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Join us on an exciting boat excursion aboard our vessel to discover the rich marine biodiversity of the Basque Country — dolphins, fish, seabirds — just off the coast of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

Highlights

• The cetacean excursion is a one-of-a-kind adventure!
• Set off in a small group for an unforgettable cetacean watching adventure.
• The Basque Country is home to over 15 species of cetaceans
• Seeing cetaceans in the wild is a unique and unforgettable experience.

Description

Important: Before confirming your booking, please contact us to let us know the dates you're available for the excursion. You’ll embark on a dolphin and cetacean watching tour off the coast of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Meeting time is at 8:00 AM at the pontoon. After a short briefing, we’ll head out to sea. For this trip, we’ll navigate offshore toward the Gouf de Capbreton — an impressive underwater canyon. Just a few dozen meters deep near Capbreton, it plunges down to over 4,000 meters. This oceanic trench is a hotspot of marine biodiversity, home to the entire food chain — from plankton to fish to marine mammals. Over fifteen species of cetaceans have been recorded in the area. It takes about 45 minutes of navigation to reach the observation zone. There, we often encounter small groups to large pods of dolphins — sometimes numbering in the hundreds. The most commonly sighted species are striped dolphins, common dolphins, and bottlenose dolphins. In spring, we also frequently see pilot whales. More rarely, we may be lucky enough to spot Risso’s dolphins, harbor porpoises, fin whales, sperm whales, or even beaked whales. In all cases, we approach animals with the utmost respect for their peace and natural behavior. Return to the harbor is scheduled for around 12:30 PM.

Includes

Experienced skipper Zodiac RIB boat Coffee Insurance

Important Information

• - The excursion is subject to weather and safety conditions and may be changed or canceled without notice. - This excursion is subject to the reservation of a minimum number of participants. - We speak French and English

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund