Prompted by the huge show we got from North Head, I booked a whale watching trip on the weekend. The morning boat was booked out so we went in the afternoon.
There were whales doing full body breaches on the horizon (I could just see the huge splashes) but we had up close encounters instead. Because they were swimming under the boat and popping up either side, we had to wait until the left to start the engines.
We went on the Fantasea 2 hour cruise and if you're an NRMA member, you get a discount, however, we've done it with all of them over the year and I find them all much the same. But definitely worth doing!
If you haven't been, it really is the most wonderful thing to do. We are so lucky to live on the Humpback Highway.
Linking with #WaterThursday #SaturdayCritters #AwwMondays or should that be AWE Mondays?
This would have been the best shot - three whales (one fluke). Alas blurry....
And this shot you can see the tail, the fluke, but it's under water.
aww.... fantastic.....
ReplyDeletewish to see it in nature
Whales are such amazing creatures it is hard to believe we almost hunted them to extinction. You shot wonderful photos of them, so your trip was a great success.
ReplyDeleteThe whales are an awesome sight to see! Great collection of photos.
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So beautiful - and powerful! What a sight to behold in real time!
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ReplyDeleteHow awesome to see those. On a trip to California some years back, we were hoping to see some but missed them. Thanks for sharing your photos so I could get to see them through your lens. :)
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...we have been on a number of whales watches, but have never seen sights like these, Thanks!
ReplyDeletequelle merveilleuse série de photos et quelle excursions. 9a doit être très émouvant de voir ces baleines
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you are to see this majestic creature up close.
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Amazing pictures! I went on a whale watching boat trip in Madeira - but we didn't see any! We did see dolphins though.
ReplyDeleteCool captures.
ReplyDeletelovely. I've only ever seen Whales once when we lived in Tauranga and it was on a boat tour.
ReplyDeleteWow, great pics. I once saw whales on a seacruise in Norway.
ReplyDeleteHave a good time and all the best
Violetta
Fantastic! I was watching the Greek news from Athens on satellite TV and they had a very interesting report about ships and boats in Sydney Harbour being equipped with a new kind of radar that warns of whales in the vicinity, so captains can be cautious to not hit them. Our local news here had not mentioned that (and many other things happening in Australia, which are reported overseas!). We get to hear in our news all about sports and footballers and cricketers and tennis players and salary deals and scandals, though - very informative! Thanks for hosting, Lydia. Have a great new week. (Nick - MAP)
ReplyDeleteWow, nothing better than seeing these beautiful creatures. Mother Nature is so amazing.
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Have a fabulous Awww Monday and week, Lydia. ♥
Hello, Lydia
ReplyDeleteThere is something about whales I just love seeing them.
You had great whale sightings on the whale watching trip.
Thank you for linking up and sharing your post.
Take care, have a great day and a happy week ahead.