Overview
The best whale watching trip in Gibraltar is the one that matches the season, the species and the style of outing you're after. Dolphin Adventure runs four kinds of trips through the Strait, from easy sighting tours to migration trips and responsible observation outings. Have a read, pick the one that suits your visit, and get in touch to check dates.
The Strait of Gibraltar is a narrow corridor between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. That makes it one of the few places where several whale and dolphin species pass close to shore. Dolphin Adventure is the whale watching tour agency that's been taking guests out into these waters for over 30 years, since January 1994. Husband-and-wife team Tony and Angie Watkins started the business. They've always worked to protect dolphins and promote awareness, including helping to write local legislation on responsible dolphin watching.
Whale Watching Tours Show You the Strait's Resident and Visiting Species
Say you've got a free day in Gibraltar and you'd love to see dolphins in the wild. You don't want to plan around a calendar. You just want to get out there. That's what whale watching tours are for.
Trips leave from Marina Bay, so you're on the water within minutes of the Strait's main channel. The skippers know where animals are likely to be feeding or travelling that day, and they read the water as they go. Dolphins are regularly seen in the area, and they may naturally approach the boat, play in its waves and leap clear of the water.
Here's what a typical whale watching tour looks like:
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A short trip out from Marina Bay on one of the yellow catamarans
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A skipper picking the route based on that day's conditions
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Live commentary from a crew who love what they're seeing
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Plenty of space on deck for kids and grown-ups to watch
Unlike seasonal migration tours, whale watching tours run throughout the season rather than around one migration window. That gives you more flexible booking dates, which is why most guests choose this trip for a first visit.
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That same focus carries through the practical guidance the crew gives to local families planning their first trip out.
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