A whale of a time with Fantasea

FANTASEA Adventure Cruising kicked off the 2017 Sydney whale watching season in style on Fri, with guests on board the inaugural trip treated to a fabulous display from a frolicking denizen of the deep ( inset).

Fantasea operates daily trips to watch the annual migration of humpbacks between May and Nov, with each departure including an on-board marine biologist and a “hydrophone” which can be used to listen to any underwater communications.

The catamaran used for the trips features on-board wi-fi and a bar, with complimentary tea and coffee plus snacks and refreshments available to buy.

The Fantasea Cruises whale watching product is also available from Darling Harbour and Palm Beach - more details and rates on 0488 013 482.

The whale watching range is one of several innovations launched by Fantasea, which also include a “Shopper Hopper” shuttle service between Circular Quay and outlet stores at Sydney’s Birkenhead Point shopping centre.

Fantasea Cruising ceo Anthony Hayes told TD the shopping cruise was of keen interest to delegates at Australian Tourism Exchange last week - and it’s also great for the retailers with shoppers spending an average of $650 each at the stores during their visit.

Pictured above prior to the departure of the first cruise of the season from Circular Quay are Fantasea Cruises ceo Anthony Hayes and marketing manager Wendy Harch.