In addition to the whale watching, there is two-and-a-half hours of free time on Fitzroy Island – a popular spot for Cairns locals, with Nudey Beach consistently ranked in Australia’s Top 10 beaches.
‘Last year, our tours had a sighting success rate of over 90% with an 100 humpback whales and 30 calves spotted by our guests,’ says Dr Eric Fisher, manager, GBR Biology, the company’s marine science division.
Led by qualified marine biologists, the tours provide insights into whale migratory patterns, communication, anatomy, diet and population status.
There are two departures to choose from providing flexibility for guests booking on the tours.
The first tour departs Cairns at 8.30am with a 45-minute catamaran transfer. At Fitzroy Island, guests have two-and-a-half hours of free time to explore before they join the 90-minute whale watching tour. The tour departs Fitzroy Island at midday on board Aquarius II.
The second tour option departs Cairns at 10.45am. Guests arrive at Fitzroy Island in time for the midday whale watching departure. They then have two-and-a-half hours of free time on the island, before taking the 4pm transfer back to Cairns.
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