Reef Reports
3 - 6 July 2017
3 Night - FLY DIVE MINKE WHALE EXPEDITION - JS
Conditions Report
Visibility
20m / 66ft
Water temperature
24°C / 75°F
Guest Reviews
Kay Spencer - New Zealand
The minke whale experience was fantastic. The staff were awesome, extremely helpful & willing to go the extra mile with a smile.
Chris Small - USA
The best part? It's hard to say as the entire trip was incredible. The diving, food and service led to an amazing experience.
Zoe Currin - Australia
Gotham City night dive was incredible, Steve's Bommie was a highlight and the food was amazing.
Photo Competition
1st
Courtney Borkovec (compact)2nd
Courtney Borkovec (compact)3rd
Courtney Borkovec (compact) 6 - 10 July 2017
4 Night - FLY DIVE MINKE WHALE EXPEDITION - GF
Conditions Report
Visibility
25m / 82ft
Water temperature
24°C / 75°F
Guest Reviews
Kathryn Van der Zanden - New Zealand
Awesome diving, crew, food etc. First time to the GBR did not disappoint.
Marralina Milazzo - United States
There is no one thing to choose! Minke whales, the quality of the dives, the vessel itself - amazing!
Stacy Isemonger - Australia
Snorkeling with minke whales is the best thing, especially first thing out of bed!
Repeat minkes make an appearance!
From the dive deck, Kiana Saltarelli, July 6 – July 13
This week saw the repeat of several minkes, including Bento; who has returned to these waters for eleven years! Overall, more than sixty individual minke whales were identified and they displayed an enormous amount of courtship behaviour. An olive sea snake also joined the minkes on the surface. Three humpback whales finished the week with a show of breaching and tail slaps!
10 - 13 July 2017
3 Night - FLY DIVE MINKE WHALE EXPEDITION - GF
Conditions Report
Visibility
25m / 82ft
Water temperature
24°C / 75°F
Guest Reviews
Cassandra Franz - United States
Spotting minke whales & humpback whales!!!
Glen Hickey - Australia
Experiencing minke whales up close was something I will never forget. Great locations, crew organised & professional.
Katie Smith - United Kingdom
Humpback whales amazing & fascinating & the minke whales seemed so interested in us.
13 - 20 July 2017
7 Night - MINKE WHALE CORAL SEA EXPEDITION - JS
Conditions Report
Visibility
20-40m / 66ft
Water temperature
24°C / 75°F
Guest Reviews
Team Russia
Staff are very efficient & firendly. Whales & night dives were a real highlight.
Kean Teo - Singapore
Relaxed diving, friendly & helpful crew. Enjoyed minke encounters, shark feed, nautilus & potato cod photography sessions.
Marine van Dyk - Australia
Friendly staff that went beyond expectations to make everything run so smooth.
The Last Minke Whales
From the Great Barrier Reef – Mike Ball, July 13-20
It was the end of the minke season, I had been drifting with 10 whales for hours. The whales must have sensed it was their last chance to have some fun … the crew began hauling me in. I looked underwater and could hardly believe that 5 of the whales had swam, in formation below me, back to Spoilsport. The minkes looked as sad as I felt!
20 - 24 July 2017
4 Night - FLY DIVE CORAL SEA EXPEDITION - GF
Conditions Report
Visibility
40m / 131ft
Water temperature
25°C / 77°F
Guest Reviews
David Hassall - Australia
Wonderful caring staff. We saw minke whales, the shark feed, turtle & cod interactions. Top class!
Jean Krejca - United States
Excellent dive sites, great staff!
Helen Hassall - Australia
Shark feed dives - so fascinating & so responsibly organised. Professionalism, enthusiasm, efficiency & friendliness of the staff.
Sharks, mantas and the Great Barrier Reef!
From the dive deck, Oliver Garland, July 20 – July 27
Over the week, a variety of interesting creatures were seen, including hammerheads and manta rays at Osprey reef and minke whales and wobbegong sharks on the Great Barrier Reef. Cuttlefish laying eggs were a highlight of several dives and an ornate ghost pipefish made an appearance on an early morning dive. Crackerjack was the overall favourite site of many divers.
24 - 27 July 2017
3 Night - FLY DIVE COD HOLE EXPEDITION - GF
Conditions Report
Visibility
30m / 98ft
Water temperature
25°C / 77°F
Guest Reviews
Lauren Edwards - United States
The dives were amazing, but the experience outside the water made it a wonderful trip!
Dave Herrick - United States
Wonderful staff, amazingly well organised, great food, well run & safe.
Rachel Hyde - Indonesia
The crew were amazing. Wonderful enthusiastic, kind & helpful. Incredible diving at Steve's Bommie & Cracker Jack.
27 - 31 July 2017
4 Night - FLY DIVE CORAL SEA EXPEDITION - JS
Conditions Report
Visibility
30m / 98ft
Water temperature
26°C / 79°F
Guest Reviews
Zoe Grafton - United Kingdom
The diving range & beauty! I loved all the spots. The food & service was incredible.
Brandon Beardon - United States
Steve's Bommie was amazing & there never was a boring site. Lots of sharks. The food was really good throughout the expedition.
Jeff Grainger - Spain
The whole trip was really well organised, great crew & great diving.
Very sharky and the last minke
From the dive deck – by Jelle Kolet July 27 – August 3
Between 60 and 100 sharks were seen on the Western wall at Osprey reef. That in combination with the stunning colours of the fans and soft corals made for a spectacular dive.
Probably the last minke whale of the season treated divers at Steve’s Bommie with a surprise visit making the sundrenched day even better.
31 July - 3 August 2017
3 Night - FLY DIVE COD HOLE EXPEDITION - JS
Conditions Report
Visibility
30m / 98ft
Water temperature
26°C / 79°F
Guest Reviews
Rodrigo Braz - United States
Crew are amazingly nice, caring & professional. The boat is comfortable. Lighthouse & Steve's Bommie, Gotham City definite highlights.
Nadine Zangger - Switzerland
The staff onboard are extremely friendly, helpful, efficient. Highlights included Steve's & Lighthouse Bommie & the last minke whale of the season.
Kang Eunkyoung - South Korea
Loved this last day BBQ party. Crew are so warm. I'm left with a really good memory.
