins formed a "guard of honour' as we returned to Huskisson.
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Rain and some overnight thunderstorms dampened Whale Watching enthusiasts interests today resulting in a day in the office. Remember the rain doesn't bother the Whales, and our vessel, MV TEKIN III, the South Coast's Largest has over 80 pct all weather protection. Don't forget to book, ph 02 4441- 6311.
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Perfect weather conditions for whale watching today. A Total of 4 Humpback Whales where seen today as well as a large group of common dolphins, and Plenty of seals spotted. Great see conditions forecasted for tomorrow.
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Whilst we were correct in thinking that the conditions would improve on the weekend, somebody forgot to tell the whales. Unfortunately we did not see any whales on todays cruise but we were lucky enough to have the company of one of the Bay's resident seals for part of the cruise. Conditions are fining up and Sunday looks to be the pick of the week for cruising conditions.
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Despite all the rain and overcast weather 4 HUMPBACK WHALES and a large group of COMMON DOLPHINS were seen on the cruise today. Sea Conditions are set to improve for the weekend.
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Mother nature has been showing her strength and a deep low pressure system in the Tasman Sea has pushed strong South Southerly Winds and Swells along the coast, leaving conditions unsuitable for Whale Watching. Our next scheduled Whale Watching Cruise will be Friday 21s tJuly... Conditions are expected to ease throughout Thursday and continue to improve into the weekend.
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Great day today with 2 Humpback Whales seen on the whale watching cruise. Despite the patchy overcast weather sea conditions were quite good. Great photo opportunities for the passengers on the vessel today.
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A powerful southerly swell, fuelled by south east winds, has made cruising conditions uncomfortable. On Saturday and Sunday conditions should improve and the winds back to the North and eventually the Northwest. Look forward to seeing you, and the Humpbacks of Jervis Bay on Saturday and Sunday.
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2 large Adult Humpbacks Whales seen approx 1 nm east of Stoney Creek- an exciting display of sheer size and power was shown as full breaches provided customers with life long memories. Never put your camera down when whale watching with Jervis Bay Whales!
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Flat seas and sunny skies made it a perfect day for whale watching today with a total of 7 Humpback whales sighted off the picturesque Bowen Island on Jervis Bay. With a large pod of 150 common dolphins delighting our customers up close along the way. It doesn't get much better, and tomorrow will be much the same conditions. See you then!
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A total of 9 Humpback whales seen today on our cruises making it once again a great day on the waters of Jervis Bay . Great conditions all round for whale watching and conditions are expected to be the same for the week. Large amount of Dolphins seen and also a visit from the Wandering and Brown nosed Albatross
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13 whales seen in total - common dolphins everywhere once again. Fine sunny weather to continue. Look forward to sharing the 'Jervis Bay Whale " experience with you.
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Today we saw 10 humpback whales again prompting one of our passengers to note, "they are like stepping stones all the way to NZ". Our resident pod of common dolphins were out in force again with up to 100 putting on a show for us. The viewing is spectacular with brilliant sunshine and calm conditions which are forecast to remain for the next 4-5 days.
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10 Whales in total, a group of 4 initaially and then 3 groups of 2. The feature being- we were hijacked by a couple of large adults who found interest in our vessel - MV TEKIN III "The Spirit of Jervis Bay" - breaching and playing close to us. Bottlenosed Dolphins were once again seen as we departed Currambene Creek at Huskisson.
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Whales everywhere( 9 humpbacks), sunshine everywhere!! Initially, departing Huskisson our resident Bottlenosed Dolphins were feeding on a large school of baitfish just 0.5 east of Huskisson, then 4 Large Adult Humpbacks sighted 0.5 mile east of Bowen Island.During the cruise another group of 2 were seen and 3 more at a distance. Sea and weather conditions are perfect for the next few days!
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Today a total of 16 Humpback Whales where seen, breaching and tail slapping where apart of the performance displayed today by the whales. Perfect viewing with as good as it gets sea conditions. Lots of dolphins and seals seen on the cruises today.
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FANTASTIC Day with a total of 17 HUMPBACK WHALES seen. The morning cruise proved to be the winner with a total of 15 whales seen on this cruise, lots of tail slapping and breaching from this group of whales. The afternoon cruises seen a total of 2 Whales which provided great photo opportunities for the passengers on the vessel. Dolphins, seals and penguins where seen on the cruises as well today.
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2 humpbacks just 0.5 mile east of Bowen Island. Excellent conditions and customers were greated with our resident bottlenosed Dolphins as we left and departed Huskisson on our cruise. Great conditions for the weekend, with offshore winds and calm seas. Look forward to seeing you on board!
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7 humpbacks in total. Brilliant viewing with a group of 5 very inquisitive whales, and once again demonstated the" typical" Humpback behaviour of full breaches whilst in our passengers camera range. Sightings were against the base of Point Perpendicular and Crocodile Head. A group of 6 common Dolphins were also a highlight of the cruise.
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What a brilliant day on Jervis Bay. 6 humpacks seen at close range and another 4 off in the distance. A spectactular viewing, complete with one particular adult breaching approx 20 times as we left our group. What a finale!
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AMAZING VIEWING OF 5 HUMPBACK WHALES TODAY. Great photo opportunity with the whales spending a large amount of time on the surface. Passengers on the vessel were treated to spectacular tail slapping and tail lopping preformed by the whales. Sea conditions were the best they have been this season with the report of similar conditions for the rest of the week and into the school holidays.
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Action a plenty today. 8 whales in total. 6 Humpbacks 3nm east of Bowen Island, slow moving and happy to pay Tekin III several upclose and personal visits. A further 2 Humpbacks were seen within 300 metres of the Ruined Lighthouse, content with a steady cruise close to some of the most scenic coastline in NSW. A bonus was throughtout the whole cruise, we had the presence of approx 50 Melon-Headed Whales
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Another perfect day for whale watching with ideal sea conditions. 8 HUMPBACK WHALES seen today. Viewed from the vessel were 2 whales travelling together putting on a great show proving to be quite playful with tail slapping which made for great photo opportunities.
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Another magic day cruising on Jervis Bay Marine Park. Conditions were perfect with not a cloud in sight and not a breath of wind. 5 Humpback Whales seen travelling as a group spending a huge amount of time on the surface of the water making incredible viewing. Other wildlife seen include dolphins, penguins and seabirds.
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Calm conditions despite the much needed rain. 5 whales in total,Groups of 2 large Humpbacks adults just 0.5 miles east of Point Perpendicularand a brief sighting of a Minke whale just inside Jervis Bay. A variety of migratory seabirds including the Wandering Albatross and the Brown Nosed Albatross.
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HUMAN WATCHING or WHALE WATCHING? Spectacular calm viewing conditions today in Jervis Bay. A total of 4 Humpbacks seen on todays cruise, the feature being when "we humans" became the objects of interest! Yes our passengers were blessed with 2 large adult Humpbacks choosing to " human watch" up close and personal, eyeballing our passengers as they swam around our vessel, MV TEKIN III. Despite a shower or 2 forecast, conditions are excellent and the weekend forecast is the "pick" of the next few days.
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Perfect conditions for whale watching today with plenty of sunshine and calm seas.
4 Humpback whales sighted with breaching near Point Perpendicular today and smiles all around especially from our lucky
Whale Spotter who has claimed himself a free Whale Cruise for his efforts!!!
Can't wait for tomorrow.....
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A total of 6 humpback whales were seen today off Jervis Bay. We saw 2 humpbacks making their way slowly up the coast at midday, just off Bowen Island. There was certainly no rush here which allowed us ample opportunity to take in some of their playful activities.
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Another great day for whale watching. The seas were relatively calm again today with a total of 5 humpbacks seen on the cruise. Once again the passengers beat us to it with another happy " whale spotter" claiming his prize as first to see the whales on the day.
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The excellent viewing conditions remain and we look forward to the same for the weekend. Today we saw 3 humpback whales and a small pod of dolphins. The whales were quite playful and spent a lot of time on the surface "showing off"
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4 Humpback Whales sighted one nautical mile south east of Bowen Island. Viewing conditions are excellent. The seas have abated and the forecast for the weekend is looking good. Look forward to seeing you all on the weekend.
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15 Humpaback Whales in total seen in "mirror like" conditions inside and outside Jervis Bay today. A surprise addition to the migration was a lone Minke Whale seen only metres from the towering cliffs of Point Perpendicular. Seals and penguins feeding on large schools of baitfish inside the Bay.
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8 whales seen in total. Our best viewing was 4 large adults just inside Jervis Bay's most prominant landmark, Point Perpendicular. Our Humpbacks seemed very relaxed soaking up the sunshine and the calm waters of Jervis Bay. Another calm and sunny day forecast tommorrow!
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Glad to see the sun!! 6 Humpbacks whales seen travelling just outside Jervis Bay. In 2 groups of 3, the second group of large adults, found our vessel, Tekin III ,of interest and swam right past and displayed their distinctive tail flukes. A lifetime memory for those on board - stay tuned- see you on board!!
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What a great start to the long weekend. We ran two whale watching cruises today, and nobody was disappointed, with 13 whales in total. We spotted 5 whales again on the first cruise, 3 large humbacks and another mother and calf (that is two in two days!). Again a lot of pectoral fin slapping, but also some more spectacular breaching (see photo).
The afternoon cruise was even better with another 7-8 whales spotted. An added bonus was seeing our resident common dolphins (approx 30) on our return trip and a large number of bird life, including penquins, brown nose albatrosses and of course lots of gannets.
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Almost perfect whale watching conditions today with the occasional shower not enough to put a dampener on the "mill pond" like conditions. We initially saw 4 humpbacks cruising north less than 500m north of the entrance to Jervis Bay. The highlight came when a mother and her calf were sighted with lots of tail slapping and pectoral fin slapping.
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We saw 12 humback whales today in excellent viewing conditions !! YES TWELVE !! Don't be put off by the weather reports, when you cruise with the South Coast's biggest whale watching company, you know you will be comfortable, dry and most importantly, safe !
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When is this rain going to stop !! Fortunately, it hasn't hampered our efforts at seeing the whales. We have seen approximately half a dozen whales in as many cruises now. They are in full steam now, with a slight bit of rain not creating any problems for the northern migration
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Our first "official" whale cruise for 2006. Unfortunately we were unsuccessful, despite having been tipped off by our spies that two humpback had been seen cruising north from Ulladulla. Never mind, conditions were good, which is more than I can say for the forecast. It looks like we could have a wet start to the whale season this year.
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2005 was by far our best season to date. We saw more whales, in better conditions than even our most experienced skippers can remember. The southern migration was particularly spectacular with frequent visits from the returning mothers and calves, right inside the bay. We look forward to another successful season in 2006 and look forward to see many of you back again, and of course, the many new faces that we expect to see.
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It was just one of those seasons when everything fell into place. Great weather, lots of whales and an ever increasing awareness of these magnificent creatures. As you can see from the picture, it was just a matter of cruising out into the middle of Jervis Bay, switching off the engines, and watching as the whales frolicked in front of us. See you all in 2006.