The excursion takes place in the open sea, far from the coast, so it is completely normal to encounter rough seas or high waves — we are not on a lake! Please do not be surprised if sea conditions are not calm.
Obviously, these are wild animals, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
In the event of no cetacean sightings, a voucher equal to 100% of the ticket value will be provided, valid for another excursion to be used within 1 year.
We are High Quality Whale Watching® (HQWW®) certified operators and collaborate with Fondazione CIMA and Menkab – Il respiro del mare on cetacean research and monitoring activities.
Our goal is to offer an authentic and responsible experience, allowing you to observe cetaceans while fully respecting their natural habitat, without ever disturbing their freedom.
The excursion lasts approximately 3.5 hours. We will board an intimate and welcoming boat, designed to offer all passengers a close-up and engaging experience.
On board, you will find expert spotters and a 20-minute introductory video lesson on cetology, available in both Italian and English, featuring interesting facts and insights into the inhabitants of the Ligurian Sea.
During the navigation, Alessandro, Emiliano and Ettore, our expert spotters, will accompany you throughout the excursion, actively searching for cetaceans and providing useful tips to help you recognise and spot them. You will also have the opportunity to actively participate in the search, assisting the crew.
To enhance your sighting experience, we recommend bringing binoculars.
Thanks to the presence of deep underwater canyons located very close to the coast, sightings are often possible after just around 30 minutes of navigation ⏱️.
It is important to know that cetacean research in the Sanctuary requires patience and careful observation of the sea surface: there are no fixed times or guaranteed locations for sightings.
To ensure the utmost respect for cetaceans and minimise any disturbance to their natural behaviour, we limit the time spent in the vicinity of the animals to a maximum of 30 minutes ⏱️.
Our goal is to offer an authentic and responsible experience, allowing you to observe cetaceans while fully respecting their natural habitat, without ever disturbing their freedom.
The excursion takes place in the open sea, far from the coast. If this is your first experience or if you suffer from seasickness, we recommend taking some precautions: have a light breakfast (avoiding dairy products and heavy foods) and take motion sickness medication approximately 2 hours before departure (e.g. Xamamina).
