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 2024 at 01:00 pm and from October 2024 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.

 

 

Ticket
Instant ticket delivery
Boat excursion
Family
Valid 1 day

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Prices

From April to October

Full price: € 40
Children 4/12 years old: € 22
Infant 0/3 years old: free of charge.

The price includes

Whale watching boat excursions departing from Calata Mandraccio in Genoa.

Please note: that whale watching excursions may be cancelled on the same date in case of adverse weathers conditions! The best conditions for whale watching are calm seas and no wind.

The fee does not include

Everything not explicitly mentioned in the prices is included.

Useful information

From April to September 2025

Departure time: 01:00pm.
Check-in: 12:30pm
Meeting point: Genova Porto Antico – Calata Mandraccio.
Return time: around 06:00pm

April: every Wednesday and Sunday + 21/04, 25/04, 26/04
May:  every Wednesday and Sunday + 01/05
June: 2-4-8-11-15-18-20-22-25-27-29
July: every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
August: every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
September: every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

 

From October 01st to November 02nd 2025
November 1st and 2nd
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.