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WWF expedition for the protection of cetaceans - in search of the Sperm Whale

Italy:

Pontine Islands

Duration:

3 days - 3 nights

Max number of passengers:

9 people

Available:

-

Boarding from:

Anzio, RM, Italia

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 EXPEDITION 2021: research campaign on marine megafauna in the Pontine archipelago, in search of the Sperm Whale.




After the enormous success of the 20-day expedition off Carloforte, the WWF has decided to continue with other expeditions , which differ from each other in terms of destinations and duration, for the purpose of scientific research for the protection of the marine megafauna, including also some endangered cetaceans.

On board these expeditions, WWF will send biologists, naturalists and ethologists aboard an 18-meter schooner, to discover unexplored waters to better understand the impact that man could have had, and could have in the future, on the megafauna. marina of the place.

The goal is therefore to research and monitor the megafauna - Cetaceans, Turtles and Sharks - in this area off the Lazio coast, the ideal habitat of the largest predator in the world: the Sperm Whale . All with specific instrumentation and equipment (drones, hydrophones, cameras and video cameras) to study the distribution and behavior of these wonderful and very important animals and to collect fundamental data to evaluate their presence.

This is a real research expedition, departing from Anzio , which will help the entire scientific community to have valuable information on an unexplored area that could represent a biodiversity hotspot and a very important area of feeding, migration and reproduction for whales. , dolphins, turtles and sharks.

Participating in this expedition is a unique and unrepeatable experience , which will allow 8 travelers to support, in a very important WWF research project, a professional who every day is committed to the protection of marine fauna and the ecosystem in general.

IS IT AN EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE?

Yes, in the sense that anyone can get on board this experience, the important thing is to be at ease on a boat and know that it will be a wonderful experience but with rhythms dictated by the real protagonists of this adventure: the cetaceans and other marine animals. There will therefore be navigation and sailing but also moments of fun and strong complicity within the crew, which is united by a common mission: to search and monitor cetaceans to give them the opportunity to continue living undisturbed in their natural habitat. .

THE SKIPPER AND THE BOAT

The skipper of this experience will be Francesco N .. On board with Francesco there will also be his co-skipper and at least two expert biologists / naturalists or ethologists sent by the WWF and other international bodies. For those who wish during the experience it will be possible to learn sailing notions with a small course held by the skipper .

Sailing with Francesco means taking a step back in time, it means experiencing those emotions that only history with its traditions can give you. Lie on the deck, eyes closed, the sun warming your face and feel the gentle roll of the boat as it safely plows through the water. The schooner is in fact built entirely of wood and designed for an environmental awareness project on the theme of plastic in the sea. The guest cabins are two doubles (of which only one is "closed"), one triple (with double berth + 1 single) and one quadruple with 4 single berths.
This boat is deliberately spartan but very charming , so the small price to pay is the lack of some comforts: there is no 220v (therefore it is not possible to use the hairdryer on board) and it does not dispense hot water.

GREEN PASS MANDATORY

Participants of this holiday will be required to show a valid green pass.

SHIPMENT CONFIRMATION

This expedition will start with a minimum number of 6 people, so that WWF can at least partially cover the costs of the expedition. From experience on past expeditions, people who board this type of experience often travel alone. The advice is, if interested, to book even at a minimum number NOT yet reached , as it has happened several times to have an adequate number of interested parties but no one who takes the first step, perhaps frightened by the possibility of not reaching the minimum number. Even after booking, as long as the holiday is not confirmed (ie it will have a minimum of 6 people on board) it will be possible to receive a TOTAL REFUND , in the event that the number of 6 people is not reached.

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Boat & Classes of Service

Westegard Boats Schooner 60 - 2016

Type

Sailboat

Length

18.14 m.

Toilets

2

Cabins

4

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Anzio, RM, Italia.

Check-in: 6:00 PM

Our trip ends here:

Anzio, RM, Italia.

Check-out: 4:00 PM

The organiser reviews

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Organised by:

WWF Travel

Member since 2020 -

Organisation

Italian

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4.7/5

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169

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Whale watching mini-cruise with WWF guide between Liguria and the French Riviera

07/15/2025

Tecla V.

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Italy

Very nice and competent WWF skipper and popularizer. Pleasant trip. travel companions too I don't give 5 stars for the simple fact that on the poster presenting the trip it was written return at 4 pm on Sunday, while in reality the trip ended in the morning at 9., and having known it I would have organized myself better with the means of transport.
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Whale watching mini-cruise with WWF guide between Liguria and the French Riviera

07/14/2025

Valentina D.

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Italy

A super empathetic, prepared and helpful WWF guide, a person who loves his job and transmits enthusiasm to others as well; we learned a lot of interesting things, Skipper also super recommended for sympathy, availability and professionalism in dealing with any unforeseen events. Small note not addressed to the guide who had to comply with the directives, Unfortunately the last of the 3 days we had to go, for research needs, to an area with little probability of sighting, where in fact we did not see anything; Personally, since it was a holiday of only 3 days, I would have avoided losing one. Anyway super recommended.
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Whale watching mini-cruise with WWF guide between Liguria and the French Riviera

07/14/2025

Angelica C.

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Italy

It was a very beautiful experience, thanks to Andrea and Nicola for allowing us to live it and for the emotions we shared together. An experience that I recommend to everyone!
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Whale watching cruise with WWF guide between Elba, Pianosa and the canyons of Corsica

07/14/2025

Simone O.

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Italy

Good morning I'm Simone, what can I say, first of all I had wanted to have a different experience than usual and meet new people, and it happened, The one from the sailboat was a fantastic experience where thanks to Silvia, Paolo and Dario they were able to show us the cetaceans, because we were not able to see the whales as well. Silvia was a professional person in her work as a wwf, when it was time to explain or let us watch videos on cetaceans with her PC she was very clear and always chose the right time to give us a lesson not too long or too short, the right I would say and not every day. I would add that Silvia has always made herself available and interested if everything was fine in general or if we understood her about what she explained to us. WELL DONE SILVIA AND THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Paolo, our captain of the sailboat, was a clear person from the start, direct and above all hospitable to us. what about Paolo, who is a professional person, who immediately perceives that the sea is his whole life, and wants to pass on his knowledge and his passion as a sailor to others. GAZIE MILLE PAOLO Dario is the captain's helper, a young guy, helpful and with a great desire to do and learn, and one of the company. I conclude by thanking you and that I would have stayed another 2 or 3 days more. I'm recommending it to all my friends to have such experiences. Have a nice day and see you next time.

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