The Aquarium of Genoa hosts the most extensive range of aquatic biodiversity in Europe. The exhibition gallery consists of over 70 exhibits and about 12,000 specimen of 600 species, from all the seas of the world. From the rarest species such as manatees – marine mammals that may be at the origin of the legend of mermaids – to the most famous ones such as dolphins, penguins and sharks – the great predators of the sea; but also jellyfish, seals and multi-coloured tropical fish species.
Whale-Whatching excursion: sail with us on the sea mammals’ routes in the Pelagos Sanctuary and live a marvellous full-immersion in the dolphins’ world! The boat excursion departing from Genoa, from the pier next to the Aquarium, lasts 4 hours and entails the search and sighting of sea mammals in their natural habitat! Guiding the public through this unique experience is a marine biologist who during the excursion unveils to the participants all the secrets of the animals spotted, illustrating the correct behavioural conduct for the observation of the Cetaceans without disturbing them. The educational and fun experience is at the same time suitable to adults and children who are curious lovers of adventure and nature.
Do not forget to bring your camera and sunglasses. The experience is available from April to October
Departure Time: till September 2026 at 01:00 pm and from October 2026 at 11:00 am.

Please arrive at your embarkation point at least 30 minutes before schedule departure.

 

Whale watching tours are subject to suitable sea conditions and the Company and/or the Captain reserve the right to cancel or delay departures due to conditions beyond their control for any other reason they deem important.
In case the event of cancellation, you will be refunded the cost of the whale watching trip or you may book an alternative departure date or trip.

 

Full price: €72

Children 4/12 years old: €47
Infant: 0/3 years old: free of charge

Entrance ticket to Acquario di Genova and ticket for the whale watching excursion (half day).

Everything not explicitly mentioned in the prices is included.

Acquario di Genova
Opening hours

November - February
Monday – Friday: 10:00am – 07:30pm (last entry 05:30pm)
Saturday – Sunday – Holidays: 09:00am – 08:00pm (last entry 06:00pm)

March - June and September: daily 09:00am - 08:00pm (last entry 06:00pm)
July - August: daily 08:30am - 08:00pm (last entry 06:00 pm)

October: daily 09:00am - 19:30 (last entry 05:30 pm)

 

Whale-watching
From April to October 2026
Departure time: 01:00pm
Meeting point: Genova Porto Antico – Calata Mandraccio

April: every Wednesday and Sunday + 04/04, 06/4 and 25/04
May: every Wednesday and Sunday + 01/05 and 02/05
June: 02 + every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
July: every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
August: every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
September: every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

 

From October 2026
Every Sunday and Wednesday
Departure time: 11:00am
Check-in: 10:30am
Meeting point: Genova Porto Antico – Calata Mandraccio.
Return time: around 03:00pm

Whale watching tours are subject to suitable sea conditions and the Company and/or the Captain reserve the right to cancel or delay departures due to conditions beyond their control for any other reason they deem important.
In case the event of cancellation, you will be refunded the cost of the whale watching trip or you may book an alternative departure date or trip.

 

Info
The excursion lasts approximately 4 hours from the time the boat sets off towards the watery horizon.

Please arrive at your embarkation point at least 30 minutes before schedule departure.

 

No sighting: If no whales or other cetaceans are sighted during the cruise, your ticket will be valid for another cruise. Please keep it and make a new booking.