Water activity

Genoa: Cetacean Watching Cruise with Marine Biologist Guide

Activity provider:Consorzio Liguria Via Mare
Water activity

Genoa: Cetacean Watching Cruise with Marine Biologist Guide

Activity provider:Consorzio Liguria Via Mare

From US$ 42.83 per person

Eco-certified

Embark on a cetacean-watching excursion in the Pelagos Sanctuary. Spot a variety of cetaceans with expert marine biologist guides, and learn more about their behavior and feeding habits.

About this activity

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Duration 4.5 hours
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Live tour guide
Italian, English
Wheelchair accessible

Experience

Highlights
  • Spend an exciting day in the open sea searching for aquatic mammals with marine biologist guides
  • Take incredible pictures native cetacean species
  • Learn more about the conservation efforts of the Pelagos Sanctuary
Full description

Join a cetacean-watching boat tour in the Pelagos Sanctuary with a marine biologist guide. See the marine animals in their natural habitat and learn about their species, habits, behavior, and more.

Upon arrival, receive an introductory briefing about the Pelagos Sanctuary from your expert marine biologist guide. Learn more about its history, conservation programs, and the species that populate it, including fin whales, sperm whales, Cuvier’s beaked whales, bottlenose dolphins, and many more. Set sail on the open sea and reach some of the most favorable locations to spot various species of marine mammals in their natural habitat. Wait in anticipation of spotting a distant breach, or a jump that announces the arrival of a pod of dolphins. In full compliance with non-disturbance directives, approach the aquatic mammals by boat and see them frolicking in their natural habitat. Learn more about the curiosities of the species from your expert biologist guide, including their diet and mannerisms. After admiring the jumps or breaches, go in search of other marine species within the sanctuary. Feel free to ask the guides plenty of questions and learn about the important work being undertaken to protect native marine life.

Includes
  • Marine mammal-watching experience
  • Expert marine biologist guide
  • Snacks and drinks
  • Merchandise

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Date

Meeting point

Arrive at the local partner's ticket office located at the beginning of the "Aquarium Pier", Ponte Spinola. Please arrive 40 minutes prior to departure.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • The excursion may be canceled one day before in the case of bad weather or sea conditions
  • Sightings are common but cannot be guaranteed
  • In the case of no sightings, it is possible to take part in a new excursion in the same season, taking advantage of a 50% discount
  • Bar service is available onboard
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 185 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.3/5
  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Value for money
    4/5

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We have seen a few different groups of dolphins and couple of young whales. The was a presentation on the lower deck which i missed as is didn't know it was happening. I struggled to understand the English commentary with the strong Italian accent until i got more used to it. I thought from the pictures that binoculars would be provided but they weren't, this said, most of the animals were possible to see without binoculars. There are toilets on board (not great though).

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May 30, 2023

Сказочное путешествие, которое было вознаграждено и китами, и танцами дельфинов на волнах нашего корабля. Очень грамотный и вежливый персонал, и наше путешествие было наполнено сказкой, дельфины , киты , рыба меч и все это в Свободе ! В их натуральной среде )

May 30, 2023

Das Schiff war sehr gut, das Personal sehr freundlich. Die Delfintour startete mit Sichtung einer Schildkröte was sehr sehr schön war. Nach einiger Zeit fanden wir dann die Delfine, was ein unbeschreibliches Erlebnis, wie sie mit den Wellen vom Boot spielten und ganz nah ans Boot herankamen. Auf der Tour sieht man freie Tiere, keine gefangenen wie in Zoos und Aquarien. Wer Tiere glücklich und in Freiheit erleben möchte, für den ist diese Tour auf jeden Fall etwas. Danke für das unbeschreibliche Ergebnis

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May 30, 2023

Product ID: 398752