Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
Vancouver Island, Canada
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Product ID: 1202
4 hours
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Offered in: EnglishImmerse yourself in BC’s coastal wildlife as you travel through the gulf islands archipelago in search of killer whales (orcas), humpbacks, sea lions, porpoises, eagles, and more. Your guide has an academic background in biology and a passion for marine life! Whale sightings are guaranteed or your next trip is FREE. Hop onboard our 12-passenger zodiac style vessel and you’ll experience whales and other marine life right at water level! We’ll fit you for an anti-exposure suits that will keep you warm and help protect you from the elements.
- Toilets onboard
- Binoculars onboard (shared between guests)
- Anti-exposure suit provided
- Sunscreen available
- Captain is certified by Transport Canada
- Professional guide with academic background in marine biology
- The listed price does not include parking, which costs around 7-8 dollars CAD for the day.
- Lunch is not included.
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from office
Meeting point
90 Front St #5, 90 Front St #5, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H7, Canada
Our office is located on Front Street, the seawall along downtown Nanaimo's waterfront.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Your day begins by checking in at our office 45 minutes before your departure time and then you'll head down to the boat as a group. You'll then be introduced to the Salish Sea ecosystem and wildlife as you cruise through the Gulf Islands archipelago in search of whales and other marine life. You'll learn about the different types of whales that use the Salish Sea, including their natural history, and their roles in the marine food web. Throughout your adventure, your captain will be in touch with other whale watching companies over VHF radio and will plan your route to maximize the area covered between vessels. You'll spend a full hour viewing whales, and your marine naturalist will provide real-time insights into their behaviors. Onboard catalogues are used to identify individual whales, and this data will be collected throughout the season and sent to the Centre for Whale Research, Keta Coastal Conservation, and the BC Cetacean Sightings Network. Your tour will wrap up with an educational talk on marine conservation focusing on threats to BC orca, and conservation initiatives will be discussed.
Duration:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- Not suitable for pregnant women.
- Minimum numbers apply. If there are not enough passengers to meet requirements, there is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation, in which case an alternative date or full refund will be offered.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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