firmm | Whale & Dolphin Watching

foundation for information and research on marine mammals

THE STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR. Two continents seperated by two oceans by only 14 km.

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firmm means foundation for information and reseach on marine mammals. Our goal is to protect the whales and dolphins in the Strait of Gibraltar by raising awareness and passing information gathered by our research platform to the general public. This is done by respectfull whale-watching, weekly courses, 30 min. introduction talks before the trips, conferences, internet... "ONLY WHAT WE KNOW WE CAN APPRECIATE AND LOVE, AND THEREFORE WILLING TO PROTECT".

firmm (foundation for information and research on marine mammals), is offering respectful whale watching since 1998, in the Strait of Gibraltar, on board last generation boats.

The captains of our fleet are trained to follow this code of conduct, in order to minimalize the disturbance towards the animals)

firmm gives a 30 min., introduction talk in 4 languages (English, Spanish, French and German), about:

- The work of the foundation

- Scientific projects of the marine biologists

- Food chain and currents

- The 7 species of whales and dolphins of the Strait of Gibraltar.

Experienced Biologists or experts of firmm accompany every boat trip and take care of finding the animals. All your questions will be answered

Months

March • April • May • June • July • August • September • October

Duration

Short (1-3 hours)

Vessel types

Large boat (50+ passengers) • Small boat (0-50 passengers)

Times and prices

Daily boat trips from Tarifa, to observe whales and dolphins in their natural habitat; the Strait of Gibraltar.

Duration

approx. 30 min. information + 2 hours boat trip

Prices

Adults: 30 Euros

Children 6-13 years: 20 Euros

Children 1-5 years: 10 Euros

Babies 0->1 years: free

Included

Introduction about:

- The work of the foundation

- Scientific projects of the marine biologists

- Food chain and currents

- The 7 species of whales and dolphins of the Strait of Gibraltar.

Warranty

In case of no sightings, there is the possibility to go again on another boat trip

(on 98% of the trips we find animals).

Bookings

2 or 3 days earlier by phone or directly in one of our offices; in the harbour or in the

old town in Tarifa. C/Pedro Cortés 4, next to Café Central (old town)

Tel.: +34/ 956 627 008 - Fax: +34/ 956 681 424

Meeting Point

The day of the trip we meet inside the Harbour of Tarifa

(harbour office, on the right hand side)

Advices

jackets, sun glasses and sun protection.

About our skippers and naturalist guides

Experienced Biologists or experts of firmmâaccompany every boat trip and take care of finding the animals. All your questions will be answered.

The 3 firmm boats have the capacity for 25, 60 and 70 passengers, and are suitable for children as well as for wheelchairs. The boats are equipped according to the newest standards and operated by qualified and very experienced captains. The approach to the animals is taking place in a very respectful way in order to minimize any disturbance.

Facilities

Disabled access • Naturalist guide(s) as well as skipper • On-site visitor center / museum • Onboard research • PA system • Posters / displays / maps • Reading material available • Restrooms / toilets on board • Support conservation • Use a code of conduct