Fremantle Boat Harbour Whale tours are currently departing daily to see the southern Humpback Whale migration. It was a lovely morning with an easterly breeze which made everything feel very much like an early summer morning. Our first pods were mums and calves keeping a low profile, they seemed to be reflecting that there was energy nearby they were trying to maintain a low profile from and soon we could see why. Multiple pods of adults were moving into the sighting grounds and as they shuffled we could see a few bachelor males in the mix. It took some time but soon we had a total of five whales who joined together with on member in the pod deciding it was a perfect time for a show off breach. Launching just off our bow, the full body breach was spectacular and from that moment onwards the fun had begun. The adults dated and chased around each other with dramatic tail dives in the deep water accentuating their beauty.
Further away and on our return back towards the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour one of the sleep calves from earlier was now wide awake and decided it was time to show off some baby head lunging which was adorable. The midday tour was much fun with many mums and calves in the sighting grounds enjoying the beautiful weather conditions. It was glassy at one point and the young calf was very excited, she could see us as clearly as we could see her as she did a little spy hop off the bow. It was very sweet to see the curiosity of this pod as they enjoyed exploring around our vessel. The local pod of Bottlenose Dolphins were also in the area today as they approached for an afternoon meet and mingle as they cruised along with us happily. It is always lovely to spend some time with the dolphins and see them all looking so well. Further mums and calves rested nearby with one baby practicing some pec slapping as mum was on the move to find a spot suitable for a rest as the nearby pods all moved in towards each other. Overall a busy day in the sighting grounds with many Humpback Whales enjoying their time and making the most of their stay in the waters off Rottnest Island.
