Naturaliste Charters Whale Blogs
Playful Orca and Blue Whale Encounters
Published on March 20, 2024Playful Encounters: A Morning with Blue Whales Little did we know our experience today would be more than just playful orca. This morning’s expedition began with a special sighting of a very particular blow off Point Henry. Only 5 nautical miles from where we set off. Approaching the shallow waters of 30 meters. We were lucky […]
Read moreBattle of the Apex Predators
Published on March 19, 2024Apex Showdown: Orcas vs Sperm Whales in Bremer Canyon Bremer Canyon is a stage for true apex predators. Today, we witnessed an intense encounter between two ocean giants — the killer whale and the sperm whale. The day began like any other. As we reached the canyon’s hotspot, we spotted several orca pods, including the […]
Read moreNature’s Drama on the High Seas: Killer Whales’ Feeding Frenzy
Published on March 13, 2024Rough Seas, Resilient Vessel Setting out to the Southern Ocean hotspot, our journey was impeded by rough seas. However, aboard the Alison Maree, designed to navigate such conditions, we forged ahead undeterred. Elusive Giants Below Upon reaching the hotspot, we encountered elusive killer whales. Though glimpses of Noosa, Halley, Comet, and Sedna thrilled us, their […]
Read moreBremer Canyon Killer Whales Take Charge
Published on March 12, 2024Unpredictable Encounters Warning In the world of marine encounters, unpredictability reigns supreme. Today, we were reminded once again of this truth as we ventured into the realm of the Bremer Canyon killer whales. These magnificent creatures, the rulers of their domain, showed us just how little control we truly have in their presence. Elusive Pursuits: […]
Read moreWitnessing Orca Encounters in Autumn
Published on March 8, 2024A thrilling Marine Adventure With autumn well and truly upon us, we were surprised by warmer weather conditions as we headed out in search of a marine adventure. Heading south to the hotspot, with the sun beating down on us, over a calm sea, it wasn’t long before mother and son duo, Echo and Sara, […]
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