Experience the emotions of special encounters with the legendary giants of the sea;
animals such as the Blue whale, Fin whale, Sei whale, Humpback whale
and Sperm whale.
Encounter dolphins too, feel their energy and the excitement they bring.
Although Spring is traditionally the low season for tourism, it is one of the best times to visit us and
high season for the whales. This is when the greatest variety of species can be encountered and when
most baleen whales pass by our shores. It is also the peak of our activities, when we run the special
Giants of the Sea programme, but also conduct much of our research.
Our aim is to not only provide opportunities to see whales and dolphins but to also educate;
to combine the unique feelings obtained at sea watching the animals with knowledge.
The program also includes
activities such as museum tours and the visit to the famous 'Vigia' or lookout along with
presentations and demonstrations about the various techniques we use to identify and
study each species of cetacean.
All participants have the opportunity to be present whilst we conduct our
research activities, particularly on the boat when we record behaviour as well as
gather photographic evidence that can be used in the photo-identification of individuals.
Our aim is to leave all participants with not only great visual memories of
their encounters but also a greater understanding of these incredible animals, their
ecology and conservation needs.
Anyone joining this program will have some of the best chances of seeing these whales anywhere in the world.
We have an experienced team but your motivation and attitude are also important for success.
A flexible approach is key. Be prepared as sometimes the appearance of the whales and sea conditions may require a sudden
departure at short notice. Expect some adventure too. We operate from rigid inflatable boats and although your safety
is assured, the journey to the whales can be an electrifying experience in high seas.
We aim to give all participants the best chances of seeing the animals.
Although the number of spaces on our boat as well as the number of excursions that we can operate
each day are fixed we also try to reconcile our Whale Watching with educational activity
and our research goals. Furthermore, limiting the number of participants allows our staff to provide
better assistance both at sea and on land. For these reasons the Giants of the Sea program
is restricted to 12 people per week.