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It is from the port of Porquerolles that the Croix du Sud V boat offers you a magnificent sea trip to meet wonderful cetaceans and marine mammals of the Mediterranean. On the menu of the day, according to the chef’s mood: dolphins, turtles, shearwaters, rorquals and other beauties offered by the big blue sea.
Pelagos Sanctuary and unique site
The coastal area of Porquerolles has the advantage of being close to a large underwater canyon deep enough for plankton to grow abundantly.No wonder then to see dolphins and other fin whales feeding there. This is why the chances of seeing dolphins are very high (even if nature remains nature, with its share of chance). In any case, the biologists and naturalists from “Découverte du Vivant” will be offering you a lecture on board, as well as microphone presentations, covering biology concepts of all the species encountered during the cruise. This sea trip is labeled “High Quality Whale Watching”, a guarantee of sustainable and respectful observation of cetaceans. In the heart of the Pelagos Sanctuary, this is an essential prerequisite to offer you a quality sea trip.
Embarquez à bord du bateau de la Croix du Sud V au départ du port de Porquerolles
Outre les mammifères marins, vous croiserez peut être puffins et oiseaux de mer
4.5 hour cruise from Porquerolles
This cruise aboard the Croix du Sud departs late morning from the port of Porquerolles. It is indeed in the morning that the weather conditions are most favorable for cetacean watching. Good weather ( that is, with the least wind and swell possible) guarantees the chance for whales and dolphins watching Good weather (that is, with the least wind and swell possible) guarantees the chance to observe whales and dolphins. More than a clear sky, it is the strength of the wind that will allow us to launch or not. In calm sea, the slightest sign (fin, back, breath) on the water surface is visible for miles. However, beyond a wind force 4, it becomes difficult to make fruitful observations with the foam.
A loggerhead turtle comes to the surface to breathe
A dolphin plays with the bow
High up on the roof to observe
The interior of the Southern Cross boat
A sunfish captured by the camera
The tail of a sperm whale as it begins its descent to the depths
Prices
- Adult : 59 €
- Reduce price*: 54 €
- Children from 4 to 12: 49 €
*Discounted : teen age 13 to 17 / student / job seeker / people with disabilities
Useful information
- 11 a.m to 3:30 p.m.
- Please note : departure is from the port of Porquerolles. The ferry ticket from Giens or another city is not included in the service.
- Trip duration : about four hours
- Meeting point : Main wharf of Porquerolles, in front of the harbour office below the panel sign « passenger boarding for Sanary, Bandol, St-Mandrier, Toulon, etc.
- Needed : pack your picnic, jacket or windbreaker, water, cap and sun cream.
- You can picnic on the boat. Coffee, fresh water and soft drinks are available on board to purchase.
- Tip : photos of your outing will be sent to you the following days on your email address. Enjoy the moment and experience observation differently than from behind a phone
- Dogs are not allowed on the boat
- Toilets on board
- If the weather is bad, you will have the possibility to postpone your cruise (or get a reimbursement)
Fascinating comments from the team of naturalists ( in French)
Book this sea trip
You can directly book your tickets for this boat trip via the search engine below. You choose the date(s) of the nautical ride and add to the cart. After secure online payment, you will receive a voucher by email and print it (to be presented to the captain at boarding)