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whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 04.09.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 04.09.2002 14:40:46
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

One Humpback whale sighted on todays cruise- Location:northern area of Jervis Bay known as Red Rock. Behaviour:resting. Conditions:perfect! A great start to our whale watching season(southern migration) September - November


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 31.08.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 31.08.2002 10:19:19
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

As a result of some good whale sightings over the last few days we will be conducting a whale watching/seal colony cruise on sunday 1st Sept at 9.00am. This will be the first for the southern migration. Bookings are essential Ph (02)44415455


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 28.08.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 28.08.2002 13:56:24
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

We have had a number of humpback whale sightings over the last few days with the whales now heading south. One sighted of Point Perp. today was very active with lots of breaching. We are planing in commencing our southern migration whale watching cruises at the begining of September and they will run through to the end of October. Bookings are essential.


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 31.07.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 31.07.2002 09:48:00
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

Whale Watching will Stop during August & resume again around the first week in September, depending on the early sightings, we are looking forward to the southern migration & some good Whale Watching Weather


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 28.07.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 28.07.2002 12:13:53
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

3 Humpbacks sighted just north of Seal Colony, great viewing, good conditions


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 26.07.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 26.07.2002 14:17:18
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

Unfortunatly sea conditions have prevented any whale watching since last Sat. However conditions look as though they will be good for this weekend. Bookings can be made on 44415455. Have a great weekend


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 21.07.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 21.07.2002 12:51:19
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

Two humpback whales sighted on todays cruise Great conditions,whales sighted in area known as Honeymoon Bay on easten side of Jervis Bay.Also seen on todays cruise resident bottlenose dolphins.Great day had by all!


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 20.07.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 20.07.2002 16:11:49
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

A further four whales were sighted inside the bay on this afternoon dolphin explorer cruise.They were fully grown adults possibly in calf.


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 20.07.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 20.07.2002 10:54:44
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

Todays whale cruise found 3 whales inside the bay about 1nm east of Huskisson close to the western shores. The whales were faily active with lots of spy hopping. Conditions ideal.


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 19.07.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 19.07.2002 13:06:24
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

4 Humpback Whales sighted on todays Cruise, great morning had by all


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 18.07.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 18.07.2002 16:57:15
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

Two Humpback whales sighted on todays cruise. conditions look great for whale watching for the next few days


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 16.07.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 16.07.2002 11:50:43
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

1 humpback Whale on todays Cruise, Very active , Breaching & Tail Slapping


whale sighting by Dollphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 16.07.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 17.07.2002 08:27:10
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

The afternoon Dolphin Explorer cruise produced another 2 whale sightings just east of bowen is. The whales were very active with heaps of breaching.


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 14.07.2002
phone: (02)4441 5455
posted on: 14.07.2002 12:17:26
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

Sunday provided some excellent conditions for whale watching. with light winds and calm seas. Two whales we sighted at the entrance to the bay and last sighted heading north past Crocodile Head


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 13.07.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 13.07.2002 12:57:47
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

3 Humpback Whales Sighted on this mornings Cruise Fairly active also sighted fur Seals on this Cruise


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 12.07.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 13.07.2002 12:55:48
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

3 Humpback Whales Sighted on Todays Cruise inside Jervis Bay


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 08.07.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 13.07.2002 12:24:07
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

5 Humpbacks seen on Todays Cruise


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 05.07.2002
phone: 02 4441 5455
posted on: 09.07.2002 09:15:20
web site: www.dolphincruises.com.au

The strong winds eased enough on Saturday to go cruising again. We sighted 2 Humpback whales about 1 mile south of the seal colony and followed them to stoney creek before it was time to head home.


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 03.07.2002
phone: 02 4441 5455
posted on: 04.07.2002 10:43:04
web site: www.dolphincruises.com.au

7 Humpback Whales sighted on todays Cruise, 5 Humpbacks inside Jervis Bay. Great Cruise after not being able to cruise for 5 days because of weather conditions.


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 27.06.2002
phone: 02 4441 5455
posted on: 03.07.2002 17:55:44
web site: www.dolphincruises.com.au

4 Humpback Whales sighted on todays cruise


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 25.06.2002
phone: 02 4441 5455
posted on: 26.06.2002 13:26:26
web site: Whale Explorer Cruises Jervis Bay

2 Humpback Whales sighted on this mornings Cruise.


whale sighting by Whale Explorer Cruises Jervis Bay
sighting date: 24.06.2002
phone: 02 4441 5455
posted on: 24.06.2002 20:26:40
web site: www.whalecruises.com.au

Two humpback whales sighted on todays cruise.Conditions great with WNW wind 15 knots swell less than one metre.good view of whales tail flukes and whales breaching.
conditions tomorrow much the same.


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 23.06.2002
phone: 02 4441 5455
posted on: 23.06.2002 12:50:12
web site: www.dolphincruises.com.au

Todays cruise was conducted under blue skies and perfect sea conditions. The ideal conditions resulted in 6 six whales being sighted in two seperate pods. The forcast for the next few days should be ideal for whale watching. bookings are essential 02 44415455.


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 22.06.2002
phone: 02 4441 5455
posted on: 22.06.2002 13:39:24
web site: www.dolphincruises.com.au

5 Humpbacks sighted on this mornings cruise, conditions perfect, Whales very active. Good Conditions


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 21.06.2002
phone: 02 4441 5455
posted on: 22.06.2002 08:19:44
web site: www.dolphincruises.com.au

Five Whales sighted on todays cruise conditions excellent.


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 20.06.2002
phone: 02 4441 5455
posted on: 20.06.2002 17:45:02
web site: www.dolphincruises.com.au

Unfortunatley the big seas over the last few days have prevented any whale watching however the forcast for the next 4 to 5 days looks ideal. To make a booking contact us on 02 44415455 or email bookings@dolphincruises.com.au. This has been a great start to the season in terms of sightings and numbers of whales


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 16.06.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 16.06.2002 12:41:21
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

10 Humpback Whales sighted on todays Cruise


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 15.06.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 15.06.2002 16:05:49
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

Five Humpback whales sighted on todays cruise,


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 12.06.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 12.06.2002 13:42:03
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

Seven Humpback whales sighted on todays cruise.


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 10.06.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 10.06.2002 12:35:55
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

2 Humpback Whales sighted on this mornings cruise


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 08.06.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 09.06.2002 09:50:50
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

Four Humpback whales on todays cruise Conditions:good Behaviour:two whales moving slowly at entrance to Jervis Bay. good opportunity to get view of tail flukes one whale breaching,Great sight.


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 06.06.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 07.06.2002 05:09:09
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

7 Humpback Whales sighted on this mornings cruise , also sighted a large Orca ( Killer Whale ) just north of the Seal Colony & a large pod of Common Dolphins, about 150, great cruise


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 27.05.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 27.05.2002 02:50:43
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

Unfortunatly the sea conditions over the weekend prevented any whale watching cruises. There has still been good sightings along the south coast over the past week. The next cruise will be over the coming weekend 1st & 2nd June 2002. Book Early


whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 12.05.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 15.05.2002 03:15:10
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

A number of Humback whales have been sighted over the past week offshore from Jervis Bay, it may the northern migration is early this year.

Weather permitting we will be conducting a whale search cruise on Sat 25th May at 9.00am at a discounted price to identify the number of whales passing the coast at this time.

Please contact our office for further details and bookings. www.dolphincruises.com.au or 02 44415455.

A large pod of false killer whales was an exciting compliment to our cruise on the weekend. About 30were sighted just off Pt. Perp.



whale sighting by Dolphin Explorer Cruises
sighting date: 05.04.2002
phone: (02) 4441 5455
posted on: 05.05.2002 05:37:18
web site: Dolphin Explorer Cruises

3 Humpback Whales sighted today at Point Perpendicular, still early for the Northern Migration, but a sign the 2002 Season will commence mid May.




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