Cetacean sightings from the Newcastle to Amsterdam ferry

22/01/2012 17:29:21 Cetacean sightings on DFDS Seaways ferries in the North Sea
DFDS have been monitoring cetacean sightings on their ferry trips between Newcastle and Holland. DFDS state "We see harbour porpoise all year round (when the daylight hours allow); We also have regular sightings of white-beaked dolphins and Minke whales in the summer months (June-September). We also get occasional sightings of common dolphins and have even seen a thresher shark on the route last year. Most of the sighting are along the coasts, within an hour sailing from Newcastle and Amsterdam."

The fact that DFDS are recording white-beaked dolphins is interesting as the North East of England is thought to be the most southern part of the North Sea where they are regularly seen - they like cold water. 

More about DFDS wildlife mini cruise 

Whale, dolphin and porpoise sightings on DFDS Seaways Newcastle -Amsterdam route, April to June 2011