The Vessel, Scuba Dive & Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef with Poseidon - 3 outer barrier reef sites daily - the ultimate reef adventure
 
Swimming with Dwarf Minke Whales - Diving and Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef at Agincourt Ribbon Reefs with Poseidon, Port Douglas Australia - the Ultimate Snorkel and Dive Adventure
 


Anyone fortunate enough to be visiting Port Douglas between May and August has a unique opportunity to SWIM WITH DWARF MINKE WHALES during day trips on the modern 24 meter catamaran Poseidon III.
Swimming with Dwarf Minke Whales - Diving and Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef with Poseidon Outer Reef Cruises, Port Douglas Australia


Anyone fortunate enough to be visiting Port Douglas between May and August has a unique opportunity to SWIM WITH DWARF MINKE WHALES during day trips on the modern 24 meter catamaran Poseidon III.

Owned by Ports longest established family reef tour operator, Poseidon holds one of only three permits issued to day boats by the marine park managers, GBRMPA, allowing passengers to deliberately swim with these curious and friendly whales that grow to
8 meters in length.  A WORLD'S FIRST, this interaction relies upon Poseidon following very strict guidelines to avoid disturbing these beautiful animals.

Swimmers in groups of ten are sent out along a floating line once whales have been seen near the boat. And no weight belts, scuba gear or flash photography is permitted. By following this passive approach, invariably the WHALES SWIM CLOSE to the swimmers to satisfy their own curiosity, often staying close by for over an hour until the boat finally has to move on to the next site.

On one recent encounter on Poseidon at the Agincourt Reefs, a single female whale was passing within 2 meters of the swimmers displaying her belly and then putting her whole head out of the water to look at the passengers on the boat, a process known as “Spy Hopping” later when Poseidon moved off, she then followed the boat to the next stop.
 
These encounters, whilst never guaranteed, are frequent during our winter months, and many whales are also sighted while the vessel is travelling. From early July, until late September, the much larger
HUMP BACK WHALES ARE ALSO ENCOUNTERED often giving breathtaking displays of breaching, tail waving and pectoral fin slaps.

Although the winter months can be windy this is more than compensated by the clear water and chance of actually swimming with these amazing Dwarf Minke Whales, helping Poseidon contribute to the collection of data that is so important to ensure their long term protection.
Poseidon Outer Reef Cruises - Port Douglas - spotting whales

Anyone fortunate enough to be visiting Port Douglas between May and August has a unique opportunity to SWIM WITH DWARF MINKE WHALES during day trips on the modern 24 meter catamaran Poseidon III, Port Douglas Australia
 


 
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