Half-day (4-hour) sea trip in search of dolphins aboard a 14-metre sailing catamaran. Information about cetaceans provided by the crew. Educational materials provided at the end of the trip. Swimming stop offshore (please bring your swimming gear). Various areas on board for sunbathing, relaxing or finding some peace and quiet: the net, the forward saloon, the rooftop, the aft cockpit or the saloon in the interior. Drinks available for purchase on board.
Packages
4-HOUR BOAT TRIP
1 ADULT (aged 12 and over)
4-HOUR SEA CRUISE
1 CHILD (under 12)
Terms and conditions of the activity
- Seating capacity: 18 passengers
- No age limit
- Meeting point: the hut next to the Harbour Master’s Office and the harbour riding school
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the departure time
- Departures are subject to weather conditions and a minimum number of participants
How the activity works
1️⃣ Boarding and duration
- Location: Port of Capbreton (jetty B), aboard the Maimiti catamaran.
- Duration: 4 hours.
2️⃣ Whale watching
- Observation area: Gouf de Capbreton, an underwater canyon renowned for its biodiversity, home to common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins and other marine species.
- Ethical approach: maintaining a safe distance so as not to disturb the animals, as with the X-DOLPHIN activity.
3️⃣ On-board experience
- Captain’s commentary: explanations about cetaceans and the Gouf’s ecosystem, similar to those provided during the X-DOLPHIN activity.
- Data collection: indirect participation in citizen science via reported observations.
4️⃣ Combination of sailing and observation
- Mixed sailing: use of sails for travel, complemented by active sightings.
- Atmosphere: a friendly setting limited to 18 passengers.
Departures are subject to weather conditions and a minimum number of participants
Good to know
- Max. 18 people.
- No age limit
- Drinks available on board
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time
- Departure days and times vary depending on the tides
Important notice to buyers: once a ticket has been purchased, it is the customer’s sole responsibility to contact the provider of the relevant activity to arrange a booking on one of the operating days.
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 arrangements, 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 2 MAY 2026 TO 14 SEPTEMBER 2026
📞 BOOKING REQUIRED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE
If you do not receive an immediate response by telephone, 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 placed your order, so that we can get back to you.
- Weekendsin May
- June (except Mondays and Tuesdays)
- July & August: every day (two departures)
- Until 14 September: day to be confirmed by telephone
- Departure times vary depending on the tide timetable
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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Yes, it is possible to spot dolphins whilst out at sea on a sailing trip. These wild animals roam freely in their natural habitat, particularly off the coast, but their presence can never be guaranteed.
Dolphins are regularly spotted off the coast of Capbreton and along the Landes coast, in the waters of the Bay of Biscay. A boat trip offers the chance to explore the areas where encounters with these cetaceans are most frequent.
Dolphins can be spotted all year round, but the more favourable sailing conditions from spring to autumn often allow visitors to make the most of the experience. Sightings depend on sea conditions and the animals’ behaviour.
Yes, this activity is generally suitable for families. It allows children to discover sailing whilst enjoying a unique experience of observing marine wildlife in a way that respects the animals.
No. The trips are suitable for beginners. The crew take charge of navigation and can explain the basics of sailing, how the boat works and the characteristics of the dolphins spotted at sea.
