FRANCE
The ones worth booking.
The 3 most popular dolphin watching tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Six-hour Bandol sea cruise with French naturalists, hydrophone listening, and free trip photos—spot dolphins and whales in the Med.
“Capitaine du bateau passionné et passionnant, on a pus voir deux espèces de dauphins et plusieurs cachalots !”
Watch wild Mediterranean dolphins from Villefranche-sur-Mer with a cetacean expert in the Pelagos Sanctuary on a four-hour cruise.
“Scam! 9 places left... soon sold out... then 2 cancellations! Difficult to explain to children... unfortunately never again 'getyourguide'”
A small-group dolphin and whale-watching cruise from Saint-Raphaël, cruising the Pelagos sanctuary with respectful rules and real time on the water.
“Fabulous morning Captain and his assistant absolutely adorable, very kind We had the chance to see 2 sperm whales and blue and white dolphins Respect for nature with engine shut off in view of cetacean and no approach too close Small break croissant drinks Boat in excellent condition They listen, take the time, great excursionAuto-translated”
