A careful approach to dolphin observation, with engines in neutral when dolphins are close. Soft drinks are carried in plastic bottles to keep the load manageable for our team, then sorted for recycling on our return. Beyond our trips, we are actively involved in raising awareness to protect the natural environment and local heritage, and in supporting our village and community.
We keep the boat parallel to the pod, never cut across it, and cut the engine at a distance. No more than a short time with one group, and we leave if the animals move away. Guests enter the water calmly, a few at a time, and never in the middle of a pod.
Drinking water and soft drinks come aboard in plastic - on a full day for a boatload of guests, glass is simply too heavy. Those bottles are collected, brought back and sorted for recycling on the mainland. Wine bottles are returnable and go back to the supplier, or are recycled. Food from the barbecue is served on reusable plates, and everything we take to the island comes back on the boat with us.
Keeping Île aux Bénitiers clean is an ongoing effort. Alongside our daily care of the island, we organise several clean-up days throughout the year to collect litter and do our part to protect this special place.
