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Live a day as a researcher with the scientists of MareTerra NGO. All your curiosities about dolphins will be satisfied. Observe the researchers as they collect scientific data to study the bottlenose dolphin population of the Gulf of Alghero. Discover the stories of some of the most famous dolphins like Suzeo, Taz or Shark Junior.
During snorkelling, you'll have a guide who will take you to discover underwater life. On board, we'll tell you some curiosities about what we have seen. You will never be alone!
Our excursions are inspired by the principles of ecotourism and sustainability:
- Latest generation boat engines reduce fuel consumption and reduce the emission of noise underwater.
- HQWW certification (High Quality Whale Watching) for whale watching operators complying with the Code of Good Conduct. This serves to reduce and minimize the disturbance of cetaceans.
- Environmental education on board.
- By joining Progetto Natura, you can support MareTerra NGO and its scientific research and conservation projects.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point on the “Lungomare Barcellona” promenade, in front of CicloExpress bike rental. Please wait on the benches and do not ask the shop staff for information, as they are not part of our organization. Morning tour meets at 9:45 AM. Meeting time is 1:45 PM for the afternoon tour.
What to expect
During the navigation, a briefing will be provided to let you know more about the biology and behaviour of dolphins, along with their conservation status. We are certified with the High Quality Whale Watching certification. Once we sighted a group of dolphins, we respect their well-being approaching them in accordance with the "good code of conduct" of our certification to minimise the risk of any disturbance to dolphins.
Thanks to the photo-identification technique, we can recognise dolphins by their dorsal fins and we are able to tell you their names, how old they are and their health status. In addition, you will listen to the dolphin sounds thanks to the recordings that the scientists of MareTerra NGO collected to study the bioacoustic of the dolphins.
During the navigation, you will admire one of the most beautiful coasts of Sardinia, within the boundaries of the Marine Protected Area Capo Caccia - Isola Piana.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is suitable for kids from 5 years old.
- Suitable sea conditions and a minimum number of people are required for this experience. In case of cancellation, you will be able to choose another date if available or a full refund. Other causes that may occasionally lead to cancellation of the tour are mechanical failures, health problems and requests for monitoring intervention for the protection of cetaceans that cannot be postponed and conflict with the date of the tour.
- The guides reserve the right to end the excursion early if it is not possible to guarantee the safety of the people on board or to respect the established program due to weather and sea conditions. The cost of the ticket could be reduced in case of early termination of the excursion.
- Warm clothes, waterproof jacket, water.
- No toilet on board.
- "MareTerra Group SNC No Responsibility Disclaimer". Activities that take place in the natural environment inevitably involve risks. To minimise this risk, the staff is adequately trained, and our boats and equipment are subject to routine maintenance or extraordinary maintenance when necessary. However, by booking and participating in our excursions, the Participant(s): 1) Declares under their responsibility to be in a good state of health and to exempt MareTerra Group SNC from any civil and criminal liability related to and consequent to the ascertainment of this condition; 2) Undertakes to behave following the principles of legality and respect for the principles of civilisation on the occasion of the excursion and not, in any case, engage in behaviour contrary to the law and civil rules that may put danger to one's own or others' safety; 3) Relieves MareTera Group SNC from any liability, direct and indirect, for any material and non-material damage, theft and/or damage to any personal object and/or expenses (including legal fees), which may arise following participation in the excursion, also as a consequence of one's or others' behaviour; 4) Finally, by accepting the terms and conditions, the Participant(s) assumes all responsibility that may derive from participation in the excursion and relieves the MareTerra Group SNC of any civil and criminal liability, even objective, as a consequence of accidents caused to himself or third parties and illnesses that occurred during the entire duration of the excursion, including transfers by any means to and from the excursion site; 5) Under and for art. 1341 and 1342 of the Italian Civil Code, the Participant(s) declare to have carefully examined all the clauses listed above and to specifically approve them by booking our tour.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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