Whale watching in west cork, ireland with colin barnes. Travellers who book a whale island package are eligible to purchase our holiday waiver, which gives travellers ultimate flexibility and covers all change or cancel penalties, one time, for any reason. Forget package holidays and go on a trip youll all remember this year. The year 2020 is a leap year, with 366 days in total. Almost one third of the worlds species of whales, dolphins and porpoises, collectively known as cetaceans, have been recorded in irish waters. Our expert consultants can arrange just about any holiday you care to think of to just about anywhere in the world. If you do not see any whales or dolphins, we will be unable to rebook you in. Best whale watching destinations in the world seeing a whale in its natural habitat is on everyones travel wish list or at least it should be. Consider protecting your whale island trip with our holiday waiver. They come in many different shapes and sizes, and no matter which species you see or where you see them, they always illicit the same profound impact on the people that seem them.
Whale watching holidays, much like northern lights holidays, have become something of a bucket list item for many of us. Book your place on an exciting four hour whale watching trip aboard the holly jo with ireland s most experienced whale watching operator. Cetacean, the collective noun for our three types of marine mammal species. Then read our feature on best places for whale watching holidays in the uk and overseas for more information. The autumn months off west cork are some of the best for whale watching with minke whales and common dolphins being regular sightings. Whether you head up to the north, to the west or down south, you are sure to spot one of these fabulous mammals. The whale, known as w01 john coe and who is easily recognisable by the large notch on the base of his dorsal fin, was spotted on. All tours depart from baltimore, harbour, west cork on board voyager daily between april and november sea conditions permitting. Whale watching holiday to ireland whales worldwide.
Irish killer whales feared to be in danger of dying out. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalized advertising. Whale harbour cottage luxury rental home in roundstone. The magic of the arctic winter is not just confined to the skies, this winter join us in tromso for a winter adventure holiday that combines whale watching and the northern lights. Irish whale watching boat tours in county cork ireland. That comes as no surprise to us as whales are one of the worlds most majestic creatures.
The huge mammals nicknamed john coe, floppy fin and nicola are believed to be the only resident population of orcas around ireland and britain. Places are limited and you cannot apply if you are already in ireland. Young people from certain countries can apply for a working holiday authorisation to come to ireland for up to 1 year. Watch for minke whales, dolphins and humpbacks on a whale watching cruise from reykjavik, and take in views of the coast from an open viewing platform or an enclosed cabin. Only three months after the irish whale and dolphin group proposal, an taoiseach, charles. A pod of killer whales who regularly swim in irish waters are feared to be in danger of dying out due to pollution. Whale watching trips ireland whale watching day trips. Whale watching in ireland and whale watching in west cork in particular has now reached a high point for whale and dolphin watching enthusiasts the world over. This action is part of project wildsea europe and project waoh route, which have received funding from the european unions cosme programme 20142020 and the european maritime and fisheries fund emff. Holidays are sorted by location, which arranges all holidays by country. Whale watching schedule and booking with cork whale watch whale watching in west cork, ireland with colin barnes cork whale watch. Whale watching in ireland irish whale watching west kerry ireland humpback whale off clogher head 04. From whalewatching to bellringing, theres something for everyone. Whale watching in ireland irish whale watching west cork ireland.
A killer whale has been spotted off the coast of west kerry. So whether you are over on the emerald isle for a holiday, or are enjoying a staycation this year, pencil in a whale watching tour in ireland. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to see dolphins or whales during your trip to sea. Whale watching in ireland irish whale watching west cork. Two blue whales cruise the waters 80100 nautical miles off ireland s south coast. Best place in ireland to go on holidays west kerry, ireland s. The content of this website represents the views of the authors only and is their sole responsibility. At the moment there has been a bit of a lull in our whale watching activities from ventry harbour ceann tra due to a prolonged period of bad weather. Killer whale known as john coe spotted off kerry coast. Whale watching off the coast of ireland you dont need to go to far flung locations to spot some whales, not when the coast of ireland is a bit of whale playground.
Whale watching in ireland irish whale watching west kerry ireland. Six of the mammals were captured on camera by the irish whale and dolphin group from reen pier last month. Antarctica australia austria belgium botswana brazil canada chile china costa rica ecuador england finland france germany greece holland iceland india indonesien international ireland italy japan kenya madagascar malaysia mexico morocco namibia nepal new zealand norway peru portugal russia scotland south. Responsible tourism award winner whale watch west cork runs responsible whale and dolphin watching tours led by zoologist and conservationist dr nic slocum.
All whale species seen in this part of ireland range over an area between cape clear and the old head of kinsale but may frequently be seen. The territorial waters of the republic of ireland have been designated a whale and dolphin sanctuary since 1991. Add holidays to your calendar in outlook for windows outlook. As water laps against the bow of the boat, suddenly a fin rises from the water and the feelings of awe become almost overwhelming. There is a variety of species including sperm whale, killer whale, blue whale, humpback whale, pilot whale, and the beluga whale. Contact blasket islands eco marine and whale watching tours ireland. Ireland is a wonderful destination for a wildlife holiday with a difference. At the official home of the wild atlantic way you can explore the route, discover the stories or check out the whale and dolphin watching in ireland. The whale watching season in southwest ireland is long with a number of different species being seen from april through to december. To return to your normal calendar view, choose view change view calendar. The june holiday is a public holiday in the republic of ireland on the first monday of june. The humpback whale is one of 24 species of cetacean recorded in irish waters. For full driving directions from tralee and killarney please download our printable pdf. Discover wildlife weekends irelands wildlife tours.
Whale watching schedule and booking with cork whale watch. West cork is now recognised as one of the best places in europe to go whale watching and you get the dolphins. Whale is a global supplier of high quality low voltage pump, plumbing and heating systems specifically designed for mobile applications and challenging environments marine learn more where to buy. You are permitted to print and download extracts from this site provided they are not edited in any way, used only for noncommercial purposes and credited to nic. August bank holiday the first monday of august is a public holiday in the republic of ireland. Whales are actually more common than most people think and found in seas all over the world. In total, 25 different cetacean species have been recorded in irish waters, with large numbers of cetaceans making seasonal passages off the coastline, and a number of resident populations in coastal harbours and transitional. Ireland s wild atlantic way, and in particular the rugged coastline of west cork, allows visitors the chance to experience the thrill of seeing local wildlife in a truly fabulous setting. Whale watching and marine wildlife tours in west cork aboard the holly jo with ireland s most experienced whale watching skipper, colin barnes.
Birding, whale watching and wildlife holiday irelands. See orcas killer whales, humpback, fin, beluga, sperm and minke whales, and many more and if you are really. Once youve selected the holidays you want to delete, choose home delete. Whale watching in ireland irish whale watching west kerry. Luxury whale watching holidays by off the map travel. Whale watch west cork baltimore 2020 all you need to. Get the ultimate whale watching experience during the peak season from april through october, when over 20 kinds of whale. Whale harbour cottage is located in the scenic village of roundstone, connemara in the west of ireland. Whale watching in ire land is a growing tourism activity. The best place in ireland to watch whales, dolphins.
Voted the uk and ireland s most trusted travel brand, anything is possible with trailfinders. If your application is successful, you must register with immigration after you arrive in ireland. The word does little to explain and illustrate the excitement that a sighting of these species produces amongst the passengers on a boat or the walkers on a lonely cliff top. The best places to see whales are the cold whale watching holidays exodus. Restrictions whale and dolphin weekend break in west cork experience has no restrictions. Whale watching off the coast of ireland mummypages. All whale species seen in this part of ireland range over an area between cape clear and the old head of kinsale but may frequently be seen feeding in company and with common dolphins in attendance. One of the best to see in ireland, it cost 50 but memories from there are priceless, we saw dolphin, seals, puffins, deers, and a lot of nature spectacular creations as cliffs, islands and caves. It will be the highlight of your irish and west cork holiday experience. The irish government declared the coastal waters of ireland a whale and dolphin sanctuary during the early 1990s. Scroll through the list of events until you see the holidays category. Enjoy some of europes best whale watching and fantastic birding on this 5night guided wildlife and birding holiday on ireland s wild south coast.
There is no doubt that west kerry is the best place in ireland to watch whales, dolphins and basking shark during the summer months. Enjoy wonderful wildlife and scenery in a beautiful part of ireland. Last week, members of the irish whale and dolphin group iwdg set sail west of kerry to deploy a soundtrap in an effort to record humpback. Its rugged coastline offers a unique abundance of bird and plant life. Business renault seeking up to 5bn in statebacked loans. We fly to some of the best whale watching hotspots in the world across europe, africa, asia and america, where youll find humpback whales, orcas and even huge blue whales.