Dolphin Watching With Marine Experts

OVERVIEW

Cruise into the Bay of Kotor with a marine researcher whose area of expertise is dolphins, which are abundant in these waters. It shouldn’t long to reach the areas where dolphins – especially bottlenose and striped dolphins – are commonly spotted. The researcher will describe the characteristics and behaviors of these beloved cetaceans, which are easy to identify. Bottlenose dolphins have a short snout and often leap acrobatically out of the water. They can swim as fast as 18 miles per hour and commonly swim alongside the boat, so you might have a remarkably close-up view of them. Striped dolphins have a longer snout and typically boast vivid thin stripes along nearly the length of their bodies. Both species are intelligent and highly sociable, usually traveling in pods of a few dozen. For an added thrill, the boat is equipped with a hydrophone that will allow you to hear the dolphins communicate through clicks and whistles while underwater.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Look for dolphins while cruising the Bay of Kotor with a marine researcher.
• Learn about the dolphins’ behavior, characteristics and environmental challenges.
• Ask the researcher questions you may have about dolphins and their habitats.
• Hear the dolphins communicate underwater by listening through the onboard hydrophone.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.