Do dolphins swim next to cruise ships?
Do dolphins swim next to cruise ships? Spotting Dolphins and Porpoises Dolphins are curious creatures and show no fear of human activity. You might see them from the ship, racing and jumping, apparently for the sheer fun of it, playing in the wake, or following a fishing boat in search of food. If the water is smooth, scan for disturbances.
Do sharks follow cruise ships?
Somewhere between very few and zero. Cruise ships move far too fast for sharks to follow them. Yes, a shark may have a burst speed that could match a ship, but not one that it could sustain.
Why do dolphins like cruise ships?
One theory is that dolphins are curious and enjoy investigating new objects in their environment. Boats are unfamiliar objects to dolphins, and swimming alongside them allows them to satisfy their curiosity. Another theory is that dolphins are playful and enjoy surfing the bow wave or wake created by boats.
What to do if a dolphin swims up to you?
Although dolphins may seem curious, many of their behaviors are often misinterpreted as “friendly” when they actually are, in fact, signs of disturbance or aggression. If a dolphin approaches you in the water, do not engage, pursue, or otherwise interact with the dolphin, and take immediate steps to move away.
Is it common to see whales on cruises?
You'll find whale-watching excursions on offer in every port, but you'll also, with luck, see marine mammals from the ship. The bridge officers keeping extra watch will make an announcement if there's a particularly impressive pod in the vicinity.
Do dolphins follow cruise ships?
You're most likely to see dolphins whilst entering or leaving port, rather than in the open sea. These playful, highly intelligent animals will often follow the wake of a ship (the disturbance it causes as it cuts through the water).