This whale watching option offers the possibility of observe them from the inside and abroad of their habitat. This navigation is carried out aboard the semi-submersible Yellow Submarine.
Observation from inside (underwater) has a completely different perspective, being an experience comparable to diving with them. On board the Yellow Submarine, passengers can move freely and observe the whales on the surface from the upper deck (above), as in a traditional whale watch, or from the underwater cabin (below), being able to see them through 40 underwater observation windows. , each with its own seat.
The species that can be observed are Southern Right Whales, Single-haired Sea Lions, typical birds of the Patagonian territory and Dusky Dolphins (depending on the time of year). Passengers may choose at any time, according to their preferences, to stay in the underwater cabin or on the outside deck. In both cases you will enjoy sitting comfortably and accompanied by the explanations of a whaling guide, while observing the different animals. Throughout the tour our guides will help interpret the behavior and dynamics of the animals, answering different questions that arise during the sighting.
The combination of underwater watching with the panoramic views from the outside deck will be an unforgettable experience!
Itinerary
-Departure and return point: Boarding center in Puerto Pirámides (100km from Puerto Madryn)
-Tour: Navigation through the Golfo Nuevo, within a radius of 10 miles from the starting point, depending on the position of the animals
Season: from July 1 to October 31
Exit: daily
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Minimum of passengers: 3 people
SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
does not include
•Transfers to the boarding place (Puerto Pirámides).
•Entry to the Peninsula Valdés Protected Area
•Personal expenses
•Foods
IMPORTANT
•This navigation can be combined with the Puerto Pirámides Excursion or going to the boarding place (Puerto Pirámides), on your own.
•The departure time is subject to availability as well as subject to modifications depending on weather conditions.
•In order to guarantee the quality of the sighting, on the day of navigation the captain will decide whether or not it can be done depending on the weather conditions, up to 30 minutes before the agreed departure time. If it cannot be done, you will be offered: transfer your reservation to When there is availability, opt for traditional bird watching, or cancel the reservation
•The schedule to be confirmed once the reservation is made, is subject to availability
•NOT VALID FOR CRUISE SHIPS. Consult corresponding excursions
TECHNICAL INFORMATION OF THE SEMI-SUBMERGIBLE
-Dimensions: 17.20 m length – 4.00 m width – 2.10 m draft
-Capacity: 50 passengers (including crew)
–Top deck visibility: 360°
–Underwater cockpit visibility: 40 windows (20 on each side)
–Security: Life rafts; individual life jackets; VHF radio; chartplotter; GPS; echo sounder; fire fighting equipment
–toilet: yes
STAFF ON BOARD
-1 captain (Professional Motorcyclist Skipper – whaling guide)
-1 sailor (whaling guide)
-1 bilingual guide (Spanish and English)
Suggested Equipment
•Comfortable shoes, warm clothing, photography equipment, sunscreen and hat
IMPORTANT: Before purchasing less than 24 hours before the date you wish to carry out this sighting, remember that the navigation time will be assigned starting at 9 am on the day next to your purchase, at the time that is available. If you do not want to do it at that time, you will lose your reservation and it will be considered a no show. If there is no availability at the time of arrival, the passenger will be informed of the reservation, options to change the date and/or time will be offered and/or the amount paid will be refunded.