25 SEPTEMBER 2023
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Today saw our crew and passengers onboard Hinchinbrook Explorer delighted to see a mother, calf and escort quite close to the bay as we made our way out offshore. They were not doing too much., but just slowly making their way down south and enjoying their time doing so.
Just near Fingal Island we then located 3 adult Humpbacks and 1 calf, with one of the adult having a great time with a few breaches and peck slapping. Our passengers were then surprised with a pod of common dolphins before we began making our way back into the bay.
Photo Credit: Lee Matthews Photography