Blue Whale Project

There are 1600 marine species in this wonderful marine park in Canada, including 13 different kinds of whales. These include a resident beluga population as well as blue and humpback whales. While accompanying you to see the marine animals that live and feed in this pristine park, knowledgeable local guides will introduce you to the world of marine biology and cetaceans.

Although whale sightings are possible in Iceland throughout the year, it's advised to go whale watching in the summer because of the better weather. Large whales like the blue whale, minke whale, and others will be visible at this time. These whales travel to Iceland's chilly waters in search of food.

There are nine volcanically formed islands in Portugal's Azores archipelago. Divers, surfers, kayakers, bird watchers, paragliders, and whale watchers can all be found here. The region is frequently visited by pods of dolphins as well as giant whales like blue whales and sperm whales. Don't pass up the opportunity to see blue whales as they migrate every year.

The world's largest and healthiest population of blue whales is found in California, where there are more than 2,000 of them. Because of the abundance of the krill that these whales feed on, they can be found here. Your whale watching excursions will be accompanied by researchers who can identify each whale by photographing one of its sides. The dorsal fin must be included in this because each whale has a unique shape to it. These people set out on their journey to Baja California in November.

One of the most stunning seas on earth is the Sea of Cortez. Due to the extensive biodiversity present within its borders, it is referred to as the "Aquarium of Mexico." Whales congregate here between December and April to give birth and breed. You will be accompanied by local guides in small boats, but once you are a few hundred meters from the coast, many whales will join you. This results in an extraordinary, half-day whale tour.

One of the few locations in the world where swimming with blue whales is permitted in addition to blue whale watching is Sri Lanka. Imagine swimming alongside the biggest animal to have ever existed! It's crucial to rely on knowledgeable, experienced guides if you want to enjoy this meeting. Keep a respectful distance from the whales at all times. Additionally, whale watching trips can be taken out of Mirissa or Colombo in small aircraft. You'll get a fantastic view of the surroundings and the blue whales from this enjoyable and special experience.

Californian city San Diego is located close to the Mexican border. It is possible to search for the blue whale, which is the largest animal in the world, from this location. These trips give you the chance to swim with them and observe them from a boat. To prevent disturbing the marine giants, only a select few people are permitted to interact closely with these cetaceans.

The abundant feeding grounds in front of Alaska, the Bering Sea, and the Beaufort Sea are where the Northern Pacific's humpback whales typically spend their summer months. They migrate south during the winter to breed in the warmer waters. Up to 10.000 humpback whales can be found in the waters near Hawaii between December and April. In order to give birth, whales appear to find the best conditions in the calm, shallow waters between Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and Kahoolawe. Lahaina and Maalaea are the two key locations on Maui's western coast where most boats depart from. Additionally, tours depart from Kihei and Kaanapali Beach.

Humpback whales stay in the northern regions of the Passage from May to September to forage. They typically spend at least 15 weeks in the same location, usually in Glacier Bay or Icy Strait. The majority of tours begin in Juneau or Gustavus. Further south, Ketchikan, Petersburg, and Sitka are additional potential starting points. It's usually a given at that time of year to see a whale. In most cases, you are given a free second trip if you don't get to see one. All year long, orcas reside close to Alaska's coast. They can often be spotted in the numerous fjords, particularly in the summer. Additionally, a large number of gray whales spend the summer feeding in the Gulf of Alaska.

The Lofoten and the Vesterlen, two chains of islands with breathtaking landscapes that overlap each other 300 kilometers north of the polar circle, are where most whale watching takes place in Norway. A whale watching trip is ideal when the sky is lit up by the northern lights in winter or when it never gets dark in the summer. The tiny harbor town of Andenes, which is located in Vesterlen's north, is the most significant location during the summer. There are only 3.000 residents, but more than 15.000 tourists visit the city each year to see the sperm whales, which live permanently in the waters off Andya. As a result, encounters are very likely. The small neighboring town of St. and Andenes serve as the starting point for about half of all summer whale watching tours in Norway. Another excellent and educational whale center with life-size models is located in Andenes. The best time to see sperm whales is between June and August, though pilot whales, minke whales, and other dolphin species do occasionally surface as well.

The Maldives has more than a thousand islands, so even if you were to spend a long time traveling there, you wouldn't get bored. Numerous luxury resorts welcome visitors to their private islands, while the Maldives' 200 or so local islands invite you to experience their history and culture. Before you go whale watching for the first time if you have never done it before, learn a little bit about these animals and the activity. There are roughly 90 different whale species in the world. Only 14 of these, however, have a chance of being sighted in The Maldives. On day trips to the Maldives that are specifically created for whale watching, you can get a good look at some of these marine mammals.

From December to April, whale sightings on Antarctic expeditions are possible year-round, but the best months are February and March. Beginning with the Drake Passage crossing, whales can be found all over Antarctica. One of the hotspots is Wilhelmina Bay, also called "Whale-mina Bay" because of the extraordinary number of whales that can be found there thanks to the abundance of krill. In the bay, humpback whales are particularly prevalent. An 11 km long natural aquarium, the Lemaire Channel is surrounded by glaciers, enormous icebergs, and sheer cliffs. Humpback and minke whales, orcas, penguins, and dolphins find refuge in its lake-like waters, which reflect the natural surroundings. Because so many rolls of film must have been discharged here over the years, the Lemaire Channel is also known as the Kodak Gap. Conditions permitting, Antarctic cruise itineraries typically include stops at Wilhelmina Bay and the Lemaire Channel.

Most frequently seen between Fernandina and Isabela Islands are the magnificent migrating humpback whales and other whales. The Cromwell Current, also known as the Pacific Equatorial Undercurrent, which flows from west to east along the equator and brings cooler water rich in nutrients, strikes the western islands of the archipelago. The northernmost part of the archipelago's Darwin and Wolf Islands are renowned for their whale-spotting opportunities.