Our code on the water
- Keep a respectful distance. We stop well back and let whales approach if they choose.
- Slow down. Idle speed near animals, no sudden turns.
- Never chase. We don't follow a whale that is moving away, cut across its path or box it in.
- Never touch. Not by hand, pole or camera stick.
- Never feed. Feeding changes natural behaviour and can make animals sick.
- No swimming with whales or dolphins. Guests stay on board, always.
- Keep noise down. Engines low, voices low, no music.
- No rubbish overboard. Everything that comes on board goes back to shore.
- Share, don't crowd. When several boats are near one animal, we take turns and leave space.
- Follow the captain. The captain's call on when to approach and when to leave is final.
What you can do
Choose operators who follow these rules. Ask your captain to back off if a boat gets too close.
Read more about our whale watching tours and safety on board.