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Killer Whales Tour in Big Boat

alistamiento de orca desde barco en tarifa

What does it consist of?

Killer Whales visit us during July and August. They come to the Strait of Gibraltar to eat red tuna.
Dolphins and pilot whales can also be seen, the sighting of killer whales is not guaranteed.
We navigate to the area where they eat red tuna but they are not always there.

Educational information

All the passengers receive a booklet with the most frequently sighted species in the Strait of Gibraltar. 
More detailed information about cetacean, birds and Ecosystems of the Strait, can be find in posters and booklet aboard the ship. 
You will have a guide aboard the ship too.

Itinerary

We start from the Port of Tarifa. We accompany you from the shop to the ship. 
We sail between Tarifa and Morocco. Normally, we sail closer to the African coast than the Spanish coast. 
We reach the bay of Tanger approximately.

Timetable

Mornings: 10:00 - 13:00

Duration

3 hours

Maximum number of people

60

Prices

General price

Adults

Kids (6 - 14 years)

Kids (1 - 5 years)

65€

40€

20€

Discount per group

                       

Group(> 5 persons)

10 %

Meeting point

The meeting point is Avenida de la Constitucion 6, 11380 Tarifa. You have to arrive 45 minutes before departure.

Warranty

There is a 65% probability to spot killer whales and 95% to spot dolphins and whales. 
If you cannot see Killer Whales the first time we try, you can go another time with a 30% discount. 
The same day in the morning, we make the confirmation of departures, depending on the weather conditions. 
The customer has to contact with Tarifa Experience number +34 633108807, to have the confirmation.

-Sustainability:
The sighting is performed according to the regulations.
For the respect of animals, we maintain the established distances.

What's included

  • Obligatory Insurance

What is not included

  • No kind of drinks or snack. The customer must bring own water

Characteristics of the boat

We have 2 boats, one fast and one with underwater vision.
The last one it is less fast. The company decide which boat to use according to the weather conditions.
Usually, we use the boat “Pirata Savora” for the sighting of killer whales.

Name: JACKELIN.
Capacity: 150 passengers.
There are places on the boat with shadow.
Particularities: underwater vision, less fast.
There are toilets and snack sales on the boat.

Name: PIRATA SAVORA.   Capacity: 60 passengers.
There are places on the boat with shadow.
Particularities: fast, modern design.
There are toilets on the boat.

Activity suitable for

  • Young children: YES
  • Babies with cart: YES, please let us know
  • Pregnant: YES, please comfirm with your doctor
  • Old people: YES
  • People with reduced mobility: YES, please let us know
  • People in wheelchairs: YES, please let us know

Warnings

The customer must call the same day as departure in the morning. 
Schedules can change at last minute. Due to bad weather, departures can be canceled. 
The same day in the morning, we make the confirmation of departures, depending on the weather conditions. 
The customer has to contact with Tarifa Experience number +34 633108807, to have the confirmation.

-Recommendations:
We recommend to bring sun protection, cap, coat, comfortable footwear and taking medicine to avoid sea sickness (biodramina). 
If you have to park your car, we recommend that you arrive 1 hour before departure. We can inform you about parking areas.

Contact

tel: +34 633 10 88 07

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