Whale Watching Liguria Savona
Pelagos Sanctuary
Excursion in search of Cetaceans
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Boardig point
Largo Marinai d’Italia, 17100 Savona SV Italy
MEETING AT 9:50 AM
- DEPARTURE AT 10:00 AM
- Duration: about 3.5 hours
- PRICE: Adult 60€ - Child 30€
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In the event of no sightings, those who have booked will be offered a voucher equal to 100% of the total ticket cost, valid for one year.
For further information, please also read the terms and conditions of sale.
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Go on board: What are you waiting for?
Obviously, these are wild animals, so sightings cannot be guaranteed
Our goal is to offer an authentic and responsible experience, allowing us to observe cetaceans in full respect of their natural habitat, without ever disturbing their freedom, according to the PELAGOS and ACCOBAMS agreements.
In caso di mancato avvistamento di cetacei, verrà fornito un buono pari al 100% del valore del biglietto, valido per un’altra escursione da utilizzare entro 1 anno 
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The excursion lasts about 3.5 hours: we will board an intimate and welcoming boat, designed to offer all passengers a close and engaging experience.
On board you will find expert spotters and an introductory video lesson on cetology, 20 minutes long, in Italian and English, with curiosities and insights about the inhabitants of the Ligurian Sea 
During the navigation, Alessandro, Emiliano, and Ettore, our expert spotters, will accompany you throughout the excursion, actively engaging in the search for cetaceans and providing useful advice to help you recognize and spot them. You can also take an active part by helping the crew in the search.
To improve the spotting experience, we recommend bringing a pair of binoculars with you 
Thanks to the presence of deep canyons very close to the coast, sightings are often possible already after about 30 minutes of sailing 
It is important to know that whale watching in the Sanctuary requires patience and careful observation of the sea surface: there are no set times or predetermined meeting points
The excursion takes place in open sea, far from the coast; if this is your first experience or you are prone to seasickness, we recommend taking some precautions: have a light breakfast (avoiding dairy and heavy foods) and, if necessary, take a medication for seasickness about 2 hours before departure 
Equipment
advised
- comfortable clothing
- comfortable shoes (preferably sneakers)
- hat
- sun protection filter
In the winter…
- Heavy jacket
- hat, gloves and scarf
If you are sensible to the seasickness, we recommend …
- eating dry and salty foods
- avoid milk and acidic drinks
In search of the treasures of the sea
We will navigate in the Pelagos Sanctuary, a marine protected area of international importance dedicated to the protection of cetaceans, established thanks to the agreement between Italy, France, and the Principality of Monaco.
This sanctuary was established within the framework of the ACCOBAMS Convention, an international agreement aimed at the conservation of cetaceans in the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea, and the PELAGOS Agreement, which aims to protect the marine area between Liguria, Tuscany, northern Sardinia, the French Riviera, and Corsica.
We also operate in full respect of these principles: we adopt a responsible approach to whale watching, always maintaining the correct distances and minimizing any disturbance to the animals.
We also collaborate with researchers and scientific organizations in the area, contributing to the knowledge and protection of cetaceans in their natural habitat.
Our activity is therefore not only a spotting experience, but also a way to get closer to the world of research and marine conservation in a conscious and respectful manner
We mainly focus on the research of cetaceans, but during the navigation it is possible to also encounter other extraordinary marine animals, which are by no means “second-rate”: the Caretta Caretta turtle, the Green turtle, the blue shark, the tuna, or the striking flying fish 
To ensure the utmost respect for cetaceans and minimize disturbance to their natural life, we follow a strict code of conduct during observations.
In particular, we limit the time spent near the animals to a maximum of 30 minutes, so as not to interfere with their essential behaviors such as feeding, resting, or socializing.
During the approach, we adopt slow and controlled navigation, always maintaining the correct distances and avoiding sudden changes in direction or speed, so as not to cause stress to the animals.
Our goal is to offer an authentic and responsible experience, which allows observing cetaceans while fully respecting their natural habitat, without ever disturbing their freedom.
The species of cetaceans that can be encountered during the excursion: the common dolphin, the bottlenose dolphin, the striped dolphin, the fin whale, the sperm whale, the pilot whale, the Risso’s dolphin, and the beaked whale.
The percentages of cetacean sightings in our sea area:
Common Dolphin: 8% –Stripe Dolphin: 65%– Fin Whale 17% Sperm Whale: 24% – Pilot Whale: 3% – Rosso’s Dolphin: 9% – Cuvier Baked Whale: 4%
Terms and sale conditions
Bookings
At the moment of the reservation, the Customer assumes full responsibility for the correct insertion of data (number and age of participants, telephone number for any cancellation and e-mail address).
It is important to arrive in time for your scheduled departure. Due to set docking times and mooring limitations, we cannot wait for passengers who arrive late.
– In the event of a delay, the ticket will be non-refundable, as we had to allocate the available seats to other passengers who booked in time.
– We strongly recommend that you plan your trip with adequate time to avoid problems.
The excursion will be cancelled if the minimum number of participants is not reached to guarantee the excursion equal to 20. If the minimum number is not reached, we will issue a voucher equal to 100% of the value of the ticket to be used within 1 year.
Any cancellations or changes to the booking (e.g. reduction in the number of participants) must be communicated by e-mail to the address bmcprenotazioni@gmail.com , within 96 hours before departure: the Customer will receive a voucher valid for 6 months in an amount equal to the total cost of the ticket.
In case of failure or late communication, the amount requested at the time of booking will be retained.
It will be necessary to show a copy of the booking confirmation received by e-mail on the ship.
Excursion cancellation and missed sighting
The Captain can cancel the excursion even on the same day to ensure the safety of passengers.
In case of cancellation due to bad weather forecasts or force majeure, we will notify all those who have booked in good time and we will issue a 100% voucher to be used within 1 year.
Under no circumstances shall the Company be held liable for bookings made by passengers with accommodation facilities, hotels, or other establishments, nor for events, activities, or services booked by them that cannot be used as a result of the cancellation of the excursion, regardless of the cause of such cancellation.
The Company is committed to managing the bookings received with the utmost diligence; however, it declines any responsibility for any inconveniences, errors, omissions, or failure to process bookings resulting from internal technical, organizational, or management issues, not attributable to willful misconduct or gross negligence. In such cases, the Company’s liability will be limited to the refund of the cost of the excursion ticket that may have been canceled or not used, excluding any further compensation claims.
In the event of no sightings, all booked passengers will be offered a voucher equal to 100% of the total ticket cost, valid for one year for a future excursion.
Issued vouchers are non-refundable.
To take advantage of the voucher, write to bmcprenotazioni@gmail.com
