Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
Description
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.
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(203)
Had a great time Ally and Rodrigo were fantastic. Very knowledgeable. We were able to see orcas, humpback whales, raps and sea lions and eagles. It was great. Just remember to dress warm.
Hi Jennifer, thank you for leaving us a review! It sounds like you got to see a lot of wildlife during your time on the water with us. We will be sure to let Aly and Rodrigo know that you enjoyed the tour. Thanks again for joining us!
Amazing experience! Got to see orcas, seals, and sea lions from an open boat on the water. It is good value for the money and you get 3-5 hours out on the water. The tour guides were super friendly, and the open boat provided a fun and fast experience when going against the waves. I would recommend the open boat for an adventurous date or adults, but if you have a little one I'd opt for a closed boat.
Thank you for the review! It's great to hear that you enjoyed your time spent whale watching on our open boat. It is a very adventurous option! I'll pass along your kind words to your Marine Naturalist; I'm sure they will be thrilled to know you enjoyed your time with them during the tour. Thanks again for choosing us!
It’s an open zodiac boat with dry suit. Driver was safe and fast and the Naturalist was very informative and professional.
Hi Lisa, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! It's great to hear that you found your crew safe and informative. All our staff are very passionate about wildlife and about sharing it with our guests, so it's nice to hear that passion shone through for you! Thanks again for joining the tour with us!
It was a long boat ride out on the bay where the sharks were. Unfortunately, we saw a lot of fins and partial bodies, which truly is uncontrollable. Then we saw some Sea Lions on the way back. Wish we could have saw more activity from the sharks, but is what it is. A little pricey for not having seen too much shark activity.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're sorry to hear that the trip didn't quite meet your expectations. During our tours, we observe wild marine wildlife in their natural environment, so every encounter is unique and animal behaviour can be unpredictable. It sounds like the animals you saw were actually orca (killer whales), rather than sharks. While they don't always spend long periods at the surface as they travel, seeing orca in the wild is a special experience, and we're glad you also had the chance to see sea lions along the way. Thanks again for choosing us!
What an adventure from start to finish. 4 hours of fun with an amazing guide - Ali. We saw loads of whales, sealions, eagle and so much other wildlife. Ali provided lots of interesting information throughout the tour. The boat ride itself was exhilarating at times and enjoyed by all. Highly recommended 5 star!
Thank you for the review! It's great to hear that you enjoyed the adventure on the water with us and got to see so much wildlife! Aly is very passionate about the wildlife, so it's great to hear she was able to provide you with interesting information throughout the tour! Thanks again for joining us!
Very knowledgeable guide and captain!!! We saw whales ( orca and humpback) sea lions etc in an environmentally friendly manner
Thank you for the 5-star review! It's great to hear you found your time on the water with us enjoyable and educational. Watching the wildlife responsibly is very important to us, so we are glad you enjoyed seeing those practices in action. Thank you again for choosing us for your whale watching adventure!
That was a sensational tour with many orcas and several humpback whales. Many thanks to the good team, Jordan and Josef. I am already looking forward to next year.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! It's great to hear that you enjoyed your time on the water with Jordan and Joseph and got to see so many whales! Don't forget, if you call us to book your next stay, you'll receive 15% off as a returning guest. Looking forward to having you on the water with us again!
This was a great trip, we got to see a humpback whale, a pod of transient orcas, a pair of male transient orcas nearby and sea lions. Our captain Rodrigo and guide Jordan, we great!
Thank you for leaving us a review, Kimberly! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time with Rodrigo and Jordan, learning and seeing all the incredible animals that live in the Salish Sea. Thanks for joining us!
Really well organised, then came the boat ride, then came the humpback whale, then sea lions… who knew they smelt!… and then a school of orcas. Totally amazing, an experience not to be missed!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are glad you got to see (and smell) some of the incredible wildlife that calls our area home. Thanks for joining us!
Fantastic staff. Great price, plenty of wildlife to see and so many whales. We were given loads of information by the crew onboard and felt so comfortable with them. What a fantastic once in a lifetime chance to see these beautiful animals up close. And then at the end of the day you can log in to see their daily blog and their professional photos which you can keep at no extra charge.
Hi Annette, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! It's great to hear that you found the tour both comfortable and informative! It's also great to hear that you enjoyed the blog about the day and seeing the photos provided there. Thanks again for choosing us for your whale watching adventure!
