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Cairns - Minke Whales

Snorkeling with the Minkes!!
25th – 29th June 2026

MIKE BALL DRIVE EXPEDITIONS…

An expedition dedicated to maximising your in-water interactions at the world’s only known Minke Whale aggregation sites, whilst enjoying the diverse marine life of the Ribbon Reefs, warm waters, and stunning visibility.

From AUD

$3299 pp – Club Cabin 

$3749 pp – Standard Cabin

$4099 pp – Premium Cabin


Duration: 5 Days (approx.)
Location: Cairns Marina
Product code: TRIPMIKEBALL2026

Since commencing Minke Whale Expeditions in 1996 Mike Ball has had a 98% success rate. The largest pod seen was 28 whales, the longest encounter was 10 hours. Every day has a high probability of dwarf minke encounters.

If we are not able to locate whales at our reliable sites, up to two hours at a time is spent searching for whales further afield. If none are sighted, we will dive as many of the Ribbon Reef sites as possible

  • MAIN EVENT: Snorkeling with the Minkes!!
  • Up to 12 dives (includes tanks and weights)
  • Daily serviced, air conditioned accommodation in twin/double cabins,
  • Delicious meals & snacks, complimentary soft drink or wine with evening meal,
  • Tanks, air fills and weight belt,
  • Reef ecology programme,
  • Dive computer workshop,
  • Cultural and historical walking tour of Lizard Island (Coral Sea Safari guests only),
  • Scenic flight to or from Lizard Island (Fly Dive itineraries only),
  • Transfer to either our office, the airport or inner city hotel after your expedition.
  • Travel to Cairns

  • Transfers to Trinity Wharf

    Alcoholic Beverages

    Travel Insurance

  • This trip runs ex Cairns.  You will need to arrange your own flights from Cairns and transfer to Trinity Wharf.

    25 Jun: Depart Cairns
    – Meet 5.30pm, Depart 6pm from Trinity Wharf

    29 Jun:
    Disembark Cairns Airport –11.30am

A non-refundable deposit of $500 is taken at time of booking.

From $3,450.00
CAIRNS Minke Whales