Thus, the first stop will be on Vancouver Island in Canada, as it is the favorite place for whale, dolphin and orca lovers. Therefore, for this visit, tourists can book their holidays between May and September if they want to see orcas but to contemplate gray whales, it will be from April to May. On ►
Thus, the first stop will be on Vancouver Island in Canada, as it is the favorite place for whale, dolphin and orca lovers. Therefore, for this visit, tourists can book their holidays between May and September if they want to see orcas but to contemplate gray whales, it will be from April to May. On Vancouver Island, they may encounter dolphins, sea lions and killer whales, but if they go further to Tofino, they will even see humpback whales. As for those who dream of meeting dolphins, diving and swimming with them, they will have to make a stop in the Bahamas. The crystal clear and shallow waters are suitable for this type of observation. Tourists can plan their trip at any time of the year, and for this unique experience, they will have to go near Bimini Grand Bahama. A little further on the Galapagos Islands, great divers at heart will find their happiness on this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Whales and dolphins are usually found on Fernandina Island throughout the year. On the Brazilian side, on the island of Fernando de Noronha, spinner dolphins gather between August and November and from January to March. This Brazilian coast is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is highly protected. The next stop is in New Zealand between June and July to admire sperm whales. At the beginning of summer in Kaikoura on the northeast coast of the South Island, these giant whales, 18 meters long and fifty tons, can be observed. These marine creatures usually join blue whales, humpback whales, southern whales and orcas during this season to feed without danger. Note that in Kaikoura, groups of 100 to 1000 dolphins are present throughout the year. Several tour operators organize diving, swimming and snorkeling activities for curious tourists who dream of this kind of experience. Near Ningaloo Reef in Australia, dolphin encounters are a widespread attraction. Usually, the common dolphins and Pacific Indo-bottlenose dolphins gather in groups. In addition, tourists will have the chance to meet them throughout the year. Much further, the Sri Lankan coast will welcome travelers from January to April to watch blue whales move from the Bay of Bengal to the Arabian Sea. In some cases, it is possible to see them from the coasts of Mirissa and Cape Dondra. It is an activity that never ceases to impress because it is rare to see this marine mammal. Those who wish to take advantage of a trip to Europe to observe orcas will have to plan their trip for November to March. In Norway and, more precisely, in the Lofoten Islands, they will be dazzled by incredible landscapes and orcas in their natural environment. These giant marine mammals travel in small family groups to feed on herring and sometimes approach the coast. The most curious ones are fearless in getting close to divers. Thus, many excursions are organized to be able to observe them. In the reefs of Sataya and Samadai in Egypt, tourists should know that the appearance of dolphins is usually from May to July. Different species of dolphins can be seen, including spotted, bottlenose dolphin or common and Risso. In these reefs, snorkeling and getting a close view of the mammals is possible. In South Africa, the Sardine Run has an excellent worldwide reputation due to the migration of billions of sardines each year. Of course, humpback whales and dolphins are in the front row for feeding. Therefore, it is the perfect time for divers to observe the dolphins hunting for sardines every year between May and July. ◄
