Nanaimo's Semi Covered Boat Whale Watching

Are you a marine lover? Do you enjoy things like whale watching while being on a stylish and comfortable boat? We have got you just covered as we bring to you our iconic whale watching sightseeing tour. We guarantee you that you will spot the whales in the Salish sea and if we fail to achieve so, you may go back for free!

What is all included?

• Professional guide with academic background in marine biology to fill you in with knowledge

• Captain is certified by Transport Canada

• Toilets onboard for your level of comfort

• Sunscreen available to protect your skin

• Binoculars onboard that will be shared between guests

About The Tour

This tour begins at our meeting point. The meeting point for this specific tour is 90 Front St #5, 90 Front St #5, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H7, Canada. Our office is located on Front Street on downtown Nanaimo's seawall. You can choose if you want the tour to begin in the morning or in the afternoon as we offer both the timings. Both the timings have their own and different experiance. The stunning tour day begins as you right away check in at our office. Make sure to check in atleast forty-five minutes’ prior than your departure time to maintain the correct departing time for other travelers as well. Soon the cruising begins as you will be introduced to the amazing Salish sea and its broad ecosystem and its wildlife.

Be ready to cruise through the Gulf Islands archipelago in search of whales and other marine life and to discover it all. Salish sea offers an array of whales and the variety just goes on. You will get to learn more about these whales that have their home in the Salish sea. The guide will also enlighten you on the roles the whales play in the marine web and their natural history. In this whole adventure, the captain will always be in touch with other multiple companies over VHF radio and will ensure to plan your route in order for the travelers to cover most of the area that they can. Travelers will be spending an entire hour just witnessing the whales. The marine naturalist will be providing you real time insights on the whale’s behavior and their activities. We have onboard catalogues which we use to identify individual whales that are spotted. The session ends with an educational talk on marine conversation. The activity ends back at the meeting point.

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Whales Watching Tour

Checking in at our office forty-five minutes prior to your scheduled departure time will kick off your day. After that, everyone will go down to the boat together. In search of whales and other marine life, you will then cruise through the Gulf Islands archipelago, where you will be introduced to the ecosystem and animals of the Salish Sea. You will discover the several kinds of whales that inhabit the Salish Sea, their natural history, and their functions within the marine food chain. Using a VHF radio, your captain will communicate with other whale watching businesses throughout the voyage, arranging your itinerary to cover as much ground as possible between vessels. Your marine naturalist will provide you real-time insights into the habits of the whales during the entire hour that you will be watching them. Individual whales are identified using onboard catalogues; information on these whales will be gathered all season long and forwarded to the BC Cetacean Sightings Network, Keta Coastal Conservation, and the Centre for Whale Research. An informative discussion on marine conservation, with an emphasis on risks to British Columbian orcas, will conclude your trip. Conservation strategies will also be highlighted.

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Pickup Information

Your booking confirmation email will include information about your pick-up time and location.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

For a complete refund, you may cancel up to 24 hours before the experience.
You must cancel at least 24 hours prior to the commencement of the activity in order to get a complete refund.
You will not receive your money back if you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience begins.
The local time of the experience determines the cutoff times.
Less than 24 hours before to the experience's start time, modifications won't be permitted.
Good weather is required for this encounter. In the event of inclement weather, you will receive a full refund or an alternative date.
There is a minimum number of travelers needed for this activity. In the event that the minimum is not reached, you will receive a complete refund or an alternative date and/or experience.

Other Information

When a reservation is made, confirmation will be sent.
Not advised for those who have back issues when travelling
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Depending on the weather being nice. In the event of inclement weather-related cancellation, you will receive a full refund or an alternate date.
Unsuitable for ladies who are expecting.
There is a minimum number. There is a chance of cancellation after confirmation if there aren't enough passengers to reach the required number. In that event, a full refund or an alternate date will be provided.
In close proximity to public transportation
A moderate level of physical fitness is required of travellers.
There can be no more than 12 participants on this tour or activity.

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Tour Exclusions

Parking is not included in the quoted fee; a day's parking costs about $5–7 CAD.
There is no lunch included.
Tip-Offs
Getting to and from the office

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Nanaimo's Semi Covered Boat Whale Watching (Your Gateway To Whale Wonder)

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