WHALE AND DOLPHIN WATCHING IN GUADELOUPE

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Observation of cetaceans, whales, dolphins and sperm whales in GuadeloupeA small group (max. 12 passengers). A more intimatesofter, in conscienceShare the experience!

All year round, in GuadeloupeIn the Agoa Sanctuary we see beautiful, year-round resident animals, sperm whales (which are whales), spotted dolphins, bottlenose dolphins and Fraser?s dolphins. We also meet pilot whales, pseudo-orcas, beaked whales and even orcas, among others, because there are more than 20 species of marine mammals living in the Agoa sanctuary where we work, on the leeward coast of Guadeloupe. The humpback whale is with us from December to the end of May.

We're going out day-to-dayWe are at sea for about three and a half hours, at 8am and sometimes at 12.30pm. We are at sea for about 3h30.

The departure is from the fishing port of Baille Argentbetween Deshaies and Pointe Noire (7 km from Deshaies towards Pointe Noire and 4 km from Pointe Noire towards Deshaies). At the pontoon of the boat gas station.

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IMPORTANT

We are not tourism professionalsAs researchers, we welcome you on board to share our experience.

We are a association under the law of 1901, recognised as being of general interest for its scientific research on cetaceans and its environmental actions in the marine environment in the Agoa sanctuary in Guadeloupe.

Our guide Naëlformed by Pierre Lavagne de Castellan will take you to meet the cetaceans of the leeward coast of Guadeloupe using the techniques of the Shelltone Whale Project. You will then benefit from our experience, both to put all the chances on your side for cetacean watchingthat they are certain to be able to do so in the respect that is due to them.

We are setting up a geo-referenced database and acoustics of all cetaceans encountered on the leeward coast of Guadeloupe.

Your participation in our sea trips helps to finance our research in inter-species communication. We only take on board people who are in a good mood. Take a look at the animals we are currently seeing by clicking on the button below.

OUR RECENT OBSERVATIONS

Participation in the costs of a half-day sea trip:

65 Euro per adult
45 Euro for children under 12 years of age
1 Euro per person for Guadeloupe National Park. This tax is used to finance the protection of natural areas. Click here for more information.

Book your sea trip in Deshaies, Guadeloupe

Hello everyone, friends of the oceans!

We now use an automatic calendar for bookings, it is much easier for you to see our availability, it avoids mistakes and saves us a lot of time, which allows us to spend more time at sea among the animals we love and study.

Thank you for your understanding.
Pierre Lavagne de Castellan

1 - Click on the date of your choice
2 - Validate the number of adults and children.
3 - Payment is made online by credit card.
4 - You will immediately receive your boarding ticket by email.

Any questions? Read our FAQ below. Thank you and see you soon!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

In what season are cetaceans seen in Guadeloupe?

All year round, we see magnificent animals, year-round residents, and Sperm whales (which are whales), spotted dolphins, bottlenose dolphins and Fraser's dolphins. We also meet pilot whales, pseudo-orcas, beaked whales and even orcas, among others, because there are more than 20 species of marine mammals living in the Agoa sanctuary where we work, on the leeward coast of Guadeloupe. The humpback whale is with us from December to mid-May.
When should I book?
What is the maximum number of passengers on the boat?
From what age do we accept children?
Where does the boarding come from?
How long does the trip last?
What happens if the outing is cancelled due to bad weather or health constraints?
What should we take with us and what should we wear on the trip?
What can we do if we feel seasick?

You did not find the answer to your question? Do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail by going to this page CONTACT.

THE CREW THAT ACCOMPANIES YOU AT SEA

Léa, Agoa sanctuary guide and Nael, Captain 200.

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Dolphins often come near the boat and play with us...

OUR BOAT, THE NADJA

Welcome aboard Nadja, which we have specially designed for whale watching, our boat offers a close proximity to the animals and excellent sound quality, so you can enjoy the whales? songs. And you will never be crowded on our boat?

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A spacious and comfortable boat so that the 11 passengers (maximum) can observe the animals up close.

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Dolphins, sperm whales, whales, orcas are numerous to come and swim near our home port, Baille-Argent, on the west coast of Guadeloupe

The Shelltone Whale Project has developed a cetacean approach protocol, which is applied on every trip to the whales, dolphins and sperm whales of Guadeloupe within the Agoa marine sanctuary.
Our observation protocol is governed by simple principles:

Our daily trips to the sea to carry out our research have enabled us to establish a climate of trust with the whales, sperm whales and dolphins of Guadeloupe, who alone decide to interact with humans in a calm, serene atmosphere.
On each trip, we use our hydrophone (underwater microphone) and we decipher the sounds heard in the sea, whale songs, sperm whale codas, dolphin whistles and pilot whales of Guadeloupe. These sounds, heard live, allow us to decide on the orientation of the boat to give us the best chance to observe the animals.
A unique experience, a scientific, ecological and educational approach, based on the principles of non-intrusion and mutual respect for the dolphins, sperm whales and whales of Guadeloupe.