Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Immerse 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
Departure Point
90 Front St #5, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H7, Canada
Our office is located on Front Street, the seawall along downtown Nanaimo's waterfront.
Return Details
90 Front St #5, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H7, Canada
Our office is located on Front Street, the seawall along downtown Nanaimo's waterfront.
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Global13402528403
13 Apr 2024
Die Tour war toll: Wir haben Wale, Seelöwen und Robben gesehen. Umwerfend. Man muss sich im April auch bei Sonne sehr warm anziehen unter dem Anzug.
qtychmfz6h
08 Apr 2024
This trip far exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend booking an experience with this team. We saw so many different species on our excursion, from river otters to seals and sea lions, to bald eagles and of course orcas! I had never seen orcas in the wild so imagine my delight when we not only spotted them, but were able to witness a successful hunt! The whole time we had an excellent crew and Val, our naturalist, was extremely knowledgeable and took great pictures that were shared with us. I have done excursions with some of the bigger boats out of Victoria, but I would say this experience was much better. If you’re looking for a small excursion where you can get close to the water in a zodiac this is for you. You’ll put on a fashionable jumpsuit before departing and then take off to see some amazing views.
jocelynned148
03 Apr 2024
Amazing trip! Saw many orcas! Staff was very knowledgeable and they honoured their site guarantee we didn’t see any on our first trip out so came back a few days later for free.
This tour in
British Columbia
is organized by
Vancouver Island Whale Watch
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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