Want to see whales?
Choose RESPECT.
Not convenience.
Not entertainment.
RESPECT.
We are the Shelltone Whale Project, an environmental organization.
We are developing a worldwide network of whale-watching operators selected for their respectful approach to cetaceans.
Meet the people who make respectful encounters possible.
The first guardians of whales are often those who meet them every day with respect.
By choosing these operators, you help shape a more respectful future for whale watching.
Book directly with operators selected by the Shelltone Team, with no additional fees.
Our Founding Places
Our selected operators worldwide
Responsible whale watching starts here.
The origins of our environmental organization.
Since 1981, in Maui, Hawaii, the Shelltone Whale Project has explored a unique form of communication with whales.
Through music. Through presence. Through shared moments in the water.
These years of research led to a method.
A way to approach without disturbance. A way to build trust.
Today, this approach guides every encounter.
The problem of abusive whale watching
Today, cetaceans are increasingly exposed. Interactions are multiplying. Pressure is rising.
The Shelltone Whale Project defines a new standard for human–cetacean interaction.
A more respectful approach. A more attentive presence. A more natural encounter.
The Shelltone Whale Project RESPECT Charter
Access to whales is not the objective.
The quality of the interaction is.
Encounters are not created. They are allowed.
A framework is defined. Conditions are respected.
When everything is aligned, the encounter may happen.
Our mission: to help you experience unforgettable moments with cetaceans, while ensuring their protection.
