Ireland baltimore west cork whale and dolphin boat trip. Killer whales on cork visit may be ocean bound the irish times. Whale watch west cork baltimore updated may 2020 top. Catch an intimate gig in a pub with a fire or watch a horse race with locals that comes down to the wire.
View historic forts, seaside towns, meandering rivers and a host of marine. Whale of a time boat republic of irelandcorkcloyne. In december 2008 don conroy, chris wilson and alan mcguire set out to record a radio show for their new series wildside. Kilbrittain whale kilbrittain, ireland atlas obscura. In september 2008 ivan okelly photographed a blue whale the second confirmed irish blue whale sighting, and the first to be photographed in irish waters offshore off irelands south west.
Whale and dolphin watching youghal coast, river lee and cork. First 3 humpback whales of the 2018 irish whale watch season off dursey island west cork ireland march 25th 2018 year on year for the last five years it just seems that humpback whales are coming to irish waters earlier in the season march, april, may and also exiting irish waters earlier than in previous seasons september, october obviously in response to the availability of food. Traditionally a tourist destination, the area is marketed to tourists for its rugged peninsulas such as the remote beara peninsula, sheeps head and mizen head peninsulas, beaches such as inchydoney, owenahincha and barleycove, and towns and villages such as skibbereen, clonakilty, kinsale and rosscarbery. Whale watching and marine wildlife tours in west cork aboard the holly jo with ireland s most experienced whale watching skipper, colin barnes. We offer fun and informative harbour and dolphin watching tours from cork harbour, combined with the unique opportunity to experience high adventure and pure exhilaration. Cork whale watching is amazing and defo worth doing, colin our guide was brillant, we left the dock at 10am and arrived back at 2. Irish killer whales feared to be in danger of dying out. The pod of three orca killer whales which attracted thousands of spectators to cork harbour over the past fortnight was believed. Close encounters with whales and dolphins are up there on most peoples ultimate wildlife bucket list, but it still surprises many when they hear that ireland is one of the best places in europe to see whales and dolphins in. First humpback whales 3 of the 2018 irish whale watch. A second match of a humpback whale between ireland and cabo verde is exciting news. Aug 23, 2016 humpback whale breaching off the west cork coast, may 2016 ireland one of europes whalewatching hotspots shortbeaked common dolphin. How to contact whale watch west cork to book a boat tour in ireland. Close encounters with whales and dolphins are up there on most peoples ultimate wildlife bucket list, but it still surprises many when they hear that ireland is one of the best places in europe to see whales and dolphins in the wild.
We cannot guarantee that you will be able to see dolphins or whales during your trip to sea. The first of its kind in europe, this paved the way for whale watching. Kerry is the only other county that really competes with cork on the whale watching front. Since that time according to the irish whale and dolphin group, 25 species have been recorded, ranging in size from the small harbour porpoise to the giant fin whale. She is fast and stable and has all round excellent visibility, ideal for wildlife watching tours. May 04, 2015 a pod of killer whales who regularly swim in irish waters are feared to be in danger of dying out due to pollution. Jan 02, 2009 in december 2008 don conroy, chris wilson and alan mcguire set out to record a radio show for their new series wildside. There will be 20 landbased, guided whale watches open to. Whale watching in ireland is a growing tourism activity. Whale watching in ireland irish whale watching west cork ireland. Colin has been monitoring whales and dolphins along the cork coast in a maritime career spanning over 40 years. Whale watching and marine wildlife tours in west cork aboard the holly jo with irelands most experienced whale watching skipper, colin barnes. Back in 1991, irelands biologically diverse waters were declared a whale and dolphin sanctuary, the first of its kind in europe.
A whale of a time in west cork posted on january 30, 2008 by nt while the greenpeace ship, esperanza, and australian surveillance ships track the japanese whaling fleet in the southern ocean in an effort to stop them killing minke whales and fin whales, they plan to kill 900 minke whales and 50 fin whales by mid april, the whales and. Whale watching in ireland and whale watching in west cork in particular has now reached a high point for whale and dolphin watching enthusiasts the world over. We provide dedicated, yearround whale watching trips out of reen pier, near union hall, west cork, subject to weather conditions. Padraig whooleycork whale watch irelands whalewatching season has now extended from a one to a threeseason activity, irish whale and dolphin group sightings coordinator. The first of its kind in europe, this paved the way for whale watching in ireland to become a prime activity for the many visitors to this country. You are permitted to print and download extracts from this site provided they are not. Blue whale sightings off irelands south west coast via the iwdg sightings database but sightings of blue whales in irish waters are on the increase. Whaling in ireland stranded whales were, of course, very important in medieval times.
The whale watching season in southwest ireland is long with a number of different species being seen from april through to december. Whale watching holiday to ireland whales worldwide. In fact, in 2001 a pod of killer whales navigated 12 miles up the river lee to cork city. The huge mammals nicknamed john coe, floppy fin and nicola. Keep an eye out for humpback, fin and minke whales, dolphins, porpoises, rissos. Whale watching in ireland irish whale watching west cork. The irish whale and dolphin group are holding a whalewatching event on sunday, august 24th to celebrate national whale watch day. The whales and dolphins of southwest ireland tour destination.
Some of the finest whale and dolphin watching encounters around the globe occur in some of the remotest and most difficult to access locations whales worldwide specialise in getting you to those difficult to get to destinations. Multiaward winning whale watch west cork runs responsible whale and dolphin watching tours led by. Join colin barnes on a whale watching trip in west cork cork whale watch is irelands longest established whale watch operator and has been enthralling whale watchers and wildlife enthusiasts in west cork since 2001. Experience the very best of west corks marine wildlife with skipper colin barnes, irelands foremost whale watch skipper, aboard the. Colin has been monitoring whales and dolphins along the cork coast in a. There will be 20 landbased, guided whale watches open to the. Colin barnes has been observing whales and dolphins along the cork coast in a maritime career spanning over 40 years. Whale watching with nic and west whale and dolphin tours. How to watch whales and dolphins irelands wildlife. Please phone the location on the morning of the experience to check the conditions.
The huge mammals nicknamed john coe, floppy fin and nicola are believed. Killer whales attract huge attention in cork harbour. Experience the very best of west cork s marine wildlife with skipper colin barnes, ireland s foremost whale watch skipper, aboard the. The best place in ireland to watch whales, dolphins, puffins and basking shark west kerry blasket islands eco marine tours from ventry harbour log of whale watching tour boat m. The tour is informal and casual with experienced skipper and crew and. Ireland baltimore west cork whale and dolphin boat trip youtube. First 3 humpback whales of the 2018 irish whale watch season off dursey island west cork ireland march 25th 2018 year on year for the last five years it just seems that humpback whales are coming to irish waters earlier in the season march, april, may and also exiting irish waters earlier than in previous seasons september, october obviously in response to the availability. About whale watch west cork responsible tourism award winner whale watch west cork runs responsible whale and dolphin watching tours led by zoologist and conservationist dr nic slocum. After a huge whale beached itself on the beach in kilbrittain, ireland, a village facing courtmascherry bay, the locals turned it into a skeletal landmark when they werent able to save its life.
The best place in ireland to watch whales, dolphins. The winter schedule runs from 01 november to 31 march. This combined with our scenic coves, beaches and bays as well as our marine and bird life make cork sea safari a unique and unforgettable experience. If you do not see any whales or dolphins, we will be unable to rebook you in. Exceptional numbers of whales feeding off cork coast.
After a huge whale beached itself on the beach in kilbrittain, ireland, a village facing courtmascherry bay, the locals turned it into a skeletal landmark when. Bounce in a club with pure cork pizzazz, revel in a festival or kick back to some jazz. In addition, cork harbour, shannon estuary and dingle bay each have resident dolphin. Irish killer whales feared to be in danger of dying out due. Blasket princess captain whales galore best whale watching skipper in ireland the best time in ireland to watch whales, dolphins, puffins and basking shark april to september. Humpback whale breaching off the west cork coast, may 2016 ireland one of europes whalewatching hotspots shortbeaked common dolphin. They hoped to see whales off the coast of county cork, ireland. The iwdg is marking a decade of ireland s whale and dolphin sanctuary with a call.
Since that time according to the irish whale and dolphin group, 25 species have been recorded, ranging in size from the. Gardai said the whales made their way up the river lee and are in the south channel area. Dingle bay eco tours is a 4 hour boat tour of the blasket islands and dingle bay with the opportunity to see whales, dolphins, seals, basking shark in season, puffins and other marine wildlife and view the wonderful seascapes and landscapes off the west coast of ireland along the wild atlantic way. Jan 30, 2008 a whale of a time in west cork posted on january 30, 2008 by nt while the greenpeace ship, esperanza, and australian surveillance ships track the japanese whaling fleet in the southern ocean in an effort to stop them killing minke whales and fin whales, they plan to kill 900 minke whales and 50 fin whales by mid april, the whales and. The tour is informal and casual with experienced skipper and crew and wildlife guide on board.
The irish government declared the coastal waters of ireland a whale and dolphin sanctuary during the early 1990s. Our trips are a minimum of 4 hours duration, often longer. The irish whale and dolphin group are holding a whale watching event on sunday, august 24th to celebrate national whale watch day. All tours depart from baltimore, harbour, west cork on board voyager daily between april and november sea conditions permitting. The mammals, from a 30foot male to a young 15foot female, were first. Cork whale watch reen pier, 5 minutes from, union hall, county cork ireland rated 4. Padraig whooleycork whale watch irelands whalewatching season has now extended from a one to a threeseason activity, irish whale and dolphin group sightings co. Jun 11, 2001 three orca killer whales are continuing to attract huge attention in cork harbour. The autumn months off west cork are some of the best for whale watching with minke whales and common dolphins being regular sightings. Whale watch west cork baltimore updated may 2020 top tips. Come and join whale of a time for a sea adventure in cork harbour the second largest natural harbour in the world, kinsale or youghal. Whale watching in west cork, ireland with colin barnes. Since then it is one of the must dos when visiting the southwest of ireland. Mar 02, 20 whaling in ireland stranded whales were, of course, very important in medieval times.
Nic slocum phd frgs whales worldwide have teamed up with whale watch west cork, irelands premier whale watch operator, to create an itinerary that will allow you to. The best place in ireland to watch whales, dolphins, basking. Sep 15, 2017 whale watching with nic and west whale and dolphin tours. The best whale watching in ireland discovering cork. Our coastal waters are a summer feeding ground for a number of whale species and a year round home for. Whale watch west cork who operate from baltimore harbour, is one of the best in the business and is west corks only dedicated responsible whale watching operator. The first of its kind in europe, this paved the way for whale watching in ireland to become a prime activity for the many visitors to this. View historic forts, seaside towns, meandering rivers and a host of marine wildlife. A pod of killer whales who regularly swim in irish waters are feared to be in danger of dying out due to pollution. Restrictions whale and dolphin weekend break in west cork experience has no restrictions. Six of the mammals were captured on camera by the irish whale and dolphin group from reen pier last month. Three orca killer whales are continuing to attract huge attention in cork harbour.
Jun 16, 2001 hundreds of people have lined union quay in corks city centre to see three killer whales. Wales and dolphins are common visitors to these irish waters in east cork. Colin barnes of cork whale watch, is irelands longest established whale watch operator and has been enthralling whale watchers and wildlife enthusiasts in west cork since 2001. Hundreds of people have lined union quay in corks city centre to see three killer whales. Whales worldwide unique whale and dolphin encounters. Voyager is a wellequipped, twinengine catamaran, built specifically for whale and dolphin watching tours off west cork and is licensed to carry 12 passengers and 2 crew by the department of transport marine. Dolphin and whale watching in west cork is an experience that is weather dependant.
Dolphin and whale watching in west cork golden moments. Whale and dolphin watching weekend for two enjoy a whole weekend full of unforgettable whale and dolphin watching in cork. Existing whalewatching and dolphinwatching ventures are concentrated around the southern irish counties particularly counties cork, kerry and clare see. The summer schedule runs from 1 april to 30 october inclusive. A whale of a time in west cork ireland vacations with. Whale watching in west cork, ireland with colin barnes cork.