
Franco V.
review about April 25 - Whale watching cruise with WWF researcher in the Pontine Islands April 2023
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WWF TRAVEL SEARCH CRUISES: WHALE WATCHING BUT NOT ONLY!
WWF Travel offers a cruise on a sailing boat where travelers will be involved in WWF scientific research activities for the protection of the Mediterranean megafauna. A sea and navigation experience 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 naturalistic 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 instruments : GPS, navigation software, binoculars with reticles, video camera and BORIS software for the acquisition of 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 spirit of sharing that characterizes this type of holidays. 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 to understand that working with animals in nature is not 100% planned. Sometimes the observations of cetaceans will require more prolonged navigations 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 good practices aimed at respecting the environment , local communities and supporting the protection of biodiversity;
2) COMPETENCE and KNOWLEDGE : we give 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 WWF, enriching with details every moment lived in search of the inhabitants of the sea.
3) FUN AND PLEASURE : we 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
We therefore propose an adventure inside the Mediterranean Cetacean Sanctuary , in an area between the Island of Elba, the Tuscan and Ligurian coast, Corsica , starting from the port of Talamone.
OUR SKIPPER
The skipper of this experience will be Francesco N .. Check out the great reviews he has already received on Sailsquare. On board with Francesco you will also find two other people who will help him during the navigation and will live with you a magical experience in search of cetaceans. 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 down on the deck, your 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, one triple (with double berth + 1 single) and one quadruple with 4 single berths. As the triple cabin is passing through, it is not a "closed" cabin.
This boat is deliberately spartan but very fascinating , which is why 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.
9 Jul
5 days
soldout
Tuscany
No spots available
989€
per person
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6 days
unconfirmed
Tuscany
4 spots available
969€
per person
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5 days
confirmed
Tuscany
4 spots available
989€
per person
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6 days
soldout
Tuscany
No spots available
1041€
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6 days
unconfirmed
Tuscany
10 spots available
999€
per person
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6 days
unconfirmed
Tuscany
3 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
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Construction 2016.
Wooden schooner, auric rig, traditional construction
Lung. On deck. 18.14 m wide mt. 4.67 draft mt. 2.49
Comfort: 2 double cabins, 2 triple cabins, 1 quadruple cabin, 1 navigator berth (total 15 beds);
2 bathrooms, dinette, kitchen with oven.
Instruments: compass, VHF, GPS Navionics, manual windlass, awning, tender with outboard.
100hp aspirated FTP engine
Talamone, GR, Italia
Sunday 30 July from 18:00
until Sunday 30 July at 19:00
Talamone, GR, Italia
Saturday 5 August from 15:00
until Saturday 5 August at 16:00
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WHAT TO BRING
I advise you to bring rain gear: at sea the weather can change suddenly, do not use rigid suitcases on the boat, spaces are limited.
If you think you suffer from seasickness, you can buy special tablets at the pharmacy.
HOW TO REACH THE BOARDING PLACE
Trains to Grosseto, Tiemme bus or taxi to Talamone. By car, exit the SS1 at Fonteblanda and follow the signs for Talamone. Once you arrive at the port contact me by mobile for updated directions.
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE :
to claim the medical baggage insurance provided by the skipper, it is necessary to provide a medical certificate of good health, available from any doctor of the health insurance.
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 200-300€ per person.