Naturaliste Charters Daily Whale Blogs
Marine Exploration: Experiencing the Riches of the Bremer Canyon
Published on March 27, 2024Marine Marvels of the Bremer Canyon The Bremer Canyon was a hive of activity today, boasting an impressive array of marine life. A highlight of our expedition was encountering a pod of pilot whales upon our arrival at the hotspot. Among them were several newborn calves, their delicate features still marked by the folds of […]
Read moreSailing Through the Southern Ocean: A Day Among Orcas and Albatrosses
Published on March 22, 2024A Glorious Expedition in the Southern Ocean With the Great Southern Ocean area of Bremer Canyon all to ourselves today. A glorious expedition into the choppy waters was anticipated by Alison Maree and her passengers. Dark clouds were quickly clearing behind us, the sun shone through after a sprinkle of rain. It didn’t take long […]
Read morePlayful Orca and Blue Whale Encounters
Published on March 20, 2024Playful Encounters: A Morning with Blue Whales Little did we know our experience today would be more than just playful orca. This morning’s expedition began with a special sighting of a very particular blow off Point Henry. Only 5 nautical miles from where we set off. Approaching the shallow waters of 30 meters. We were lucky […]
Read moreBattle of the Apex Predators
Published on March 19, 2024A Battleground Between Two Apex Giants: The Killer Whale (Orca) and the Sperm Whale. Apex predators rule the Bremer Canyon, today was no exception as the world of two species collide. In the vast expanse of the ocean, our team embarked on a routine expedition, not anticipating the arrival of the iconic sperm whale. As […]
Read moreNature’s Drama on the High Seas: Killer Whales’ Feeding Frenzy
Published on March 13, 2024Rough Seas, Resilient Vessel Setting out to the Southern Ocean hotspot, our journey was impeded by rough seas. However, aboard the Alison Maree, designed to navigate such conditions, we forged ahead undeterred. Elusive Giants Below Upon reaching the hotspot, we encountered elusive killer whales. Though glimpses of Noosa, Halley, Comet, and Sedna thrilled us, their […]
Read more