A 2½-hour trip in search of dolphins and other cetaceans in the Gouf de Capbreton. Themed activities on board throughout the trip. Educational materials provided at the end of the trip.
Packages
SPEND 2½ HOURS LOOKING FOR DOLPHINS
1 ADULT (aged 12 and over)
SPEND 2½ HOURS LOOKING FOR DOLPHINS
1 CHILD (under 12)
Terms and conditions of the activity
- Capacity: 12 people
- A minimum of 6 participants is required for the trip to go ahead
- Suitable for children aged 5 and over
- Meeting point: the cabin, Avenue du Président Georges Pompidou, 40130 Capbreton, next to the Harbour Master’s Office and the fish market
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the departure time
How the activity works
1️⃣ Itinerary
- Boarding at Capbreton harbour (jetty B) for a 2-hour 30-minute excursion.
- Search for cetaceans in the Gouf de Capbreton, an underwater canyon renowned for its biodiversity, where common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins and, occasionally, pilot whales or sperm whales can be found.
- Ethical approach: strict procedures are followed to avoid disturbing the animals, allowing them to initiate the interaction.
2️⃣ Guided tour and scientific data collection
- The captain’s commentary on the species observed and the Gouf’s ecosystem.
- Data collection (number of individuals, behaviour) forwarded to scientists for study.
3️⃣ Probability of sighting
- Average success rate of 90% thanks to local expertise.
- No formalguarantee, as the animals live in the wild.
Tours are subject to weather conditions and a minimum number of participants.
Good to know
- Maximum 12 people
- A minimum of 6 people is required for the trip to go ahead
- Minimum age: 5 years
- People with reduced mobility welcome (please specify)
- Recommended equipment to bring: sunglasses, sun cream, camera, binoculars
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the departure time
Important notice to buyers: once the ticket has been purchased, it is the customer’s sole responsibility to contact the activity provider to arrange a booking during opening hours.
RESASOL accepts no liability for the confirmation, amendment or cancellation of bookings, nor for the practical arrangements for accessing the activity. It is the customer’s responsibility to check directly with the provider regarding booking procedures, opening hours and any other conditions necessary for taking part in the activity.
By purchasing a ticket, the customer accepts these terms and conditions and acknowledges that they must take all necessary steps to confirm their booking with the service provider before the desired date of the activity.
🕗 OPENING HOURS
ACTIVITY AVAILABLE FROM 5 April 2026 TO 14 September 2026
📞 BOOKING REQUIRED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE
If you do not receive an immediate answer when you call, please leave a voicemail message stating your booking request and your contact details (surname, first name, telephone number and email address), and/or send an email to the contact address provided in the confirmation email you received when you made your booking, so that we can get back to you.
- April / May: weekendsand school holidays, check-out at 2 pm
- June: Wednesdayto Sunday / check-out at 2 pm
- July / August: everyday / departure at 12 noon and 3 pm
- September: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, departures at 12 noon and 3 pm
Included in the offer
The pass/ticket purchased is valid for the year in which it was purchased, subject to the activity’s opening dates.
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Dolphins are regularly spotted off the coast of Capbreton, in the Bay of Biscay. A boat trip offers the best chance of seeing them in their natural habitat, whilst ensuring they are left undisturbed.
Sightings are possible for much of the year, but they depend on sea conditions, the weather and the animals’ movements. Some periods are more favourable than others. Dolphins can be spotted from spring to autumn, when sailing conditions are at their best. The weather and sea conditions remain key factors.
Yes, these excursions are generally suitable for families and children. They offer the chance to see dolphins in their natural habitat whilst raising awareness of the importance of marine wildlife conservation.
Dolphins live in the wild, so it is impossible to guarantee that they will be sighted. However, the sailing routes are chosen to maximise the chances of sightings, depending on the conditions on the day.
