Cetaceans are well loved by man in all parts of the world and much to their delight, there is more than one hotspot to watch these marine mammals in their natural surroundings. Some parts of the Caribbean seas, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific waters, the Atlantic and even the Mediterranean have graceful porpoises, whales and dolphins flipping through the waves.
With its proximity to the equator and generally tepid climatic conditions, the Atlantic waters bordering Sydney are a hot favourite by the cetaceans as is evident by their numbers and regular movements. The vessels that carry the eager audiences to watch these untrained, spontaneous performances are usually packed. They are large, comfortable and do not disturb the habitats of the mammals. Travellers can choose the duration, ranging from two to four hours and the vessel, which can be a cruise ship with a large deck or a relatively smaller yacht which still offers a grand view of these marine creatures that flip out of water, spin and elegantly bisect the waves to re-enter their home.
The best news is that whale watching is an activity that people engage in even during the winter, though it is ideally a spring time pasttime. Depending on the season or time of the year, different types of whales can be found in this area. False killer whales, pilot whales, sperm whales, sei whales and humpbacks are the most common with humpbacks being bold enough to meander towards the Sydney Harbour when the currents are strong closer to the shore. Once in a way dolphins also hobnob with the whales and those accustomed to the seas around Sydney would not find it difficult to distinguish between the two even at a distance.
The quintessential home in Sydney would be a boutique hotel Sydney, where there is charm, privacy, luxury and comfort very similar to what patrons of The Langham Sydney are accustomed to. The fast pace of modernity is evident in a hotel Sydney, but the same would not be the case when you drift away into the sea to watch the flamboyant dance rituals of the whales set amidst mile upon mile of blue as far as the eye can see.
Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.
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