Whale watching Travel Guide

Whale watching is a hobby that is enjoyed by millions of people around the world every year.

Popular Locations

Europe

Norway

• Andenes in Vesterålen - Sperm Whale are often seen here.

North America

Canada

Atlantic

Pacific

    Plettenberg Bay - Garden Route - South Africa

Plettenberg Bay is a stunning beach town surrounded by mountains, forest and Ocean. Permitted boat based Ocean Safaris as well as landbased viewing of Whales, Dolphins, Seals and so much more is a must for any family member. Sightings include: Southern Right, Humpback, Brydes and occasionally Sei Whales and Orca's. Dolphins are also abundant which include Common Dolphins who love to swim alongside the Ocean Safaris boat as well as the playful Bottlenose and endangered Humpbacked dolphin. You will have a "seafari" of a lifetime..

• British Columbia - This province has a natural abundance of wildlife and there are many tour operators offering opportunities for guided trips, most of whom operate with a common sense and respect for the environment. Whale watching is popular off of the coast of Tofino where you are likely to see grey whales, humpback whales and sea lions. In addition to whales, grizzly bears and black bears may also be seen.

United States of America

Atlantic

• Cape Cod - Humpback whales are a common site in the Atlantic off of Massachusetts.

Pacific

• Monterey Bay - Gray whales migrate from Alaska to Baja in the Spring and Fall. Blue whales, humpbacks, orcas and dolphins can be seen at other times of year.

Caribbean

• Dominican Republic - 100 miles north of this island nation is the Silver Bank where the largest concentration of humpback whales anywhere in the world gather each Spring. Pricey liveaboard charters can be arranged, allowing the amazing opportunity of snorkeling with the whales. Elsewhere on the islands whales may be seen on more typical day trips.

Oceania

New Zealand

• Kaikoura - Depending on the season you may see migrating Humpback Whales, Pilot Whales, Blue Whales and Southern Right Whales, as well as Orca and the Hector's Dolphin (the world's smallest and rarest Dolphin).