World Cetacean Alliance - WCA
Through cooperation, the Partners of the World Cetacean Alliance aim to conserve and protect cetaceans and their habitats in the world’s oceans, seas and rivers, to ensure their continued health and survival.
The WCA is committed to preventing all cetaceans from being held in captivity except for rehabilitation and release purposes. We are also developing and implementing new concepts for responsible whale and dolphin watching with the potential to inspire and educate millions of people. Finally, we aim to expand the global community of people who care for cetaceans, have a desire to learn about them, and respect them.
Click here to see the Responsible Whale Watch Minimum Standards which all WCA partners adhere to!
As well as our local BBWW Permit rules which allow us to approach whales up to 50 metres (and other cetaceans up to 25 metres) at a cautious speed and spend 20 minutes with each individual/group approached. Also, If the animals should move closer to us we do not have to move away as it means they are in control of the encounter!
In NOV 2025 Raggy Charters went through a very stringent audit conducted by the WCA and we are very proud to announce that we have been awarded 5 Star Operator Certification.
We are proud to have achieved WCA Approved status — awarded by the World Cetacean Alliance, the world’s largest network of experts on whale and dolphin watching.
The WCA Approval Programme is the only global recognition for responsible whale and dolphin watching based on international best practice, developed by the industry, for the industry. It sets the standard for wildlife-friendly, sustainable, and high-quality marine tourism.
As a WCA Approved operator, we are committed to:
- Ensuring the highest standards of care for the whales and dolphins we encounter
- Providing responsible, respectful, and educational experiences for our guests
- Contributing to global and local efforts to protect marine life and ecosystems
By choosing to travel with a WCA Approved operator, you're not only enjoying an exceptional experience — you're helping fund vital conservation and community programmes through the World Cetacean Alliance.
Together, we can reinvest millions in protecting whales, dolphins, and our shared oceans.
Why travel with anyone else? Find out more — and discover other WCA Approved experiences worldwide — at www.worldcetaceanalliance.org
During 2019 Lloyd attended the World Whale Conference in Australia and while there, toured Australia and New Zealand for 4 months promoting the World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) to marine operators and met with White Shark Cage Diving (WSCD) Operators. Click here to read more about Lloyd's adventure.
During this 2020 Covid-19 Lockdown WCA have given staff the opportunity to further their learning through on-line courses. Jake and Purity have both achieved their certificates in Becoming 'Whale Aware', thank you to the WCA team.
