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. Bounce in a club with pure cork pizzazz, revel in a festival or kick back to some jazz. Exceptional numbers of whales feeding off cork coast. Padraig whooleycork whale watch irelands whalewatching season has now extended from a one to a threeseason activity, irish whale and dolphin group sightings co. The winter schedule runs from 01 november to 31 march. A pod of killer whales who regularly swim in irish waters are feared to be in danger of dying out due to pollution. The whale watching season in southwest ireland is long with a number of different species being seen from april through to december. Humpback whale breaching off the west cork coast, may 2016 ireland one of europes whalewatching hotspots shortbeaked common dolphin. The best place in ireland to watch whales, dolphins, basking. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to see dolphins or whales during your trip to sea. Please phone the location on the morning of the experience to check the conditions.
Whale watching in west cork, ireland with colin barnes. There will be 20 landbased, guided whale watches open to. 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. Since that time according to the irish whale and dolphin group, 25 species have been recorded, ranging in size from the. In fact, in 2001 a pod of killer whales navigated 12 miles up the river lee to cork city. Ireland baltimore west cork whale and dolphin boat trip. Colin barnes has been observing whales and dolphins along the cork coast in a maritime career spanning over 40 years. Irish killer whales feared to be in danger of dying out. Dolphin and whale watching in west cork is an experience that is weather dependant. The irish whale and dolphin group are holding a whalewatching event on sunday, august 24th to celebrate national whale watch day. 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. 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. Whale watching and marine wildlife tours in west cork aboard the holly jo with ireland s most experienced whale watching skipper, colin barnes. The huge mammals nicknamed john coe, floppy fin and nicola are believed.
Aug 23, 2016 humpback whale breaching off the west cork coast, may 2016 ireland one of europes whalewatching hotspots shortbeaked common dolphin. 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. Kerry is the only other county that really competes with cork on the whale watching front. 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. Sep 15, 2017 whale watching with nic and west whale and dolphin tours. Hundreds of people have lined union quay in corks city centre to see three killer whales. 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. Padraig whooleycork whale watch irelands whalewatching season has now extended from a one to a threeseason activity, irish whale and dolphin group sightings coordinator. 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. 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 mammals, from a 30foot male to a young 15foot female, were first.
Dolphin and whale watching in west cork golden moments. The tour is informal and casual with experienced skipper and crew and. Killer whales attract huge attention in cork harbour. Whale and dolphin watching weekend for two enjoy a whole weekend full of unforgettable whale and dolphin watching in cork. Killer whales on cork visit may be ocean bound the irish times. A whale of a time in west cork ireland vacations with. The first of its kind in europe, this paved the way for whale watching. The huge mammals nicknamed john coe, floppy fin and nicola.
Whale of a time boat republic of irelandcorkcloyne. 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. Restrictions whale and dolphin weekend break in west cork experience has no restrictions. Wales and dolphins are common visitors to these irish waters in east cork. The irish whale and dolphin group are holding a whale watching event on sunday, august 24th to celebrate national whale watch day. 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. 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.
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. Colin has been monitoring whales and dolphins along the cork coast in a. A second match of a humpback whale between ireland and cabo verde is exciting news. View historic forts, seaside towns, meandering rivers and a host of marine wildlife. 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. View historic forts, seaside towns, meandering rivers and a host of marine. 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. Experience the very best of west corks marine wildlife with skipper colin barnes, irelands foremost whale watch skipper, aboard the. Whale watching with nic and west whale and dolphin tours. Ireland baltimore west cork whale and dolphin boat trip youtube. 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. Catch an intimate gig in a pub with a fire or watch a horse race with locals that comes down to the wire. Whaling in ireland stranded whales were, of course, very important in medieval times. Our trips are a minimum of 4 hours duration, often longer.
The iwdg is marking a decade of ireland s whale and dolphin sanctuary with a call. 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. Whale watch west cork baltimore updated may 2020 top tips. Since then it is one of the must dos when visiting the southwest of ireland. Kilbrittain whale kilbrittain, ireland atlas obscura. Whale and dolphin watching youghal coast, river lee and cork. First humpback whales 3 of the 2018 irish whale watch. How to watch whales and dolphins irelands wildlife.
In addition, cork harbour, shannon estuary and dingle bay each have resident dolphin. You are permitted to print and download extracts from this site provided they are not. The irish government declared the coastal waters of ireland a whale and dolphin sanctuary during the early 1990s. Existing whalewatching and dolphinwatching ventures are concentrated around the southern irish counties particularly counties cork, kerry and clare see. 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. The best whale watching in ireland discovering cork. In december 2008 don conroy, chris wilson and alan mcguire set out to record a radio show for their new series wildside. 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. Gardai said the whales made their way up the river lee and are in the south channel area. Whale watching in ireland is a growing tourism activity. Cork whale watch reen pier, 5 minutes from, union hall, county cork ireland rated 4. The whales and dolphins of southwest ireland tour destination. We provide dedicated, yearround whale watching trips out of reen pier, near union hall, west cork, subject to weather conditions. 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.
Six of the mammals were captured on camera by the irish whale and dolphin group from reen pier last month. The tour is informal and casual with experienced skipper and crew and wildlife guide on board. Whale watch west cork baltimore updated may 2020 top. Jun 11, 2001 three orca killer whales are continuing to 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 summer schedule runs from 1 april to 30 october inclusive. Colin has been monitoring whales and dolphins along the cork coast in a maritime career spanning over 40 years. If you do not see any whales or dolphins, we will be unable to rebook you in. The pod of three orca killer whales which attracted thousands of spectators to cork harbour over the past fortnight was believed. 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. 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.
Back in 1991, irelands biologically diverse waters were declared a whale and dolphin sanctuary, the first of its kind in europe. Whale watching in ireland irish whale watching west cork. 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. Whale watching in west cork, ireland with colin barnes cork.
How to contact whale watch west cork to book a boat tour in ireland. 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. Whale watching in ireland irish whale watching west cork ireland. Jun 16, 2001 hundreds of people have lined union quay in corks city centre to see three killer whales. Multiaward winning whale watch west cork runs responsible whale and dolphin watching tours led by. Whales worldwide unique whale and dolphin encounters. 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. Our coastal waters are a summer feeding ground for a number of whale species and a year round home for. Three orca killer whales are continuing to attract huge attention in cork harbour. 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. Irish killer whales feared to be in danger of dying out due. Whale watching holiday to ireland whales worldwide. Whale watching and marine wildlife tours in west cork aboard the holly jo with irelands most experienced whale watching skipper, colin barnes.
Mar 02, 20 whaling in ireland stranded whales were, of course, very important in medieval times. 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. She is fast and stable and has all round excellent visibility, ideal for wildlife watching tours. The best place in ireland to watch whales, dolphins. They hoped to see whales off the coast of county cork, ireland. The autumn months off west cork are some of the best for whale watching with minke whales and common dolphins being regular sightings. 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. 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. 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. 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. All tours depart from baltimore, harbour, west cork on board voyager daily between april and november sea conditions permitting.
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