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A pod of dolphins swimming in the ocean. 1
A boat with passengers observing dolphins in the water. 2
A boat with passengers observing dolphins in the ocean. 3
Three dolphins swimming in the ocean. 4
Two dolphins swimming in the ocean. 5
By oceanboat64
Free cancellation available
Price is €169 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • The cetacean excursion is a one-of-a-kind adventure!
    • Set off in a small group for an unforgettable cetacean watching adventure.
    • The Basque Country is home to over 15 species of cetaceans
    • Seeing cetaceans in the wild is a unique and unforgettable experience.

Activity location

    • Biarritz
    • Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Quai de l'Infante, 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France | Meeting point: 14 Quai de l’Infante (Ponton A), at the port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Oceanboat64 on Google Maps. Please arrive 20 minutes before the departure time. Kindly wait on the quay and do not go down onto the pontoon; a member of our team will come to pick you up.
    • Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

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Basque Country : Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tours

  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m
    4h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 08:30
Price details
€169.00 x 1 Adult€169.00
Total
Price is €169.00
Until Sat, 3 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Discover the marine life off the Basque coast.
  • Inclusions
    Experienced skipper
  • Inclusions
    Zodiac RIB boat
  • Inclusions
    Insurance

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 5 years, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Important: Before confirming your booking, please contact us to let us know the dates you're available for the excursion.

    You’ll embark on a dolphin and cetacean watching tour off the coast of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

    Meeting time is at 8:00 AM at the pontoon. After a short briefing, we’ll head out to sea.

    For this trip, we’ll navigate offshore towards the Gouf de Capbreton — an impressive underwater canyon. Just a few dozen metres deep near Capbreton, it plunges down to over 4,000 metres. This oceanic trench is a hotspot of marine biodiversity, home to the entire food chain — from plankton to fish to marine mammals. Over fifteen species of cetaceans have been recorded in the area.

    It takes about 45 minutes of navigation to reach the observation zone.

    There, we often encounter small groups to large pods of dolphins — sometimes numbering in the hundreds.
    The most commonly sighted species are striped dolphins, common dolphins, and bottlenose dolphins.

    In spring, we also frequently see pilot whales.

    More rarely, we may be lucky enough to spot Risso’s dolphins, harbour porpoises, fin whales, sperm whales, or even beaked whales.

    In all cases, we approach animals with the utmost respect for their peace and natural behaviour.

    Return to the harbour is scheduled for around 12:30 PM.

Location

Activity location

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    • Biarritz
    • Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Quai de l'Infante, 64500 Saint-Jean-de-Luz, France | Meeting point: 14 Quai de l’Infante (Ponton A), at the port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Oceanboat64 on Google Maps. Please arrive 20 minutes before the departure time. Kindly wait on the quay and do not go down onto the pontoon; a member of our team will come to pick you up.
    • Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France