Two hours of free sailing on the yacht to go in search of the great inhabitants of the sea. An entire International Biosphere Reserve at your feet.
One of the most important places in the world for whale watching and for bird migration. Tides and currents, strong winds and different types of waters – Atlantic and Mediterranean – that make it a place of special concentration of life.
A magical point between Europe and Africa with only 14 km away. Browse privately away from crowds and stress.
The purchase of this ticket has no associated date or time. The client must contact us to join any of the scheduled departures, regardless of the time of the year.
In no case can we ensure the number of species or specimens that we will see at each exit, although in 100% of our tours we have seen at least one species of cetacean.
Each season of the year has its most characteristic species, but NATURE is always free to show itself or not.
Resident species (all year):
Common Calderón, bottlenose dolphin, listed dolphin and common dolphin
Semi-resident species (summer):
Sperm whales and killer whales
Migratory species:
Common Rorcual
This activity can be carried out throughout the year. And these passages have no expiration date.
Whale and wildlife watching in Gibraltar Strait
Have you ever dreamed of the perfect place to study and observe whales, dolphins or bird migrations? The Strait of Gibraltar is the place. It has the UNESCO International Biosphere Reserve designation since 2006; it is one of the most important areas in the world where to observe bird migrations. Strong tidal currents and turbulent winds concentrate in the Strait. This unique place where the waters of the Atlantic Ocean melt with and the Mediterranean Sea is home to many marine species as well as an important stopping point during migrations.
Only 14 km separate Europe from Africa. In less than one hour from Tarifa, you can contemplate and enjoy, with almost 100% probability, this marvellous natural spectacle. No need to travel very far to find amazing species; they are here, in the Strait.
Two continents, two tectonic plates, two seas…. In the Strait of Gibraltar you can observe up to 7 cetacean species like Fin Whales, Sperm whales, Killer Whales, Long-finned Pilot Whales, Dolphins, Striped Dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins and occasionally Humpback Whales and Grey Dolphins. More species can be observed, Tuna fishes, Hammerhead Sharks, Moonfish, Flying fish, Swordfish and many more…What about the birds? Across the Strait of Gibraltar, more than 300 bird species migrate from one continent to another in search of food, breeding grounds or warmer temperatures. We can observe White Stork, Black Kite, European honey, Griffon vulture, Booted Eagle, Short-toed Eagle, Montagu’s and Western marsh harrier, Egyptian vulture, Black Stork, Sparrowhawk, Osprey etc. Many marine birds like Cory’s shearwater, Balearic shearwater, Northern gannet, Razorbill, Atlantic puffin, Pomarine and Great skua. Also smaller species like Barn swallow, Common swift, European bee-eater can be seen.
Enjoy a small-group wildlife watching experience, in a luxury boat; an unforgettable trip with one of the most experienced skipper in the Strait of Gibraltar.
Reservation requirements: complete prior payment (we ask no guarantee). The Skipper will determine if the weather conditions allow the navigation. In case of adverse weather, we will propose an alternative day. Where this is not possible, the payment shall be refunded. The cancelation with refund is possible only in the event of a cancelation by the Skipper for weather impediment.
