Why Our No-Chase Tours — and Why They Matter
In recent years, whale and dolphin watching has grown rapidly in popularity. Unfortunately, so has a form of tourism that uses the language of respect while quietly ignoring its meaning. Words like ethical, eco-friendly, and no chase are often copied, reused, and marketed — while the animals themselves continue to be stressed, surrounded, and disturbed.
True respect for marine life is not something you turn on when customers are watching. It is something you practise even when no one is looking. Many operators advertise “no chase” while still Accelerating toward animals, Cutting off travel paths, Re-approaching repeatedly, Surrounded pods with multiple vessels, Staying beyond recommended observation times. These behaviours may look harmless to an untrained eye. To whales and dolphins, they are not. We chose a harder path. A path that often means: Slowing down when others speed up, Keeping distance when others push closer, Leaving animals behind when others stay, Accepting that sometimes the best decision is to not engage at all because ethical wildlife tourism requires restraint, not entitlement.
What “No-Chase” Truly Means to Us “No chase” is not simply about avoiding high speeds, It means: we never pursue whales or dolphins, we never change course to intercept their direction of travel, we never box in or encircle animals, we never pressure animals to surface, bow-ride, or interact, we never follow animals that are clearly resting, feeding, or caring for young. Instead, we observe on their terms. If animals approach us, it is their choice. If they pass by and continue, we let them go, and yes — sometimes it means fewer photos, but it always means a clear conscience. When whales surface near a silent vessel that has not chased them, the moment feels earned — not taken. That feeling cannot be copied by wording alone.
Collaboration With the Captain Paul Watson Foundation UK
Our values align with action — not performative conservation. That is why we are proud to collaborate with Captain Paul Watson Foundation UK, Neptunes Pirates UK, an organisation globally recognised for its uncompromising defence of marine life and ocean ecosystems. This collaboration reflects shared principles: Zero tolerance for exploitation, Protection over profit, courage over convenience, action over empty branding. We stand with those who defend whales and dolphins not because it looks good — but because it is necessary.
Responsible Tourism Is the Future
The world is changing. People are becoming more aware. Children are asking better questions. Conservation is no longer optional. Greenwashing is being exposed.
The future of whale and dolphin tourism belongs to operators who: Place animals first, Accept limits, Educate honestly, Act consistently, Choose responsibility over volume. We are already there. Wildlife is not a product.