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2027 Minke Whale Sojourn

BOOKINGS FOR JULY OPEN
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Enjoy a trip north to

the Ribbon Reefs for the

Minke Whale migration.

 Join us during the migration of the Dwarf Minke Whales.

Only discovered in the 1980s, they are the only whale known to initiate human interactions.

They are incredibly curious and in water encounters can last for hours. When we are not swimming alongside these amazing creatures we dive and snorkel the beautiful reefs.

This includes world famous dive sites such as Steve's Bommie, Lighthouse Bommie, Troppos and Cracka Jack.

Our extended trip has been organised especially for our group and is not to be missed!

A very special for spectacular snorkeling/diving and whale interaction on the famous GBR.

Up to 16 dives, including night dives with the option to upgrade to the amazing fluoro diving experience too.

Joining this group trip includes: all meals onboard, oceanview cabins, Dwarf Minke Whale presentations, trip t-shirt, 'Meet & Greet' dinner cruise and Cairns accommodation before and after the boat.

This trip has a Trip Leader in Cairns and on boat taking care of logistics for you!

DIVES: up to 16 dives
DATES: Thursday 1st to Wednesday 7th July
TRAVELLING WITH BUDDY: $3699AU per person

SOLO TRAVELLER: $3899AU per person

SNORKELLERS DISCOUNT: $200 OFF

Itinerary

Thu 17th June

  • Arrive into Cairns

  • Meet & Greet dinner cruise, buffet including seafood, live music, dancing!

  • Overnight accommodation in Cairns resort

Fri 18th June

  • Off to the Great Barrier Reef!

  • 4 day/4 nights on liveaboard boat OceanQuest

  • Check-out dive, snorkel session

  • Night dive

  • Oceanview cabins

Sat 19th, Sun 20th & Mon 21st June

  • 3 FULL DAYS OF

  • Wake up on the Ribbon Reefs

  • Varying dive sites to explore, dive or snorkel

  • Stopping for Minke interaction where possible

  • Each day up to 4 dives

  • What an amazing time of diving & snorkeling!

Tue 22nd June

  • Breakfast on board before disembarking

  • Spend day relaxing or exploring Cairns

  • Optional bus trip to Palm Cove

  • Farewell drinks & nibbles

  • Accommodation in Cairns

Wed 23rd June

  • Great memories and fond farewells till next time!

Cabin & resort upgrades are subject to availability

 

Extra nights on the boat, or Cairns resort,

local tours also available.

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Inclusions
  • Resort/boat transfers

  • Commemorative trip top

  • Resort accommodation (2 nights)

  • Free time in Cairns 1st & 6th July

  • Meet & Greet dinner cruise, includes welcome drink, buffet including seafood, live music & dancing!

  • 4 nights on OceanQuest liveaboard boat

  • Twin share cabins with private bathrooms

  • All meals on board

  • Unlimited tea, coffee and filtered water

  • FREE use of all snorkel gear

  • Air fills, tanks and weights

  • Linen, bath towel

  • Dwarf Minke Whale presentations

  • Travel Gift Pack

  • Taxes (EMC tax/levy/fee)

  • Trip co-ordinator on whole trip

Optional Extras
  • Gear hire or Nitrox fills

  • PADI Courses

  • Fluoro night dive

  • Bus trip to Palm Cove on 6th July

​​Upgrades - subject to availability

  • Sole occupancy cabin

  • Resort room upgrades to balcony suite

  • Extra nights in Cairns

  • Local tours

  • Extra nights on liveaboard boat

PLEASE NOTE: your airfares, Cairns & home town transfers, & travel insurance are not included.

POLICY: We make all plans and bookings in good faith. Scuba Sojourns and our suppliers reserve the right to change products/services due to unforeseen circumstance, adverse conditions, or Government direction etc. Safety is our paramount. Scuba Sojourns are not responsible for circumstance out of our control or presence, therefore early purchase of your Travel Insurance is highly recommended, in case of any unforeseen changes, break-downs, flight changes etc, or if your own circumstances change in the meantime.

4 NIGHTS ON BOAT
2 NIGHTS IN CAIRNS
+ EXTRAS INCLUDED
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