“There will never be a better time to see the whales”
Accredited Whale watch operator
It's our aim to bring international whale watching standards to Ilha. We know how to get the best encounters for our customers without compromising the safety of the whales. Each trip starts with an educational briefing, our crew are very informative and there are onboard resources to ensure you get a world class experience.
World Cetacean alliance Partner
We were the first to recognise the significance of Ilha De Mozambique as a whale birthing site. With that knowledge came a responsibility to protect the whales. That's why we became partners in the world's largest alliance of whale activists, scientists, educators and whale watching operators
The most popular operator on Ilha
When it comes to designing and delivering activities Ilha Blue are way out in front. Every year since we started we have received the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence based on customer reviews. Our crew know how to do their jobs and are fun to be around
The Team
All the beautiful people who make it happen.
Selemane
O Capitão, lost with out him
Atija
Cooking up a storm
Abdul
Whale Spotter Extraordinaire
Fahar
Smooth Operator
Saputu
Laugh Cook Smile
Renti
Born to Sail
Gail
Too much is never enough
Selemane
Your guide in the hood
Anrane
Everyone Knows him
Momade
Always Ready
Pete
The Brit of All Trades
Pilale
Cool Calm Capable
What our enthusiastic whale watchers say
About the Island of Mozambique
Ilha de Mozambique, or just ‘Ilha’ as the locals say, is the heartbeat of the North with its colourful, vibrant culture and friendly people. As the former capital of Mozambique it has an extra special place in the hearts and minds of all Mozambicanos (Indeed the country took its name from the island rather than the other way round!) and the entire island is UNESCO World Heritage listed. And at only 3 kilometres long and 500 metres wide, it’s the perfect size for getting around by bicycle and kayak.
Ilha was once a significant link in the centuries-old African trade route to India and Europe and the island remains entrenched in history. This fascinating past is enhanced and contrasted by its fabulous contemporary culture….