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Whale watching cruise with WWF on a 22mt boat between Pontine and Ischia

Italy:

Pontine Islands

Duration:

7 days - 7 nights

Max number of passengers:

12 people

Available:

-

Boarding from:

Gaeta

What's included

Cancellation policy

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Organised by:

WWF Travel

Member since 2020 -

Organisation

Italian

English

This experience, in a nutshell

WWF TRAVEL RESEARCH CRUISES: WHALE WATCHING BUT NOT ONLY!




WWF Travel offers a sailing cruise where travelers will be involved in WWF scientific research activities for the protection of the megafauna of the Mediterranean. An experience of sea and navigation accompanied by WWF researchers, where you can learn 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:

• 
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 on the boat is serene and informal, and everyone 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:
Our skipper on board will be Inti or Daniele. Inti is a Tuscan skipper with a passion for travelling: his gaze is always on the next destination and the next encounter! A lover of the world's diversity, Inti is dedicated to exploring the ways of the sea, sailing the Tyrrhenian Sea, Croatia, Greece, Sardinia, Sicily, Corsica and even the French Caribbean! His passions include basketball, Argentine tango and burraco. Daniele, on the other hand, discovered sailing on Lake Garda and instantly fell in love with it: he loves exploring new places and sharing his passion with other travellers. In life, he is a physicist, and when you don't find him either as a researcher or as a skipper ... you will find him playing his beloved violin! A sailor could also be on board to help with manoeuvring the boat

Inti and Daniele will be at the helm of a very special boat, the well-known Adriatica, famous for having been the boat of the Sailors by Chance (Susy Blady and Patrizio Roversi of  Tourists by Chance), which over the years has crossed seas and oceans, helmed by great skippers.The atmosphere on board will be informal and welcoming, and the boat will be ready to tell stories of great journeys and great emotions. 

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Gaeta.

Check-in: 5:00 PM

Our trip ends here:

Gaeta.

Check-out: 8:00 AM

Our itinerary

We will sail to the enchanting Pontine Islands, stopping at Ponza, with its hidden coves and breathtaking views, Palmarola and Ventotene, rich in Roman history and Mediterranean charm. Next, we will ply the waters to the magical Ischia and Procida, immersing ourselves in the unique atmospheres of these destinations. From Procida, we will set course back to Gaeta, concluding a week full of adventure, spectacular sunsets and the freedom of the sea.


NB: As always, the itinerary of a sailing experience may be subject to some changes depending on weather conditions and sightings.

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

    Tender and outboard

Onboard staff

    Skipper

Other services

    Trainer

What you'll have to pay during the experience

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

Common Fund

€200 - €300 Per person

The shared expenses are managed by the guests on board. The indicated range is based on a group of at least 6 participants, so it is possible that with 4 or 5 people on board, the share may increase. Conversely, the closer the boat gets to its maximum capacity, the lower the costs tend to be since fuel and port fees are divided among more people. Skipper, WWF guide and possible sailor/coskipper are exempt from the common fund. 

    Final cleaning

    Galley

    Food for the skipper

    Food for the crew

    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

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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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IT

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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IT

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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IT

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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