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Viewing Dolphin Tours - Where in the World? Try these ExcursionsDolphin Tours - Where in the World? Try these Excursions
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No matter where you are in the world, dolphin tours are never too far away. However, if you want to experience the newest and most innovative dolphin tours being offered, there are a few specific places that should be on your travel itinerary. By Paul Stanbury No matter where you are in the world, you are never too far away from the perfect spot to morph your ordinary holidays into dolphin tours. You can easily book a flight to Scotland, Japan, America, Mexico, Brazil, or New Zealand, just to name a few. However, if you want to experience the newest and most innovative dolphin tours being offered, there are a few specific places that should be on your travel itinerary. Southern California, USA The coastal areas of southern California offer some of the best dolphin and whale watching waters in the world. The warmth of the Pacific lends itself to grey whale migrations between December and April and provides perfect conditions for pods of wild dolphins (bottlenose, Rissos, and Pacific white-sided dolphins, and as many as 5,000 in some) that are near the coast. Captain Dave's Dolphin and Whale Safaris, in Orange County, offers year-round dolphin tours and boasts the world's first 'Eye-to-Eye Underwater Dolphin Viewing Pod'. This 'pod' is a government-approved vessel that pierces the water below the catamaran and is made of glass, for a feeling of truly swimming with the dolphins. Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain If you are looking around the world for dolphin tours, but can't bring yourself to face the long-haul flight to California, Tenerife is a more accessible option. The southwest coast of Tenerife is a perfect place for dolphin and whale watching. There are more than 21 species of dolphins and whales in Tenerife's waters, and it is known as the European destination for year-round spotting. Many operators work out of Tenerife and are glad to host private dolphin tours. Be sure to get the most out of your experience by either booking a place on a glass-bottomed catamaran, or by renting a private boat that will take you directly to the action. If your boat doesn't offer the intrigue of a glass-bottomed view to the cetaceans below, make sure it comes with a sea camera to bring you all the action below the surface. Turks and Caicos Islands If you find yourself in the post New Year slump and can't wait until summer to head off on your dolphin tours, book a luxurious trip to the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean. These two groups of tropical islands in the West Indies are a British Overseas Territory, and claim to be some of the best places for humpback whale watching during the winter/spring months from January to April. Be sure to reserve a glass-bottomed catamaran for your excursions, so you can see all the underwater action as you follow the migratory path of these north Atlantic humpback whales through the Salt Cay, a 75-square-mile area of shallow coral reefs, and on to Silver Banks, their mating and nursery grounds. When you've had enough whale-spotting for one day, you can jump into the waters and snorkel or dive while listening to their melodic underwater songs. About the Author: Paul Stanbury is the operations manager for Naturetrek, a tour operator specializing in expert-led natural history and dolphin tours worldwide. Naturetrek brings over 25 years of experience to their dolphin watching tours in some of the most spectacular regions on Earth. Article source: 111 Travel Directory: Triple1.com (triple one dot com) |
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