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WWF Whale Watching sailing experience & cruises

Experiences of sea and navigation accompanied by biologists WWF researchers, to learn how to observe, identify and protect the cetaceans of our seas. A vacation in contact with with nature, made of relaxation, fun but also passion for the sea and for its inhabitants.

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Reviews - WWF Whale Watching sailing experience & cruises

231 reviews

Long weekend of June 2 with WWF guide in the heart of the Tuscan Archipelago

06/4/2026

MARCO C.

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IT

Excellent skipper. Kind and nice. Helpful and professional. Well maintained and functional boat.
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2 June: Whale watching expedition with WWF guide on an 18-meter schooner

06/3/2026

Deborak S.

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IT

Generally, when you think of participating in such a trip, you inevitably create high and beautiful expectations... well, I must say that they have all been exceeded by far, day after day! On board the Mahayana you can enjoy the dream that created it, the environmental vision that pervades it, the professionalism, kindness and ability to make everyone feel at ease in the crew. Our whale watching guide was an inexhaustible source of very interesting and detailed information and spread his passion for the sea and its inhabitants very well. A trip that I would do a thousand times again. Thank you❤️

Long weekend of June 2 with WWF guide in the heart of the Tuscan Archipelago

06/3/2026

Eliana P.

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IT

Beautiful experience, fantastic skipper and guide, super travel companions, to be done again absolutely!

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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7 reasons to choose a WWF Travel research cruise with Sailsquare

  • Experience the magic of spotting the cetaceans that populate our seas accompanied by a WWF Italy research biologist who will share his knowledge, passion and tools with the crew
  • Conscious travel, with minimal impact on the planet: a sailing cruise is in fact one of the most environmentally friendly vacations you can take. The fuel is the wind, and on board you are encouraged to behave responsibly towards the environment and the ecosystem.
  • Share the magic of the typical life on board: conviviality, respect and authenticity.
  • Discover the beauty of living in close contact with nature, in hidden bays far from crowded places.
  • Come on a cetacean watching cruise on the itineraries specially designed by WWF's team of research biologists.
  • Experience a unique and exciting experience that will make you return home with many wonderful memories.
  • Entra a far parte di un vero e proprio progetto di ricerca che ti vedrà protagonista nell'identificare e proteggere delfini, balene e altri cetacei che abitano le acque del Mediterraneo.

Everything you need to know about WWF research and whale watching cruises

What's the best time to board a WWF cruise and what are the best places for sightings?

In general, you can go on a WWWF research and whale watching cruise year-round. There are times that are more suitable to combine the cetacean sighting experience with the pleasantness of enjoying long, warm days.

During spring and autumn, weekends and long weekends are organized for research experiences that focus on the Italian coast, particularly in Sardinia, Liguria and Tuscany. In summer, in addition to weekly cruises to Italian destinations, cruises to Greece and the Balearic Islands are also added.

Does one need to have sailing experience?

Absolutely not. Anyone can board a WWF cetacean research and sighting cruise. Moreover there are no age limits and anyone can enjoy this experience: from the lone traveller, who wants to combine the pleasure of meeting new people on board with the thrill of experiencing cetacean sightings, to the family who wants to experience an adventure that is perfect for adults and children, to couples and groups of friends looking to relax, have fun and get in touch with nature.

The WWF research and cetacean spotting experience is a great way to experience the wonders of nature.

The love for the sea, its inhabitants and their protection represent a fixed point in the programming of WWF cruises, which is enriched with new travel formulas that combine the charm of a vacation in the most beautiful seas of our country with the possibility of living firsthand experiences related to research and conservation. Sailsquare and WWF propose a real experience of Citizen Science, a cruise on a sailing boat involved in scientific research activities WWF for the preservation of megafauna in the seas of the Mediterranean. An experience of sea and navigation accompanied by biologists researchers WWF, where you can learn to observe, identify and protect the cetaceans of our seas, from the threats they face every day, such as fishing and boating traffic.

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