Cruzeiro pelas baleias, golfinhos e ilhas dos pinguins
Descrição
Nosso cruzeiro é único, pois operamos na diversificada Baía de Algoa, rica em vida selvagem e história. Visitando a ilha de St Croix, lar de metade dos mundos remanescentes de pinguins africanos em perigo. Este passeio é realizado apenas uma vez por dia, em vez de tentar fazer vários cruzeiros em um dia. Isso garante que nossos skippers e guias estejam atualizados e alertas a cada cruzeiro e possibilita que você gaste mais tempo e esforço pesquisando a vida selvagem em nossa Baía ou observando algo especial que encontramos, desde que ninguém a bordo tenha pressa para conseguir de volta para um voo ou reservas feitas anteriormente. Nosso foco principal é a educação, conservação e assistência em pesquisas que são possíveis graças aos fundos gerados pelos nossos Eco-cruzeiros marítimos na Baía de Algoa. Árvores são plantadas para equilibrar nossa pegada de carbono para cada cruzeiro realizado. Usamos barcos menores para manter nossos cruzeiros pessoais. Nossos capitães e guias são muito conhecedores e estão lá para responder a quaisquer perguntas e atender às necessidades de nossos hóspedes.
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Itinerário
Encontramo-nos com nossos hóspedes às 8h e depois de um breve briefing antes de sairmos para a bela Algoa Bay, em PE, em nosso catamarã bimotor. A temporada das baleias começa em junho, quando vemos as baleias jubarte se movendo ao longo da costa enquanto se dirigem para a costa leste da África em direção a seus locais de reprodução. As baleias jubarte podem ser vistas na Baía de Algoa de junho ao início de dezembro. Eles fazem sua viagem de volta a partir de outubro, fêmeas com bezerros a reboque. As baleias francas do sul podem ser vistas perto da costa de julho a setembro.
Os golfinhos nariz-de-garrafa do Indo-pacífico são os golfinhos mais observados na baía e podem ser vistos durante todo o ano, em grupos de 10 a 400. Esses golfinhos brincalhões são encontrados principalmente em águas rasas, perto das praias ou ao redor da ilha de St Croix, e tendem a chegar até o barco e andar nas ondas da proa. Os golfinhos comuns também são uma visão espetacular, pois são vistos em grupos de 1000-2000, nadando em grandes velocidades. Estes golfinhos são frequentemente vistos durante todo o ano mais longe no mar, especialmente nos passeios pelas ilhas das aves, pois seguem grandes cardumes de iscas que passam pela baía. Também encontramos golfinhos jubarte na Baía de Algoa, que geralmente ocorrem em grupos muito menores, entre 1 e 20, e são mais comumente vistos durante os meses de verão.
A ilha de St. Croix é o lar de 12.000 pinguins africanos ameaçados de extinção, a maior colônia de reprodução encontrada na África (embora tenhamos perdido 70% em 10 anos). É aqui que você terá um encontro de perto com esses pássaros cômicos. A época de reprodução do pinguim africano atinge seu pico entre março e maio, quando você pode ver os filhotes do barco. Assim como os pinguins africanos, tanto St. Croix quanto a ilha de Brenton são habitados pela ostra negra africana ameaçada de extinção, biguás-de-peito-branco e biguás-do-cabo. O grupo St. Croix Island, juntamente com o grupo Bird Island, tornou-se parte do Parque Nacional Addo Elephant, permitindo que guardas florestais patrulhassem as ilhas para ajudar nos esforços de conservação para proteger a população de pinguins africanos. Como são Áreas Marinhas Protegidas, por favor, note que você não tem permissão para ir para as ilhas.
Ao lado dos animais acima mencionados, você tem a oportunidade de avistar biguás-de-peito-branco, biguás-do-cabo, baleias-de-bryde, baleias-anãs, focas-do-cabo, várias espécies de tubarões, gansos-do-cabo e várias espécies de aves pelágicas, incluindo andorinhas, petréis , skuas, cagarras e albatrozes.
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Informações importantes
- Bebês e crianças pequenas podem andar em um carrinho
- Opções de transporte público disponíveis perto
- Bebês precisam sentar no colo de um adulto
- Adequado para todos os níveis de condicionamento físico
- Pessoas com deficiência que possam embarcar com assistência da família e da equipe são bem-vindas. Não há restrição de idade. Coletes salva-vidas estão disponíveis para todas as idades
- Junte-se a seu próprio critério em relação à saúde e fitness
Avaliações(817)
Staff en outing was awesome. Learned alot of our enviroment. Will definitely recommend Raggy Chatters to anyone.
Wow, what an experience. Lloyd and the crew were wonderful. They were very professional and knowledgeable always happy to chat or answer questions. We saw a family group of Humpback Whales splashing and messing around. A raft of penguins out to sea and up on the island. Unfortunately the dolphins had another date but seals came out to play too. A truly amazing experience.
We were lucky enough to see 3 species of whale including a baby Southern Right! Why haven’t you booked yet?
What an amazing experience! I would recommend it to anyone and will certainly be doing so. Seeing the Southern Right Mother and Calf so close to the boat was truly memorable. The plight of our coastline should concern us all and hats off to you guys for working so hard and long to correct some of the imbalances in Port Elizabeth's bay. I believe it was obvious to all on the boat how passionate you are about your mission. Thank you for the chance to experience what you do and to feel some of the passion for the sea and it's inhabitants that you do.
We had an absolutely unforgettable whale watching tour with Raggy Charters, and it became one of the highlights of our trip to South Africa! From the very beginning, the crew made us feel incredibly welcome. Everyone was warm, professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about the ocean and its wildlife. You can immediately see how much they care about both the animals and their guests. We were lucky enough to see whales up close, and it was one of the most breathtaking experiences we’ve ever had. Watching these magnificent animals in their natural habitat is something we will never forget. The crew shared fascinating information throughout the trip, making the experience even more meaningful. The boat was comfortable, everything was very well organized, and the atmosphere on board was relaxed, friendly, and full of excitement. If you’re visiting Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), don’t even think twice, book this tour! It’s worth every minute and every cent. Thank you, Raggy Charters, for giving us memories that will stay with us forever. We hope to come back one day! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The trip was so fun and exciting. Jack and Loyd also made it very memorable and informative with all the information they shared with us during the trip about the whales and the area. It was also very exciting to see whales in their natural habitat.
Thank you so much for the great review - is very good to hear our guests have enjoyed the tour and the company of the team.
This is one of the best tours you can ever do in order to see marine life. We saw wales, dolphins, penguins and seals. The respect for the animals animals is crucial but the best part is that through this tour you are helping protect the bay and the wildlife.
Thank you so much for joining us and for your 5 star review and so good to hear you enjoyed all.
A great experience with the best staff. Crew was very informative and engaging.
Thank you so much for the 5 star review and joining us - each guest is not just viewing the lovely bay and the marine life we have - but also contributing to our conservation efforts to preserve all. Hope you can join again one day!
We had an amazing experience on the Whale, Penguin, Seal & Dolphin Tour! From start to finish, everything was exceptional. What impressed us the most was the company’s genuine commitment to conservation. This isn’t just a wildlife tour—they actively contribute to research and the preservation of the marine environment, making the experience both enjoyable and meaningful. The owner is a wonderful person whose passion for protecting wildlife is evident in everything they do. The crew was fantastic as well—professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and always making sure everyone felt comfortable and had a great time. And a special mention to the delicious cheese buns—they were such a thoughtful and tasty touch! If you’re looking for an unforgettable wildlife experience with a company that truly cares about nature and conservation, we couldn’t recommend this tour more highly.
Thank you Camilla, for joining us, for the recommendation and taking the time to write your 5 star review. We as a team really appreciate all. And very good to hear you enjoyed the snack :)
Our trip with Raggy Charters was truly one of the most incredible experiences of our lives. From the moment we stepped aboard, the entire crew made us feel welcome, comfortable, and well looked after. We were fortunate enough to see dolphins, African penguins, and even humpback whales, but what made the experience so special went far beyond the wildlife. The passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm of the crew shone through in everything they did. It was clear that they genuinely love what they do, and that passion is contagious. Their excitement and dedication allowed us to fully appreciate every moment and made the experience unforgettable. What Raggy Charters is doing is incredibly important, and it's the kind of organization that deserves support. The combination of conservation, education, and creating meaningful experiences for visitors is something truly special. Thank you to the entire team for giving us memories we'll never forget. If you're considering a trip with Raggy Charters, don't hesitate—you'll be talking about it for years to come.
Thank you so much for such a lovely review and recommendation. Makes us feel what we do so worthwhile when we get such great feedback. Hope you can join again one day.
