Dear Euro seawatchers,

Would you like to encounter whales and dolphins up close this autumn?

Now you can by Joining ORCA on the Big Whale Watch as we sail across
the Bay of Biscay at a bargain price from just £99!

As part of our developing partnership with Brittany Ferries, ORCA has
teamed up with expert guides from Planet Whale onboard the luxury
flagship cruise-ferry, Pont Aven to bring you our first Big Whale
Watch! So why not join us as we sail between Plymouth and Santander,
cruising through some of the richest waters in Europe for whales,
dolphins and seabirds.

This is the perfect introduction to whale watching, with hundreds of
dolphins and whales sighted on a typical trip. On board your friendly
guides will help you spot all kinds of amazing marine life, with deck
watches, wildlife presentations, and optional excursions in Spain.
But that's not all! You can also get involved in whale and dolphin
research with our survey team, take part in any one of a number of
fun activities for all the family run by our Wildlife Officer, or
simply mingle with ORCA volunteers, staff and trustees as part of the
extended ORCA family!

Alternatively, step inside and enjoy the kind of service and
facilities normally only found on cruise ships, including leisure bar
areas, stylish shopping malls, a wide choice of dining and superbly
appointed en-suite cabin accommodation

Cruise Dates

• Depart from Plymouth Sunday 28 September at 16.00
• Arrive in Santander Monday at 12.30
• Depart from Santander Monday at 16.00
• Arrive in Plymouth Tuesday at 10.00

As a result of the survey work carried out by Plymouth – Santander
Marine Survey, and in recent years also by ORCA, Brittany Ferries'
Plymouth to Santander route has developed a reputation for crossing
some outstanding habitats for whales and dolphins. From the
comparatively shallow English Channel to the 4000m deep Bay of Biscay
and the gigantic submarine canyons off the northern Spanish coast,
marine wildlife is unusually abundant. Typical trips include Fin
Whale - the second largest whale on earth, Sperm Whale – made famous
through the story of Moby Dick, Pilot Whales, and several types of
dolphin racing in to the bow.


Sunday 28 – Tuesday 30 September
Your Itinerary

Day 1
16.00: Meet at reception desk on deck 6 as the ship departs for
Spain. Introduction to cruise before heading outside for a late
afternoon whale watch.

21.00: Presentation. Introducing the most exciting animals on the
planet - Whales and dolphins!

Day 2
7.00 – 12.30: Guided whale watching.

12.30 – 16.00: Optional walk to coastal Magdalena Park. Alternatively
enjoy some free time in Santander, with its stylish beach front, fine
seafood restaurants and tapas bars.

16.00 – 18.30: Guided whale watching.

21.00: Presentation. Summary of the wildlife seen on the cruise.

Day 3
7.00 – 9.30: Final guided whale watching session.

10.00: Arrive Plymouth.


Included:

• Plymouth – Santander – Plymouth cruise.
• 2 nights on board with en suite cabin accommodation including
all port charges
• Expert whale watching and dolphin spotting advice
• Wildlife presentations
• Time ashore in the elegant port city of Santander

Price

• £99 per person (based on 3/4 sharing a 4 berth inside cabin).
• £115 per person (based on 2 sharing a 2 berth inside cabin)

Supplements

• Single occupancy of standard inside cabin
extra £20
• 2 persons sharing larger inside cabin (2 lower berths)
extra £15 per person
• Outside cabin (port-hole) larger cabins only
extra £20 per cabin

But hurry, space is limited and is on a first come first served basis!

You remember your passport and binoculars, we'll take care of the
rest!

To book call: 0871 2440441

Quote reference: YS8WWC

Or book on line: www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/offers/ferry/whale-
watching-cruise-spain

For more information on ORCA go to www.orcaweb.org.uk