Join us for an exciting 5 night expedition photographing Minke whales on the Great Barrier Reef. These curious whales can be up to 8 metres in length and weigh almost 6 tonnes yet they are among the smallest of the baleen whales.
6 June
15 June
Maximum of 6 people to maximize your time and one on one consultation
Day 1. Arrival, airport transfer to hotel
Day 2. Board Vessel – Snorkel and dive Great Barrier Reef
Day 3. Snorkel with Minke whales and dive Great Barrier Reef
Day 4. Snorkel with Minke whales and dive Great Barrier Reef
Day 5. Snorkel with Minke whales and dive Great Barrier Reef
Day 6. Depart vessel – transfer to hotel
Day 7. Hotel transfer to airport
Scott Portelli was recently awarded Wildlife photographer of the year (single capture) at the Australian Photographic Prize 2024 awards and Portfolio winner at the HIPA awards in 2023. With multiple awards at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the year in 2022 and 2016. He was also announced as the winner in the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2021 & 2024. He was awarded 1st place as part of a team representing Australia at the World Photographic Cup 2021. Also included in his accolades, he was announced winner at the GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2021/2024. Some of his more noteworthy awards include national winner of the Sony World Photography awards 2016.
Scott has spent over a decade working in the polar regions with a focus on Antarctica and the Sub-Antarctic areas producing a unique portfolio of fine art photography that showcases the intricate environment and its intriguing inhabitants. Working in extreme conditions, Scott’s photography provides a rarely seen glimpse above and below the surface in some of the harshest places on the planet.
Meals, tea, coffee and soft drinks
5 nights aboard vessel (2 nights hotel before and after tour – twin share)
4 days snorkeling/diving with Minke whales on Great Barrier Reef
Photographic/video tuition with Scott Portelli (Daily workshop)
Up to 16 in-water snorkel or scuba dive sessions on the Great Barrier Reef
Snorkel equipment, including wetsuits
Prescription masks (deposit required)
Hire cameras (deposit required)
Transfers between Cairns city accommodation and airport
Transfer to and from the vessel (departure/embarkation is between 7:30-9:30am and disembarkation is from 8-10am depending on weather conditions and arrival times)
Flights (If you are diving please schedule your flights for later the day of disembarkation)
Alcoholic beverages
Additional activities on rest day
You must have your own underwater camera/housing
Great Barrier Reef Tax $80
Travel insurance
If you wish to find out more about the rules and regulations for swimming with Dwarf Minke whales you can visit the GBRMPA website.
Please review our terms & conditions and cancellation policy
For more information contact us through the website or directly via email at scott@scottportelli.com or +61 (0)402124453