Bass And Flinders Cruises
Cruise in Sydney

Unite us as we cruise around the Barbour in the Parade of Lights or anchor in a prime position on the Barbour. Whale watching regulations that use vessel approach distances to reduce impact on the animals are one of the maximum normal management tools in the whale watching industry. This study investigated the responses of a migrating population of humpback whales (Megaptera Novaeangliae) to diverse vessel approach distances as the whales traveled to their breeding grounds (northern migration) and as they returned to the feeding grounds with calves (southern migration). The research also involved Whale Watching Sydney passengers and shore based whale watchers. Whale watchers were surveyed to investigate their views on the importance of minimizing whale watching impacts on whales compared to aspects of the whale watching experience. Any differences between shore and boat based whale watchers are being investigated. Humpback whale watching off Sydney is becoming more and more popular both through commercial operators such as Whale Watching Sydney and in the recreational sector. More whale watchers are also watching animals on the migrations both to and from the breeding grounds. This aspect of the observe is comparing commercial and recreational vessel compliance with key features of the whale watching regulations between two years, 2007 and 2010. Apart from the high purely scientific value, this information will have a direct application on predicting the whales path each day and thus should aid reduce boat travel and search times, leading to a smaller ecological footprint and a better experience for whale watchers. As part of the research project we are also supporting Macquarie university research in the Kingdom of Tonga. The research investigated whether different approach techniques from boats and swimmers could minimize impacts on the animals. Humpback Whales is the maximum watched species for us with about 20.00 animals passing Sydney each year. They tend to discard more time on surface and swim slower (so that the calf can retain up!) although occasionally we will see some long down times. A examine on the effectiveness of commercial whale alarms in deterring the ocean giants from fishing nets and lines measured no response from migrating humpback whales. Some whales even swam right over the top of the alarm, which was positioned off Botany Bay, in the middle of the humpback highway'' the animals used to travel north, Professor Harcourt said. Ms Pirotta said it was not impartial the lengthy lines and gill nets that snared whales. Ms Pirotta and the group have since deployed a bigger, more strong sweeping alarm that was loud enough for the whales to hear above the racket generated by ships and other animals in Botany Bay. An acrobatic animal known for breaching and slapping the water with its tail and pectorals. During the winter, humpbacks hasty and live off their plump reserves. Their diet consists mostly of krill and trivial fish. Humpback Whales we see on almost every trip. We get to see Southern Correct Whales around 45 times a season.