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ELI-Scientific

13 reviews

#14 of 41 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Juan del Sur

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San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

About ELI-Scientific

ELI-Scientific is a non-profit organization that offers a tour for people who wish to experience a day in marine mammal researcher's life.

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“whale watching”(5 reviews)
“dolphins and whales”(2 reviews)
“joelle”(4 reviews)

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NicoleD4646

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Reviewed September 30, 2019

Great experience

I went with Joelle on one of her scientific researches. I'd been on quite some whale watching tours already, but this was for sure a very special experience. I booked only the night before. Joelle responded almost immediately and it was no problem to join...More

Date of experience: September 2019

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Delilah2010

Reviewed April 8, 2018 via mobile

Whale watching

I’ve lived here for almost a year, and have to say this was one of the best things San Juan has to offer. We saw 8 Humpback whales not 5 minutes from the bay of town, plus numerous bottle nosed dolphins. The tour is 4...More

Date of experience: April 2018

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Bev C

Okemos, Michigan

Reviewed March 24, 2018

Whale watching in San Juan Del Sur Nicaragua

We went out with Joelle and her team for an early morning run. The moon was just setting when we arrived at the harbor at first light, so beautiful! It was great to meet the team before we set out. I tend to get sea...More

Date of experience: February 2018

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276julietted

San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

224

Reviewed March 23, 2018 via mobile

An interesting way to discover ocean wildlife and help preservation!

Joelle and her teams has been working hard it has been couple years to keep track on whales & dolphins and help their preservation. Going on a tour with them is not only a good wat to maybe see dolphins and whales but also an...More

Date of experience: March 2018

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RebellionCigar

San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua

Reviewed March 23, 2018 via mobile

Whale watching!

Had a great time out whale watching with the ELI Scientific group. Only caught a glimpse of one Bottlenose but got to see the ELI Scientific crew do data monitoring and listening for whales with their sonic equipment. I also enjoyed the Sea Turtle Release...More

Date of experience: March 2018

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amanda6188

Reviewed March 6, 2018

Whale Watching with Research Team

A wonderful experience with Joelle and her research time! Thank you for taking us out. We saw whales, dolphins and even a turtle! It was amazing :) Happy that our money is supporting their research.

Date of experience: February 2018

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