Whale and Dolphin watching
Below is the chosen site of the month.
We have chosen these operators, from what we have learned from other people. Once we have sailed with them, and are satisfied they are a good company we will place a recommended list on the bottom right hand side. Until then we do not in any way endorse any of them. Please follow our guide lines:
A good Whale and Dolphin Watching operator will do the following things:
1: Put the animals first.
2: Follow regulations governing Whale and Dolphin Watching in their area.
3: Have adequate safety provisions.
4: Offer high standards of customer care.
5: Have an onboard naturalist-guide.
6: Will Carry out research, whilst on the trip.
Whale and Dolphin watcher of the Month.
Elemental Tours - Cornwall
Imagine the excitement of watching a Whale blowing, its powerful body surging through the water. Or a pod of Dolphins leaping from the sea in energetic bounds just a few feet in front of you. If this appeals to you, then why not join a Whale and Dolphin watching trip.
Visit one of the country's premier ocean wildlife hotspots.
Rory Goodhall and his team of dedicated environmentalists run this company in - Cornwall.
ATLANTIC ADVENTURE Expertly guided, Marine wildlife, Ocean & Coastal cruises on 12 seater R.I.B. around the spectacular Land's End and Lizard Peninsulas.
Opportunities to see Whales , Dolphins, Seals, Basking Sharks, and a diverse range of Seabirds. Special trips for seasonal migrants.
Elemental Tours Are members of the WiSe scheme and as such are accredited wildlife- safe boat operators. Dolphin Care UK fully endorse such companies with this accreditation.
OVERLAND ADVENTURE
Small group, safari- style, tours and walks, with local guides. Wildlife , Flowers, Ancient Sites, Folklore, Mining History and Geology all set in and around the stunning granite cliffs and moorlands of West Penwith. Seasonal Birding Specials.
Operating all year weather permitting!.
Elemental tours has a policy of developing low impact sustainable eco-tourism in the region, concerned with wildlife and environmental conservation issues.
On trips they have seen seals, many species of seabirds, common, bottlenosed and Risso's dolphins, porpoises, basking sharks, sunfish and many other types of marine life. Truly a marine discovery and worth every penny!.
They aim to pass on this ethos to their customers and will offer opportunities to become participants in species identification and recording.
They have close links with the Cornwall Wildlife Trust and other conservation organisations and are ambassadors for COAST , the Cornwall Sustainable Tourism Project. Commitment to their sustainability ethos includes using low emission engines, eco- friendly products, sustainable media options and pioneering a visitor payback scheme, where by a portion of tariffs are passed on to wildlife charities.
COAST/Cornwall Sustainable tourism.
Elemental Tours full website will be up and running soon giving you the option to book online.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rory Goodhall
Elemental Tours
Cornwall
Telephone: 01736 811 200
(Mobile) 07971 540280