The Whales are coming to Brisbane Season 2010!
Posted on 19. Jun, 2010 by bww in Latest News
The mighty humpback whales are on their way back to the warm waters of Brisbane’s Moreton Bay as Brisbane Whale Watching gears up for a bumper season 2010 to celebrate 15 years in operation.
Season 2010 will officially commence on Saturday 26th June as a celebration day for all to mark Brisbane Whale Watching’s 15th anniversary! Launch day will be a celebration of our 15th year in operation and a welcome back to our beloved whales.
“We look forward to welcoming guests from near and far to share in an unforgettable up close whale encounter as we celebrate Season 2010,” said Kerry Lopez, captain and managing director of Brisbane Whale Watching.
“With the Eastern seaboard stock now back to full recovery since its pre-endangered levels, we estimate up to 12,000 whales will be sighted in the bay this season which should represent approximately 10-12% growth on previous season. This is confirmation of a healthy whale population migrating through the bay… amazing when you think back to 1964 when we had just 100!” confirmed Ms Lopez.
Brisbane Whale Watching is privileged to be one of only two permit holders licensed to operate commercial cruises in the Moreton Bay Marine Park – an aquatic paradise just a splash from Brisbane CBD.
“Not only are there the countless pods of playful Humpback whales to be sighted, but also the dolphins, logger-head turtles, bird-life and also some special repeat visitors, like Stitches, the whale identified with a cross mark.”
The multi-million dollar purpose built luxury catamaran, MV Eye-Spy is skippered by the South Pacific’s only female captain of a whale watching venture, Captain Kerry Lopez. Built to specifications for whale watching expeditions, Eye-Spy represents the ultimate in design, stability and technology. With a capacity to host up to three hundred guests, the six viewing decks and large bow allow for unobstructed viewing from all points. Floor to ceiling glass with air-conditioned comfort means staying inside will not hinder your viewing pleasure.
Enhanced seating along with excellent sea keeping qualities makes traveling to and from the whale sighting grounds both comfortable and enjoyable. Fitted with low noise propellers to minimize noise, while electronically controlled engines reduce fuel usage and exhaust emissions all ensure MV Eye-Spy remains environmentally friendly to both the whales and all other marine life.
The Brisbane Whale Watching experience includes a delicious morning and afternoon tea, plus gourmet buffet lunch and expert marine commentary. Tours depart daily from the Redcliffe Jetty at 10am returning at approximately 2.30pm. Daily coach transfers are available from Brisbane CBD and the Sunshine Coast.
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