Best whale watching in west cork, ireland baltimore sea. Blasket princess captain whales galore best whale watching skipper in ireland the best time in ireland to watch whales, dolphins, puffins and basking shark april to september. Whales worldwide unique whale and dolphin encounters. Whale watching on irelands newest coastal route bbc. Whale watching updates from west cork whale watching in. The tour is informal and casual with experienced skipper and crew and wildlife guide on board.
Whale of a time boat republic of irelandcorkcloyne. Two blue whales cruise the waters 80100 nautical miles off irelands south coast. This is when a whale dives deep into the water and blows a. The boat voyager leaves baltimore harbour daily at 9. A pod of killer whales who regularly swim in irish waters are feared to be in danger of dying out due to pollution. A number of the huge whales can be seen bubble net hunting on forage fish. The possibility of an increase of whales into our waters is a continuing subject for debate. Whale watch west corks boat, voyager is a wellequipped, twinengine catamaran, built specifically for whale and dolphin watching tours off west cork and is licensed to carry 12 passengers. Whale watching off the coast of ireland mummypages. There are other species of whales in irish waters, the most common hereabouts being the minke whale and there being a total here of 17 different species of whale and 6 of dolphin with just 1 of porpoise. Increased sightings of sharks, whales and dolphins off northern irelands coast. Located in west cork on the wild atlantic way, aquaventures in baltimore offers something for everyone interested in the marine environment both in and on the. It is the main ferry port to sherkin island, cape clear island and the eastern side of roaring water bay loch trasna and carberys.
Whale watch west cork activities nature and wildlife. Instead, we had travelled a mere 45 minutes from baltimore, co. The best place in ireland to watch whales, dolphins. The whale, estimated to be 18m long, was first spotted making its way through.
Cork, across the delightfully named roaringwater bay to cape clear island. A fin whale live stranded in baltimore, west cork this morning. The 18m, 40tonne mammal had been stranded for over two days. Whale gets stuck in west cork harbour the irish times. The whales and dolphins of southwest ireland tour destination. Then a team from northern ireland environment agency had a close encounter with a fivefoot minke whale which. Marvel over the startling coastal scenery as you drive along irelands wild atlantic way, then hop aboard for a memorable cruise around the bay. Padraig whooley of the irish whale and dolphin group said that they had. There will be 20 landbased, guided whale watches open to the. There are concerns that a fin whale stranded in baltimore harbour in west cork will be unable to return to sea. She is fast and stable and has all round excellent visibility, ideal for wildlife watching tours. The humpback whale is one of the most spectacular of the great aquatic mammals and.
A fin whale stranded in baltimore harbour in west cork has died. Click the button below and complete the bookingenquiry form for your. The whale, an adult estimated to be between 4550 foot long, was spotted in the harbour by locals early this morning. Some of the finest whale and dolphin watching encounters around the globe occur in some of the remotest and most difficult to access locations whales worldwide specialise in getting you to those difficult to get to destinations. Who we are and contact details in the long description. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to see dolphins or whales during your trip to sea. Baltimore wildlife tours took a trip 22 km offshore to film the humpback whales. You will travel in fully licensed, comfortable, clean, safe, high speed craft ribs, the resident friendly dolphin may decide to join you on route to the last port of call for the titanic. Take a 3hour boat trip to the great blasket island, one of the seven islands of the gorgeous archipielago of blasket islands and enjoy the spectacular rock formations while you search the horizon for seals, puffins and shearwaters.
I am a cofounder of ocean research and conservation ireland orcireland. Also spotted in the waters off baltimore were humpback whales. Nic slocum phd frgs whales worldwide have teamed up with whale watch west cork, irelands premier whale watch operator, to create an itinerary that will allow you to experience all that. The irish government declared the coastal waters of ireland a whale and dolphin sanctuary during the early 1990s. In late summer and autumn they are often joined by humpback and fin whales which come inshore to feed. It is the main village in the parish of rathmore and the islands, the southernmost parish in ireland. Whale of a time caters for family fun, corporate hire and whale and dolphin watching.
Whale watching holiday to ireland whales worldwide. Dingle bay eco tours is a 4 hour boat tour of the blasket islands and dingle bay with the opportunity to see whales, dolphins, seals, basking shark in season, puffins and other marine wildlife and view the wonderful seascapes and landscapes off the west coast of ireland along the wild atlantic way. The best place in ireland to watch whales, dolphins, puffins and basking shark west kerry blasket islands eco marine tours from ventry harbour log of whale watching tour boat m. Dingle bay eco tours is a 4 hour boat tour of the blasket islands and dingle bay with the opportunity to see whales, dolphins, seals, basking shark in season, puffins and other marine wildlife and view the wonderful seascapes and landscapes off the west coast of ireland along the wild atlantic w. Humpback whales feeding massive pods of dolphins off. Whaling in ireland stranded whales were, of course, very important in medieval times. Humpback, fin and minke whales and dolphins spotted in peak whale watching season. Whale watch west cork overview whale and dolphin watching aboard voyager and liscannor star along the spectacular coast of southwest ireland and around the islands of roaringwater bay with marine zoologist nic slocum and one of west corks most experienced wildlife skippers, brendan collins. Rare white whale a first for irish waters the irish news.
The first of its kind in europe, this paved the way for whale watching. The 10 best things to do in baltimore 2020 with photos. Since that time according to the irish whale and dolphin group, 25 species have been recorded, ranging in size from the small harbour porpoise to the giant fin whale. Our aim is to introduce our passengers to the outstanding beauty of the west cork coastline, while looking out for the wildlife that may be in the area. Baltimore, castletownbere, dingle, kinsale, unionhall, ventry. Not covered by iso 9001, 14001, ohsas 18001 certification, which is only applicable to 2 and 2a enterprise road, bangor. Irish killer whales feared to be in danger of dying out. I was on a boat with whale watch west cork less than a kilometre off the coast of baltimore, a village on irelands southwest coast, and the captain, nic. Baltimore sea safari is a family run boat trip business from baltimore in west cork, ireland, providing coastal sightseeing tours, with whale, dolphin, porpoise, seal and wildlife watching. Footage from a baltimore sea safari boat trip of fin whales lunge feeding off baltimore, west cork on the wild atlantic way in ireland. Rare white whale a first for irish waters cetacean watchers around ireland are hoping that the reported sighting of a rare white whale off the south coast will not be a onceoff.
A 12 metre fin whale is stuck against a pier wall in west cork. First humpback whales 3 of the 2018 irish whale watch. I am very familiar with the village of baltimore so, it was lovely to stay so close to the town square in this spacious very. Cork whale watching is amazing and defo worth doing, colin our guide was brillant, we left the dock at 10am and arrived back at 2. Located in baltimore in the cork county region, the puffin baltimore features a balcony and sea views. Top spots to go whale watching in west cork are dursey island, sheeps head, mizen head, cape clear island, baltimore beacon, toe head.
The irish air corps captured some phenomenal images last week when they encountered fin whales and two incredibly rare blue whales in irish waters near the continental shelf edge about 80100 nautical miles off irelands south coast. A 40foot whale is still trapped at baltimore harbour in west cork. Baltimore sea safari is a locally owned, family run boat trip business from baltimore in west cork. Back in 1991, irelands biologically diverse waters were declared a whale and dolphin sanctuary, the first of its kind in europe.
First 3 humpback whales of the 2018 irish whale watch season off dursey island west cork ireland march 25th 2018 year on year for the last five years it just seems that humpback whales are coming to irish waters earlier in the season march, april, may and also exiting irish waters earlier than in previous seasons september, october obviously in response to the availability of food. When it comes to unique wildlife encounters there are few things as breathtaking and humbling as coming face to face with the worlds largest creatures. We were a group of 20 or so adults children arent actively encouraged from all walks of life and from all over ireland, with a couple of germans and brits thrown into the mix. Whale watching with nic and west whale and dolphin tours.
Whale watching in ireland is a growing tourism activity. About whale watch west cork responsible tourism award winner whale watch west cork runs responsible whale and dolphin watching tours led by zoologist and conservationist dr nic slocum. It is fast and stable and has all round excellent visibility, ideal for wildlife watching tours. You dont need to go to far flung locations to spot some whales, not when the coast of ireland is a bit of whale playground. Dolphins, in particular, may be encountered at any time of year. So, without further ado, here are the best places to go whale watching in ireland. The surprising irish origins of baltimore, maryland. Whale watching is one of those activities use the calendar to check trip availability. The second theory is that it was named after the irish town of baltimore in west. Whale watching in ireland and whale watching in west cork in particular has now reached a high point for whale and dolphin watching enthusiasts the world over.
All tours depart from baltimore, harbour, west cork on board voyager daily between april and november sea conditions permitting. This selfcatered vacation home has a garden and free private parking. The best time to go whale watching in ireland is spring and summer. Baltimore is at the centre of whale and dolphin watching in west cork. The irish whale and dolphin group are holding a whalewatching event on sunday, august 24th to celebrate national whale watch day. Whale watch west cork baltimore all you need to know. The territorial waters of the republic of ireland have been designated a whale and dolphin sanctuary since 1991. Ireland is believed to have become something of a whalewatchers paradise as some of the worlds biggest mammals chase a rich variety of fish to the waters around our coast. Whale watching in ireland irish whale watching west cork. Fin whales are the 2nd largest mammal on the planet, and are. Record numbers of whales flock to irelands shores for the. The best whale watching in ireland discovering cork.
The young fin whale stuck in the harbour at baltimore in west cork is still alive this morning. Whale watching in west cork, ireland with colin barnes. Baltimore whale and dolphin watch, baltimore, ireland. Voyager is a wellequipped, twinengine catamaran, built specifically for whale and dolphin watching tours off west cork and is licensed to carry 12 passengers and 2 crew by the department of transport marine. Read the whale cork whale watch blog or follow us on facebook for the latest news on whale and dolphin trips and sightings from the holly jo, whale watching in west cork, cetacean conservation and. Whale and dolphin watching has undergone an explosive growth in ireland in recent years and baltimore is one of the centres at the heart of it. Glide past slea head, the westernmost point of europe, then cruise out to the blasket islands and look out for humpbacks whales, dolphins, seals. Fin whale stranding in baltimore irelands wildlife. Dolphin and whale watching tour from dingle dingle town. If you do not see any whales or dolphins, we will be unable to rebook you in. It live stranded in shallow water between the pantoon and the pier. At open sea, search the horizon for a chance to see dolphins, minke whales, basking sharks or other species, including humpback whales occasionally. The creature came in to the harbour in baltimore on a low tide and initially moved.
Young fin whale still stuck in west cork harbour thejournal. Ireland baltimore west cork whale and dolphin boat trip. Experience the very best of west corks marine wildlife with skipper colin barnes, irelands foremost whale watch skipper, aboard the. Increased sightings of sharks, whales and dolphins off. Whether you head up to the north, to the west or down south, you are sure to spot one of these fabulous mammals. Responsible tourism award winner whale watch west cork runs responsible whale and dolphin watching tours led by zoologist and conservationist dr nic slocum. Restrictions whale and dolphin weekend break in west cork experience has no restrictions. Whale watch west cork who operate from baltimore harbour, is one of the best in the business and is west corks only dedicated responsible whale watching operator. Baltimore sea safari 2020 all you need to know before. Baltimore seas safari whale and dolphin watching boat trips. Dolphins caught on camera off baltimore the irish times. From april to december it is possible to see minke whales, common dolphins and harbour porpoise.
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