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Nanaimo Private Whale Watching
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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in:
English
Offered languages
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Enjoy the whales, the breathtaking scenery, and the extra legroom! You’ll have the boat and crew all to yourself with our private whale-watching tour. If you’re looking for personalization, privacy, and in-depth experiences, this tour is for you.
Perfect for:
• Couples
• Photographers
• Groups of 2-12 people
• Staff Outings
What's Included
Toilets onboard
Binoculars
Gratuities
Professional guide with academic background in marine biology
Lunch
Parking
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Check-in starts 45 minutes before the departure time of your tour at our office located on the waterfront walkway of Nanaimo's harbour.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Your day begins by checking in at the office 45 minutes before your scheduled departure time. We’ll get you signed in and then you’ll head to the dock with your crew for your whale-watching adventure!
Once underway, your marine naturalist will introduce you 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 and other marine life that use the Salish Sea, including their natural history, and their roles in the marine food web.
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 is collected throughout our whale-watching season and used by many local researchers.
Your tour will wrap up with an educational lecture on marine conservation which focuses on BC whales, and conservation initiatives will be discussed.
We look forward to having you onboard!
Once underway, your marine naturalist will introduce you 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 and other marine life that use the Salish Sea, including their natural history, and their roles in the marine food web.
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 is collected throughout our whale-watching season and used by many local researchers.
Your tour will wrap up with an educational lecture on marine conservation which focuses on BC whales, and conservation initiatives will be discussed.
We look forward to having you onboard!
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by
Vancouver Island Whale Watch
Tags
Sustainable Tours
Whale Watching
On the Water
Involves Animals
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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