Do you ever see whales from a cruise ship?

You can see many animals from all species on a cruise ship that you simply can't find as easily on a land-based trip. The ocean alone is a perfect place to see cute animals - take a long look at the sea next time you're on a cruise, and you might be lucky enough to see dolphins, whales, flying fish or seagulls.



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YES! There are few experiences in life comparable to the extraordinary feeling of seeing gregarious dolphins as they approach from every angle, excited to see our passengers aboard the safety of each of our vessels within our sea-worthy fleet. When asked if whale watching is worth it, our answer is an assured YES!

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It uses data from its specialized high-tech buoys, satellites and entries on a whale-watching app to predict the presence of whales in shipping lanes — warning the companies in near-real time so they can voluntarily slow down to 10 knots, a speed set by a federal agency shown to significantly reduce the risk of fatal ...

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There are many locations around the world where whale watching is possible, and the migration patterns of the whales luckily coincide with the migration pattern of our fleet of Norwegian cruise ships. That means there are plenty of options for whale watching shore excursions on Norwegian cruises around the world.

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Despite what ANY whale watch company may claim, you can never really guarantee how many whales will be seen, or even if any whales will be seen, when you go whale watching. You can guarantee a free return ticket (aka “rain check”) if you don't see a whale, but you can't guarantee the whales themselves.

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The large shape and vibration of the ships seem to intrigue sharks, and they are thus highly attracted to it. Sharks may swim alongside the cruise ship out of curiosity or to see what is inside the ship- bear in mind that sharks may not have the same visual abilities as human beings.

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(Answer) The “Whale-Tail” is a funnel design used on Carnival cruise ships. It is actually a Carnival patent. The wings are functional as well as eye-catching.

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A 2022 study found that out of 49 attacks that year, whales damaged ships in about 73% of interactions. And 25% of those had to be towed back to port. The study's author told Live Science that whales target about one out of every 100 ships passing around the peninsula.

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Collisions with vessels can be fatal. When a whale or sea turtle is hit by a ship or another vessel, these gentle creatures are likely to die or suffer a horrific injury. Ship collisions have been identified as a significant human cause of baleen whales (mysticete) mortality [1].

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