Whale watching excursion with certified operators
The itineraries drawn on the map are indicative and the ports of embarkation and disembarkation indicated in red can change at the discretion of the whale-watching operators. Sighting, being free animals in their natural environment, is not guaranteed. The tourist offer and duration of the excursions vary depending on the individual operators who are to be contacted before booking.
Raise public awareness
Collaborate with research institutions
Respect the environment
The sighting, being free animals in their natural environment, is not guaranteed. Click here for more information on the species that can be seen.
For further information, contact the Tourist Information and Reception Offices of the relevant Municipalities.
Comune di Savona
savona@itur.it
www.comune.savona.it
Comune di Varazze
iat@varazze.com
www.comune.varazze.sv.it
Comune di Loano
iatprolocoloano@gmail.com
www.comuneloano.it
Comune di Alassio
info@visitalassio.eu
www.visitalassio.eu
Comune di Bordighera
iat@bordighera.it
www.bordighera.it
Comune di Andora
accoglienzaturistica@comunediandora.it
www.comune.andora.sv.it
Comune di Sanremo
turismo@comunedisanremo.it
www.sanremoliveandlove.it
Comune di Imperia
iatimperia@comune.imperia.it
www.imperiaexperience.it
The High Quality Whale-Watching® label
The “High Quality Whale-Watching®” (HQWW®) brand is a tool that aims to ensure the quality and sustainability of whale-watching activities. It is a registered trademark of the ACCOBAMS Agreement and developed in collaboration with the Pelagos Agreementand in consultation with industry operators. The label is intended for businesses that organize cetacean observation excursions in their natural environment. These operators undertake to respect the code of good conduct for observing animals and to raise public awareness by disseminating information on cetaceans, marine biodiversity, the activities of the two Agreements and environmental conservation.
CIMA Foundation is the only Body, Partner of ACCOBAMS, which has been distributing the brand on the Italian territory since 2019.
Click here to find out more about the brand.
The High Quality Whale-Watching® kit
- The certificate
The annual certificate with the name of the company and the qualified staff. - ILogWhales
An ILogWhales App (ilogwhales – Google Play) was created, available on Android, to support the collection of data relating to sightings of both cetaceans and marine biodiversity. The data collected will be shared with the secretariats of ACCOBAMS and the Pelagos Sanctuary. - Flag
The flag with the “High Quality Whale-Watching®” brand logo is displayed on board. - Whale Risk
To effectively support customer awareness, operators received Whale Risk, a communication tool consisting of a deck of cards on the issue of threats to cetaceans and the marine environment.
Best Practices
To approach the cetaceans in their natural environment it is recommended to follow the Code of Good Conduct, both inside the cetacean sanctuary and outside. The rules apply equally to boaters, fishermen, whale watching operators or any other user. If practiced incorrectly, the observation of animals can cause disturbance, it is advisable to respect their tranquility. If disturbing behavior is noted, the sighting must be stopped immediately.
The information on the panel is only an indication of the behaviors to be respected during sightings, for completeness consult the official code of the Pelagos Sanctuary
Follow in parallel course
Maximum speed 5 knots
Maximum 30 minutes with the animals if only one boat
Don’t swim with animals
Do not feed the animals
Don’t touch the animals
Under the patronage of
Comune di Savona
Comune di Albissola Marina
Comune di Spotorno
