You do not need to know how to snorkel, but it certainly helps. The more confident you are in the water, the more comfortable you’ll be on the tour. The crew are happy to help show you how to fit a mask and snorkel, and are there to answer any questions.

It depends on the individual animal! Whether it’s a manta ray, whale shark or humpback whale, each animal will behave differently. Some are quite curious and calm whereas others are moving faster and seem uninterested in being around swimmers. On average the animals are swimming at a slow pace for them, which can be a relatively brisk swim for us humans! Be prepared to do a fair amount of swimming throughout the day.

There is no age limit on the Humpback Whale Adventure Tour. All children must be supervised by an adult at all times. If your child is staying on the boat during a swim, there must be an adult on the boat with them.

Children rates apply to ages 6 - 15 years

Children under 6 are free of charge but must remain on the boat

Conditions on the inside of the reef are typically calmer and more sheltered than the outer reef. This tour goes outside the reef to open ocean where conditions vary widely. Some days are flat whereas other days there can be swell up to a couple metres. The supplier will cancel tours if the skipper decides it is unsafe to take people on the boat. If you think you may get seasick, it’s best to take medication! Please note there are none at the shop or on the boat.