Whale watching – The Biggest Spectacle on the Planet |
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Whale watching as a leisure activity for tourist started in 1955 in North America along the southern California coast; it has become so popular today that there are around 40 countries which indulge in Whale watching as a tourist activity. These tours of whale watching can be for two hours or for two weeks, you can see large whale species and many dolphins and porpoises can be seen too. Whale watching can be for recreational, educational and scientific reasons. Whale watching is a mesmerizing, pleasurable, and stimulating adventure trip and a great contributor to the local tourism economy. The whales are the largest mammals and they give quiet a good performance if you are lucky enough, their every move seems effortless, choreographed, and yet playful. Whales are royal and elegant giants. |
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Whale watching in itself is a once in a lifetime experience, one can just laze around on a summer afternoon on a boat in a gentle rolling ocean in the sun with a good breeze fanning one’s face, with the boat’s engine off one will just move with the breeze and the waves. The relaxing movement of the waves and breeze takes away all your stress. But this harmony is short lived and suddenly something blows up out of water it can be a 30-ton humpback and thus starts your Whale watching trip. There are whales throughout the world but to view them in their natural environment you have to go to accessible locations. There are only a few locations which are easily accessible and whales are found there in their natural environment, the coastal waters of New England and the west coast of North America are the best destinations for whale watching. However Hawaii and South Africa and oceans around New Zealand are also excellent sites to spot whales.
The best way to go on any trip is to plan carefully about it and whale watching is no different, book your trip in advance and as it can take a long time to spot whales keep something handy to indulge yourself in, it can be a book or even an iPod. Another important factor is to research about the tour company you hire; find yourself an experienced tour operator for whale watching and know about the facilities they provide like do they provide food and drinks etc. Though the modern cruise boats have all the equipments in their boats, the experience of the captain is also important. If you have an experienced captain he will know where to sight the whales. Past experience usually means that they have been doing it for some time so they know the basics of it. It also is advisable to have at least one scientist or naturalist on the crew narrating the tour, as they have knowledge and it provides a better understanding of what one will be seeing. One can also ask for a guarantee that whales will be spotted else ask for a free trip in near future. Also be well prepared with antidote for motion sickness and also keep hats and sun screen lotion to protect your skin. Taking camera with extra battery, binoculars is also recommended. Be prepared and enjoy a relaxing trip to watch the greatest show on earth.
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