With that long of a trip down the coast, it would easily be at least a 4 hour trip. Caribbean waters have long been noted for their unique aquatic life, coral reefs and tropical fish. Lucia news online is to bring breaking news, professional and reliable daily news, photos, videos, audio and commentary to natives and residents of st. Spend the day out on the water off the coast of st lucia on this whale and dolphin watching cruise. Turtle tours st lucia is probably the best place in the country to go on an organised turtle watching tour. When these gentle giants migrate off the shores of st lucia south africa during the winter months.
The caribbean waters have long been noted for their unique aquatic life, coral reefs. Lucia got the best whale watching in south africa, and the whales. Whale watching tours are conducted year round, but the period from october through march is considered prime season, as this is the best time to find not only the sperm whales, but also migrating species such as humpbacks and large pods of bottlenose, spinner and spotted dolphins. It starts with an early morning call and a short drive over 400m of beach in a 4x4 vehicle. If you are looking for a more laidback vibe, the wet season might be your pick during the months of june to november. Dominicas whale and dolphin species can be found year round in the islands crystal blue waters. Humpback whales may be witnessed from the st lucia town as well as cape vidal. I highly doubt you will see more of marigot than the mouth of the bay though as you will be pretty far off the coast. Maarten are especially significant for this whale species, as they are located in the middle of a major breeding area. When this launch is the beginning of a twohour whale watching journey, it comes with the anticipation of an adventure.
Ocean experience whale watching st lucia tripadvisor. St lucia is a volcanic island that used to be part of the united kingdom, and which is mainly appreciated for its tropical forests and untouched nature. Lucias soufriere volcano, locally known as the sulphur springs, is considered the only drivein volcano in. Pdf acoustic and visual survey of humpback whale megaptera. Hes a friend of mine, and does a great tour job to south side of island via boat. Theres also whale watching and turtle watching, deepsea fishing and sailing, as well as some of the best diving in the caribbean. If you ever wanted a chance to have a dolphin encounter underwater, while scuba diving, st. High season 16 dec to 8 jan 2020 3 night min sea spray. Go on an adventure with renowned skipper danie bennett, who together with his qualified crew has a treasurehouse full of knowledge about the whales.
Maarten is becoming an excellent choice for the caribbean especially with octopus diving scuba dive and snorkel in st martin st maarten we dont have a dolphin petting area and we are currently protesting against such a thing on the island with dolphin defenders. Rates and accommodation whalesong st lucia guest house. It is also one of the best whale spotting places in the caribbean. Here are the best islands to spot humpacks and gray whales. Learn about the marine mammals that live in st lucias waters from your expert captain and experienced crew. The iwc has no statistics from its other caribbean member nations of antigua and barbuda, dominica, grenada, st. Whale and dolphin watching with captain mikes st lucia. A surf launch off the st lucia coastline is an experience in its own right. Best whale watching islands and resorts in the caribbean. Whale watching season starts june to end of november. Advantage tours and charters are the only legal boatbased whale watching tour operator in st lucia and,although the trip is costly, the experience is unforgettable. So i did the unthinkable for a travel bloggeri put the camera away. You will find the islands are amazing spots sailing adventures.
Humpback whale sightings offer the most incredible cure for seasickness. Experience the magical splendor of our unique dolphin and whale watching experience. Cruise the coastal waters of st lucia while searching for whales and dolphins during this 3hour excursion. Pdf humpback whales megaptera novaeangliae historically ranged throughout the eastern and southeastern caribbean sea during the winter months find. There are several whale watching trips available on the island and their. Whales and whaling in the caribbean part 4 all at sea.
Whale watching from st lucia st lucia message board. Spring into early summer is the best time to visit saint lucia missing peak season as well as the annual rains. When is the best time of year to go whale watching in st lucia. The sandals tours does advertise that it takes you down the west coast to soufriere so that wouls definitely show you marigot bay and the pitons from the water. Visiting the caribbean for whale watching in adventures is just a fun way to enjoy sailing in the islands. Dolphin and whale watching safari castries, saint lucia. The best time to visit saint lucia is in the high season, from middecember to midapril. During this season, youll experience the most sunshine. Premium st lucia whale and dolphin watching cruise. There have been a recorded 25 different of marine mammals species found in our waters. Whale watching is the practice of observing whales and dolphins in their natural habitat. Lucia guide to whales and dolphins in the caribbean. If saltwater fishing is preferred, kosi bay is a popular and exceptional fishery, while deepsea charters also operate from st lucia. Palmer based his statement on the numbers reported by st.
The dry season in st lucia lasts from the end of november, through december, january, february, march, april and may. You may also see a variety of pelagic bird life, dolphin frolicking alongside the bow of the boat, sea turtles in season, shark, marlin,whale shark and other interesting marine mammals and cetacean. Best whale spotting places in the caribbean caribbean. This period coincides with the north american summer holiday period and is peak holiday season in st lucia. Saint lucia expert recommend education recommend magazine. During my caribbean cruise on viking sea, we visited st lucia. Whale watching is mostly a recreational activity cf.
The best time to go whale watching in st lucia is mid may to mid december in the indian ocean. Travel 2 miles out to the 3,000 feet deep ledge and follow this route down the west coast to soufriere where the most spectacular sightings have occurred, a onceinalifetime experience. The caribbean waters have long been noted for their unique aquatic life, coral reefs and tropical fish. A legally permitted holder ocean experience will undoubtedly ensure a value for money experiance. Recently, whale watch tours have also started up in st. Swimming with the whale sharks summer is whale shark season in the mexican caribbean if you are traveling to cancun or riviera maya soon and love the underwater world, how about your own onceinalifetime encounter with nature, an unforgettable swim with the whale sharks. Various species you may encounter include, spotted and spinner dolphins as well as pilot and orca. Have your camera at the ready while the boat skirts the islands northern coast looking for signs of these magnificent animals. But decided against it as there is only 50 50 chance of seeing any. The rainy season in st lucia begins at the end of may and continues until the beginning of november. However, despite the great diversity of platforms and species watched, and the continual expansion to new islands, whale watching in the caribbean, has grown more slowly than expected and has had some growing pains, particularly in. St lucia offers you an opportunity to witness the mighty humpback whale as they migrate past st lucia from june to end november, this magnificent 2 hour boat based whale watching excursions allows one to get closer to nature. This volcanic caribbean island is more mountainous than most, with its highest point being mount gimie at 3,120 feet above sea level. Vincent and the grenadines other than their reported whale kills which often were in violation of their aboriginal permit rules.
Lucia whale watching excursion, visitors will head out to sea on a boat to view whales and dolphins. There are a number of different destinations that offer fascinating water sports adventures, but when it comes to whale watching there are a few. Humpback whale dcna dutch caribbean nature alliance. Call captain tom from exodus boat charter at 17584853966. We have put together a bunch of exciting trips for you to choose from. There is something enchanting and exciting about coming face to face with sea creatures which are 20 metres long, weigh approximately 44 tonnes and make noises that can be heard up to five miles away. The company they used for our trip is captain mikes. Lucia with hackshaws boat charters 120215 nice pod of spinner and spotted dolphins seen today. Enjoy the excitement of whale and dolphin watching, deep sea fishing or a.
Whale watching st lucia south africa home facebook. Lucia on this guided whale and dolphinwatching cruise. During the month of june to november, thousands of humpback whales pass st. I learned that you should never start off a whale watching trip by saying i never get seasick. The experience of encountering whales in their natural habitat makes for an adventure not easily forgotten. This is also when leatherback turtles haul themselves ashore to lay their eggs, thought youll need to head here earlier if you want to see migrating humpback whales. Humpback whale watching off st lucia nightjar travel. Then return to the antarctic for the summer months the most popular whale watching activity is boat based and thousands of visitors flock to st. Whale watching st lucia south africa posts facebook. St lucia, south africa 15 contributions 1 helpful vote adrenaline experience if there is one thing you can not do then it is to compare our whale watching in st lucia.
In the caribbean, whale watching is growing in dominica and elsewhere, and. Lucian waters are various dolphins, especially spinner and pantropical spotted, sighted from inshore to 23 miles offshore 35 km and. The boats knowledgeable captain will be sure to head to the animals favorite. A study prepared for international fund for animal welfare in 2009 estimated that million people went whale watching globally in 2008. Whale watching in st lucia in st lucia, kwazulu natal. Whale watching st lucia indian ocean whale watching. Midjanuary to midmarch is considered peak season for whale watching in the caribbean, with frequent sightings of humpback whales and dolphins. St lucia won kwazulunatals town of the year in 2010 and is unique in that it is the only private village in the world that is surrounded by a world heritage site. Premium st lucia whale and dolphin watching cruise 2020. Whalesong bed and breakfast is situated on the elephant coast in the heart of the exquisite st lucia world heritage site between lake st lucia and the indian ocean in south africa. Saint lucia is arguably also one of the most beautiful. Tourists are also very likely to spot a wide variety of other wildlife, including plenty of curious dolphins. Between june and october, sightings of whales are all but guaranteed. If youre visiting during this time, the songs of the giant whales and the upclose encounters will add a magical touch to your next beach vacation.
Do caribbean islands typically get worse destruction from hurricanes than bigger places such as florida. Lucia area soon and would love to go whale watching. A perfect jewel in the caribbean sea, saint lucia is one of the. St lucia offers you a opportunity to witness one of the most incredible sightings of humpback whales. Whale watching st lucia south africa by quentin muir cool video of our new boat for whale watching tours in st lucia south africa the biggest safest in this part of the world. An up close and personal experience from as close as 50ms, which will leave you with fond memories. The two varieties of whales that are commonly sighted in the waters of st. But, the only option we can find is advantage tours, which is very expensive almost 7000 zar for all of us as they. Recently, two of our guests went whale watching and they were totally overwhelmed by the size of the whales and how close they actually get to the boat they even saw dolphin. Lucia marine guide 199899, there is not even a single mention of a dolphin or whale, much less of whale watching.
Whale watching with st lucia charters in st lucia, kwazulu. If anyone has been whale watching in st lucia can you tell me if the excursion was good and if you saw many. I booked a whale and dolphin watching trip offered by viking cruises. The most common cetaceans seen by boat yearround in st. Top 10 saint lucia fishing charters for 2020 fishingbooker.