OCEANIC CHARTER
WALE WATCHING
📅 June to October | 🕗 7:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. / Duration 4h
👥 Maximum 6 people | 👶 Childs above 55 lbs
📍 Ilhéus Iate Clube — R. Rotary, 114, Ilhéus-BA
R$ 350
per person
Between June and October, the coast of Ilhéus (Bahia) becomes the stage for a breathtaking natural spectacle: the migration of humpback whales. Embark with Ecosul Turismo on a journey guided by biologists that blends science, ecotourism, and wonder.
With departures at 7:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. from the Ilhéus Yacht Club, this experience welcomes up to 6 guests per boat and lasts 4 hours (including 3 hours of navigation). You’ll have the chance to observe mainly humpback whales (up to 97% sighting rate), as well as Guiana dolphins (33% sighting rate) and occasionally other cetacean species.
More than just a tour, this is a true immersion in nature — guided by specialists who share scientific insights and promote responsible whale-watching practices. The experience includes individual insurance, inflatable life jacket, onboard photographer, water, fresh fruit, and a 1% donation to marine conservation initiatives.
At R$ 350 per person, and available for children over 25 kg, it’s an unmissable opportunity to meet the giants of the sea up close — in one of the most charming and biodiverse coastal destinations in Brazil.
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4 hr
350 Brazilian reals
OCEANIC CHARTER OCEANICO | WHALE WATCHING
SIGHTING RECORDS
1 - Beginning of the Season (June to mid-July)
Success rate: 73% of trips with sightings, averaging 3 to 4 whales observed. Presence of adult whales only, usually farther from the coast. Average time to the first group is about two hours of navigation. Typically, we approach one group of whales.
2 - Best time of the year (mid-July to September)
Success rate: 98% of trips with sightings, sometimes over 20 whales observed. Presence of all types of groups, including adults, females with calves, and a variety of aerial behaviors such as breaching, tail and pectoral slapping, and competitive groups. Average time to the first group is less than one hour of navigation. We usually approach up to 3 or 4 groups of whales.
3 - Last weeks (October)
Success rate: 91% of trips with sightings, averaging 4 to 5 whales observed. Predominance of females with calves close to the shore, providing excellent viewing opportunities. Average time to the first group is about one hour of navigation. We usually approach 1 to 2 groups. There is great variability in activity, alternating between calm moments and encounters with multiple groups at once.
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