Friday, Merimbula Marina's vessel Sea Eagle took her passengers out today in pleasant conditions. A pod of 5 humpback whales were sighted about 3 mile off Merimbula's Long Point. The whales were feeding on krill (Shrimp like crustaceans) trapping these in their baleen plates. The Australian Fur Seals and Common Dolphins were getting in on the act swimming closely with the humpbacks. The Skipper remarked he had the best viewing he had in years. A mother (approx 15m) and calf were also sighted on the return trip.

Saturday, True Blue took her passengers out in good conditions sighting 2 breaching whales 5 miles east of Merimbula Bay. The inquisitive whales came over to the boat to check us out. a group of Australian Fur Seals were also eager to get in on the action swimming close to the boat. Another 4 humpbacks were sighted breaching further out. It is a great start to the season and we will run tours until late November. Remember to to book early to aviod disappointment.

Sunday, Whales Whales Whales everywhere, the official start to the whale watching season in Merimbula was without a doubt spectacular. Merimbula Marina's True Blue took her passengers out in perfect cruising conditions. 20 humpback whales were sighted this morning in pods of 3 and 4. These humpbacks were rather active exciting the passengers as their camera's were clicking. Breaching, tail slapping, pectoral fins waving, being very inquisitive they even popped their heads up right next to the boat (spy hopping) to get a "whales eye view". Passengers on the afternoon cruise were also treated to a spectacular display by these magnificent creatures as they propell 40 tonnes of flesh right out of the water (breaching).

True Blues' passengers sighted whales on both morning and afternoon cruises today just 4 miles east of Long Point . Some amazing views of lunge feeding were witnessed by the passengers. There were 25 - 30 whales in the surrounding area and excited the passengers with their breaching and tail slapping. Swimming up close to the boat to take a look at us. Sea creatures were abundant as dolphins and Australian Fur seals joined in the passing parade. Comments in the visitors book describe the day as "sensational", the best I've ever seen in a long long time" "thank you to the skipper - really made our year".

The passengers on True Blue sighted 3 friendly humpback whales shortly after heading out this morning at 9.30 am. They were happy to swim slowly along lunge feeding and displaying very greaceful fluke up dives. Great for the family photo album. The weather conditions were pleasant for cruising and the Black Browed Albatross was out to feed also. Another pod were sighted off Long Point, Merimbula on the afternoon cruise.

Wednesday, Today, the passengers on True Blue were treated to muggings by the very inquisitive humpback whales. 2 pods were sighted during the cruise totalling 6 whales altogether. These whales were playful, pectoral fin and tail slapping and mugging for approximately 1/2 an hour.

Thursday, True Blue's passengers sighted 2 pods of breaching whales just north of Merimbula today. What an amazing site to see these graceful giants propell their bodies out of the water again and again bringing the excited passengers to screams of delight. Another pod were sighted feeding on the krill for a short time. The afternoon cruise sighted a total of 5 whales and were thrilled with a half breach from an active sub adult.

Friday, True Blue took her passengers out today in good cruising conditions. The first pod of humpbacks were sighted just 2 miles off Short Point. The excited whales displayed breaching, tail slapping and a close encounter from a very inquisitive sub adult. There is plenty to see on the cruise, whilst the gentle giants were lunge feeding the Australian Fur Seals and dolphins came over to check us out as well. The afternoon cruise came across another 2 pods just south of Short Point 2 miles east of the coastline.

Saturday, True Blue took her passengers out this moring sighting their first whales just off Long Point. A total of 25 humpback were counted as they were mugging the vessel and swimming under and around making it one of the best whale viewings we have witnessed further out there were sightings of breaching whales. The afternoon cruise enjoyed close encounters with 2 pods of whales just south of Tura Beach. Tail slapping, lunge feeding and fluke up dives were the order of the afternoon.

Sunday, today the passengers on True Blue were overwhelmed with more than 30 whales at various times during the cruise. Close encounters, on inquisitive whale came right up to the vessel and eyeballed a passenger whilst they were making a coffee. "Maybe the whale was thirsty" said the passengers. "Thats awesome" remarked another. The afternoon cruise sighted 12 whales during the cruise only 3 miles off Merimbula Bay. Swimming slowly and lunge feeding on krill as they migrate to Antarctia.

Monday, a pod of 6 humpback whales were spotted just off Short Point on the morning cruise today. True Blue's passengers witnessed close encounters as a mother and calf were lunge feeding beside the vessel. Fairy Penguins, Australian Fur Seals and a pod of 30 dolphins were also sighted on the cruise with the dolphins riding on the bow of the vessel. This afternoon the skipper sighted whales just off Haycock, a sub adult breaching right in front of the vessel delighting the passengers.

Tuesday, True Blue's passengers sighted a pod of whales 3 miles east of Short Point. The 5 humpback whales were breaching, lunge feeding and tail slapping stopping for a short time to come over to the vessel "mugging the boat". Another 15 - 20 whales were sighted during the morning cruise. They were accompanied by a pod of bottlenosed dolphins and 2 Australian Fur Seals. The afternoon cruise sighted approximately 12 humpbacks off Merimbula Bay. Displaying nice fluke up dives and pec fin slapping.

Thursday, Today True Blue took her passengers out in much more stable conditions, 13 humpback whales were sighted within metres of the vessel lunge feeding. Breaching whales were sighted further out and 100 common dolphins and Australian Fur Seals joined in the feeding frenzy. The afternoon cruise sighted 2 pods feeding and an active sub adult continuously pectoral slapping for over 15 mins. Amazing sights. Join our cruise to get up close and personal with these magnificent creatures.

Friday, The morning cruise saw 5 humpback whales lunge feeding and the passengers experiencing close encounters only 3 miles off Short Point. The weather was perfect for cruising and the afternoon cruise saw True Blue's passengers enjoy a pod lunge feeding following the vessel for nearly 2 hours.

Saturday, True Blue's passengers braved the wind gusts today and it was well worth the effort as 20 humpback whales were sighted shortly after cruising out of Merimbula. The amazing specticle of a dual breach caught the photographers by surprise and everyone poised for a repeat performance. Known as the acrobats of the sea the mighty humpbacks are very playful at times. Spy hopping and pectoral slapping. Today the afternoon cruise was cancelled due to increasing strong winds and rough sea conditions.

Sunday, Merimbula Marina's True Blue took her passengers out in pleasant conditions this morning, Wayne a NPWS whale migration researcher was onboard today and reported up to 25 humpback whales lunge feeding near the vessel, breaching was sighted further out however the whales could be viewed from land they were so close to the coastline. Penduncle throws, tail lobs, tail waves along with 200 dolphins, Australian Fur Seals and Fairy Penguins were the highlight of the show today. One whale swam that close it "bumped" the boat. Now thats a close encounter. The afternoon cruise picked up most of these whales and more just off Short Point, Gannets, Southern Petrel and the Black browed Albatross were also feeding on the bait fish. Book in now for an experience second to NONE.

Monday, Merimbula Marina's skipper John remarked that the cruise today was just "amazing", Everywhere True Blue turned there were whales, lunge feeding, mothers and calves with over 50 whales sighted on the morning cruise. 30 bottle nosed dolphins came to join in the feeding frenzy and the sea birds were out today as well. Gannets & Albatross fed on the bait balls. The afternoon cruise went out in perfect conditions sighting 100's of dolphins playing with the humpbacks which were feeding on the large bait balls.

Tuesday, True Blue took her passengers out today sighting their first humpback whales just north of Merimbula's Long Point. A pod of whales further out were witnessed breaching. Large bait balls were also sighted bringing dolphins and Australian Fur Seals to feed. Up to 50 humpbacks were counted during the cruise with displays of vigorous tail slapping. An inquisitive pod circled the boat popping their heads up to check out the passengers. This is called spy hopping. The magic continued with the afternoon cruise, sighting a large school of salmon. Numerous pods of whales were sighted during the cruise. Black browed Albatross, Mutton birds and Short Tailed Shear waters were adding to the spectacle soaring through the trough's.

Wednesday, a mother and calf were sighted by the passengers on True Blue today slowly swimming south, they were a little shy at first but as they swam closer to the vessel were a little more active, tail slapping, rolling over and pectoral fin slapping. A mother and calf were actively playing in Merimbula Bay this afternoon. Tail flukes and fluke up dives right in close off Merimbula Wharf. The dolphins and Australian Fur Seals were out also this afternoon making it a marine adventure.

Friday, True Blue's skipper sighted the first pod half a mile off Leonards Island. The swell was North East with no wind. Skipper Simon reported the whales were a little sleepy this morning. The afternoon cruise came across a mother and calf just off Merimbula's Long Point. Tail lobbing and pectoral slapping seemed to excite the other whales close by and a total of 5 humpbacks were sighted this afternoon.

Saturday, True Blue took her passengers out in near perfect conditions. 2 pods were sighted off Merimbula's Long Point. Tail slapping, pectoral fin slapping and spy hopping around the boat. The afternoon cruise sighted another pod of 2 humpbacks with an escort shortly after leaving the wharf. The gannets, wedgetailed shearwaters and albatross were all out this afternoon making it a marine animal feast.

Sunday, A total of 10 whales were sighted today, amazing double breaching from a mother and calf mid way through our trip. These active whales were sighted directly off Haycock Point. The whales were very playful on the afternoon cruise also.

Tuesday, We sighted our first whales just off Long Point a mother and calf were swimming slowly towards the boat we stopped and before long they were swimming around the boat spy hopping and giving the passengers some close encounters. A very special day. The National Park whale count researcher Wayne said it was one of the best interactive days he'd had on the True Blue. Sighting a total of 12 whales circling the boat, we put the hydrophone in the water and you could hear the males singing their induvidual tunes. Amazing. The afternoon cruise also had some close encounters with a variety of birdlife abound.

Wednesday, True Blue took her passengers out today sighting the first pod of humpbacks off Short Point. A mother and calf playing with seaweed amused the passengers. The friendly whales were right beside the boat. They have 3 - 4 minute downtimes and you never know where they are going to pop up next. The afternoon cruise saw 2 adults mugging the boat for approx and hour. Tail slapping, spy hopping and breaching ending with a spectacular double breach.

Thursday, Today True Blue's passengers sighted her first whales just north of Short Point. 5 pods were sighted on the morning trip and 4 pods on the afternoon trip. The hydrophone was lowered into the water and the males were singing their mating songs for appox half an hour. The afternoon cruise sighted another 4 pods during the afternoon. Over 20 whales were sighted during the day.

Friday, True Blue took her passengers out today in misty conditions with scattered showers with a mother and calf in the bay. The humpbacks were a little shy today with long downtimes. There were reports of Killer Whales coming through and as they are the humpbacks natural preditors they are very alusive when they are around. The afternoon cruise was cancelled due to the weather.

Saturday, Today True Blue and Sea Eagle took her passengers out in perfect conditions, whales were sighted shortly after leaving the wharf. A pod of 2 humpbacks, then a single whale then another pod of 3, mother, calf and an escort followed the boat for about half an hour. Then we headed out 2 mile east of Merimbula sighting another pod of 4 humpbacks these were very active, breaching right in front of the boat, tail slapping, fluke up dives and lunges. The afternoon cruise was a marine feast, birds, Australian Fur Seals, over 100 dolphins followed the whole time we were cruising. Pods of whales were sighted firstly just over the bar right in the Bay. The specticle this afternoon was proof that it is a whale and marine life paradise off Merimbula.

Sunday, A mother and calf were spotted shortly after True Blue left the wharf this morning, another pod of 2 humpbacks were sighted east of Merimbula Bay, breaching, tail slapping and heaps and heaps of whales out wide. The sub adults & adult whales have been very active, thousands of common dolphins and millions of birds, bait fish and krill. The afternoon cruise sighted a mother and calf off Haystack Rock breaching head lunging and splashing about. This season is continueing to be outstanding and there are still more whales swimming south from their breeding ground in the north.

Monday, True Blue took her passengers out in good conditions this morning, sighting a mother and calf in close to Pambula Beach. They were lobbing (sleeping) after an active breaching seasion. We cruised out approx 2 mile where another pod of humpbacks were palying. The calf came leaping out of the water right in front of the boat. What an amazing sight. He continued to do this as we followed along behind the group. A large pod of dolphins joined in and there were plenty of sea birds out feeding on the plentiful balls of bait fish. The afternoon cruise found a mother and calf just off Short Point and they were actively tail slapping and pec fin waving.

Tuesday, True Blue took her passengers out today in perfect conditions. A mother and calf were sighted just after leaving the wharf. Another pod joined them swimming slowly south. The calf was rather playful and stopped to check us out swimming around the boat. Spy hopping and tail lobbing exciting the passengers onboard. The afternoon cruise sighted another 7 whales in total with pods of dolphins riding on the bow of the boat for more than half an hour.

Wednesday, Today True Blue took her passengers out in calm conditions sighting their first pod of whales approx. 1 mile east of Meirmbula the pair were lobbing and some nice fluke up dives.

 

Friday, True Blue took her passengers out in good conditions today finding whales approximately half a mile East of Merimbula's Short Point. Feeding, lunging and tail lopping were the order of the day. A breach was sighted by the passengers off the bow by a very excited calf.

Saturday, True Blue took her passengers out in perfect conditions sighting their first whales just off Haycock Point. These humpbacks were slowly swimming south on their migration and displayed nice tail flukes.

Sunday True Blue and passengers sighted a mother and calf were spotted shortly after True Blue left the wharf this morning, another pod of 2 humpbacks were sighted east of Merimbula Bay, breaching, tail slapping. The sub adults & adult whales have been very active, dozens of common dolphins and birds were around today as well. The afternoon cruise was cancelled due to the rough sea conditions.

Monday, Todays trips were cancelled due to the rough sea conditions.

Tuesday, The weather has subsided and True Blue took her passengers out in fair conditions. The first sightings were 2 mile east of Merimbula a pod of 4 humpbacks were very active, breaching right in front of the boat, tail slapping, fluke up dives and lunges. The afternoon cruise was a marine feast, birds, Australian Fur Seals, over 100 dolphins followed the whole time we were cruising.

Wednesday, A total of 3 pods were sighted from True Blue today, Humpback mothers and calves swimming south on their migration. Breaching and tail lobbing by the calves delighted the passengers. The afternoon cruise followed a mother and calf from Merimbula Bay to the pinnicales.

Thursday, True Blue took her passengers out in good conditions sighting 3 pods during the morning, pectoral slapping and half breaching. Dolphins and Australian Fur Seals were also sighted during the cruise. The variety of bird life was alive today. The afternoon cruise also sighted a pod of 2 playful humpbacks shorting after leaving Merimbula.

Friday, Lots and lots of whales and dolphins were sighted today. Swimming along south of Tura Point. A pod of 3 were slowly swimming displaying their beautiful flukes as they travel south on their migration.

Saturday, Today True Blue sighted her first whales just North of Merimbula 2 pods of 3 each were breaching and tail slapping enjoying themselves as the excited passengers looked on. The afternoon cruise also had a pod of common dolphins riding on the bow of the vessel for part of the cruise.

Sunday, True Blue took her passengers out today in absolutely perfect conditions. Whales breaching off Haycock Point was the climax of the morning. The afternoon cruise sighted whales a mile off Long Point. This pod had been sighted playing off Dolphin Cove earlier in the day. They were in no hurry and came close to the vessel getting a "whales eye view". They breached and played for over half an hour much to the delight of all the passengers.

Monday, Today True Blue sighted a pod of 10 sub adults breaching, tail slapping and chin slapping off Haycock Point. The group were very active for quite a while delighting all onboard. The afternoon cruise also sighted a pod of 2 active sub adults, breaching and pec slapping. The dolphins and albatross were also around this afternoon making the day a marine life feast for the passengers.

Tuesday, 8 breaching whales off Haycock Point this morning excited the passengers on True Blue, Bottlenosed Dolphins and Australian Fur Seals were also included in the fanfare. The 2 pods of sub adults were very inquisitive. Circling the vessel before swimming south on their migratory path. The afternoon cruise sighted 4 whales off Tura Headland, tail & pectoral slapping. Lobbing and Pec waving. A mother & her calf with an escort were sighted on the return journey. A very exciting afternoon for all the passengers.

Wednesday, A pod of 4 humpbacks were sighted shortly after leaving the Merimbula Marina this morning, taking the passengers out early on True Blue ensures the best weather enjoying three and half hours with these majestic creatures. A display of breaches followed by tail slapping and nice tail flukes. The afternoon cruise sighted a mother and calf off Merimbula's Long point slowly swimming south. Dolphins and sea birds including gannets, shearwaters and albatross were out today adding to the diverse marine life specticle of Merimbula's waters.

Thursday, Today True Blue sighted a total of 13 whales off Merimbula. Travelling south to Haycock Point to view thier first pod of breaching humpbacks with some nice displays of tail flukes and fluke up dives these whales were happy to play for over and hour. The afternoon cruise sighted a mother and calf off Tura Beach after a few half breaches and tail slapping the pair slowly swam south on their mighratory path.

Friday, A mother and calf were sighted off Pambula Lions Park Beach this morning shortly after departing from the Merimbula Marina Wharf. A spectacular display of breaching and pectoral slapping from both humpbacks lasting approx an hour and half. Another pod of 2 humpbacks were sighted east of the Bay.

Saturday, a fantastic day on the water with a mother and calf sighted just off Merimbula. Three sub adults humpbacks which were very curious and friendly. Lot os seabirds, Albatros, Shearwaters and other species.

Sunday, a mother and calf was sighted off Haycock Point on their migration south. Lots of active breaching as the mother was teaching her calf and mimicking her every move.

Monday, a mother and calf humpback was sighted on board True Blue today. Heading south on the southern migration back to the Antarctic waters.

Tuesday, a mother and calf pair was sighted today on board True Blue cruises. A NE swell today, with lots of Albatros, shearwaters and marine life sighted.

Wednesday, tracking north this morning towards Tathra. A mother and calf was sighted with True Blue following the pair back south to the Merimbula Bay. Dolphins and a range of seabirds were also sighted on the tour.

Thursday, A mother and calf was sighted off Tura Beach this morning. Thousands of dolphins were seen on the tour off shore to the delights of all the passengers.

Friday, a fantastic day aboard True Blue today with nine humpback whales sighted on the morning trip. Lots of dolphins escorting the boat during the duration of the cruise, with seals, dolphins and lots of marine life on the cruise.

Saturday, True Blue sighted two mother and calves off lennards island tracking south. Two types of dolphins were also seen as well as a range of birdlife.

Monday, Today True Blue sighted a mother and it's calf just off Tura Beach. The calf had an enquiring mind as it was surfacing quite close to the boat. There was also common dolphins to be seen all the way to the horizon as well as a range of birdlife.

Tuesday, Today True Blue sighted a mother humpback whale and its calf, 5 miles off bournda island. the whales became curious of the boat, smimming right up close and breaching out of the water. We also had a large pod of common dolphins swimming around the boat. A group of seals and plenty of birdlife was also sighted on the cruise.

 

 

 

Sunday, today True Blue sighted two pods of whales just off the coast. We also saw dolphins, seals and birdlife. This was our last whale watching cruise for the season.

Whale watching will start again in september next year. Dolphin tours will now run each week on tuesdays, thursdays and sundays.