Swim with the Whales Tour from Mooloolaba

Note

Diver Statement

• If you answer YES to any of the below, a doctor’s clearance may be required before you can dive with us. If a doctor’s clearance is required and cannot be produced on the day of your dive, the cancellation policies will apply. Please contact the operator to discuss
• Are you taking any prescription medication?
• Are you currently suffering any injuries or illnesses that will affect your swimming ability?
• Passengers that are pregnant or trying to become pregnant are NOT permitted to participate in this experience
• Please provide all participant names and ages at the time of booking
• Guests need to rate their swimming ability from 1 to 5, 1 being poor & 5 being excellent at the time of booking

Inclusions

• Swim with Humpback Whales
• 4 hour trip
• Full briefing
• Wetsuits and snorkelling equipment
• Certified PADI DIvemasters and Instructors as guides
• Snack onboard and when you return to the shop

Exclusions

• Transfers

Extras

• Observers are welcome on board for $85 per person (subject to availability). If you would like to add observers to your booking, please call the tour operator directly once you have received your voucher (their contact phone number will be printed on your voucher)

Highlights

• Come aboard our two vessels 'Wild One' and 'Tsunami'
• The whale swimming and watching operations work out of Mooloolaba in the heart of Queensland’s Naturally Refreshing Sunshine Coast
• During the trip we often get to see these majestic creatures giving breathtaking displays of breaching, lob tailing and pectoral fin slaps
• Small group tour - minimum numbers are 8, maximum 15
• 100% natural experience!

Time

• Tours depart daily (dependent on weather) at 7.30am and 11.30am between July and October
• Depart from 11/12 The Warf Mooloolaba, 123 Parkyn Parade

What To Bring

• Swimwear
• Towel
• Dry clothes
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Camera/GoPro
• Bottled Water

Additional Information

• Minimum 8 passengers and maximum of 15 participants
• Water temperatures during this time range from 17 to 23 degrees and visibility is regularly up to 30 metres
• No weight belts, scuba gear or flash photography is permitted
• Minimum 8 years - Must be able to swim independently in open sea conditions. Children under 16 must always have a parent/guardian with them whether in the water or on the vessel.
• There is no guarantee guests will get to swim with the whales, as this is a 100% natural experience on the whales’ own terms. Since 2014, on average more than 75% of guests have had an in-water experience with a whale
• Staff will make the final decision as to whether it is appropriate to enter the water with the whales, in the interests of both guests’ and whales safety
• Guests must be competent swimmers as this is an open-water experience. Staff will have the final say as to a guest’s in-water ability.
• There is a 72hr cancellation policy, cancellations within this period will result in the loss of the total value of the tour
• Tour times may change at any time for any reason
• Sunreef Management will assess the sea conditions prediction the afternoon before the tour to determine if it is safe to conduct the tour. At this time you will be notified via email and text message as to if the tour is going ahead or has been cancelled due to rough sea conditions

Booking Information

• Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
• Please present voucher on day of the experience
• Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
• Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
• Prices are seasonal and are constantly changing. The from price displayed may not always be the price you are going to pay, as once you click on your specified date, the price will change to reflect the price for that date/season. Please note that in some cases where you cannot click on a date to obtain the price, please call us so we can assist you