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 Wharf29 Jun:
Disembark Cairns Airport –11.30am
A non-refundable deposit of $500 is taken at time of booking.