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Above - Below - Beyond - See the Jervis Bay Whales

Jervis Bay's Best and Newest Whale Watching Tour

Eco tourism at it's Best Unique Glass Underwater Whale Watching Viewing

Watch Whales in the wild with Whale Wild Whale Watching Cruises Jervis Bay.

The migration of the majestic Humpback whales along the East Coast happens from June to mid November.

Humpback whales are the most active of all the whale species and provide some of the most spectacular sights that nature can provide.

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Why You Should Cruise With Jervis Bay's Most Popular Whale Watching Tour

Our skippers knowledge and understanding of these mighty leviathans will ensure you get the best experience possible on your Jervis Bay Whale Watching Cruise.

We are Jervis Bay newest cruise company and offer an exceptional opportunity, never before available to visitors to Jervis Bay. Our brand new purpose built whale watch cruise vessel Wild Essence of Jervis Bay has been designed with unique glass underwater viewing windows (similar to a glass bottom boat) which allows passengers to watch dolphins, whales and other sea life beneath the surface in their own natural environment.

Together with a high standard of comfort, style and service Whale Wild Cruises is the perfect choice for your next whale watching cruise adventure on Jervis Bay. On your next visit to Jervis Bay, don’t see only half See all of it Above. Below. Beyond with Whale Wild Cruises Jervis Bay

Cruise the crystal clear waters of Jervis Bay on our brand new high speed whale watching catamaran.

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Jervis Bay is approximately 8.5 times larger than Sydney Harbour and one of only 4 Marine Parks located in NSW.

Jervis Bay's Eco-Tourism leader Whale Wild Cruises Jervis Bay offers you an unforgettable nature experience just 2 1/2 hours drive south of Sydney on the NSW South Coast Australia.

Cruise with the dolphins and whales on the Essence Of Jervis Bay, the only under water viewing Whale Watching catamaran in Jervis Bay and the NSW South Coast.

Whale Wild Cruises operate several whale watch tours every day departing from Huskisson Wharf at Jervis Bay, the most naturally beautiful and accessible bay in New South Wales, Australia.

Dolphin or whale & dolphin watch cruises operate 7 days a week, with a 99% success rate in whale sightings and over 100% success sighting of whales during the Australian NSW East Coast whale watching season in winter & spring.

Whale Wild Cruises Jervis Bay offers a service and experience that is unique to our Dolphin Watch and Whale Watch Cruises.

1. The design of our cruise boat Essence of Jervis Bay puts you as close as possible to the dolphins and whales
2. The underwater viewing windows allow you to experience the dolphins and whales beneath the surface of the water in their natural environment.
3. Our cruise boat Essence of Jervis Bay is high speed catamaran that allows us to cruise to the locations where dolphins and whales can be located much faster, thus allowing you more time to interact with these magnificent mammals.
4. Experience the Adrenalin Rush as our brand new high speed whale watch cruising catamaran speeds out through the through the bay to the locations of the dolphins and whales.
5. Jervis Bay Whale Watching is mainly done outside the bay, therefore cruising with Whale Wild Cruises Whale Watching Cruises you half the travel time to see The Jervis Bay Whales as they enter Jervis Bay Marine Park or pass by the entrance to Jervis Bay, which allows more time with these majestic creatures of the sea.
6. Enjoy our complementary tea/ coffee and jam and cream scones which are produced fresh daily at the Famous Husky Bakery Cafe as we cruise to view the dolphins and whales of Jervis Bay.

Jervis Bay Whale Watching FAQ

1. Q. What types of whales will I see?
2. The majority of whales sighted at Jervis Bay are the Humpback whales, which migrate along the east coast from June to November. However we do see other species on occasions such as Southern Right whales, False Killer Whales, Orcas, Minke whales and on one occasion we sighted the largest of all the Blue Whale.
3. Q. What are the chances of sighting whales?
4. Our level of experience will ensure you have the best possibility of sightings. On average the chance of sightings has increased over the last few years as the whale numbers increase. The success rate is about 99%
5. Q. Does the sea get rough?
6. There will always be some motion of the boat when in the open sea, However if our experience tells us that the conditions are unlikely to provide a comfortable ride the cruise may be cancelled. All cruises should be confirmed the day prior your booking.
7. Q. Will I get a good look at the whales?
8. Regulations dictate how close we are able to approach the whales, generally 100m however whales can be inquisitive and often approach the boat at close distances.
9. Q. Where is the best spot on the boat to see whales?
10. All the decks provide excellent viewing but generally the decks forward of the bridge are the best.
11. Q What will the whale watching experience be like.
12. Every viewing is different and that adds to the expectation of the cruise. Some days we observe the whales as they continue there travels along the coast, on other occasions we find them resting and most occasion we observe them either breaching, tail slapping or pectoral fin slapping.
13. What to look for when Whale Watching
14. No doubt you will be anticipating and wondering what your experience will be like. Whale watching is about patience and understanding that we are indeed in the whales environment. When they grace us with their presence, it's a gift. The gift cannot be controlled or timed. In their natural environment, whales will be whales, mostly swimming, sounding and occasionally displaying some of their particular behaviours. It's a privilege to be an observer. We hope your experience will leave you with a greater understanding of whales, there precious environment and what you can do as an individual that will make a difference to their world and ours.
15. Blow: The 2-3 metre cloud of vapour above the waterline.
16. Breach: The 45 tonne body rears out of the water with just a few beats of the tail
17. Pectoral fin Slap: One /both flippers are raised slapping the water.
18. Fluke up dive: The large tail is lifted to show the underside or flukes as it "rounds out" to dive.
19. Dorsal "Round Out": The back of the whale bends into the classic hump posture as the whale surfaces.
20. Tail Slap: The whale forcefully slaps the tail in a horizontal or sideways movement.

Do You Know

1. Humpback Whales have:
2. Little or no sense of smell or taste.
3. Very sensitive skin that is easily sunburned.
4. Remarkable eyes with strong muscles that change the shape of the lens so they can see in the air or underwater.
5. Incredible hearing ranging over many kilometers for navigation communication and finding food.
6. Calls or songs that travel hundreds of kilometers.
7. Pectoral fins that are ten times longer than your arm.
8. Tail Flukes that often feature black and white markings on the underside that can be used to identify individual whales.
9. An average weight of 45 tons, which is about 1000 children together
10. An average length of 15 -17 meters which is about 10 adults lying head to foot
11. An eye the size of a grapefruit
12. No pores or sweat glands
13. A belly button
14. Calves that are fed daily over 400 litres of rich milk that is the consistency of condensed cream.
15. An expelled breath or "blow" that reaches a speed of between 300 - 500 kilometers per hour as it exits through the blowhole.

Jervis Bay Cruises / Whale Watching Cruises Jervis Bay Contact Details

• ph: 02 4441 7002
• email: cruise@dolphinwild.net
• Office located directly up from the Huskisson Wharf next door to the Husky Bakery Cafe
• 9 Currambene Street Huskisson NSW
• Jervis Bay Whale Watching Cruises Jervis Bay Dolphin Watch Cruise Online Information www.jervisbaycruises.com.au
• Whale Wild Cruises Jervis Bay Whale Watching Cruise Online Information www.whalecruise.com.au

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