Humpback whales, their safety is our responsibility. When you're watching the whales take care not to go closer than a hundred meters, that's the law. Maintain a boat speed of around four knots and don't separate any members of the pod. If a whale shows signs of becoming distressed, you're too close, give it a bit of breathing space. A few simple guidelines to protect the humpback whales, an investment in the future, theirs and ours.