Tethys Expeditions
So much more than just whale watching
Accommodation
is on board the the 68 ft motorsailer ”Pelagos“.
Observe whales and dolphins while helping researchers
Responsible ecotourism contributing to marine conservation, open to everyone
Meet whales and dolphins not just by whale watching, but by helping researchers concerned with marine conservation; Tethys’ ongoing long term projects have been conceived as citizen science/responsible tourism projects: non-specialists are a valuable help for researchers in the field and their support is essential. Nevertheless no particular skills, nor scientific or nautical experience are required to participants: it takes only good will and enthusiasm to make a difference. Definitely more than whale watching!
You can make a difference!
Where
Whales and dolphins are being studied in their natural environment. Tethys runs two long-term projects which are open to the participation of the public: the Cetacean Sanctuary Research in Italy, and the Ionian Dolphin Project in Greece.
Who
Participants are involved in all aspects of fieldwork and management of life aboard the vessel or at the field station. No previous experience is required
When
Discounts
Participants joining for more than one expedition will have a 10% discount in any additional week. Special discounts will apply for students: see the calendar.
Our citizen science programs
Get ready to be part of it!
Cetacean Sanctuary Research
The Cetacean Sanctuary Project (CSR) takes place in the Ligurian Sea, N-W Mediterranean, between Italy and France, within the protected area known as Pelagos Sanctuary for whales and dolphins. Participants’ accommodation is on board a large and comfortable motorsailer.
Ionian Dolphin Project
The Ionian Dolphin Project (IDP) is conducted in the coastal waters of Greece, Eastern Ionian Sea, in the Gulf of Ambracia and in the Inner Ionian Sea archipelago. Volunteers are based in the traditional village of Vonitsa and participate to daily surveys at sea on our rigid-hulled inflatable boat equipped with a 100HP outboard engine.
Calendar
(*) expeditions dedicated to teens aged 16-17 (see Terms & Conditions)
Cetacean Sanctuary Research
ITALY
Dates for CSR season 2025 will be published soon
Ionian Dolphin Project
GREECE
15/06/2025 - 21/06/2025IDP 01Places available 5fee 745,00 €students 670,50 €- 22/06/2025 - 28/06/2025IDP 02Places available 5fee 745,00 €students 670,50 €
- 29/06/2025 - 05/07/2025IDP 03No places availablefee 775,00 €
- 06/7/2025 - 12/07/2025IDP 04 (*)Places available 5fee 900,00 €
- 13/07/2025 - 19/07/2025IDP 05Places available 5fee 775,00 €
- 20/07/2025 - 26/07/2025IDP 06Places available 5fee 775,00 €
- 27/07/2025 - 02/08/2025IDP 07Places available 5fee 775,00 €
- 03/08/2025 - 09/08/2025IDP 08No places availablefee 775,00 €
- 10/08/2025 - 16/08/2025IDP 09Places available 5fee 775,00 €
- 17/08/2025 - 23/08/2025IDP 10 (*)Places available 5fee 900,00 €
- 24/08/2025 - 30/08/2025IDP 11Places available 5fee 775,00 €
- 31/08/2025 - 06/09/2025IDP 12Places available 5fee 745,00 €students 670,50 €
- 07/09/2025 - 13/09/2025IDP 13Places available 5fee 745,00 €students 670,50 €
- 14/09/2025 - 20/09/2025IDP 14Places available 5fee 745,00 €students 670,50 €