Coastal cruise
The classic trip: head for the bay, drop anchor, have a swim, then sail back along the coast.
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Dolphin-watching in Hammamet
We set off early in the morning, when the sea is as smooth as glass and the dolphins are hunting near the coast.
Dolphins here? Yes, and more often than you might think
The Gulf of Hammamet is home to two species that are regularly sighted: the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), the larger of the two, and the common dolphin, which is more agile and travels in groups that can sometimes be quite large. They follow schools of fish and trawlers working offshore, often less than an hour's sail from the harbour.
No trip guarantees a sighting, and we would never promise otherwise. What we do guarantee is: a captain who knows the areas where the animals are likely to be found, a departure at the time when the chances of a sighting are highest, and an approach that respects the animals.
How's the outing going?
Meet at the jetty between 6.30 am and 7.00 am, depending on the season. The early hours of the day offer calmer seas, making the dolphins' fins visible from a distance. The captain keeps an eye out for trawlers in the area, as dolphins often come to feed in their wake, and looks out for signs along the way: birds diving, fish leaping.
When a pod is spotted, we ease off the throttle and position ourselves alongside their path, never across it. It's up to them to decide whether to approach, and it's common to play in the bow wave. We then switch off the engine to listen to them breathing. The return journey is along the coast, with a swim if the weather permits.
Duration : About 3 hours · Meeting point : Port de plaisance Yasmine Hammamet, ponton C
Tarifs
Sorties partagées
- Joint outing (3 hours)120 DT / personne
June to September, departure at dawn, minimum 6 passengers
Privatisation
- Private session: 3 hours850 DT
up to 12 people
Prices are indicative and have been confirmed by WhatsApp. If the sea is too rough, the trip will be postponed at no extra cost.
What's included
- Private boat with an experienced skipper
- Binoculars on board
- Life jackets for adults and children
- Fresh water and a small morning coffee
Optional extras
- On-board photographer
- Full breakfast
- Transfer from your hotel
Pay on board
small deposit, balance on the day
Flexible cancellation
free rescheduling up to 48 h before
Weather guarantee
bad sea: reschedule or refund
Frequently asked questions
Do we see dolphins every time we go out?
No, and be wary of anyone who claims otherwise. Over the course of a season, the majority of our trips result in a sighting, but the sea is still the sea. If the dolphins don't make an appearance, the trip turns into a lovely cruise out to sea with a swim.
Why set off so early in the morning?
There are two reasons: the sea is calmer before the thermal breeze picks up, which makes it easier to spot them, and dolphins hunt actively at the start of the day, often closer to the coast.
Can you swim with dolphins?
No. They're wild animals, and getting into the water in the middle of a group stresses them out and makes them flee. We watch them from the shore, with the engine switched off, and that's a wonderful sight in itself.
Is this trip suitable for people who are prone to seasickness?
Setting off early in the morning actually helps to minimise the swell. If you're prone to seasickness, take a tablet an hour before boarding and avoid setting off on an empty stomach.
