Respectful whale watching from CADAQUÈS (SPAIN)
The Shelltone Whale Project is an environmental organization that lists respectful whale watching operators.
Marine biologists and nature guides who favor gentle and respectful approaches.
You increase your chances of seeing cetaceans while contributing to their conservation, at no extra cost.
The Shelltone team's opinion
Cadaqués is our experimental research base.
The research base of the environmental organization Shelltone Whale Project, located in Cadaqués, is the first facility in the world dedicated to the study and development of research methodologies that respect cetaceans.
Under the direction of Pierre Lavagne de Castellan, this base conducts regular sea campaigns aimed at improving and standardizing cetacean observation protocols to minimize disturbance and avoid any negative impact on animals in their natural habitat.
These research activities are fundamental to our organization, whose primary objective is the conservation of cetaceans through the promotion of responsible, science-based whale watching practices.
Dolphin and whale watching trip in Cadaqués
A respectful and intimate approach
Limited to 10 passengers, our expedition offers you an intimate and respectful experience, far from the crowds. This conscious approach ensures a moment of sharing and discovery with the utmost respect for the animals and their natural habitat.
Unlike our other bases around the world where cetacean sightings are guaranteed 90 to 100% of the time, in the Cap de Creus canyon, the animals are rarer and more elusive, with a 50% chance of seeing cetaceans.
If you think you won't be able to handle your frustration in the event that we don't encounter any cetaceans, it's best not to accompany us on our mission.
However, this is a completely different experience. Here, we invite you to participate in the search for animals as if you were a member of the research team., As soon as we are at sea, we explain our approach step by step to try to find the animals, and you learn all the techniques for searching for cetaceans in real time.. So, even though it is more difficult to observe them than elsewhere, encountering them is all the more extraordinary and emotionally charged, as we experience it on a daily basis.
Participation: 100 €
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It is important to understand that this trip from Cadaqués is completely different from the trips offered by other bases listed by our environmental organization.
We are offering you the opportunity to participate in a research program, which is very different from a tourist activity. The boat can travel at high speeds, it can be uncomfortable, and you may get sprayed by sea spray.
If you understand that, then you're going to have a great time on board with us!
Please also take the time to read our frequently asked questions.
Welcome aboard.
Pierre Lavagne de Castellan
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Book your sea trip at Cadaqués
1 – Click on the date of your choice, The person to whom the gift voucher is offered chooses the dates online.
2 - Confirm the number of adults and children.
3 - Payment is made online by credit card.
4 - You will immediately receive your boarding ticket by e-mail.
Got questions? Read our FAQ below. Thank you and see you soon!
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Le Petit Futé
Frequently asked questions
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