Become a member, join us onboard and help us to collect important data on the whales, dolphins, and porpoises in our waters.

• Help collect important data on the whales, dolphins, and porpoises in Irish waters
• Learn marine mammal identification and surveying techniques
• Assist the crew in all aspects on the trip
• Explore Ireland’s beautiful and unique coastline
• Experience an unforgettable sailing experience like no other in Ireland
• No previous experience required you just need to become a member

Celtic Mist is used to train its members how to survey and record cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) in Irish waters. As an IWDG member, you become a partial owner of Celtic Mist, and at €600 for a week-long survey, we hope you take full advantage of what she has to offer! Anyone can become a member and join us on board for a unique and unforgettable experience.

There are at least 26 cetacean species present in Irish waters, from the harbour porpoise to the largest animal on the planet, the blue whale. That’s over a quarter of the world’s species of cetaceans. Some species are migratory, like humpback and fin whales off the southwest and south coast, while others are resident year-round. We have such a diverse number of species due to the myriad of marine habitats that occurs in our waters. From sheltered bays and the shallow waters of the continental shelf to deep complex canyon systems and abyssal plains, Irish waters are one of the most important places in Europe for cetaceans.