Bottlenose Dolphin Watching
Set off to discover bottlenose dolphins and the various species of the Gulf of Lion Marine Nature Park off the coast of Argelès.
Also known as the common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), this species is very present in the park and along the Catalan coast. Being a gregarious animal, it lives in groups, typically made up of around a dozen individuals. Our outings may also let you observe shoals of bluefin tuna, ocean sunfish, and seabirds such as gulls, terns, gannets and shearwaters…
Duration: around 3 to 4 hours
Argelès
- + 12 ans : 64.00€
- 3-11 ans : 49.00€
Le Barcarès
- + 12 ans : 84.00€
- 3-11 ans : 63.00€
Canet-en-Roussillon
- + 12 ans : 79.00€
- 3-11 ans : 59.00€
Collioure
- + 12 ans : 64.00€
- 3-11 ans : 49.00€
Saint-Cyprien + stop
- + 12 ans : 74.00€
- 3-11 ans : 56.00€
Saint-Cyprien without a stop
- + 12 ans : 66.00€
- 3-11 ans : 51.00€
CTM
July – August
Monday to Friday
Argelès
Departure: 10.05am
No stop
Return: 2.10pm
Le Barcarès
Departure: 7.30am
Stop in Collioure: 1.45pm – 6.05pm
Return: 8.15pm
Canet
Departure: 8.15am
Stop in Collioure: 1.45pm – 6.05pm
Return: 7.30pm
Collioure
Departure: 9.40am
No stop
Return: 1.45pm
Saint-Cyprien
Departure: 9am
Stop in Collioure: 1.45pm – 6.05pm
Return: 7pm
ROUSSILLON CROISIÈRES
July: Tuesday and Thursday
August: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Argelès
Departure: 7.30am
Return: 11.25am
CTM
May – June – September
Wednesday
Argelès
Departure: 10.05am
No stop
Return: 2.10pm
Collioure
Departure: 9.40am
No stop
Return: 1.45pm
Saint-Cyprien
Departure: 9am
Stop in Collioure: 1.45pm – 4.25pm
Return: 5.10pm
CTM
May – June – September
Friday
Saint-Cyprien
Departure: 9am
No stop
Return: 3.10pm
🐬 Practical information – Meeting the dolphins
⚠️ Special notes
- Very high demand: this outing is often fully booked more than a week in advance. We recommend booking online as soon as your stay begins.
- Sightings not guaranteed: the dolphin sighting rate is exceptional (97% since 2017), but this is an outing in a natural environment, with no systematic guarantee.
- Respect for wildlife: certified High Quality Whale Watching®, our cruise limits observation to 30 minutes per group of dolphins so as not to disturb them. The total duration of the outing may vary depending on navigation and sea conditions.
- By choosing this excursion, you support an ethical, sustainable and respectful approach to marine life. Find out more about our partner: Miraceti.
🌊 Departure conditions
- The outing takes place subject to favourable weather conditions and a minimum of 25 passengers.
- In choppy seas, sensitive passengers (children, passengers with reduced mobility, older people) may postpone or cancel with a refund.
- Safety remains our priority, but sea conditions can make the outing uncomfortable.
📍 Boarding
- Please arrive 15 minutes before departure, allowing enough time to park.
- Click here to find the boarding point.
- Any delay will result in cancellation with no refund (see our Terms & Conditions).
🐶 Pets
Dogs are allowed on board, but as the outing lasts around 4 hours, please consider your pet’s comfort.
🎒 What to bring
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Windbreaker and/or warm clothing
- Binoculars, camera protected from sea spray
- Picnics allowed, as the outing spans mealtimes
📞 Contact
Please provide a valid mobile phone number when booking.
Thank you for your understanding, and enjoy a wonderful encounter with dolphins at sea!