If anyone has been whale watching in st lucia can you tell me if the. October in st lucia can get fairly wet the average of 224mm of rainfall is significantly higher than any other month. Eco info, whale watching, whale watching richards bay, whale watching st lucia humpback reproduction humpback whale breeding occurs mostly in the winter to early spring while near the surface and in warm, tropical waters. Mar 24, 2009 what time of year are whales in st lucia. Breaching of humpbacks is a common sight and definitely one to remember. I booked a whale and dolphin watching trip offered by viking cruises. Whale watching archives st lucia tours charters safaris. October to february is the best time for whale watching in saint lucia. There is no listing for whale watching in the 98page a4 colour glossy visions st. The company they used for our trip is captain mikes. Name list of eastern shore birds between lake and ocean english latin dabchick tachybptus ruficollis shy albatross diomedea cauta blackbrowed albatross diomedea melanophris. Whale and dolphin watching with captain mikes st lucia.
With a group of just six to eight fellow anglers, head out into st. I highly recommend dive saint lucia, as they are so welcoming, understanding and fun to go out and dive with. A legally permitted holder ocean experience will undoubtedly ensure a value for money experiance. Lucia is home to dolphins and migrating pilot, humpback, and sperm whales particularly from october through march. Can anyone help with the best place to stay on st lucia to be able to go on a whale watching tour, i dont know much about st lucia and dont want to book a. Oct 14, 2016 live aboard vessels offer weeklong trips to the dominican republics silver banks, 80 miles offshore, where you can go eyeball to giant eyeball with a humpback in the water off one of the best whale watching islands on the planet. Whale watching st lucia, lets go st lucia south africa. When this launch is the beginning of a twohour whale watching journey, it comes with the anticipation of an adventure. Travel 2 miles out to the 3,000 feet deep ledge and follow this route down the west coast to soufriere where the most spectacular sightings have occurred, a once in alifetime experience. Lucia guide to whales and dolphins in the caribbean.
You ll miss the winter crowds and high prices but also sneak in just before the heavy rains arrive. Saint lucia has been a wto member since 1 january 1995 and a member of gatt since april 1993. St lucia, south africa 15 contributions 1 helpful vote adrenaline experience if there is one thing you can not do then it is to compare our whale watching in st lucia. You will get the opportunity to view whales such as the popular humpback and sperm. Since november 2017, whale safaris pty ltd became a licensed boatbasedwhalewatching operation in the st lucia section of the isimangaliso wetland park. From the 1 st of june to the 30 th of november there are daily tours if the weather allows which. Jan 03, 2014 unforgettable whale watching boat tour from saint lucia south africa. Spent about 90 minutes circling in beautiful waters off the pitons, watching the fraser dolphins feed, and play in boat wake. Whalesong bed and breakfast is situated on the elephant coast in the heart of the exquisite st lucia world heritage site between lake st lucia and the indian ocean in south africa. An up close and personal experience from as close as 50ms, which will leave you with fond memories.
St lucia offers you an opportunity to witness the mighty humpback whale as they migrate past st lucia from june to end november, this magnificent 2 hour boat based whale watching excursions allows one to get closer to nature. The best time to go whale watching in st lucia is mid may to mid december in the indian ocean. With 85% chance of sightings, it is a great way to spend a relaxing time enjoying the turquoise waters of the caribbean sea. Join this day of adventure and come look out for whales and dolphins in their natural habitat in the caribbean sea. When these gentle giants migrate off the shores of st lucia south africa during the winter months. Can anyone help with the best place to stay on st lucia to be able to go on a whale watching tour, i dont know much about st lucia and dont want to book a hotel that is away from everything. Whale watching with st lucia charters in st lucia, kwazulu natal. But, the only option we can find is advantage tours, which is very expensive almost 7000 zar for all of us as they.
It is a beautiful, modern house with tropical gardens and large swimming pool, lounge with big screen tv and dstv. When is the best time of year to go whale watching in st lucia. Another awesome caribbean vacation spot that you will find amazing beaches and have the opportunity to go whale watching in st. The boats knowledgeable captain will be sure to head to the animals favorite. We rate late aprilearly june as the best time to go to saint lucia. Each airconditioned room is individually decorated. A perfect jewel in the caribbean sea, saint lucia is one of the windward islands in the lesser antilles, that trail down in a curve from the larger. Whale watching st lucia south africa home facebook. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery. Whale watching in st lucia st lucia forum tripadvisor. St lucia offers you a opportunity to witness one of the most incredible sightings of humpback whales.
Best whale watching islands and resorts in the caribbean. Dolphin and whale watching safari castries, saint lucia. Humpback whales may be witnessed from the st lucia town as well as cape vidal. If you are planning to see some whales and dolphins, but at the same time want to avoid hurricane season, the best time to visit saint lucia would be in the months of december, january or february. Whalesong is a 4 star guest house situated in the world heritage site of st lucia. The caribbean waters have long been noted for their unique aquatic life, coral reefs and tropical fish. Whale watching tour south africa saint lucia youtube. Whale watching from st lucia st lucia message board. Welcome to lush, tropical saint lucia, where you get the beach and so much more. Lucia to seek out the worlds largest mammals in their natural habitat. Lucia in the kwazulu natal province, and focus mainly on migrating humpback whales. This page gathers key information on saint lucia s participation in the wto. Come and experience our friendly environment where our intention is to ensure you have pleasant and relaxing experience.
Birds of st lucia a great variety of water birds are attracted to the lake all year round that team with fish, crustaceans and microorganisms. Unforgettable whale watching boat tour from saint lucia south africa. Experience the magical splendor of our unique dolphin and whale watching experience. However, i have to warn you that advantage tours canceled our planned tours two times because we were the only two people who had signed up. For an extra special trip, take a whale watching tour, where you can learn about 20 different species of whale, and possibly see a few in. Whale watching from st lucia offers you an opportunity to witness humpback whales, flying fish, whale sharks, and dolphins. Lucian waters are various dolphins, especially spinner and pantropical spotted, sighted from inshore to 23 miles offshore 35 km and. Go on an adventure with renowned skipper danie bennett, who together with his qualified crew has a treasurehouse full of knowledge about the whales.
It starts with an early morning call and a short drive over 400m of beach in a 4x4 vehicle. Lucia got the best whale watching in south africa, and the whales come within just 3 kilometres of the st. A surf launch off the st lucia coastline is an experience in its own right. Personally, id go for the early morning slot 79am as marine life pretty active at that time. Whale watching season starts june to end of november.
The best time to go to st lucia for whale watching is from october to february. The most popular whale watching activity is boat based and thousands of visitors flock to st. This time of year, it is the sardine run so the whales will be following them. A full speed start from the beach to cross the breaking waves. The most common cetaceans seen by boat yearround in st. Humpback whale sightings offer the most incredible cure for seasickness. Lucia and the indian ocean along the elephant coast. With 85% chance of sightings, it is a great way to spend a relaxing. We just returned from a trip to south africa that was to have included whale watching with advantage tours out of st.
Whilst on our trip we encountered 3 orca killer whales, panspotted dolphins,frasers dolphins, pygmy sperm whale, trues whale and many sea birds. Apr 01, 2018 during my caribbean cruise on viking sea, we visited st lucia. Saint lucia has a typically caribbean weather pattern, with warm, dry winters and sweltering, stormy summers. Premium st lucia whale and dolphin watching cruise 2020. We use cookies to tailor content, measure advertising, and provide a safer experience on our site. There have been a recorded 25 different of marine mammals species found in our waters. Captain mikes sports fishing and whale watching tours. The duration of the whale watching from st lucia is approximately 2 hours long out at sea. To learn more or manage your settings, go to manage cookies. Not been whale watching from st lucia, but in general i have seen whales any time of day. Ocean experience whale watching st lucia 2020 all you. Lucia s waters to the secret fishing spots only locals know about. Spring into early summer is the best time to visit saint lucia missing peak season as well as the annual rains.
Lucia marine guide 199899, there is not even a single mention of a dolphin or whale, much less of whale watching. During my caribbean cruise on viking sea, we visited st lucia. We offer five spacious airconditioned bedrooms and the en suite. Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Whalesong guest house is situated in the heart of the st. It features a spacious garden and swimming pool with braai lapa.
The magnificent landscape of isimangaliso wetland park by boat is spectacular. This is also when leatherback turtles haul themselves ashore to lay their eggs, thought youll need to head here earlier if you want to see migrating humpback whales. I learned that you should never start off a whale watching trip by saying i never get seasick. That said, theres still an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day, and intermittent showers can help you cool down during the hot weather. Spend the day out on the water off the coast of st lucia on this whale and dolphin watching cruise. So i did the unthinkable for a travel bloggeri put the camera away. The water offers some of the worlds most incredible sights, and it is absolutely breathtaking to see how the ecosystem underwater works.
Some whale watching trips start from vigie cove, near the capital, castries. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Get tons of personalized attention and the best possible chance to land a fish on this smallgroup fishing charter from st. St lucia, south africa 15 contributions 1 helpful vote adrenaline experience if there is one thing you can not do then it is to compare our whale watching in st lucia with the whale watching of hermanus from the beach. Humpback whale watching off st lucia nightjar travel. Saint lucia expert recommend education recommend magazine. Travel 2 miles out to the 3,000 feet deep ledge and follow this route down the west coast to soufriere where the most spectacular sightings have occurred, a onceinalifetime experience. Lucia area soon and would love to go whale watching.
1260 1463 960 958 640 1472 1045 203 1048 247 1592 239 739 273 431 1608 914 261 772 1302 1312 1374 495 1582 1386 1285 224 907 1568 1209 1131 715 887 1574 1556 930 192 938 981 1224 950 1258 1233 464 364 1008 1103