Minke Whale Sojourn 2022
4 nights on the Great Barrier Reef
and 2 nights in Cairns!
Join our small group during the migration of the Dwarf Minke Whales. Only discovered in the 1980s, they are the only whale known to initiate human interactions.
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They are incredibly curious and in water encounters can last for hours. When not swimming alongside these amazing creatures you will be diving the
beautiful outer reefs.
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These trips include world famous dive sites such as Steve's Bommie, Lighthouse Bommie & Challenger Bay.
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Up to 15 dives, including 4 night dives with the option to upgrade to the amazing fluoro diving experience & fantastic shark action at night is an added bonus!
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These group trips include: all meals onboard, ensuite cabins, Dwarf Minke Whale presentations, shuttles, t-shirt, taxes, dinner last night in Cairns and accommodation before & after the boat.
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These trips have a Trip Coordinator organising all logistics of for you!
Cost
$2499 per diver, twin share
Dates
​Thu 7th - Wed 13th July - CONTACT US ASAP AS NOW SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
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Itinerary
Day 1
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Arrive into Cairns anytime
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Transfer to Cairns resort
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Welcome pre-dinner drink - included
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Group dinner - optional
Day 2
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Start 'dive, eat, sleep repeat' routine
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Transfer from resort to reef - early morning
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Check out dives on outer reef including a night dive
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Overnight motoring to the Ribbon Reefs
Days 3, 4 & 5
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Diving along the amazing Ribbon Reefs
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Varying dive sites to explore
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Stopping for Minke interaction where possible
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Each day up to 4 dives including 1 night dive
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What an amazing long weekend of diving!
Day 6​
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Arrive Cairns early morning on the liveaboard
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Breakfast on board before disembarking
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Free day to relax or explore on a tour
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Accommodation in Cairns
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Final night farewell dinner - included
Day 7
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Transfer to Cairns airport
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Great memories and fond farewells till next time!
Inclusions
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Transfers in Cairns
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Dive boat trip
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Minke Whale presentations
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Night dive torches
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All meals on boat
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Twin share cabin with ensuite (beds not bunks)
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Twin share at resort - 2 nights
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Reef taxes (EMC)
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Trip t-shirt
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Gift Pack
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Group dinner - final night
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Tanks and weights
Optional Extras
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dive gear $160, or bring your own
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Nitrox fills
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Nitrox course
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Fluoro night dive
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PADI Advanced Course
​​Extras
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Incidentals, snacks, beverages
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Breakfasts in Cairns
Upgrades
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Sole occupancy resort rooms
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Extra night/s in Cairns, Port Douglas or Palm Cove
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Local tours
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PLEASE NOTE:
your airfares, home town transfers and travel insurance are not included.