Few places in the world allow the possibility of attending in the first row one of the most impressive shows in the marine world. Between the end of winter and the beginning of spring, the Jubarte whale leaves the frozen seas of Antarctica in search of the temperate waters of the Bay to light their young. And according to the Jubarte Whale Project, more than 20 thousand specimens will integrate this migration.
That's why La Torre offers sight seeing trips that start from the resort's beach.
In association with the Cía. do Mar - recognized by the Balllena Jubarte Institute as the responsible operator, La Torre has an exclusive vessel with capacity for 57 passengers, apart from its three crew members.
With eleven seasons of experience making this trip, Paula Leite -coordinator of the ride- can affirm that the number of whales has been increasing, "we joke saying that all those whales are from Bahia, because they were born here", adding "the truth is that every year We add experience, and that makes us improve our services. "
To get into the adventure, the walk begins with an instructive talk about the jubarte whale, and the use of the hydrophone, to hear the famous song of the whales.
The excursion is accompanied by whale guides coordinated by a marine biologist, specialized in the observation of these mammals, who will inform us about their characteristics, habits and behaviors.
"Everyone dreams of seeing them jump, it is something that transmits great joy and great emotion, because that is the moment when you can see the body of it completely," said Thais Moura de Melo, marine biologist. "Their tails, in turn, are like the fingerprints of these whales, none is equal to the other."
For Luigi Rotunno, general manager of La Torre, "the experience is not limited to contact with whales, watching them closely, jumping into the sea, listening to them, it is also understanding during the trip, based on information from Thais, everything referred to l respect for nature, respect for the sea, and the importance of sustainability and non-contamination ".
The ship sails from the beach of Mutá, in front of the Beach Club of the Resort. The departures are weekly, and the information is in the Guest Service of the hotel, where reservations can also be made. On board there will be lunches and non-alcoholic drinks during the crossing. Just a minimum of 35 passengers, have the necessary weather conditions, and then if you leave for the adventure of the encounter with the jubarte whales.