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Dolphin-watching from Cadaqués, Costa Brava.

Label for cetacean watching that respects the marine environment
Dolphin and whale watching in Deshaies, Guadeloupe with Shelltone Whale Project

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Dolphin watching in the Catalan region, in the Lacaze-Duthiers underwater canyon, in French territorial waters.

Departure is from Cadaqués, in small groups (10 passengers max).

A more intimate, softer approach, in consciousness, share the experience!

Take a moment to browse our site "Mission & Team and "Our actions it will help you understand who we are and why our observations are important and exciting.

From Cadaqués, Costa BravaOn the Lacaze-Duthiers canyon in French territorial waters, we encounter cetaceans, dolphins, but also, more rarely, fin whales, sperm whales, pilot whales, Risso's dolphins, common bottlenose dolphins, striped dolphins, beaked whales and minke whales, among others...

From May to November, we go out every day at 8.30am from Cadaqués, and the trip lasts around 3 hours.

IMPORTANT: READ THIS BEFORE BOOKING

The experience we offer you in Cadaqués is uniqueOur association under the 1901 law, recognised as being of general interest for its scientific research on cetaceans and its environmental actions in the marine environment, has enabled us to develop our respectful approach techniques.

During our scientific research at sea, we systematically observe total silence on board the boat throughout the outing.

So we are totally connected to nature and the animals feel it. Cetaceans are constantly communicating in different ways, and are extremely sensitive to what we say as individuals and as a group. Nver decades of research into interspecies communication has shown that the cetaceans approached much more easily a boat whose passengers were in silence, in conscience.

We have decided to apply this technique to the cetacean-watching outings that we offer you and to our own whale-watching trips. we're asking you to play the game completely, we're offering you a cetacean outing authentic, in touch with nature.

The skipper, like you, will remain silent throughout the trip, allowing him to concentrate a thousand times more on finding the animals and therefore being much more effective in finding the cetaceans.

So don't expect a captain/guide to explain in great detail where the fish pees.Information about our research area and the animals that inhabit it will be provided to you when you book, in the form of a file that will be downloaded automatically, so you'll have all the information you need to enjoy your outing.

We do not guarantee the presence of animals during our outings, it is impossible. Of course we do everything we can to find them, but if you think you can't handle your frustration if we don't see any, then it's best not to accompany us on our mission, thank you for your understanding. 

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

  • 75 Euro per person

Book your sea trip from Cadaqués, Spain

1 - Click on the date of your choice
2 - Confirm the number of passengers.
3 - Payment is made online by credit card.
4 - You will immediately receive your boarding ticket by e-mail.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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THE CREW THAT ACCOMPANIES YOU AT SEA

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Your guides: Pierre and Alex.

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Dolphins often come near the boat and play with us... SWP photo taken on the Lacaze-Duthiers canyon, in French waters.

OUR BOAT

Welcome aboard our boat. Stable and comfortable, it offers great proximity to the animals. And you'll never be crowded on our boat 🙂

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A spacious and comfortable boat so that the 10 passengers (maximum) can closely observe the animals.

The Shelltone Whale Project has implemented a cetacean approach protocol, which is applied on each sea trip among sperm whales, fin whales, pilot whales, Risso's dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, striped dolphins, beaked whales and minke whales.

Our observation protocol is governed by simple principles:

  • Our daily sea trips, to conduct our research, have allowed us to establish a climate of trust with cetaceans, who alone decide whether 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 in the Lacaze Duthiers underwater canyon. 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 dolphins, sperm whales and whales off the coast of Catalonia.

PHOTOS TAKEN FROM THE BOAT

Dolphins swim alongside the Shelltone Whale Project boat

Dolphins at rest... SWP photo taken on the Lacaze-Duthiers canyon, in French waters.

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A sperm whale, just before it goes into the depths to feed... SWP photo taken in the Lacaze-Duthiers canyon, in French waters.

PHOTOS TAKEN FROM THE BOAT

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A group of dolphins swimming quietly off Cerbères. SWP photo taken in the Lacaze-Duthiers canyon in French waters.

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A sperm whale swims calmly around our boat... SWP photo taken on the Lacaze-Duthiers canyon, in French waters.

Dolphins jump out of the water with Shelltone Whale Project

A group of dolphins in a very playful mood! SWP photo taken in the Lacaze-Duthiers canyon in French waters.

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WHALE SONGS - 43 Min.

Recorded 10 miles off Baille Argent on 26 April 2016. We are convinced that there is a message in this song. Good listening!

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