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Easter - Whale watching expedition with WWF researcher between Lavagna and Portofino

Italy:

Liguria

Duration:

4 days - 3 nights

Max number of passengers:

6 people

Available:

-

Boarding from:

Lavagna

What's included

Cancellation policy

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Organised by:

WWF Travel

Member since 2020 -

Organisation

Italian

English

This experience, in a nutshell

N.B. LAST PLACE is MALE place (cabin to be shared with another man)


WWF TRAVEL RESEARCH EXPEDITIONS: WHALE WATCHING BUT NOT ONLY!


WWF Travel proposes a sailing expedition where travelers will be involved in WWF scientific research activities for the protection of the megafauna of the Mediterranean. An experience of the sea and navigation accompanied by WWF researchers, where you can learn how to observe, identify and protect, with strictly non-invasive methods, the cetaceans of our seas.


For travelers it will be an opportunity to enjoy natural and marine beauties, to have fun in the most beautiful seas of the Mediterranean and at the same time to develop skills of great scientific interest such as:

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nature photography techniques and photo-identification

 techniques• 
monitoring

 methodologies
• behavioural sampling

 techniques
• use of research instrumentation: GPS, navigation software, reticle binoculars, video camera and BORIS software for the acquisition of surface behavioural data.



The atmosphere that reigns on the boat is serene and informal and all the people on board will be involved in the activities on board (such as cooking, keeping the boat tidy,..), in order to preserve the spirit of sharing that characterizes this type of holiday. The daily activities, in agreement with the skipper and the researcher, will be modulated and variable according to the weather and sea conditions and the identification of itineraries that lend themselves extemporaneously to scientific research. For this reason, in the crew we will need to be flexible and understand that working with animals in the wild is not 100% plannable. Sometimes cetacean observations will require longer navigations in order to make an observation. But that's the beauty of a cruise that has a scientific research component!



WHY CHOOSE WWF TRAVEL?


1) RESPONSIBLE TOURISM: we are among the founding members of AITR, the Italian Association of Responsible Tourism; For us, making a trip means first of all implementing all the good practices aimed at respecting the environment, local communities and supporting the protection of biodiversity;


2) COMPETENCE and KNOWLEDGE: we place a huge value on competence, in fact WWF researchers all come from naturalistic training courses, but above all they have a very clear objective, which is to give depth to the emotions experienced on board and ensure that your wealth of knowledge is much heavier when you return from an experience with WWF, enriching every moment spent in search of the inhabitants of the sea with details.


3) FUN AND PLEASURE: let's never forget that we are talking about holidays. We want to learn more about the nature that surrounds us, but we want to do it while enjoying the beauty of the places we are visiting and appreciating the pleasure of sharing the experience with our travel companions in a cheerful and relaxed atmosphere.



OUR SKIPPER:.We will be sailing in the company of Patrick: passionate about the sea and sailing, he has sailed on a variety of types of boats, crossing the Atlantic twice. A dive guide in training and an expert in maintenance and repair, he has refurbished several boats. He loves introducing others to the world of sailing and diving, promoting respect for nature and marine life.

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Lavagna.

Check-in: 5:00 PM

Our trip ends here:

Lavagna.

Check-out: 6:00 PM

Our itinerary

We will depart from Lavagna for a short, but intense, sailing adventure along the east coast of Liguria. We will explore enchanting bays such as Sestri Levante and Portofino, immersing ourselves in the magic of the Easter holidays by the sea. We will taste the local cuisine in the picturesque marinas of Camogli and Santa Margherita Ligure. We will conclude this short journey by returning to Lavagna.

The itinerary may be subject to changes due to weather conditions and/or technical or logistical reasons, in order to ensure safety and a pleasant sailing experience for all participants.

What's included in the price

Boat equipment and facilities

    Final cleaning

    Tender and outboard

Onboard staff

    Skipper

What you'll have to pay during the experience

Below are the additional expenses you will incur during the experience.

Common Fund

€50 - €100 Per person

The common fund will be set up at the time of embarkation

    Galley

    Food for the skipper

    Mooring fees

    Fuel (boat/tender)

What's NOT included in the price

Below are the services that are not included in the price of the experience, including any available optional services that you may pay directly to the organiser (we advise you to inform the organiser prior to departure in case you wish to purchase such services and arrange the payment terms directly with him).

Excluded

    Bedding kit

    Towels kit

    Meals/drinks consumed ashore

Frequent questions

The organiser reviews

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Organised by:

WWF Travel

Member since 2020 -

Organisation

Italian

English

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1st May: Whale watching expedition with WWF guide on an 18-meter schooner

05/6/2026

rosanna b.

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Italy

I am satisfied with the knowledge that Laura has transmitted to us about cetaceans, dolphins etc. the knowledge on where and how they live on what they feed and what we humans could do if we were human, to help them live better, the explanations were very simple but effective and clear Laura is very competent in the subject. Pleasant destinations for the search for cetaceans, hearing their chatter through the headphones was very pleasant. The crew helpful, the boat a little too spartan. overall it was a good experience.
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1st May: Whale watching expedition with WWF guide on an 18-meter schooner

05/5/2026

Patrizia A.

Everything was beautiful, except for the management of drinking water which seriously worried me.

1st May: Whale watching expedition with WWF guide on an 18-meter schooner

05/5/2026

Diego M.

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Italy

A beautiful experience, I would do it again 1000 times. Starting from the beauty of the boat, to hospitality and the possibility of being able to actively collaborate in daily activities. The presence of hydrophones on board is very interesting. Awesome people and great experience!
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1st May: Whale watching expedition with WWF guide on an 18-meter schooner

05/4/2026

Marzia L.

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Italy

Unique experience! Laura is a fantastic guide and communicator! We heard the clicks of sperm whales that were probably hunting deep under our boat, crossed paths with a turtle and discovered many secrets about cetaceans. I highly recommend this holiday. The schooner that hosted us is mostly built of wood, so it seems to be on a pirate boat! Particular mention for the two sailors Melissa and Alejandro, two really talented and empathetic guys. Thank you and fair winds!

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