Eye to Eye Marine Encounters

Eye to Eye Marine Encounters run 4-8 day expeditions to top sties on the Great Barrier Reef and provides unforgettable wildlife interactions.

Our flagship Swim with Minke Whale Expeditions boast a 100% success rate for whale encounters and has won multiple awards for ethical and sustainable practices. For prices/dates please visit our website.

As the only operator with no fixed itinerary, we are free to make the most out of changing sea conditions to ensure you get the very best experience possible.

Uniquely, the cost of your trip funds fieldwork by marine scientists. In return they:

• provide fascinating on board lectures
• allow you to observe/take part in the science
• share cutting edge techniques and discoveries

This arrangement allows you to get closer to wildlife than ever before while also supporting valuable research and conservation.

Affiliation:

Minke Whale Project, James Cook University, Museum of Tropical QLD, University of Queensland, American Universities International Programmes (AUIP)

Training Level:

Crew on board include dive instructor/dive masters, skipper, engineer, chef, marine biologist (and guest researchers)

Boat Description:

We operate a range of vessels with varying comfort levels (from luxury to budget) to suit all guests.

This year, our Swim with Whale Expeditions will on board the beloved Elizabeth E II and Aroona. Even though we have an exciting history with the Undersea Explorer since1996 we have upgraded to more luxury vessels. We look forward to welcoming old and new friends on board these vessels for the upcoming minke season.

Sites Visited:

Great Barrier Reef coral gardens and pinnacles - green turtles, reef sharks, cuttlefish, nudibranchs, fusiliers, scorpion fish, pygmy seahorses, pipefish, etc (Cod Hole, Steve's Bommie, Pixie Pinnacle, Lighthouse, Challenger Bay)

Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea - plunging vertical walls, 30+m visibility, large pelagic species including grey whalers, silver tip sharks, hammerheads, manta rays, trevally, barracuda, tuna etc

Far Northern very remote wilderness: Turtle and Tiger shark expeditions Nov- December

Facilities:

• Scuba hire

• Diving seven days