Dolphins and whales in Guadeloupe, excursions near Deshaies

DOLPHIN AND WHALE WATCHING IN GUADELOUPE

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

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We observe cetaceans in Guadeloupe all year round. We go out day-to-dayAt 8.00 am and sometimes at 12.30 pm. An outing lasts 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.

IMPORTANT

We are not tourism professionalsWe welcome you on board to share our passion and experience.

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

We do not propose you to take part in our scientific research, which consists in staying for hours, without moving, to record the sounds of the cetaceans, that would appear very long and frustrating to you... On the contrary, we put all our knowledge and our experiment to take you along to the meeting of the animals and to observe them under the best conditions.

On every trip, we use our hydrophone (underwater microphone) and we decipher the sounds heard in the sea, whale songs, sperm whale codas, dolphin and pilot whale whistles. These sounds, heard live, allow us to decide on the orientation of the boat in order to give ourselves a better understanding of the sea. the best chance of observing the animals while respecting their own behaviour at the meeting.

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:

70 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

1 - Click on the date of your choice
2 - Choose your schedule, morning or afternoon (except if already red, because full)
3 - Validate the number of adults and children.

You can then choose to offer a gift voucher, if you wish.

4 - Payment is made online by bank card.
5 - 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.
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You did not find the answer to your question? Do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail by going to this page CONTACT.

DOLPHINS AND WHALES IN GUADELOUPE :

THE CREW THAT ACCOMPANIES YOU AT SEA TO DISCOVER THE ISLANDS OF THE LEEWARD COAST OF GUADELOUPE.

Léa, Agoa sanctuary guide and Nael, Captain 200.

Nael was born in Baille Argent, the home port of the Shelltone Whale Project Guadeloupe. He is a qualified professional ship's captain.

Trained by Pierre Lavagne de Castellan in marine acoustics and responsible approach to cetaceans, he is a guide and captain of the Shelltone Whale Project Guadeloupe since 2017.

A professional fisherman, he has extensive experience of sailing in the leeward coast of Guadeloupe where we work. His knowledge of the marine environment, fish, marlin, swordfish, tuna and seabirds is complementary to his skills on cetaceans during our observation trips in Guadeloupe.

He is a graduate of the French marine protected areas, the "Agoa" cetacean sanctuary

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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?

A spacious and comfortable boat for the 12 passengers (maximum) to observe the animals up close.

Our boat is fully protected from the sun and rain by a protective canvas over its entire surface.

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

DOLPHINS AND WHALES IN GUADELOUPE

As well as many other cetaceans, such as sperm whales, below.

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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.