Reef Reports
3 - 6 June 2019
3 Night - FLY DIVE COD HOLE EXPEDITION - HW
Conditions Report
Visibility
20m / 66ft
Water temperature
25°C / 77°F
Guest Reviews
Jay Kucera - United States
We had 7 nights and I can't believe the second part was even better than the first. A+ to A+++!!
Staub Family - United States
I got to see minke whales, sharks, cuttlefish, turtles. Such a great experience to swim with them all. Everything about the trip was excellent.
Katerine Tomera - United States
I appreciated the diversity of the dive sites for all levels. The crew were great the food was good with lots of variety.
6 - 10 June 2019
4 Night - FLY DIVE MINKE WHALE EXPEDITION - JS
Conditions Report
Visibility
30m / 98ft
Water temperature
26°C / 79°F
Guest Reviews
Drew Willert - United States
Lighthouse Bommie - saw a swimming flatworm, grey reef shark, white tip reef shark, octopus, school of barracuda and a turtle. Then snorkeled with minke whales!
Rebecca Sassower - United States
Learnt about minke whales and reef fish between or after dives. Amazing dive sites, flexibility in prioritising minke snorkelling.
Olivia & Maddison Cullen - Australia
Incredible minke encounters facilitated flawlessly by the crew. Crew were excellent in every area. The minke researcher was amazing.
A GREAT START TO MINKE WHALE SEASON 2019
From the dive deck – Kerrin Jones
This expedition got 2019’s official minke whale season off to an excellent start, with guests enjoying great minke whale interactions every day of the six days Spoilsport was at sea.
Whales were seen while diving but as usual the best and closest encounters were on the minke snorkel lines, both at dive sites and on several excellent drifts with the minkes.
10 - 13 June 2019
3 Night - FLY DIVE MINKE WHALE EXPEDITION - JS
Conditions Report
Visibility
30m / 98ft
Water temperature
26°C / 79°F
Guest Reviews
Adam Greenstein - United States
Amazing night dive at Pixie Gardens was just filled with all kind of sea life.
Camden Littleton - United States
I had such a great experience, everything went well and the crew were fantastic.
Suzanne Doe - Australia
Crew made the trip wonderful. Great dives and food.
13 - 17 June 2019
4 Night - FLY DIVE MINKE WHALE EXPEDITION - JS
Conditions Report
Visibility
30m / 98ft
Water temperature
26°C / 79°F
Guest Reviews
Margeret Gooch - Australia
Loved the staff - very professional & friendly. The food was excellent.
Allie Burns - Australia
Such a great trip, all the staff were absolutely fantastic. We were so well looked after. Especially enjoyed the giant cod.
Hannah Brown - Australia
Such a privilege to have Alastair on board. Staff were great and went above and beyond.
17 - 20 June 2019
3 Night - FLY DIVE MINKE WHALE EXPEDITION - JS
Conditions Report
Visibility
30m / 98ft
Water temperature
26°C / 79°F
Guest Reviews
Marilyn Marsh-Booth - Australia
Staff attention to detail absolutely amazing. I use MBDE as the benchmark of liveaboards.
Ruth Sutherland - Australia
Such long minke interactions. Steve's Bommie was awesome.
Lou Zeidberg - United States
Friendly and confident staff helped my children become better divers.
Minke Madness
From the dive deck – Kristy O’Neill
The weather was brilliant. We had the most amazing Minke Whale encounter! As many as 10 whales where seen at one time. Most of the guests where approached with very close encounters! (within 1 meter!) Also witnessing bubble blasts, spy hops, motorboating and more!
Did the full moon play a part in this Minke Madness?
Photo Competition
1st
Suzanne Krasicki (Compact)2nd
Carolyn Mcilvenny (Compact)3rd
Suzanne Krasicki (Compact) 20 - 24 June 2019
4 Night - FLY DIVE MINKE WHALE EXPEDITION - JC
Conditions Report
Visibility
30m / 98ft
Water temperature
25°C / 77°F
Guest Reviews
Katherine Porter - USA
Staff were amazing! They were so helpful and fun. They pointed out great stuff on dives and were really efficient and accommodating. Having a whale expert was great!
Terence Critchlow and Jodi Gaylord - USA
The dive staff were wonderful! Very competent, super friendly, pleasant and more than willing to help a novice.
Andrew and Gail Hunter - Australia
We have been on this trip quite a few times, and we have always left with great memories.
24 - 27 June 2019
3 Night - FLY DIVE MINKE WHALE EXPEDITION - JC
Conditions Report
Visibility
30m / 98ft
Water temperature
25°C / 77°F
Guest Reviews
Steve and Jenny Sorenson - USA
The guides were patient, considerate and knowledgable. There was no judgement of our amateur status as divers. Our first ever ocean dives felt safe, unrushed and most importantly, FUN!
Wilson and England Family - UK
The whales wer amazing and they camer very close. In addition, the diving sites were really cool and we saw lots of sea life.
Kiefer Family - USA
We loved having mulitple dive options, knowledgable and energetic staff, and the food was delicious!
MINKE WHALE SEASON CONTINUES TO EXCITE!
From the dive deck – Kerrin Jones
Minke whale season continued to excite both divers and snorkelers, with plenty of great whale encounters this expedition. Some interesting whale behaviours were observed, including bubble blasts and the occasional headrise along with belly presentations and close approaches. There was also lots of great diving to be done, with turtles, sea snakes, sharks and nudibranchs seen.
27 June - 1 July 2019
4 Night - FLY DIVE MINKE WHALE EXPEDITION - JC
Conditions Report
Visibility
40m / 131ft
Water temperature
24°C / 75°F
Guest Reviews
Blake Pelling - Australia
Day 2 minke encounter. They nearly outnumbered us!
Sue Quixley - Australia
Truly an experience of a lifetime. Your staff were so helpful and kind at all times. They ensured we had the best possible experience.
Tom Payne - Australia
Amazing diving, great crew, food was always excellent, can't name only one best thing.
