Whale Watchers Day Out
/ Beginning of August to end of October
and if the opportunity arises swim with Whale Sharks and Manta Rays at no extra cost.
What makes Us Different?
Exclusive Use Of Our Own Aircraft
Exclusive use of our owned and operated private spotter Microlight Aircraft – Eliminating the need to share with other tours and allowing swimmers maximum time with the Whale Sharks - (One Aircraft, one Boat policy)
Latitude 22
Latitude 22 is the most luxurious, spacious and comfortable vessel the Whale Shark industry has seen to date. She is the perfect vessel for Whale Shark Swimming, Humpback Whale Swimming, Whale watching and Snorkelling tours.
Free Professional Photos Of Your Day
Photos of your entire day out are provided as a complimentary gift (value AUD $50)
Champagne & Beer
A complimentary glass of Champagne or beer is served in the afternoon to celebrate swimming with the Whale Sharks.
Safety and Assitance
We are dedicated to ensuring your safety is our number one priority. If you need assistance at any stage of the day in or out of the water one of our friendly staff are never more than an arms reach away.
Gourmet Food
We are the only company to serve breakfast as well as Morning tea a buffet style lunch, afternoon tea and snacks. We can cater to any special requests or food intolerances.
Transfers
Complimentary transfer service to and from your accommodation.
Prawns
You read that right! We serve a fresh platter of Exmouth prawns with lunch!
Snorkelling Equipment
Complimentary masks, snorkels & fins are available. We have a range of different sizes from adult through to children sizes. Prescription masks are also available.
Professional Crew
A professional, educated, fun and experienced team to ensure quality and safety. The team comprises of certified marine biologists, visiting marine researchers, dive masters and commercial skippers.
Hot Drinks On Tap
Complimentary hot & cold beverages, herbal and black teas, premium coffee and water all provided.
Protective Suits
Complimentary wetsuits and lycra suits are available for the cooler and over cast days.
The Interaction
Humpback Whales are curious by nature and at times seek interaction with humans, other times we have the pleasure of just observing
what they do naturally. All interactions are on the whale’s terms and in accordance with our licence conditions.
We restrict group sizes to a maximum of 7 passengers per group, and use only the best equipment and resources to find and interact with the
most suitable animals, but ultimately the quality and duration of the swim is solely dependent on the whales willingness to be apart of our tour.
In most cases if a particular pod is not comfortable with our presence we will continue searching to find something that is more cooperative.
All swimmers taking part in a Swimming Interaction must be over the age of 13, a confident snorkeler, competent swimmer and be able
to swim efficiently unassisted for extended periods of time.
People wishing to observe are also welcome at a discounted rate.
Your Day
Once on board the vessel you will be given a comprehensive safety brief and boat induction. After departure you will be served a light breakfast as we cruise through the Exmouth Gulf. Once you have finished your breakfast you will be given a Whale ecology talk, snorkel briefing and fitted with all necessary equipment. Then it’s time for a snorkel on the reef should you wish. (Whale watchers are invited to participate in any in-water activities apart from the Whale interaction).
After your snorkel you will be invited to enjoy some morning tea and go through the whale interaction protocol.
Then its time for action! Our private aircraft will be scouring the reef searching for the best animals for us to interact with. While our Whale swim interaction part of the day is taking place observers will have the opportunity to view whales from the vessel and watch as the swim unfolds. Our vessel and aircraft have some nifty ways to get swimmers as close to the whales as possible and keep them safe. The swim taking place can be very exciting for observers and it is nothing short of amazing to see the coordination between Aircraft – Boat – Swimmers – Whales, which is unique to Ocean Eco Adventures.
A company photographer takes photos of the passengers, Humpback Whales and other marine life sighted throughout the day. These photos are then given as a gift to you.
There is also opportunity to search for Turtles, Dolphins, Dugong, Rays, Sea Birds and other marine life throughout the day.
A very talked about feature on all Ocean Eco Adventures cruises is the delicious gourmet food featuring fresh Western Australian produce.
A variety of menu choices are on offer throughout the day with all dietary requirements catered for (with notice).
After lunch we take things much slower and enjoy a cruise through the Gulf whale watching our way home.
Let the Ocean Eco Adventures team guide you through the adventure of a lifetime on the Humpback Whale Swim and full day whale watch.
*It is important to mention that the Whale Watching will come second to in-water activities for the safety of the swimmers. However there will be opportunities for the vessel to focus on Whale Watching at times throughout the day. A large part of the swim is observing the animals’ behaviour from the vessel before the swimmers enter the water.
The swimmer and whale interaction usually takes place at a distance from the boat so the noise of the vessel won’t distract the whales, which is also for the safety of the swimmers.
No Sighting Policy
Ocean Eco Adventures realises that many of its customers travel significant distances at considerable cost to participate in its tours.
In recognition of this, we offer one complimentary repeat tour* on the next available day.
Seats on repeat tours are allocated on a first in first served basis and as such it may take several days for a place to become available.
If you can’t get a place on a repeat tour in the time you are in the location or if you prefer, we will issue you a repeat tour voucher that is valid for three years from the date of issue*. This voucher only includes a repeat of the tour you participated in and is non-transferable.
*Conditions Apply
- All tours are subject to availability, weather and minimum numbers.
- The repeat voucher is valid for one tour only and is non-transferable.
- If participating in a Microlight flight as part of a tour package the Microlight flight does not include the
‘No Sighting Policy’ as it is not a dedicated animal interaction tour.
- Government fees and charges apply after the first year.
Minor Supervision Policy
An adult must accompany any passenger under the age of 12 at all times, this includes all in-water activities. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted to be left on the vessel unaccompanied, this includes when an in-water activity is taking place. This may mean it is necessary for adults to take turns in the water if a minor wishes to remain on-board.
Cancellation Policy
What if we cancel?
A full refund will apply to tours cancelled by Ocean Eco Adventures due to inclement weather or any other safety reason if it cannot be rebooked to the customer’s satisfaction.
What if you cancel?
If you wish to cancel/transfer your booking:
- Once a booking is confirmed a cancellation fee of 20% of your total tour cost applies
- Between 7 days – 72 hours of your tour date a cancellation fee of 50% of your total tour cost applies
- Within 72 hours of your tour date a cancellation fee of 100% of your total tour cost applies
For bookings made through a third party such as a booking agent it is important that you carefully read their terms and conditions, as they may differ to Ocean Eco Adventures T&C's. For cancellations and booking changes please contact the organisation you booked with directly.
Booking directly with Ocean Eco Adventures will make managing your booking easier and more efficient, and we always recommend purchasing travel insurance in the event of unforeseen circumstances.
What if we are forced to cease operations?
If a tour is cancelled due to a change in government regulations, as a directive from an external governing body, as a matter of public safety or in extenuating circumstances such as COVID19 health crisis, Ocean Eco Adventures reserves the right to retain 20% of the total tour cost as an administration fee.
*If booked before the 14th May 2020 please refer to your confirmation email for your terms & conditions