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Ocean Wildlife Encounters Cruises

Ocean Wildlife Encounters (OWE) have worked with Fred. Olsen since 2021.  OWE comprises more than 20 experienced marine wildlife observers and naturalist speakers. While onboard, the team hosts Wildlife Watches on sea days, scanning for whales, dolphins, seabirds, and other wildlife from a prominent lookout point where passengers can join them. [ReadMore] The team usually has four members, allowing us to cover the deck fully, interact with passengers, and log all cetacean sightings to support whale and dolphin conservation. OWE offe regular lectures on topics such as wildlife that may be seen at sea and on port days within easy reach of the port. As accomplished photographers, they can also offer advice on getting the most from your camera. In the evenings, they are usually in the Earth Room or Library, where they compile a daily sightings log. Passengers who want more immediate updates  can sign up for OWE WhatsApp Wildlife Alert, which requires mobile data or the ship’s Wi-Fi.
 
When a team from Ocean Wildlife Encounters is aboard your ship you can be reassured that they will be working tirelessly to provide passengers with an exceptional wildlife experience.
Dolphin jumping out of the sea
Pilot Whale seen from on board by OWE
Ocean Wildlife Encounters (OWE) have worked with Fred. Olsen since 2021.  OWE comprises more than 20 experienced marine wildlife observers and naturalist speakers. [ReadMoreMob] While onboard, the OWE team hosts Wildlife Watches on sea days, scanning for whales, dolphins, seabirds, and other wildlife from a prominent lookout point where passengers can join them. The OWE team usually has four members, allowing them to cover the deck fully, interact with passengers, and log all cetacean sightings to support whale and dolphin conservation. We also give regular lectures on topics such as wildlife that may be seen at sea and on port days within easy reach of the port. As accomplished photographers, we can also offer advice on getting the most from your camera.  In the evenings, they are usually in the Earth Room or Library, where they compile a daily sightings log. Passengers who want more immediate updates  can sign up for OWE WhatsApp Wildlife Alert, which requires mobile data or the ship’s Wi-Fi.
 
When a team from Ocean Wildlife Encounters is aboard your ship you can be reassured that they will be working tirelessly to provide passengers with an exceptional wildlife experience.
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Ocean World encounters watchers at sea from deck
Ocean World encounters watchers at sea from deck
Pilot whale spotted from on board with OWE
Dolphins spotted from on board with OWE
Dusky Dolphins spotted from on board with OWE
Humpback whale spotted from on board with OWE
Killer Whale spotted from on board with OWE
Albatross as seen from on board with OWE