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MV "Quick Cat 2"

Hervey Bay Whale Report #6 2004

Sunday 29th August 2004

by Stephen Somers

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Getting Up Close With The Whales

It really is amazing the reaction that many people have when Whale Watching, spontaneous tears of joy are not uncommon when virtually Face to Face with such a magnificent ( & huge) creature. Quick Cat 2 was designed & built by Brian & Jill Perry specifically for Whale Watching cruises in Hervey Bay, the uncluttered, spacious twin level decks are a great platform for whale watching (personally the best whale watch vessel that I have been on anywhere in the world), the main deck is as low to the water as possible, allowing you to be almost at water level as a beautiful animal that is almost as big and in most cases heavier than Quick Cat 2 come within meters on many cruises.

I think I had the best day Whale Watching ever last Wednesday, we had just about everything that whale could do for us: Mugged by 4 inquisitive whales for over 2 hours in almost lake like conditions with spy hops within 1 meter of the boat, pectoral fin and tail fluke slapping, whales chasing each other round and round, a couple of magnificent breaches less then 100 meters away, 2 dolphin species plus a sighting of not 1 but 2 extremely rare dwarf Minke whales on our way home.

 Many people aren't aware that I am a University Qualified Marine Scientist ( As.Diploma Aquatic Resource Management 1988 University of Central QLD) and that I have over 7 years experience working on tourist vessels on the Great Barrier Reef as a Reef Guide.

Some other points of difference between us and the other Hervey Bay Whale Watch Day Trips are; the freshly made scones with Jam & Cream at our morning tea stop, mini bus transfers to reduce delays on pick-up and drop off and a very relaxed atmosphere, the earliest return to the sunshine coast of the afternoon cruises as Quick Cat 2 gets back to harbour at 5pm ( Spirit & Tasman Venture 5:30pm) this allows us to be back in Noosa by 7:30pm and Maroochydore by 8:15 on almost all trips.

I would love to have the opportunity to share my passion and knowledge with your guests on our Whale Watching Tour & Cruise package. Georgie & I would also like extend an open invitation to all agents to come along on our tour FOC please call me if you have the opportunity to get away for a day. (this invitation goes for any of our tours)

This weeks Quiz Question: What do you call the lumps on a Humpback Whales body & fins? .... The Prize this week is a Quick Cat 2 Cap.

Last weeks winner was from Rhonda, Killara Apartments Noosa Q. What is the name of the bay on the north west side of Fraser Island that whales are found? (A. Platypus Bay) 

Wishing You a Whale of a Week.

Stephen Somers

PS Georgie & I are currently distributing our newly printed brochure, which features all our half day tours including the New Food Trail Tour, Please check out the new pages on out web site outlining the new tours.

PPS This coming Saturday 4th September in conjunction with Eumundi Winery we will be providing a shuttle service to their Jazz in the Vines afternoon as part of the Noosa Jazz Festival. Door to Door pick-up, Entry and a Glass or Wine or Beer is from only $29.00. Please call us for more info on 54739488

   

Stephen & Georgie Somers

Suncoast Half Day Tours/Dolphin Eco Tours

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Fax: 07 54739588
Stephen Mobile:0417 315007

Georgie Mobile: 0411 315708

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