A small pair of good quality binoculars, 8-10X magnification is advised.
There will be opportunities to photograph birds at close range, although lenses up to 300mm or even 400mm are useful. Cetaceans can be both close & far away Bring plenty of memory cards. Tripods/monopods are of minimal use due to the motion of the boat. Due to space constraints please leave tripods and monopods at home. Cameras hand held using image stabilisation and fast shutter speeds will get you really good results. There are usually many experienced photographers on board who are always willing to lend a hand on camera settings etc if you need it. Do not hesitate to ask.
A water/wind proof jacket for days when there is a lot of spray. Many also prefer to wear waterproof footwear. Bare feet and thongs are prohibited on board for safety reasons. A hat and sunglasses are essential, especially in summer.
Please bring water with you as well as bite to eat. We have a flushable toilet on board.
Please use sun screen (30+), even in winter. Polarised sunglasses are also recommended.
Seek remedies to sea sickness if you are prone to motion sickness.
Download a checklist to bring on the day. We'll do an eBird checklist and trip report.
Explore the monthly Species Statistics or see our species list from previous Sydney trips.