Today we had a 2 meter lazy swell with hardly any wind, just a light breeze over the ocean. We found our first whales 2.5 miles out, we saw a pod of two and then a single whale traveling along. The whale showed off his impressive pectoral fin (Humpback whales pecs can...
Today the sun was shining with a 2 metre swell and a 15 knot southerly breeze. We viewed a mother and calf three miles east of Point Cartwright and then they disappeared much to our disappointment. Off in the distance was a whale breaching but he also went down deep....
Sea conditions today were a 2 meter easterly swell and 5-10 knots of easterly breeze, we found the whales about four miles East southeasterly of Point Cartwright. We had very close encounters with a pod of two, they were zig-zagging all over the place around the boat...
Be ready for some more whale action as the new week commences. We’ve had reports of good numbers still coming through from our Sydney based spotters and there is plenty of room onboard Whale One for some last minute bookings. Remember 1300 whale 1 (942 531) for...
Both morning and afternoon trips were cancelled due to persistent strong winds and high seas today.
This morning there was a 10-12 knot southerly wind so it was a little chilly on the boat but there was only a meter swell so we were fairly comfortable. And once we found the first pod of the day about 7 miles out, any thoughts of chill were forgotten! The two whales...
All was calm out at sea on Whale One today with minimal swell and no wind to speak of. About 3 miles off Point Cartwright we came upon a mother, calf and escort and stayed with them for a while. We were treated to tail slaps and some very close encounters (mum and...
The day was beautiful on board the Whale One today. The blue skies made the sun shine and the whales out for some play. About 8 miles south east of Point Cartwright we found a pod of 2 plus two singles cruising along in the warm waters of Mooloolaba. These whales...
Sea conditions today were pretty good with 10 knot winds and a low swell. Our first whales, a mum and 1 week old baby, were spotted just 2 miles NE of Point Cartwright. Mum was breaching as we approached. Our second sighting of a mum and 4-5 day old calf was exciting,...
Whale Report for 22 July The waters today were fairly calm with a long lazy swell and no wind. The first whales spotted were 9 miles off Point Cartwright. They entertained us with big fluke up dives and logging. These wonderful whales were doing their synchronized... 