Swim with Whales

PRICING
All participants are priced the same.

Children must be aged 8+ years to join this tour.

Price includes:
– Water
– Snorkelling equipment: 5mm wetsuits, Mask*, Snorkel and Fins. (Average Sea Temperature: 18°C-21°C).
*Corrective Lens Masks are available to hire. To avoid disappointment, we recommend that you wear contact lenses or consider purchasing your own prescription mask. These can be ordered through our affiliated dive store, CLICK HERE 

Upgrades:
– GoPro Hire 

If whales are not sighted on the day, you will be entitled to 50% off a return trip.

Please be aware that the crew reserves the right to prohibit anyone from entering the water if they deem it unsafe. If any of the below is not found out until on the day, you may not be permitted to join the tour and you may not receive a refund.

• You must be able to swim and it’s important that the tour operator is aware of your swimming ability. You’ll be asked to rate your swimming ability (1 to 5) on the following page.
• Children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times, on-board or in-water.
• If you have any pre-existing medical conditions, are taking prescription medication or you are suffering from any injury or illness, then it is important that the tour provider is made aware in-advance. If they deem it too dangerous or unsafe, they reserve the right to prohibit you entering the water or joining the tour. You’ll be asked to state any of the above on the following page.
• Children under the age of 8 years are not permitted to join this tour.
• If you are pregnant, unfortunately, you are unable to join this tour.
• Drones are not permitted on board.
• Consuming alcohol before or during your tour is not permitted.
• If you are unable to walk on-board or are wheelchair bound, unfortunately, you are unable to join this tour.
  

This tour operates out of Mooloolaba (Sunshine Coast), QLD

Please check-in with the team promptly, at the time stated on your booking, at their dive shop located at The Mooloolaba Wharf, 123 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba. Parking in Mooloolaba can be very congested, especially on weekends and in school holidays, please allow plenty of time to find a space.

An email and text message confirmation will be sent the day before your trip at approximately 3:30 pm to inform you of the status of the trip and your check in time.

You will receive a confirmation email upon purchasing this tour which will provide you with all of the relevant information, e.g. CONTACT NUMBERS,  ADDRESS ETC.

Please wear your swimmers ahead of arrival. Towel, Water Bottle, Sunscreen (Reef safe, please), warm clothing/ windproof jacket, and polarised sunglasses are recommended for best viewing through the surface of the water.

Medication: (If you require to take medication throughout the duration of this tour, please remember to bring this with you. If you deem it necessary, please inform a member of staff, on board your vessel, where within your belongings this can be found).

Seasickness Medication – You may experience seasickness out on the open ocean. We suggest that you should speak with your pharmacist in advance of your trip, to seek their advice on seasickness medication. We will not reschedule bookings or issue refunds for those suffering from seasickness.

“Tsunami” and “WildOne” are both state of the art dive/snorkel vessels built by Woody Marine, powered by 3x 350hp Yamaha and 4x 350 Yamaha outboards respectively, making for a high powered, adrenaline pumping trip out in search of humpback whales. Both are fitted with marine toilets.

Onboard: Maximum of 20 passengers.

Cancellations/changes to your booking must be made in writing directly to Salty Swims – Please contact Salty Swims  via email (info@saltyswims.com.au), or Facebook (via the chat icon linked to this page).

Please be aware that refund policies do not cover travel, accommodation or any other associated costs. We recommend you take out travel insurance to cover unforeseeable cancellations.

What if the tour provider cancels?
In the event of poor sea conditions, minimum numbers not being reached or for any other reason, the tour operator reserves the right to cancel the tour. If your trip cannot be rescheduled to your satisfaction, you will receive a full refund.

What if you cancel?
If you wish to cancel your booking MORE THAN 72 hours from your departure, you’ll receive a full refund.
If you wish to cancel your booking LESS THAN 72 hours from your departure, you will not receive a refund. You are however permitted to transfer your booking to another name.