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There are a number of countries where you can engage in whale watching tours, which are, without a doubt, the very best way to observe these remarkable creatures in the wild.

You can, though with some difficulty, find certain marine zoos that may have whales in some sort of captivity.  However, many people (including respected marine life experts) do not believe that such huge and magnificent creatures can be adequately housed in any sort of captive or artificial environment.

It is, therefore, hard to escape the conclusion that to really see and experience the power and majesty of whales, you will need to go out and try and see them in their natural environment. That is exactly why whale watching tours exist.

There is a large variety of options available for whale watching tours with many of them taking you alongside whales as they swim through accessible areas of the ocean.   Sometimes, depending upon the type of whale you are looking at and where they are located, you may even have the opportunity of swimming in close proximity to them.

It is now relatively widely accepted that these creatures are amongst Mankind’s closest relatives on the planet: being mammals, and possessing (as some experts maintain) both emotions and a form of intelligence. Yet in spite of this, many whale species continue to be under pressure by both direct and indirect human intervention.  The controversial nature of the global whaling industry is well-known, but what is perhaps less widely appreciated is how humanity’s harvesting of the seas and, in some cases, our pollution of the seas, are also putting some types of whale at risk.

Of course, whale watching tours in themselves are not going to be able to stop some of these tragedies taking place; however, they may well play a part in a much bigger picture. If ever we are to truly address some of the problems in terms of humanity’s use of the seas, and in particular, whales, it is important for people to be able to experience the wonder of these creatures up close,

Some people comment that during a close encounter with a whale or group of whales, they felt that they were somehow communicating with them.  The experts conducting these whale watching tours will be able to help you understand far more about the theories and facts surrounding these gentle giants, as you observe them in their natural surroundings. That can only be a good thing, both in terms of your own personal enjoyment and in allowing you to ‘spread the word’ upon your return.

Whale watching tours are available to many parts of the world and will undoubtedly prove to be a unique and unforgettable holiday experience for you.

Paul Stanbury is the Operations Manager for Naturetrek, a tour operator specialising in expert-led natural history and whale watching tours worldwide. Naturetrek bring over 25 years of experience to their bird watching tours in some of the most spectacular regions on Earth.

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