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A guarantee of trust

Quality milestone · 2018

ISO 9001:2015

We were the first company in the sector to obtain the ISO 9001:2015 certificate for whale watching and crewed services for maritime excursions (AENOR, 2018).

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Certified destination

Whale Heritage Area Tenerife-La Gomera

The first destination in Europe certified for its responsible relationship with whales and dolphins: the marine strip we sail.
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Official emblem

“Barco Azul” (Blue Boat) flag

The Canary Islands Government emblem identifying vessels legally authorised for whale watching.
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State authorisation

AROC authorisation

The Spanish Government authorisation for recreational cetacean watching, with our sailboats on the official register.
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Member

ACEST — South Tenerife Cetacean Association

South Tenerife whale-watching companies united for cetacean conservation and the dignity of the activity.
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Member

World Cetacean Alliance

The world’s largest alliance for the protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises, with Picarus in its responsible-operator directory.
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Signatory company

Sustainability Charter for Whale Watching

The voluntary commitment of Tenerife’s whale-watching companies to cetaceans and the marine environment, driven by Turismo de Tenerife.
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Contributor

Calderones de Canarias

Citizen science: over 500 tropical pilot whales photo-identified in Canary waters with the help of the crews.
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Contributor

Tonina Association

Canarian biologists dedicated to marine research and outreach: cetaceans, turtles and sharks.
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