Whale Watch West Cork      During the early part of the season we run dolphin & whale watching tours in the morning and during the afternoon leaving at 9.30am and 2.30pm respectively. During the high season, July and August we will run early morning tours and evening tours that are scheduled according to demand. Other times may be booked by arrangement. Corporate bookings, group bookings and children are all welcome. Times may vary according to the prevailing weather and tidal conditions. EARLY BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL DURING THE HIGH SEASON TO ENSURE YOU GET THE TIME AND DAY YOUR REQUIRE. Whale Watch West Cork is dedicated to providing our customers with a safe, comfortable and educational whale and dolphin watching experience. We seek to impart detailed knowledge on the marine mammals and other wildlife we encounter and on the wider issues of marine conservation through informed commentary with special emphasis on the current threats facing these unique animals and their fragile environment. We directly support conservation measures through education and research. MonthsApril • May • June • July • August • September • October • November • December DurationShort (1-3 hours) • Half-day (3-6 hours) • Full day (6-9 hours) • Multi-day Vessel typesSmall boat (0-50 passengers) Times and prices9.30am & 2.30pm €50 per person About our skippers and naturalist guidesSlocum's on board commentaries have become legendary. Aware of the limitations of the guidelines governing the interaction of boats and cetaceans in Ireland Nic has spent the past four years reviewing guidelines and codes of conduct from around the world covering the interaction of boats and marine wildlife. Addressing interaction at the species level Nic has created the most comprehensive code of conduct for whale watching vessels currently employed in Ireland. Nic and Whale Watch West Cork have received many accolades for his environmentally friendly approach culminating most recently with the Irish travel writer Catherine Mack commenting in her new book Ecoescape Ireland that ".Nic's expertise has led him to draw up a code of conduct for whale watching to encourage best practice in conservation and education in the whale watching business. Let's hope all other operators follow suit. FacilitiesAccess to wheelhouse • Deck with 360?vision • Hands-on materials (bones, shells etc) • Naturalist guide(s) as well as skipper • On board hydrophone • Onboard research • Posters / displays / maps • Public participation in research • Reading material available • Restrooms / toilets on board • Scenic backdrop to encounters • Snacks / drinks • Support conservation • Use a code of conduct We frequentlyWatch whales and dolphins Baleen WhalesFin Whale • Minke Whale Ocean DolphinsShort-beaked Common Dolphin PorpoisesHarbour Porpoise Other wildlife and points of interestBasking Sharks and Sunfish. Beauiful coastline. AddressBaltiimore Harbour,
Town / CityBaltiimore
State / CountyWest Cork
Zip / PostcodeCountryIreland
WebsiteTel00 353 28 33357
 Pheobe The best tour I've been on in a long time! Traveled: 2011-09-14, Reviewed: 2012-01-21
Safe approach to whales / dolphins
Valuable learning experience
Trip meets expectations
Minimal impact on the marine environment
Own research / support for conservation
Whale Watch West Cork was every bit as good as the recommendations I had prior to the trip. It is rare these days to be 100% happy with an experience. I can say categorically that the trip with this company, that I took with my daughter, was an unforgettable one. The captain, Nic Slocum, really knew his stuff about whales and dolphins and was both an entertaining and amusing guide. I would definitely go again and have recommended this tour to my friends. Worth every penny!
Cas Life changing Experience Traveled: 2011-08-11, Reviewed: 2012-01-21
Safe approach to whales / dolphins
Valuable learning experience
Trip meets expectations
Minimal impact on the marine environment
Own research / support for conservation
I have been on many whale and dolphin watching trips around the world and I can honestly say that this trip ticked all my boxes. The skipper and guide on board the Whale Watch West Cork boat were extremely knowledgeable and whilst they worked very hard to achieve excellent sightings for the passengers at all times they had the animals interests at heart. Never once did they operate outside the very strict code of conduct devised by WWWC. As someone who considers themselves to be an experienced whale watcher, I was very, very impressed. An all round fantastic marine wildlife and whale watching experience and would recommend it to anyone!
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