Dive into Jervis Bay Marine Park with Woebegone Freedive’s guided Swim with Whales Expedition. Experience the thrill of swimming alongside humpback whales, fur seals, and dolphins while supporting ocean conservation.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5–6 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be comfortable swimmers able to snorkel confidently and swim up to 200 meters unassisted in open water.
Wildlife
History
Jervis Bay holds cultural significance to the Indigenous Yuin people, with Dreamtime stories woven into the natural features of the marine park.
Conservation
Woebegone Freedive operates under strict biodiversity permits, actively promoting reef-safe practices and participating in monthly beach cleanups to protect Jervis Bay’s fragile ecosystems.
Woebegone Freedive
Dive into Jervis Bay Marine Park with Woebegone Freedive’s guided Swim with Whales Expedition. Experience the thrill of swimming alongside humpback whales, fur seals, and dolphins while supporting ocean conservation.
Woebegone Freedive is a Woollamia, New South Wales-based operator delivering freediving, snorkelling and ocean education experiences in Jervis Bay and Jervis Bay Marine Park. The business offers a mix of short expeditions, multi-hour boat trips and structured courses suitable for beginners through to advanced freedivers. Key offerings include holiday kids freediving workshops, an 8-week Ocean School program, line training boat sessions, guided snorkel/freedive expeditions, swim-with-whales trips and Molchanovs Wave 1 and Wave 2 freediver courses.
All programs focus on skill development and ocean awareness. Kids offerings combine freediving lessons, safety skills and ocean education in small-group formats. Adult sessions emphasize equalisation, line technique and breathwork, with personalized coaching noted on specific line and boat sessions. Several guided expeditions highlight Jervis Bay’s marine life — dolphins, fur seals and migrating whales — and include on-water guidance and flexible scheduling.
Woebegone Freedive promotes low-impact practices during sessions and recommends reef-safe sunscreen on marine excursions. The operator works within the Jervis Bay Marine Park environment and provides hands-on learning in natural settings. With a clear focus on accessible entry points for newcomers and step-up courses for progressing freedivers, Woebegone Freedive aims to build water confidence and marine connection for families, youth and adult participants.
Location
Woollamia, NSW
Operating in Jervis Bay Marine Park
Session Lengths
2–6 hours
From 2-hour to multi-hour expeditions
Kids Programs
Ocean School & Workshops
8-week terms and holiday workshops
Courses
Molchanovs Wave 1 & 2
Beginner and advanced freediver courses
Choose from kids workshops, snorkel/freedive trips and Molchanovs courses — book a session in Woollamia for hands-on coastal learning.
Bring your own wetsuit if possible
While Woebegone provides 5mm suits, a well-fitting wetsuit enhances comfort and warmth during long swims in cooler water.
Take seasickness tablets beforehand
The bay’s waters can be choppy; preventing seasickness ensures a more enjoyable tour.
Book early to secure your spot
Tours fill quickly due to limited group sizes and seasonal whale migration times, so reservations are recommended well in advance.
Respect wildlife interaction rules
Maintain distance, follow guides’ instructions, and never force contact—whales choose the encounter on their terms.
5mm Wetsuit
Keeps you warm during extended swims in colder water temperatures.
fall|winter|spring
Reef-safe Sunscreen
Protects your skin while preserving the delicate marine ecosystems.
summer|spring|fall
Waterproof Dry Bag
Useful for keeping valuables and extra clothing dry during the expedition.
Underwater Camera or GoPro
Capture stunning underwater moments with whales and seals.