Price from:
203 USD
An unforgettable ocean adventure!
Duration
5-6 Hours
About
Dive into the vibrant underwater world of the Jervis Bay Marine Park, swimming alongside the majestic Humpback Whale, playful Fur Seals, and Common Dolphins!
What Our Whale Swim Tour Includes:
Up-Close Encounters: The chance to experience the unparalleled joy of swimming with humpback whales, fur seals, and dolphins - the stars of Jervis Bay!
In-Water Guide: Our expert guides will accompany you during your swim, ensuring a safe and enjoyable encounter with these beautiful creatures.
Flexible Schedule: We understand that marine life operates on its own time, which is why our schedule is flexible to accommodate extra time at sea if needed.
Hydrophone: Tune into “whale radio” and live stream whale sounds while waiting between dives.
Delicious Morning Tea: Keep your energy levels up with our homemade morning tea, catering to both vegan and gluten-free diets.
Creek cruise & Bird watching: enjoy a creek cruise to start and finish your expedition the perfect opportunity to bird watch.
Complimentary Gear: Stay warm and dry with our complimentary waterproof jackets, available for use throughout the tour.
Sightseeing Opportunities: Apart from marine life, our tour includes sightseeing opportunities to stunning waterfalls and sea caves in the area.
Educational Insights: Learn about the whales' behaviours, the natural history of Jervis Bay, and fascinating Dreamtime stories.
Reef-Safe Sunscreen: To protect our delicate ocean ecosystems, we provide reef-safe sunscreen for all our guests.
Our tours depart at 7 AM, providing ample time for you to fully enjoy the wonders of the ocean. Book now for a life-changing experience in the heart of Jervis Bay!
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What to bring
•Warm clothes
•Towel
•Hat
•Swimmers
•Water bottle
•Dive equipment (if you are using your own). We recommend a 5mm wetsuit and hood during the whale season. Our hire suits are 5mm so please rent ours if yours is not thick enough.
•Seasickness tablets: We highly recommend taking some if you are unsure as motion sickness will ruin your day.
•Your own GoPro or camera. We also film the expedition and can provide a WeTransfer link with the footage for $50.
Some fine print
While whales are curious by nature, and it’s an undeniable privilege to witness these gentle giants up close and in the water, an interaction cannot be forced or guaranteed. It’s of the utmost importance to remain respectful at all times, allowing the animals to interact with us on their terms.
This can be a physically strenuous activity. It may involve swimming distances of up to 200 metres (with a mask, snorkel and fins), with over 100 metres of water below. For your safety, you must be a confident and comfortable swimmer with snorkelling experience — and able to swim 200 metres unassisted.
You must agree to follow all instructions and regulations stipulated by us and Marine parks.
A positive attitude and willingness to put yourself out of your comfort zone is a must. As the saying goes, “If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you.” Even if you don’t see a whale on your tour, we know you’ll have a great time on the ocean … in great company!
A bit about us
At Woebegone Freedive we pride ourselves on setting a new standard for the dive industry. We run sustainable, zero waste & plant based tours that aim at bettering the Jervis Bay Marine Park. Our tours are educational, they give back to the local community and most importantly put our marine life first.
We are real conservationists and fierce wildlife advocates with over a decade of experience in the Dive Industry, we’ve gathered a lifetime of knowledge and experience of Jervis Bay and surrounds. We’re the number one local dive operator of choice and actively participate in community events such as our monthly beach cleanups.
This experience is conducted with the full consideration of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016, Under the NSW Department of Primary Industries Permit number MEAA20/204.
Please carefully read through our Liability Release & Medical Declaration form before your expedition with Woebegone Freedive. 
Booking Notes
** Make sure you opt in for text message notifications and enter the correct email & mobile number so you will be directly notified of any changes to your booking.
##Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your tour!
7am departure for our morning session and 1:30pm for our afternoon session. We meet at Woollamia Boat ramp not our dive shop.
Before the big day, please take a moment to read the attached PDF. It has everything you need to know – what to bring, what to expect, and how to make the most of your adventure.
[View Whale Swim 2025.pdf](https://cdn.filestackcontent.com/FnLmtoehQme8t0MvqaIl)
##What to Bring
- Swimmers
- Drinking water
- Towel
- Hat
- Warm Clothes
- Dive equipment if you are bringing your own (mask/snorkel, fins & full length warm wetsuit) We recommend a 5mm wetsuit and hood for the whale season, please rent one of our toasty 5mm wetsuits for the day so you can make the most of your time out on the ocean.
- If you get motion sickness or unsure please take sea sickness tablets before the tour.
Cancellation Policy
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##All refunds do not include any currency conversion fees, card processing fees or booking fees charged by third party providers. These fees are non-refundable.
Cancellation or change of date outside 7 days of the tour/course will result in a 25% cancellation fee.
Cancellation or change of date within 7 days of the tour /course will result in a 50% cancellation fee.
Failure to board or change of date/cancellation within 72hrs of departure will result in a full fare forfeiture. There will be no opportunity to reschedule or receive credit at this stage.
CHANGE OF DATE/ CANCELLATION DUE TO COVID-19 IS SUBJECT TO THE ABOVE CANCELLATION POLICY.
All trips can be subject to change last minute due to circumstances out of our control. In the event that we cancel the tour/ course due to adverse weather conditions, mechanical breakdowns or not meeting the minimum participant numbers required, you will be offered a full refund (not including card/booking processing fee), gift voucher or reschedule to another date.
If you are not contacted about a cancellation, expect your tour/ course to run as planned.
## All refunds do not include any currency conversion fees, card processing fees or booking fees charged by third party providers.
CANCELLATION OR CHANGE OF DATE DUE TO COVID-19 IS SUBJECT TO THE ABOVE CANCELLATION POLICY.
We do not offer any refunds of gift vouchers/certificates- they can however be used by friends or family members.
