Boat tour with dolphin and whale watching in the Strait of Gibraltar
Highlights
- Sight whales and dolphins in the wild during a 2-hour cruise in the Strait of Gibraltar.
- Learn with expert biologists about the 7 species that live between two seas and 2 continents.
- Enjoy a responsible route that strictly respects the wellbeing of marine wildlife
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Why Freedome
Free of charge cancellation
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The same as the guide: we do not charge fees
Assistance 7 days a week
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Full description
Have you ever seen a dolphin in the wild?
With this boat tour, the sighting of cetaceans is guaranteed. Embark for 2 hours from Tarifa accompanied by expert biologists. You will sail through one of the best ecosystems in the world to see whales and dolphins in total freedom and with the utmost respect for the environment.
Let the wild nature of the Strait of Gibraltar surprise you.
What we will do
We will meet at the Tarifa office about 45 minutes before departure to exchange our boarding tickets. After a short 2-minute walk to the boat, we will be met by the expert biologists who will accompany us throughout the day; while it is time to board, we can relax in the rest area provided.
Once on board and as we leave the port, we will listen to the indications about the activity and the safety rules necessary for responsible navigation. We will set course for one of the best areas in the world for wildlife watching in the wild: a privileged ecosystem where up to seven species of cetaceans coexist.
During the crossing, our guides will explain the curiosities of this navigation between two seas while we look for the usual residents, such as common dolphins or pilot whales. In addition to cetaceans, we will keep our eyes peeled for migratory birds, tuna or sunfish crossing between continents. We will always sail under strict environmental protection regulations, guaranteeing a respectful encounter that does not disturb the marine life.
The activity will last approximately 2 hours, depending on the time we need to locate the specimens, although the sighting of at least one species is guaranteed.
Who it is aimed at
The excursion is suitable for all ages.
Minors must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult.
The boats are adapted for people with disabilities. Wheelchair accessible places are limited, so it is necessary to contact the tour organiser to reserve them. You will receive the contact details in the booking confirmation email.
Other information
The tour runs from mid-March to mid-October.
Important : you will need to call the tour organiser on the day of the activity to confirm that the weather is favourable. Departures may be subject to last minute changes or even cancellation due to weather conditions, and notifications will only be sent to you by SMS.
Babies under 1 year old travel free of charge, but it will be necessary to communicate their presence to ensure that they have a place. Pensioners are entitled to a 10% discount, which will be applied after booking. Please contact the tour organiser to arrange the presence of infants or pensioners. You will receive the contact details in the booking confirmation email.
Depending on the season and demand, the boat will be one of the following:
- Jackelin: 22. 7 metres in length and capacity for 165 people. It has a bar service, toilets, three external and internal decks and an underwater viewing chamber.
- Pirata de Sálvora: 16. 75 metres in length and capacity for 62 people. It has a toilet, an open area and a covered area.
Sightings of at least one species of cetacean are guaranteed. If no whales are spotted, you will receive a ticket with no expiry date to repeat the tour.
You are welcome to bring your own snack, but it is forbidden to feed the animals in the wild.
As this is a shared tour, pets are not allowed on board.
In high season it can be difficult to find parking: there are many paid car parks in the surrounding area and, on a longer walk, there are also free parking areas. It is also possible to get there by public transport: city bus stop nearby and intercity connection about 15 minutes walk away.
Recommended clothing
- Comfortable clothes and shoes appropriate to the time of year.
- Something to cover you if it's windy at sea
Don't forget to bring
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Cap or hat
- Medicine for the prevention of motion sickness
- Water
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Tarifa, Cádiz
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
