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Cetacean Sanctuary Research: dates and fees

Fin here trip dates and fees. Cruises are dedicated to study and watch whales and dolphins in Italy, in the Pelagos Sanctuary. Discounts will be available for those joining for more than one course and for students.

Christmas time discount! Book an expedition before January 10th (offer expires at 23:59 Italian time), and get a 10% discount on the participation fee.

Add the following coupon to the cart at check out:

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Please read Terms & Conditions applied to discounts

Last minute offers

We are sorry but at the moment no last minutes offers are available

Expedition CSR 6 (30 June – 6 July 2025) has still a few places available at a special last-minute fee (832 Euro instead of 1,040 Euro). Don’t miss this great opportunity to join us in the Ligurian Sea!

ATTENTION

Last minute offers are not cumulative with other discounts or promotions

Discounts available

Book more than one team and get a 10% discount in any additional course.(*) The reduction will automatically apply when proceeding with the order.

(*) Non-cumulative offer; this discount cannot be combined with any other promotion

Students

University students get discounted fees for most departure dates (see below), and can possibly obtain tuition credits  (e.g. ECTS).

Language

Official language on board is English

Tax deduction

The participation fee is a donation to the institute and may be tax deductible in several countries

What’s included

  • Food and beverages  (breakfast, lunch and dinner, except for alcoholic and soft drinks) for the duration of the cruise, except for the dinner at a restaurant in town  the day of the arrival

  • Accommodation on board

  • Mooring expenses in Sanremo Portosole harbour

  • Electricity, water heating and cooking costs

  • Fuel for boat and dinghy

  • Lectures and training by Tethys researchers

  • Scientific supervision

  • Certificate of participation in the Cetacean Sanctuary Research

  • Research contribution

What’s not included

  • Travel expenses to and from Sanremo

  • Mooring expenses outside of Portosole (approximately €80-100 per night, to be divided by all the crew with the exception of the skipper). It applies only occasionally

  • Personal expenses (telephone, souvenirs, etc.)

  • Soft drinks, liquors and spirits (beer, wine, etc.)