Items | Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
(72) Reviews
Important Information
•
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
•
Public transportation options are available nearby
•
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
•
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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
•
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
•
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
•
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
•
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.
•
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
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. You'll cruise through the Salish Sea in comfort and style onboard Kula, our 12-passenger vessel. Kula offers covered seating with sliding windows at each seat and a large open deck at the back of the vessel that provides unobstructed views of scenery and wildlife.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Toilets onboard
Binoculars onboard (shared between guests)
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 5-7 dollars CAD for the day.
Lunch is not included.
Gratuities
Transportation to/from office
Meeting Points
Departure
90 Front St #5
Our office is located on Front Street on downtown Nanaimo's seawall.
Return
Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
(72) Reviews
About
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. You'll cruise through the Salish Sea in comfort and style onboard Kula, our 12-passenger vessel. Kula offers covered seating with sliding windows at each seat and a large open deck at the back of the vessel that provides unobstructed views of scenery and wildlife.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Toilets onboard
Binoculars onboard (shared between guests)
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 5-7 dollars CAD for the day.
Lunch is not included.
Gratuities
Transportation to/from office
Meeting Points
Departure
90 Front St #5
Our office is located on Front Street on downtown Nanaimo's seawall.
Return
Itinerary
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 prov...
