Welcome to our Wild coast
Are you ready for an exhilarating experience?
Join us on a sustainable adventure to explore our coast and discover its wonders for yourself.
The Salish Sea
The blue-green waters of the Salish Sea are a marine wonderland, teeming with a spectacular array of life, astounding geological features, thousands of islands, and a vast coastline that stretches across the Pacific Northwest.
It's here in the deep, nutrient-rich fjords of this breathtaking ecosystem where young orcas learn to hunt, humpback whales feast and breach, sea lions bark, seals sunbathe, eagles soar, and porpoises play.
The Salish Sea is named in honour of the Coast Salish people who have lived on its coast since time immemorial. Traditional Coast Salish culture emphasizes the importance of stewardship and sustainability, with a focus on living in harmony with the natural world.
Our Recent sightings
Note: Sightings are posted 5-7 days after the trips.
OUR WHALE-WATCHING TOURS
You’ll experience BC's most sustainable whale watching on an unforgettable day at sea aboard your choice of vessel (open zodiac-style boats or our semi-covered vessel).
Your adventure is guided by expert mariners and professional researchers who know the whales by name, and collect field data on every single trip. Our award-winning tours are designed to give you an in-depth understanding of the whales and the complex ecosystem they call home. We'll take you through the Salish Sea ecosystem to see whales and other spectacular marine flora and fauna, while you learn all about them!
Throughout the trip (usually 3-5 hours long), your crew will ensure that we respect the whales while offering an educational experience that gives you a better understanding of their role in the ecosystem. You’ll learn about the different species and their behaviours, as well as the efforts being made to protect them.
Join us on the adventure of a lifetime, and let the the Salish Sea leave you feeling humbled and inspired, all while supporting the protection of this life-sustaining ecosystem.
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Schedules & Rates
We operate Year-Round from our Nanaimo location. Please see our Schedules & Rates page for our current prices and availability.
Our Vessels
Are you wanting an outdoor adventure on our Open Zodiac vessels, or do you prefer the idea of enjoying your tour from inside the cozy cabin of our Semi-Covered vessel? Learn more about our vessels to decide what tour is right for you!
Public tours: March - October
Charters: Year-Round
Public tours: Year-Round
Charters: Year-Round
WHALE SIGHTINGS GUARANTEE
We guarantee you'll see a whale, or your next trip is on us*! We're part of a large network of boaters, and we are constantly updated with the whales' locations. In fact, the success rate for finding whales in this region is over 90%!
On our tours, we have a chance of seeing a number of whale species, including:
Orcinus orca, Orca/Killer Whales
Megaptera novaeangliae, Humpback Whales
Eschrichtius robustus, Grey Whales
Balaenoptera acutorostrata, Common Minke Whales
While we cannot guarantee what species of whale we will see on each tour, we strive to provide as much variety in species encountered on our tours as possible. There’s always a chance of seeing more than one species while you are out with us!
* If a public tour doesn’t see a whale, each guest onboard will be provided with a voucher which has their name, the date, and a code. This code will remove the seat price from a new booking with us. Vouchers have no expiration or blackout dates and are non-transferable. Fuel surcharge still applies. Whale Sightings Guarantee does not apply to Ultimate Freedom Tours (Private Charters).
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OUR COMMITMENT TO CONSERVATION
Marine conservation is one of our top priorities. After all, our oceans are the largest ecosystems on the planet. That's why we're proud to be BC's first whale-watching company to watch healthy growing populations of whales, EXCLUSIVELY. We avoid the endangered Southern Resident orca population, which are typically seen in the busier waters in Puget Sound.
We're also proud to donate $2.00 for each seat sold to local marine conservation initiatives. Visit Our Sustainable Approach section to learn more about our commitment to conservation.
We locate two pairs of humpbacks right in our ‘own backyard’ - Astroboy and Hale-Bopp are spotted near the Five Fingers Islands, and a mother-calf pair are seen near Entrance Island!