Length: 2 hours

Time: 9:30 am, 12:00 pm & 2:30 pm daily
-July to November
All times are dependant on the weather.

Summary: Tour does not include hotel pick-up and drop-off. Rates are in US Dollars. Please reserve online or call us toll-free at 888-698-7958.

There are no refunds. All sales are final.

If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per reservation change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Date changes can only be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee any changes can be made, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour departure and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.

Close Encounter Permit Holder
The Ecological Adventure: We are a licensed SABBWWA permit holder, which enables us to approach whales from 50 metres instead of 300 metres. Should the whales approach our vessel we do not have to move away. The guests therefore get an up close experience with these majestic mammals in the bay.

All tours and encounters with marine mammals are conducted strictly according to current regulations and conservation guidelines.

Please dress warmly, preferably in layers. During the winter months, it's a good idea to wear a long sleeved shirt, a sweatshirt and a jacket. If you are going out very early in the morning, a hat is always a good idea. Mittens or gloves are a bonus on chilly trips. If you don't have any, bring along an extra pair of socks!

If you're prone to motion sickness, choose an early trip. The wind almost always picks up as the day progresses and can cause choppiness and rougher seas. It also makes it more difficult for the whale watchers to locate the whales. If you do decide to take something, like Dramamine® or Bonine®, check with your pharmacist, and find out if there are any complications with other drugs you may be taking. Take the medication at least a full hour before the trip. Eat lightly, avoid grease or fatty foods, alcohol and carbonated beverages. A good night's sleep beforehand is always a plus.

Don't forget your sunglasses and some sort of hat or visor to shade your eyes. The glare from the sun (even on cloudy days) can make it harder for you to see, and give you a headache if you're squinting. Even if you are sitting in the shade, 60% of the sun's rays bounce back up from the water's surface.

Sunblock is a must, no matter what time of year it is. Put it on ahead of time, so you can wash your hands.

Binoculars are always helpful, but unless you're a very experienced whale watcher or you're watching from a land lookout, they'll just get in the way. Looking through them is tough in the open ocean, and trying to focus with all the bouncing going on will probably give you a headache. Bring the camera, but by all means, don't spend all your time looking through the lens. You'll miss too much because your field of focus will be so much smaller.

Keep the kiddies entertained - young children can get quite bored when whale watching, so bring along something to entertain them.

Keep in mind that you won't be able to feed the whales or dolphins. The Marine Mammal Protection Act prohibits any activity that would result in altering the behavior of the mammals.

This tour is suitable for children and family and dependent on the weather. During the winter months there must be a minimum of 4 persons and a minimum of 6 persons for the remaining months to book this tour. Every person, despite their age is counted as a passenger. There is a maximum capacity of 40 passengers for this tour.

Tour does not include hotel pick-up and drop-off. Rates are in US Dollars. Please reserve online or call us toll-free at 888-698-7958.

Close Encounter Whale Watching	How's this for a close encounter?
Get closer to the whales then you ever thought possible
Dolphins are likely to be seen on this tour as well as whales