Whale Watch West Cork

Baltimore Harbour, Cork, Ireland

+353 (0) 86 120 0027

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Ranked #4 of 8 tours in Cork

21 Reviews

Type: Tours

Activities: Whale-watching

Owner description: Whale Watch West Cork is dedicated to providing our customers with a safe, comfortable and educational whale and dolphin watching experience. We seek...... more » Owner description: Whale Watch West Cork is dedicated to providing our customers with a safe, comfortable and educational whale and dolphin watching experience. We seek to impart detailed knowledge on the marine mammals and other wildlife we encounter and on the wider issues of marine conservation through informed commentary with special emphasis on the current threats facing these unique animals and their fragile environment. We directly support conservation measures through education and research.

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Heidi_loves_travel

Melissa, Texas

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15 reviews

6 helpful votes

“Nic is great. Beautiful scenery, but more porpoises than whales.”

Reviewed 2 January 2012

If you MUST see whales, then this is not a trip for you. Only one of our passengers saw one, and that was with binoculars. Having said that, this is well worth your time and money. Boat is adequate and the coastal scenery is very nice. Nic knows the area and where the best viewing spots are going to be,... More

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molliemo1

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

2 reviews

1 helpful vote

“Fantastic Trip”

Reviewed 19 August 2011

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On Thursday we booked the morning trip with Nic. The trip was worth every euro, we had a fantastic trip. We had a great experience when we found a pod of dolphins, they were tracking our boat and there was 4 or 5 who were very close and kept at the front of the boat, i managed to take some... More

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lisa c

Northampton, United Kingdom

1 review

1 helpful vote

“Fantastic experience”

Reviewed 16 August 2011

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On the 9th of August our family booked on the whale watching trip, Nic provided us with a fantastic informative trip with the added extra of viewing dolphin, harbour porpoise and Minke whale. We will never forget our experience. More

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passoe

München, Deutschland

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6 reviews

4 helpful votes

“Great day out”

Reviewed 2 August 2011

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We went on a whale watching tour with Nic , great guy, knows his stuff...he even got us some sun !! Of course, you are never sure to see anything on such a tour, we didn't see any whales but a lot of dolphins playing around the boat, this was great. It was a very very nice day, the coast... More

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Orca12351

Dublin, Ireland

1 review

4 helpful votes

“Very low chance of actually seeing whales, false advertisement”

Reviewed 11 July 2011

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Just back from tour and very disappointed. The views are stunning from the boat but people are paying 50euro expecting to see Minke or fin whales, not puffins and seals which is what we saw in the 5hours being on the boat. The website heavily advertises Whale watching which is clearly not the case. If you are looking for a... More

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Hi Orca 12351 It is always very upsetting if a guest does not feel happy after a trip. Many things conspire to dictate what we may or may not see on a tour. Weather, visibility, sea conditions, fish movements, tidal conditions and of course animal behaviour. It must be remembered that the marine life that we go looking for are... More

rerare42

Franconia, New Hampshire

1 review

5 helpful votes

“I just spent my monay”

Reviewed 7 July 2011

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we went with "Voyager" we did not see anytings....for 100euro is not warted!!!!! the bathroom was a holl....and it smells terrible. I would not do it again!!! Go to Dingle and if you do not see any of weals..dolfins ecc....they gives you monay back.. do not let peaple make funn of you!! bye bye More

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Hi Rerare42 I am very sorry that you feel the way you do. It is worth noting that It is rare to go out and not see anything on one of our tours. We don't always see all those species we would like to. There is a great deal of added value in a tour of this type, - you... More

downe981

Littleton, Colorado

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3 reviews

2 helpful votes

“Don't miss this great experience to see ocean life!”

Reviewed 30 June 2011

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This was a great experience. Although no sightings of whales or dolphins, we did see a small group of seals. It was amazing to watch these animals. This is because Nic is very knowledgeable about the ocean, ocean life and the land area surrounding West Cork . He is very passionate and funny. A great Captain! More

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bradleystat

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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33 reviews

35 helpful votes

“Beautiful Scenery but No Whale Luck”

Reviewed 27 June 2011

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We took our two daughters on Nic's cruise during June 2011. I'd agree with the other reviewers here that Nic is a great host and the boat is very worthy of this activity. The scenery during the ride is terrific... the views of surrounding islands, the emerald water, and the occasional wildlife. However, we didn't see any whales or dolphins,... More

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Reg-bettles

Bordon UK

1 review

2 helpful votes

“exceptional Whale Watch”

Reviewed 3 May 2011

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We had a fantacstic day wuth Nic Slocum, very funny and knowledgable. My wife gets very sea sick, but not this time very smooth craft, well worth the visit! More

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froggieod

thurles, Ireland

1 review

1 helpful vote

“Fantastic Day out whale watching.”

Reviewed 29 September 2010

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myself and my wife went whale watching with Nic on a sunday afternoon. nic is a professional and has to be admired for his knowledge of whales, dolphins and the local area. his boat is purpose built and turned out very well. on the day dont forget camcorder, camera, sun glasses and a picnic if you want.we wer out for... More

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