Dolphin watching

Thanks to the project Dolphin Watching & Conservation in the Gulf of Catania, the opportunity to see big and small cetaceans is real for everyone, accompanied by local marine biologists and observers with many years experience in monitoring and conservation of whales and dolphins in the Mediterranean.

Excursion by inflatable boat in the Gulf of Catania, to spot the dolphins in freedom, led by local cetologists with many years of experience.

The excursion is suitable for participants of all ages, our boats are accessible to the disabled.

Once on board our boat, we will go out to sea with the precious information provided by marine biologists. We will look at the horizon proceeding at a low cruising speed in search of a fin, a breath, a jump and any useful clues on the surface of the water that signals the presence of animals.

Once we have sighted the first dolphins, we will approach the herd following an international code of conduct that allows us to observe the natural behavior of the animals, minimizing the disturbance caused by us. The experts will introduce you by name the dolphins cataloged during their research, and will show you their inevitable aerial behavior while you will be ready to immortalize them with photos and videos. When the herd decides to leave us, we will return home remembering what amazing wonder has just given us the sea.

1. Dolphin watching short tour by inflatable boat – About 2 hours and 30 minutes

FROM MARCH TO SEPTEMBER

Children from 0 to 3 years, free

Children from 4 to 8 years, € 40.00 for each

From 9 years to adults € 60.00 for each

Bookings for a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 10 people

For a number less than 5 people the total amount of boarding varies from € 250.00 to € 450.00, depending by season and number of passengers

2. Dolphin watching and Gulf of Catania long tour by inflatable boat – About 4-5 hours

FROM MARCH TO SEPTEMBER

Children from 0 to 3 years, free

Children from 4 to 8 years € 60.00 for each

From 9 years to adults € 100.00 for each

Bookings for a minimum of 5 up to a maximum of 10 people

For a number less than 5 people the total amount of boarding varies from € 350.00 to € 600.00, depending by season and number of passengers

3. Whale and Dolphin watching with Gulf of Catania tour by motorboat or sailboat – About 3-4 hours

ALL THE YEAR

Children from 0 to 3 years, free

Children from 4 to 8 years € 80.00 for each

From 9 years to adults € 150.00 for each

Bookings for a minimum of 6 up to a maximum of 16 people

For a number less than 6 people the total amount of boarding required is € 800.00

*Children from 0 to 8 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

*Discounts are available for large families or disabled people.

*The tours depart every day, by booking, upon reaching the minimum number of paying participants, up to the maximum number of passengers allowed for each vessel. If you do not reach the minimum number of passengers, you can join other groups or you can participate by paying the missing fees. We also organize private tours, both for small groups and for over 20 passengers on board multiple boats.

*Our guides speak Italian, English, French, and Spanish. Request your preferred language when you book your excursion.

• Boat rental of 7.20 m inflatable boat, or up to 12 m motorboat or saiboat
• Fuel, assurance and safety equipment
• Skipper and marine biologist on board
• Informative briefing on cetaceans and the monitored area
• Use of binoculars and cetacean identification cards

• Bus transfer
• Photo souvenir service of the day
• Sea stop with snorkeling
• Bird watching
• Snacks

After the pandemic, many extra services have been reduced, ask our operators directly when booking which ones are still active.

Time and place of departure vary according to the seasons.

We make tours morning and afternoon from the Ports of Catania and Aci Castello.

At the time of booking you will be notified on the exact point and time of meeting.

In general, the ecotours by inflatable boat depart from Aci Castello, where our headquarter is located >> Marecamp center and little port

While the ecotours on motor and sailing boats leave from the port of Catania >> 2nd Meeting point Marecamp - Club Nautico Catania

• Program and duration of the excursions may undergo variations in case of adverse weather and sea conditions and no refund will be due.

• Meeting dolphins in the open sea is not easy, so we will have on board the best marine biologists and observers thanks to which our probability of sighting will be very high even if not 100%. In the event of a missed sighting, the fee will not be reimbursed, you will have nevertheless experienced a pleasant experience at sea.

• For reasons of animal disturbance and safety of passengers dropped close to wild predators, we will never offer you to swim close to a whale or a dolphin.

Contact center for info and reservations +39 331 437 69 87

 e-mail info@marecamp.com

Skipper (ita)+39 338 407 35 46

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