CAIRNS - Minke Whales | 25 - 29 June 2026

An expedition dedicated to maximising your in-water interactions at the world’s only known Minke Whale aggregation sites, whilst enjoying the diverse marine life of the Ribbon Reefs, warm waters, and stunning visibility.

PRICE:

$3299 pp - Club Cabin 

$3749 pp - Standard Cabin

$4099 pp - Premium Cabin

Since commencing Minke Whale Expeditions in 1996 Mike Ball has had a 98% success rate. The largest pod seen was 28 whales, the longest encounter was 10 hours. Every day has a high probability of dwarf minke encounters.

If we are not able to locate whales at our reliable sites, up to two hours at a time is spent searching for whales further afield. If none are sighted, we will dive as many of the Ribbon Reef sites as possible

Includes:        

• MAIN EVENT: Snorkeling with the Minkes!!
• Up to 12 dives (includes tanks and weights)
  
• Daily serviced, air conditioned accommodation in twin/double cabins,
• Delicious meals & snacks, complimentary soft drink or wine with evening meal,
• Tanks, air fills and weight belt,
• Reef ecology programme,
• Dive computer workshop,
• Cultural and historical walking tour of Lizard Island (Coral Sea Safari guests only),
• Scenic flight to or from Lizard Island (Fly Dive itineraries only),
• Transfer to either our office, the airport or inner city hotel after your expedition.

Price does not include:

Travel to Cairns      

Transfers to Trinity Wharf

Alcoholic Beverages

Travel Insurance

How to Get There: 

This trip runs ex Cairns.  You will need to arrange your own flights from Cairns and transfer to Trinity Wharf.

25 Jun: Depart Cairns
– Meet 5.30pm, Depart 6pm from Trinity Wharf

29 Jun:
Disembark Cairns Airport –11.30am

Booking requirements:

A non-refundable deposit of $500 is taken at time of booking.