Experience
Discover authentic places apart from mass tourism
Support
Your trip directly funds the local projects
Sustain
Strengthen communities & ecosystems
Your trip supports
Cetaceans research & protection around the Canary Islands
1 year
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4.8
from 4 travelers
4 reviews
100%
nonprofit impact
nachhaltiger Tourismus/sustainable tourism
Your host on site
VidalVidalverified
Vidal has been studying the cetaceans of the Canary Islands for 40 years. When Vidal says there is a sperm whale down there, it is because he has spent half a lifetime listening to them."

Highlights

12-day research expedition to observe whales and dolphins in the Canary Islands—aboard the Gara Itsasoa.

Accommodation
Private double cabin with en suite bathroom aboard the new Gara Itsasoa catamaran
Activities
Sightings, Photo-ID, Hydrophone & CTD – Real Research with SECAC Marine Biologists
Small group
Only 8 guests—an exclusive small group with a scientific and sailing crew
You only pay after confirmation
Free cancellation up to 30 Days prior the trip

This is what your adventure trip looks like

Canary Islands Whale & Dolphin Research Expedition – Aboard the Gara Itsasoa.

Twelve days on the open sea, seeing the ocean through the eyes of a scientist. This is not a whale-watching tour, but a scientific campaign by SECAC & Gara Itsasoa that provides real data on the whales and dolphins of the Canary Islands. You’ll sail around six Canary Islands—four of which are marine protected areas—not as a spectator, but as part of the team collecting the data.

The project on video

Reviews

4.8· 4 reviews
★★★★★

Sie sind fantastische Fachleute, die sich mit großem Engagement der Walforschung und dem Schutz von Walen widmen. Sie organisieren Exkursionen, Kampagnen, Works…"

Alejandra
October 2023
★★★★★

Sie leisten großartige Arbeit. Ich habe an einer Forschungsreise mit einem Segelboot im Rahmen des Pottwalprojekts teilgenommen und dabei sehr viel gelernt. Sie…"

FJ
February 2021

Get to know the project & your host

nachhaltiger Tourismus/sustainable tourism

Vidal

Verified host
Verified host

Vidal has been studying the cetaceans of the Canary Islands for 40 years. When Vidal says there is a sperm whale down there, it is because he has spent half a lifetime listening to them."

The conservation of cetaceans and their habitat involves the management of human activities in the marine environment as well as decision-making by the competent administrations. This research group has a large experience in the field of conservation…
1 year
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4.8 ★ (4)
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Where you'll be

You are responsible for arranging your own travel. The trip begins and ends in Arrecife, Lanzarote (Marina Lanzarote). Lanzarote Airport (ACE) is about 10 minutes away; from there, you can take a taxi or shuttle to the marina.

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