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This means a period of experienced observation, a very
slow approach if the situation permits, and no splashing
or sudden movements when actually in the water. If the
whales should feel at all disturbed they will simply swim
away, as they are not aggressive animals at all. If a whale
keeps moving away from a boat then you know it is time
to leave it alone. The best case scenario is when the whale
comes to you on its own terms, called “a soft encounter.”
Talk to your prospective tour operator, ask how the tours
are conducted and get a feel if the ethics sound right for
you.
Remember, as with any wildlife encounter you get out
what you put in and time is really the key here. It is great
to be optimistic, but imperative to be realistic. Go on a
few trips if you can (as every day is different), plan free
days to allow for bad weather or days with grumpy whales
who might not be open to snorkeling. Accept that nature
is uncontrollable and you might just have the experience
of a lifetime.
If you will be in the Turks & Caicos between January
and April, you can always pop over to Grand Turk for
the day to meet a Humpback whale in the wild. It is a
must-do, bucket list experience and in high demand so
book early. a
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