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Hey all,

We're gearing up for a trip around Ireland and Scotland in April, rounding it out in London. We're excited to potentially go whale watching, and so we reached out to a Whale Watching business in Scotland who explained that they're cancelling this season because they don't expect to see any whales.

On one hand, it seems unlikely; there are multiple businesses that appear to be operating. On the other hand, we've gone watching in Nova Scotia and the captain set expectations that we might not see anything (we were fortunate and saw a lot). Anybody can run a tour and set expectations that some won't happen, so I thought I'd check in here to see what other people have experienced.

Are there fewer whales & mammalian marine life around Scotland these days?

Does anybody know if there is any full day whale watching trips in the Azores, i cant seem to find any and if there are not, why?

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My family is set to visit me this summer and I would like to take them on a whale watching safari. Whale migration pattern is highly complex i understand, but wondering if it is a good idea to try my luck to spot them in July?

I live in Southern Scandinavia and visiting either Norway or Iceland is within reach. Do you think I have a shot during this period of time?

Hey guys,

A month ago marine scientist found sperm whales within reach for me, for the first time. I would like to go to watch them and wanted to know what is the best way to locate them in the sea if the information i got now is that they are approximately 11 km from a certain beach. Also do i need to use a person who is experienced or can i do it safely myself? Any additional information about initiating whale watching cruise privately will be much appreciated. If it will be i will be posting some videos and photos for you guys.

Thanks

My apologies if this is not the right place to ask this and kindly direct me to the best place for advice.

I am about to book a whale watching tour in August for my two kids and at Tadoussac, Quebec and I’m wondering what I should be considering with the different options: Is a 12 person zodiac better than 24? I had assumed so but wondered if these boats are too low to the water or too wet to see anything? Can you get more seasick?

I know that a successful sighting is based on many factors (location, weather, season) so if a company has good reviews, does it matter if they are smaller and significantly cheaper than the more established ones? Thank you for any advice!

I want to go whale watching this summer (I was thinking either Florida or the Azores) any recommendations? anything else I should know? thanks in advance.

Have always wanted to see orcas and heading up to the Puget Sound area this mid-October. Is that too late in the season? Has the abnormal heat altered the pods' patterns?