SILVERSONIC SEES MIGALOO!

24th July 2007

Click Image for more Pictures *Picture courtesy The Cairns Post, photographer Marc McCormack.

Migaloo was sighted by Silversonic swimming north of Undine Cay at 9.30am this morning. Silversonic was on route to Agincourt reef when this rarly seen whale was sighted for the first time in Port Douglas.

The extremely delighted passengers and crew on Silversonic cruise were in awe of the rarely seen white humpback whale, Migaloo.

This is the third year in a row the Quicksilver Group has been the first to sight Migaloo. Last year he was first sighted off Green Island on the 15th July and in 2005 off Low Isles on the 16th July.

Migaloo was at Undine Cay travelling north with 2 other humpback whales. Silversonic spotted a number of whales in the area before seeing Migaloo with a humpback either side of him.

Shane Down, skipper of Silversonic said “ It is one of the most amazing sights. Migaloo wasn’t doing anything spectacular and was just slowing cruising north with his two bodyguards either side. This is a once in a lifetime chance to see this amazing whale”

In the current weather conditions, the Quicksilver Group has been sighting a number of humpback whales but to see Migaloo has been one of the most unbelievable experiences for both crew and passengers.

The whales are regularly sighted at the Outer Barrier Reef at this time of year, and future passengers may be lucky enough to enjoy the added bonus of whale watching for a few weeks yet.

Newspaper Articles on the Migaloo

Special Thanks for Videos and Photography

Shane Down - Silversonic Skipper
David Iles - Quicksilver Crew
Patrick Picton - Silversonic Crew
Jamie Nel - InDepth Video

Contacts:
Megan Bell
Director of Marketing
Quicksilver Group
Tel: 07 4052 7814