Freebird- whale and dolphin trip (Freebird Sailing (Tenerife))

Member Name: WENDIWOO2

Product:	Freebird Sailing (Tenerife)
Date:	03/03/09 (51 review reads)
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Advantages: conservation is a priority

Disadvantages: no dolphins this time

This was my first experience on the 'Whale and Dolphin Safari' that Tenerife is now synonymous with.
I would advise you to arrive early as the boat has 2 wonderful mesh decks at the front of the boat and numbers are strictly limited - however the view is awesome and being so close to the water it feels like you could reach out and touch a dolphin!
Don't worry if you aren't front of the queue because the boat staff are very friendly and you will still see the awesome sight of pilot whales in their natural habitat, playing in the ocean.
We were given a lot of information about the legislation that Tenerife has to ensure the whales are protected from being over exposed to tourists, the engine noise is restricted, strictly no feeding and it is of course illegal to swim with these beautiful animals.
The boat was very focused on conservation which was reassuring, so I was at ease knowing we weren't harming the whales by getting so close.
Unfortunately we did not see any dolphins, but after about 45 mins of whale spotting we sailed to a beautiful bay where we could snorkel and have lunch.
It was a wonderful trip and I'd do it again content in the knowledge that conservation is a priority which didn't get in the way of a wonderful afternoon.

Summary: a trip of a lifetime that doesnt cost the earth