Bosphorus Dolphin Watch | Dolphin Watching

DO YOU WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DOLPHIN CONSERVATION AND STUDIES IN BOSPHORUS?

WE ARE LAUNCHING THE DOLPHIN WATCH TOURS IN BOSPHORUS…

We are delighted to announce you that you are invited to explore the one of the most historical places of the world with its beautiful wildlife. The tours start from 10:00 to 16:00. Even though, dolphins, known to have a unique place in the marine ecosystem, are frequently observed in the Turkish water, recently they are forced to demonstrate in the pools. We are giving you the chance to observe these exceptional animals in their natural environment. The main aim of these tours is to develop an understanding both on nature and on the battle of life of these species.  Thus we intend to increase the public awareness on dolphin conservation. The incomes from these tours go to the dolphin research expenses.

As it is known, three different species of dolphin inhabits in Bosphorus, which are; common dolphin, bottlenose dolphin and harbour porpoises. Their place in ecosystem is vital as they are the  apex of  food chain and due to the variety of their diet; they protect the equilibrium in the ecosystem. If the dolphins were diminished from the nature, other existing species’ disappearances were unavoidable. The other purpose of our Dolphin Watch Tours is to address the problems that dolphins have to deal with, such as habitat loss, overhunting, noise pollution, waterborne traffic and pollution in general.

Our dolphin watch boat is for 10 people daily. Departure and landing of the boat will be done from the Ahırkapı. Tour participation fee (70Euro for each person) will transferred to the dolphin conservation and  research fund. Dolphin observation may not be possible for each tour as the observations are carried out on the wild population. In this kind of conditions, there will be no refund. The tour may get cancelled in the bad weather conditions.

For participating or any further questions, please get in contact with;

Aylin Akkaya:

telephone: +905337339443

Months

January • February • March • April • May • June • July • August • September • October • November • December

Duration

Half-day (3-6 hours) • Full day (6-9 hours)

Vessel types

Small boat (0-50 passengers)

Times and prices

Every Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00, our dolphin watch tour is taken place. 

The price is 80 TL (50 US dolar) and all of the money from the tour goes to the research which is taken place in the Istanbul Strait. 

About our skippers and naturalist guides

We have 6 researchers in the boat for whole the tour and they are collecting actual data during the dolphin watch and you are welcome to be a part of it during the tour. 

Facilities

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 • Swim / snorkel included

We frequently

See leaping dolphins • Watch dolphins only

Ocean Dolphins

Bottlenose Dolphin • Short-beaked Common Dolphin

Porpoises

Harbour Porpoise

Other wildlife and points of interest

Istanbul Strait is also great for bird watching.

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