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Our new semi-covered vessel has warm seating indoors and a viewing platform at the stern.
Steller's sea lions are found in our waters over the winter and fall!
Bald eagles are commonly seen on our tours.
Humpback whales have return to our coast each spring and stay until the late fall
We often see haul outs full of sea lions

Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat

By Vancouver Island Whale Watch
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Overview

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.

Activity location

  • 90 Front St #5
    • 90 Front Street
    • V9R 5H7, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 90 Front St #5
    • 90 Front Street
    • V9R 5H7, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedToilets onboard
  • What's includedWhat's includedBinoculars onboard (shared between guests)
  • What's includedWhat's includedSun cream available
  • What's includedWhat's includedCaptain is certified by Transport Canada
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide with academic background in marine biology
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedThe listed price does not include parking, which costs around 5-7 dollars CAD for the day.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch is not included.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport to/from office

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled 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.

Activity 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 maximise the area covered between vessels. You'll spend a full hour viewing whales, and your marine naturalist will provide real-time insights into their behaviours. 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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES90 Front St #5
    • 90 Front Street
    • V9R 5H7, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE90 Front St #5
    • 90 Front Street
    • V9R 5H7, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

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