Booking Information
Whale & Dolphin Research in the Ligurian Sea, Italy

What's Included

Food and beverages (breakfast, lunch and dinner) on board for the duration of the course, Accommodation, Electricity, running water, water heating and cooking costs, Gasoline and oil for the boat surveys, Lectures and training by professional researchers, Scientific supervision, Certificate of attendance to the Cetacean Sanctuary Research project, Personal insurance for the duration of the course membership fee, GVI’s Pre-departure support and discounted services, 24 hour emergency phone, 24 hour in country support

What's Not Included

Travel expenses to the meeting point in Portosole, Sanremo, Personal expenses (telephone, souvenirs, etc.), Extra food and beverages (e.g. those consumed at restaurants and bars), Alcoholic beverages.

The Booking Process

Once GVI receives your application form, one of our experienced regional coordinators will give you a call to find out if you have any further questions, or simply want to find out more about volunteering. All GVI staff regularly visit the project sites, and have volunteered and travelled themselves, so have an in-depth knowledge and boundless enthusiasm that ensures your application process runs smoothly and efficiently.

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Arrival And Departure Information

Boarding is in the marina harbour of Portosole (Sanremo, Italy), on Monday after 5pm. The cruise lasts six days and ends on the following Sunday by 11am.
If travelling by air volunteers should get a return flight to and from EITHER Nice, France OR Genova, Italy. From here you can get a bus to the train station, and several trains stop at San Remo. More detailed information will be provided once your booking is confirmed.

What Next?

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