Hi everyone.

Chi has organised a weekend at Hervey Bay, swimming with the Humpback Whales, and also diving the ex-HMAS Tobruk.

Swim with humpback whales at Hervey Bay and dive with the ex-HMAS Tobruk

Hervey Bay whale watch Season is coming up soon, join us for a mini weekend away in August!

If we have enough numbers from diving and whale swim experience, we can receive 10% group discount 😊

Date: 26^th-28^th August 2022

Location: Hervey Bay

Dive shop: Hervey Bay Dive Centre (https://diveherveybay.com.au/)

Accommodation: Please book own accommodation (Fraser Coast Top Tourist Caravan Park is recommended, https://www.frasercoastholidaypark.com.au/)

Schedule

Fri 26th August 2022

Drive up to Hervey Bay

Sat 27^th August 2022

Divers: the ex-HMAS Tobruk dive with Hervey Bay Dive Centre (double dives, All day)

Non-divers: Explore Hervey Bay, beach walks, visit local markets, etc

Group BBQ dinner: Group BBQ, please bring a plate (meat and a salad or dessert) to share at Fraser Coast Top Tourist Caravan Park

Sun 28^th August 2022

Swimmers: Swim with humpbacks, whale watch with Hervey Bay Dive Centre (approx. 5.5 hrs)

Non-Swimmers: Explore Hervey Bay, beach walks, visit local markets, etc

Time to hit the road again !

Cost

the ex-HMAS Tobruk dive (10 divers max)

$220 + $8 Marine park fee (exclude 10% group discount)

Inclusions

2x guided dives of Ex-HMAS Tobruk

Tanks & weights

Tea / Coffee and refreshments throughout the day

Swim with humpbacks (15 ppl max)

$195 per adult, $150 per child (exclude 10% group discount)

Inclusions

Swim with whales (when conditions permit, July - October)

Up-close 3/4 day whale encounter

Morning tea, Lunch & Afternoon Tea

Snorkelling gear and wet suits are provided

*Guaranteed whale sightings

Guarantee whale sightings (seeing a whale from the vessel) between 1st August and 14th October. In the very unlikely event that the skipper cannot locate a whale during this period you will be offered a full refund or free return ticket.

We cannot guarantee that you will be able to swim with a whale on every tour and also on occasions the weather, sea state and whales behaviour will prohibit the opportunity.

*Children

Children under 8 years are not permitted to swim with the whales and a parental guardian must remain with them at all times throughout the tour. The tour is not suitable for children under 4 years.

Payment

Your place will only be held once a deposit of $100 has been received into the club's bank account.

Once we have enough numbers for group discount, I will send another email to confirm the total cost of your activities minus the deposit. Full payment must be made by 30th June 2022.

Please make sure that you include your name and Hervey Bay into the reference section so we know it's from you.

BSB = 064008

A/C = 00904176

A/C NAME = URGQ

Click on the link above to RSVP. Let me know via the drop-down boxes which activities you are joining, any dietary requirement.

If you are diving, please provide your diving certification organisation information, certification level and numbers (E.g SSI OW 1234567 etc)

Divers

* Note: if you have not dived in more than 12 months you are required to complete a Scuba Review with our chief instructor before you can dive the ex HMAS

* Medical Disclaimer: All guests participating in dive tours will be required to fill out a medical questionnaire to ensure that you have no medical problems (past or present) or taking any medication that may be contradictory to scuba diving. Some medical conditions and / or medication may prevent you from participating in the dive tour. If you are unsure about this, please discuss this with our instructors at the time of booking.

Let’s go diving and see majestic humpback whales!

Chi & Nelly