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Whale Watching Trips

Whalewatching Humpback whales West Cork

When it comes to unique wildlife encounters there are few things as breath-taking and humbling as coming face to face with the worlds largest creatures. Whale watching is one of those activities … ...find out more.

Research and Conservation

The Primary Observation Deck on the Holly Jo

Cork Whale Watch believes passionately in the power of evidence based scientific research to inform and enhance whale and dolphin conservation. Colin Barnes has worked closely with the Irish Whale … ...find out more.

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Colin showing whale watchers the sprats whales are feeding on

Decimation of Irish Sprat Stocks

Last January I wrote to Minister for Agriculture, Marine and Food, Simon Coveney, TD highlighting the problem of unsustainable inshore trawling for sprat off the Irish south west coast. There is … ...read more

Colin Stafford-Johnson

Filming Humpback Whales off Ireland’s South Coast

Colin Barnes of Cork Whale Watch is regularly asked to collaborate on both Irish and UK natural history productions. This extract is from the "Living the Wildlife" Series II, episode 3, … ...read more

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Schedule and Bookings

Common Dolphin on a West Cork Whale Watching trip with Cork Whale Watch

Cork Whale Watch offers four hour whale watching trips throughout the year when conditions are suitable. NB. Whale Watching is weather dependent and we can't run trips every day. Please call the … ...find out more.

Frequently Asked Questions

A humpback whale encountered on a West Cork whale watching trip on the Holly Jo

You'll find answers to many of the questions people ask us regularly in the FAQ below -- just click on the question you're interested in to reveal the answer you're looking for -- or use the handy FAQ … ...find out more.