Whale Watching
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On board Whale watching
Almost 100 km from Puerto Madryn, on a beach in the town of Puerto Pirámides, we climb on board to navigate the Golfo Nuevo (New Gulf). The objective is to get as close as possible: even though our vessel is faster than the whales, we never force an approach; rather, we respect the whales’ wishes.
Each whale watch is one-of-a-kind and unrepeatable, which is why we cannot anticipate what sort of an encounter we will have: these cetaceans are in their natural habitat and in absolute freedom! What we can say for sure is that along the coast of Península Valdés, there are more whales to watch than in any other part of the world. This means that we will always see one or more whales.
Our boats
Catamarán “Pinino VII”: Especially, designed for whale watching.
- Unsinkable
- 15 m long; 7 m wide. The largest boat in which to sail around the Gulf, with capacity for up to 70 passengers
- Four 4-stroke HONDA engines, all outboard
- Ample space on deck (no other whale watching vessel in the Gulf has as much space). This is important not only for the passengers’ comfort on board when walking around, but also when sitting down (there is over a meter’s distance between a passenger’s knees and the seat in front of him/her)
- Exceptional Stability: the vessel allows for 100% of the passengers to watch whales from the same side of the boat, without compromising safety; our passengers are not expected to balance the vessel. The “Pinino VII” is the only vessel in Península Valdés boasting this feature
- Different angles and levels (of height), from which to observe, photograph and film the whales
- Many fittings to hold on to during whale watching sessions when there is a considerable swell
- A head (marine washroom in nautical terms)
Features of Semi rigid boat "Gudeñak"
- Able to carry up to 60 passengers (crew included)
- Three 4-stroke HONDA engines all outboard
- Modern and fast boat
Features of Semi rigid boat "Maruca"
- Able to carry up to 12 passengers (crew included)
- 4-stroke YAMAHA outboard engine 115 HP
- Can be programmed for special outings, such as "Sunset", or private groups.
The sailing lasts for 1 hour and a half. Check-in time is 1 hour before departure time.
We provide life jackets (mandatory use) and waterproof layers (for rainy days). Our boats have regulatory life rafts.
In accordance with current regulations, we have a passenger insurance policy that covers the boat trip at all times, as well as pre- and post-boarding.
The language on board is Spanish. Our guide provides -although not as simultaneous translation- some oral information in English.
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Other services on board
- ASSISTANCE TO GROUPS OF PHOTOGRAPHERS AND DOCUMENTARIANS
- ASSISTANCE TO SCIENTISTS
- EDUCATIONAL EXCURSIONS EXCLUSIVELY FOR STUDENTS
- MARINE WILDLIFE VIEWING (during January, February and March)
We strongly recommend that on the day before the whale watching trip, you call our office in Puerto Pirámides (see right) – or even better, drop by if you happen to be in town – in order to find out about the weather forecast for the following day and the availability according to the timetable.
Except for whale watching trips during the whole of October (the month when demand is greatest) and during the first week of November, you can make your booking by phone from Puerto Madryn as late as the afternoon before your trip to Puerto Pirámides or, once there, showing the very same day on which you’ll be joining one of the several daily outings. Reservations will be considered only after a previous deposit of ticket’s total amount.
NOTE: There are two long weekends during the whole season, for which it is very important that you book your ticket over two (2) months in advance: the most “critical” is the Columbus Day long weekend (october 12) and the long weekend in honour of Argentina’s liberator José de San Martín (August 17). It may be wise to also keep these facts in mind regarding your accommodation (see YOUR STAY)
Opening Hours:
- 9 am to 5 pm at the Puerto Pirámides Boarding Center
- Address: “Primera Bajada al Mar” - Puerto Pirámides - CHUBUT
- 9 am to 8 pm at the Puerto Madryn Reservation Center
- Address: Box N° 2 of the Cruise Terminal - Piedra Buena Dock – Puerto Madryn - Chubut
- Tel:+54 9 280 466-3782
- Email: info@whalesargentina.com.ar
Come and taste the vast Freedom of Atlantic Patagonia and climb aboard this Whale Watching Adventure. Tuning into nature makes for a truly exhilirating travel experience.
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