CAIRNS WHALE WATCHING TOURS NOW OPERATING
18 July 2011
Reef Magic Cruises will start operating their half day whale watching tours from Cairns tomorrow, Tuesday 19 July 2011. The 3.5 hour tours depart Marlin Marina at 9am and include a comprehensive Humpback Whale commentary, photo opportunities and morning tea.
These specialist whale watching tours first started in 2009 and are the only of their kind in Cairns, delivering guests an excellent whale sighting rate of 99%.
The Cairns Post has reported that 13,500 whales are making the migratory trip from the Antarctic, up to Cairns and its Great Barrier Reef, a 10% increase on last year.
The most famous whale heading north is Migaloo, the world’s only all white Humpback Whale, who was last seen at Hinchinbrook Island over the weekend and is expected to make an appearance off Cairns any day now.
Cairns Whale Watching Tours are conducted on a 22m catamaran, providing a stable ride for passengers. Check in is at 9am for a 9.30am departure, with whales generally spotted around 30-45 minutes later. The boat returns to Cairns at 1pm.
In the unlikely event that you do not see whales on your trip, Reef Magic Cruises invite guests to travel again – free of charge – on the next available trip.
Cairns Whale Watching Tours are $99 for adults, $79 for children (4-14 years) or a family price of $277. For more information please contact Cairns Dive Adventures on phone +61 7 5641 0112 or info@cairnsdiveadventures.com
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