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review about April 25 - Whale watching cruise with WWF researcher in the Pontine Islands April 2023
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 Mediterranean megafauna. A sea and navigation experience accompanied by WWF researchers , where you can learn to observe, identify and protect the cetaceans of our seas with strictly non-invasive methods.
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:
• naturalistic photography techniques and photo-identification techniques
• monitoring methodologies
• behavior sampling techniques
• use of research equipment : GPS, navigation software, binoculars with reticles, video camera and BORIS software for acquiring surface behavioral 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 in order, ..) , in order to preserve the sharing spirit that characterizes this type of vacation.
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, as a crew we will need to be flexible and understand that working with animals in the wild is not 100% plannable. Sometimes the observations of cetaceans will require longer navigations just in order to make an observation. But this is precisely 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) EXPERTISE and KNOWLEDGE : we attach enormous value to competence, in fact the WWF researchers all come from naturalistic training courses, but above all they have a very clear objective, that is to give depth to the emotions experienced on board and ensure that your wealth of knowledge is much heavier when returning from an experience with the WWF, enriching every moment lived 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 get to know the nature that surrounds us better, but we want to do it by 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 .
PLACES AND ITINERARY
The meeting is scheduled in Viareggio on Saturday starting at 18:00. We will stock up and then we will have dinner in port for an early evening of acquaintance. On Sunday morning we will set sail very early for the Tuscan Archipelago . Our first stop will be the island of Capraia, to then evaluate according to the weather conditions whether to sail towards the Island of Elba, circumnavigating it and stopping in its coves, or, whether to head towards Macinaggio, Capo Corso, Corsica. We will meet white beaches, crystal clear water, rocks and wonderful views. Corsica is a wild and unspoiled island, interrupted by small villages, which will fascinate us. On the way back, we will sail back to the island of Capraia for one night, before returning to Viareggio in the late afternoon on Friday.
Embarkation will take place on Saturday evening after dinner, around 18:00 and disembarkation will take place the following Saturday, by 9:00.
Do you want to get excited with little? Fun and healthy life on the boat await you too, including aperitifs, dinners under the stars and swimming in natural pools, respecting the environment, with new and old friends.
Note: if the weather doesn't allow us long sailings, we'll evaluate whether to dedicate more time to just one of the Island of Elba or Corsica: transparent and uncontaminated water, with live ports and a great desire to have fun in the evening!
OUR SKIPPER
The skipper of this experience will be Gianni Maurizio : click on his name to read the reviews he has received from travellers. The passion for sailing began over 20 years ago. He has done numerous sailing courses, traveling with children, teenagers and families. Gianni defines himself as extroverted, very patient, good company and even a bit loud when it comes to partying. For some experiences he could be replaced by his trusted partner Francesco.
9 Jul
5 days
soldout
Tuscany
No spots available
989€
per person
more info15 Jul
6 days
unconfirmed
Tuscany
4 spots available
969€
per person
more info16 Jul
5 days
confirmed
Tuscany
4 spots available
989€
per person
more info22 Jul
6 days
soldout
Tuscany
No spots available
1041€
per person
more info23 Jul
6 days
unconfirmed
Tuscany
10 spots available
999€
per person
more info30 Jul
6 days
unconfirmed
Tuscany
10 spots available
1029€
per person
more info5 Aug
6 days
soldout
Tuscany
No spots available
1099€
per person
more info6 Aug
6 days
unconfirmed
Tuscany
5 spots available
1099€
per person
more info12 Aug
6 days
unconfirmed
Tuscany
6 spots available
1099€
per person
more info13 Aug
6 days
unconfirmed
Tuscany
5 spots available
1099€
per person
more info19 Aug
6 days
unconfirmed
Tuscany
6 spots available
1029€
per person
more info20 Aug
6 days
unconfirmed
Tuscany
10 spots available
1049€
per person
more info
Viareggio, LU, Italia
Saturday 29 July from 18:00
until Saturday 29 July at 18:00
Viareggio, LU, Italia
Saturday 5 August from 9:00
until Saturday 5 August at 9:00
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WHAT TO BRING
Recommended: car mobile phone charger, soft bags, boat shoes, slippers, fins and mask, sunscreen, biodegradable shampoo and shower gel, oilskin and a great desire to have fun with care and adaptability. NOTE : Equipment such as fishing rods cannot be brought on board. For each type of equipment that you wish to bring on board for enjoyment during the holiday, it is mandatory to discuss with the skipper Gianni before departure .
HOW TO REACH THE BOARDING PLACE
We will leave from the port of Viareggio, which can be easily reached both by own means and by train from the main Italian cities. The port is, in fact, about 1.5 km from the train station.
Knowing what expenses are included and excluded from your booking fee will enable you to have a good idea of the total cost of your chosen experience.
In addition to the price, there will be some additional expenses that you will incur during your trip. Expenses have been listed below.
The estimated expenses for the rest of the holiday are approximately 150-200€ per person.