Watching Dolphins & Sea Lions

OVERVIEW

Zip through the sheltered waters of Golfo Nuevo in a Rigid Inflatable Boat known as an RIB and look for frolicking dolphins and lumbering sea lions. The vessel is completely open allowing you uninterrupted views of the natural beauty and teeming marine life. Chances are, you will spot dolphins following in the boat’s wake. Depending on the season, they could be black-and-white Commerson’s dolphins or dusky dolphins, whose coloring is more muted. Both species are gregarious, acrobatic and fast swimmers so they put on quite the show. To see one leap completely out of the water is quite the spectacle. As you approach Punta Loma National Reserve, a colony of sea lions will come into view. They will likely be sunning on the rocky coast or feeding just offshore. The RIB should be able to come so close to the sea lions that you can hear them grunting and barking at each other.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Zip through Golfo Nuevo in an open-top Rigid Inflatable Boat known as a RIB.
• Look for various species of dolphins, which often swim in the boat’s wake.
• Observe a colony of sea lions along the coast of Punta Loma National Reserve.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.