Explore Océan Boat trips in Hendaye

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Tuesday 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Wednesday 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Thursday 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
  • Friday 09:00 am - 12:00 am
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Opens Friday at 09:00 am

Useful information

Location : Sea side

Province : Labourd

Services

  • Bank cards accepted
  • Cash
  • Chèques Vacances (Holiday voucher)
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    • Embarking with Explore Ocean aboard its Atalaya catamaran will be an unforgettable experience


      Cetacean Expeditions

      More than just a trip at sea, come observe cetaceans in their natural environment and participate in the collection of scientific data for the preservation of these species.

      Early in the morning the catamaran casts off to take you into the open sea to meet dolphins and whales in their natural environment.

      Our team of observers, photographers and naturalist guides will be your travel partner for this stay at sea.

      During this day you will learn about the different species living in the Bay of Biscay, their history, their living habits, their characteristics but also how to protect and therefore preserve them.

      As our boat is labeled “responsible whale watching”, we have a respectful and non-intrusive approach, so the observation of cetaceans will be enhanced.

      At the end of the expedition and thanks to the data collected during the day, a team will process this valuable information which will then feed the national database of Pélagis (National Observatory of Marine Mammals and Birds).

      Prices: 90€/pers (from 5 years to 11 years) / 135€/pers (from 12 years)



      Apéros au Fil de l’Eau

      The end of the day by the water is always a great time to relax with a drink.

      We suggest you board our catamaran for an aperitif and a local tapas while following the coast with a view of the Basque mountains. Whether you are with friends or on a romantic outing, this aperitif along the water is the guarantee of an unforgettable evening.

      Prices : €30/person (<12 years) / €37/person (from 12 years)


      Excursions from April to October by reservation
      Departure from Hendaye marina - shuttle pontoon
      Info and reservations: www.exploreocean.fr

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Traveller Reviews Explore Océan

4.8 sur 5 117 reviews

  • Kacper Kwapisz

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Kacper Kwapisz on 10/10/2022

    Great experience! We had a wonderful day on the explore ocean’s catamaran. We saw a lot of bottlenose dolphins just next to the boat. The staff is very friendly and answers any questions. Totally recommend!!

  • Irina Yakovienko

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Irina Yakovienko on 18/05/2022

    Wonderful Cetacean Expedition & Sea trip ⛵️🧜‍♀️🛟🌊🐬 🐋 🐳

  • Marika Hess-Marcuzzi

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Marika Hess-Marcuzzi on 14/08/2023

    I come back delighted with my day on Atalaye. The Explore Ocean team does a fantastic job. Lots of information on cetaceans, birds, the ocean... I was able to see dolphins, a swordfish, sunfish, tuna, storm petrels, gulls and incredible creatures that I didn't know about , physalia. Sad, however, to learn that a growing number of animals are stranding on the Atlantic coasts as a result of human activities and that more and more dolphins are dying in nets off our coasts. I end this day with a light and pleasant sensation of pitching and above all the memory of this moment when I saw dolphins in transparency advancing towards me then disappearing under the boat. I had never seen dolphins in the wild up close before, it was magical. I would have liked to have taken more beautiful photos of the dolphins but they were still a little asleep and didn't want to pose ;-)). Thank you to the entire Explore Océan team for these wonderful encounters.

Traveller Reviews Explore Océan

4.5 sur 5 108 reviews

  • "Magical encounters with dolphins"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by Samadai (Toulouse, France) on 10/08/2019

    We used this company because we wanted a boat trip to see marine mammals in the wild. We knew that the Bay of Biscay is a very good place to spot certain types of these animals, and this company was...

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  • "A long day but worth it for those magical moments"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by Rose T (Exeter, United Kingdom) on 31/07/2017

    The day starts early, an 8.00 a.m. start out of the port on the beautiful (but not very comfortable if you're used to modern ships) Brokoa. However, it's a rare opportunity to be transported on a...

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  • "Journée magique et inoubliable. Les conditions météo étaient idéales ocean calme grand soleil. Des dauphins en pagaille"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by 375anm (Anglet, France) on 10/10/2023

    Nous avons pu voir 3 des 4 espèces de dauphins présents au large des côtes . Les dauphins communs nous ont fait un énorme cadeau en restant à nos côtés pendant de très longues minutes . Il y en avait...

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Explore Océan

Address

Port d'Hendaye
Avenue des Mimosas
64700 Hendaye

Contacts

Cell : 06 84 41 90 57

GPS coordinates

43° 22'12.09"N, 1° 47'8.77"W

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