Prepare to have a smooth, exhilarating ride aboard the 733 hurricane, the same type of vessel used by the canadian coast guard. Hike a coastal trail and view the worlds highest tides, experience the thrill of a whale watching cruise, or enjoy a quiet paddle on a heritage river system. We went to nova scotia and maine, october 120, 2011. Whale watch cabo offers zodiac boat adventure tours with daily departures at 8. Stop at the titanic cemetery on the edge of halifax before heading to peggys cove very moving to see so many graves, grave site mirrors the way the ship rests on the atlantic floor, even though it predates the discovery of the wreck. During the high season, we have several whale watching tour departures every day, so you can choose the one that suits your schedule best.
Be close on the water and be ready when the whales are close as opposed to being on a deck 10 to 12 feet above the water. For an adventure like no other, hit the water on a whale watching tour in nova scotia. Tours last approximately 2 to 3 hours, and we guarantee whales on every trip or full money. Hop aboard your opentop boat in victoria harbour and cruise out into the rolling waves with your guide. Contact us cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale. Not for the weakhearted, ocean explorations are usually conducted in a large rigid hull inflatable, zodiac or other brands, similar to those used by marine biologists, whalewatchers, and charter operations all over the world even antarctica. Cape breton, nova scotia whale watching welcome to keltic express zodiac adventures keza, an adventure tour found on the world famous cabot trail at ingonish, cape breton, nova scotia, canada. Zodiac whale watching adventure from victoria 2020 viator. Boat tours love boat whale cruises whale cruises in. As we were the only trip of the day, the tour was definitely not rushed. With their passion for wildlife, they will reveal the most interesting details about the st. Jan 02, 20 here at orca spirit adventures, we like to give you choices for your victoria whale watching tour.
Choose from cycling, golfing, hiking, paddling, sailing, rockhounding or whale watching. Cape breton nova scotia whale watching tours keltic express. It is also joining a scientific survey studying an area teeming with marine life. Well zodiac whale icebergbird watching is the way to go. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. Ocean explorations nova scotias original zodiac whale adventures. A whale watching tour boat and a humpback whale collided off the coast of nova scotia last week. Nova scotia tours nova scotia whale watching tours. According to the pilot whale researchers onboard we were seeing around 100 pilot whales, all very active and just swimming all around our zodiac.
Or travel with us to oxford river for some once in a lifetime grizzly bear viewing. Whale watching tours in a zodiac inflatable boat enable you to sail directly at water level, providing the unique sensation of being closer to the whales. On the south shore, near the charming fishing village of lunenburg, you can step aboard a boat and head out into the ocean in search of some amazing animals with spectacular scenery to match. Whale watching tours in nova scotia whale cruisers. Whale watching tour schedule keltic express zodiac whale watching adventures on the cabot trail, cape breton island, nova scotia, canada. Taking a brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia is watching whales and seabirds and much more. Neither the whale nor any of the passengers were injured. Following hawaiian marine park laws of stopping at least 100 yards 90 meters away from these magnificent animals, you get a close up look at the migrating humpback whales. Captain zodiac cheticamp 2020 all you need to know.
Keltic express zodiac adventures keza, an adventure tour whale. Whale watching is popular and reliable from bcs capital, victoria at the southern tip of vancouver island, and from surftown tofino on the west coast of the island. Zodiac whale watching adventure with prince of whales black. For those seeking a fastpaced, adventurous ride and the ultimate west coast experience, join us on one of our exciting zodiac tours and become one with nature. Perfect for filming and photographer with an amazing platform. Your breath will be taken away when a whale breaches the oceans surface, lunges out of the waves, and reenters with a loud smack and plume of water. Humpback whales stun onlookers with incredible triple. Cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale watching,zodiac.
We also saw seals, eagles and took a little trip inside a cave kids also given a chance to drive the zodiac. The best fin whales, humpback whales, minke whales, pilot whales, dolphins, seals and many seabirds. Let our naturalistcaptains help you discover wilderness up close. Experience some of the best whale watching on vancouver island. Ocean explorations zodiac whale cruises nova scotia. It shows a whale approach the boat underwater, then begin to dive. Suggestions based on our experiences and on this would have been better hindsight. Ride with us along the ocean waves to spot the elusive humpbacks and beautiful atlantic puffins, with tours that are an hour and a half. Describes boat, tour, location, charter, pricing, amenities, accommodations and. Tour director, biologist tom goodwin takes visitors to view whales, seals and sea birds in the bay of fundy. Brier island whale watch whale watching tours in brier. When you take part in a whale watching adventure on the bay of fundy you can expect to see minke, fin and humpback whales as well as the rarest large mammal on earth the north atlantic right whale.
Several species of the magnificent mammals, including fin and right whales, can be spotted in the ocean and bays off the coasts of this province. Whale watching tours in an open inflatable style boat on the nova scotia side of the bay of fundy. The clear water meant we could clearly see the entire whale under the water. May 31, 2011 the bay of fundy is one of the richest marine habitats in the world and is therefore the summer feeding ground for many marine mammals, seabirds and saltwater invertebrates. Captain cox and his crew first photo identified and named the pilot whale hook, whose life size model is on display in the whale. From annapolis royal, well head towards the most westerly point of nova scotia, brier island. Your vessel, a zodiac speedboat, is built with stability in mind and remains buoyant even in rough seas. There are a variety of zodiac whale watching options both out of halifax and off the coast of cape breton, but do keep in mind that cape breton all by.
Keltic express zodiac adventures keza, an adventure tour whale watching company found on the. They boast of two zodiac vessels and a 42foot tour boat that is used for wildlife watching. Ucluelet whale watching zodiac tour jamies whaling. A whale of an adventure blue diamond tours nova scotia. Pleasant bay zodiac tours all you need to know before you. Whale watchers off the coast of nova scotia, canada, were treated to a rare sight last month when three humpback whales performed an incredible triple breach. Please read our zodiac warning at the bottom of this page before making a reservation.
Andrews, grand manan and campobello island in new brunswick and out of various harbours near digby, nova scotia. Get in the zode mode and enjoy our open zodiac style vessels for a fast paced adventure. How far in advance of my tour does the shuttle arrive. Please read our zodiac warning at the bottom of this page before making a reservation for those seeking an exciting west coast experience, with a real connection to the elements, join us on one of our fastpaced zodiac tours and become one with nature. Zodiac boats are a great choice if youre looking for excitement in your whale watching tour. Try not to get any whale spray on that lens blue water faced iceberg bonavista 1.
Please read our zodiac warning at the bottom of this page before making a reservation departures available from mid march to mid october. Considering all the aspects of our tour, we think you will agree that whale watch cabo offers the most complete zodiac boat whale watching adventure tour in cabo. However, your best bet is to head a little further afield to vancouver island. Nova scotia whale watching whale watching tours in nova scotia. Video of the encounter was posted on social media by david mulder, one of the passengers. The experience of watching 40 foot 12 meter whales from a 24 foot 7 meter zodiac raft is something youll never forget. From may until midoctober, captain zodiac entertains customers with sightings of. Take a zodiac ride with us and get a front row seat to the best newfoundland has to offer. Find yourself aboard a whale watching tour with lively commentary and local tales as you watch for any of the 12 species of whales that visit nova scotia each year. Whale watching with ocean explorations zodiac tour, tiverton.
Captain cox is a small craft master c1j4 with over 30 years experience at sea. Video captures collision between whale and tour boat cbc. Amazing captain zodiac whale cruise is now available in cape breton island nova scotia. Our fleet bc whale tours victoria whale watching tours. Halifax whale watching canada first class holidays. Aside from this, we frequently see sea lions, harbour seals, sea otters as well as a myriad of bird species like bald eagles and great blue herons on our whale watching tours. This trip has many options depending on your interests, including whale watching, seal watching, bird watching, and snorkelling in coves and sea caves. Whale watching captain zodiac, cheticamp traveller. Come aboard the love boats with captain daniel bourgeois and captain jean chiasson.
Nova scotia keltic express whale watching tours ingonish cabot trail, ingonish, nova scotia. Whale watching was on our mustdo list for our trip to nova scotia. Nova scotia keltic express whale watching tours ingonish. They begin whale watching tours from around june and continue till october.
Campbell river whale watching, grizzly bear, wildlife and ocean rapids adventures tours go wild. A breathtaking whale watching tour along cape bretons rugged coastline on a 12passenger zodiac hurricane. Sail with captain dennis cox, cape bretons most experienced whalewatch captain, who started whalewatching in northern cape breton. But more than that, we even give you the choice for what kind of boat you can use for your whale watching tour. This is where your coastal, whale and marine life adventure will begin. Daily tours to view seabirds, whales and fishing activities with live commentary on marine life. Ucluelet whale watching zodiac tour jamies whaling station. On this exciting big island whale watching tour, experience the thrill of traveling aboard a highspeed raft, and then seeing a whale swimming just in front of the boat. Ride with us along the ocean waves to spot the elusive humpbacks and beautiful atlantic puffins, with tours that are an hour and a half long, we offer numerous daily departures, 7 days a week.
Pleasant bay zodiac tours all you need to know before. Just two minutes off of the cabot trail, let the lighthouse guide you to dixons zodiac seafari. We drove past captain zodiac and were elated to find out. Describes boat, tour, location, charter, pricing, amenities, accommodations and contact information. Petit passage is a family whale watching tour business. Bay of fundy whale watching tours are run out of st. Cape breton nova scotia whale watching tours keltic. Oct 12, 2019 there are no exclusion rules for whale watching in cape breton and so we were incredibly close to the whale which was just huge. Captain zodiac whale cruise is located in the scenic fishing village of cheticamp, at the base of the cape breton highlands national park. This scenic drive also includes two short ferry rides have your cameras ready. Jun 29, 2012 harbour porpoises, puffins, minke whale, finback whale, humpback whales june 2012 zodiac tour with ocean explorations, tom goodwin on long island bay of fundy, nova scotia, canada.
This open style zodiac model is the first of its kind, being twice as long as any other zodiac model to date, but with the extra length makes this open zodiac incredibly smooth in all weather conditions. It is not uncommon for them to be curious about the raft and come right under the boat. Nova scotia offers a wealth of outdoor activities to suit all tastes. Video captures collision between whale and tour boat a group of whale watchers got an upclose experience off the coast of nova scotia last week, when a humpback whale. Whale watching with ocean explorations zodiac tour. Sep 10, 2012 amazing captain zodiac whale cruise is now available in cape breton island nova scotia. Cape breton is the other top destination for whale watching, with most tours running from cheticamp or pleasant bay, both on the western side of the cabot trail here the season is a little longer tours start in may as opposed to june from the digby area and youll spot humpbacks, pilots, minke, sei whales and dolphins. Captain zodiac whale cruise cheticamp 2020 all you. Finback whales huge at 75 ft longhumpback whales entertainerspilot whales friendliest cape breton residentsdolph. With tours available across the province, weve compiled a few of our favourite whale tours to help you witness the magic of cetaceans every visit.
We were initially disappointed as we could not find a tour to take us on a whale watching tour. Zodiacs seat 12 passengers and are our fastest boats. This unique experience provides visitors with an opportunity to discover the beauty of northern cape breton and marine life near the coastlines. Following a brief tour of the island and checkin at a rustic lodge, youll head out to sea for what is guaranteed to be an exciting whale watching adventure. Ocean explorations zodiac whale cruises nova scotia whale. Aboard a zodiac, set out for an encounter with species of whales and marine mammals during this incredible 2hour adventure in the best whale watching site in the world. Harbour porpoises, puffins, minke whale, finback whale, humpback whales june 2012 zodiac tour with ocean explorations, tom goodwin on long island bay of fundy, nova. We search the waters off cape breton island for migratory whales returning to feed each season.
Captain zodiac whale cruise tourism nova scotia, canada. Beyond cape breton and the bay of fundy, nova scotia whale watching tours depart from all over the province. Ocean explorations whale adventures, tiverton, nova scotia. Join us in our industry leading 99% whale sightings success rate. Oct 12, 2019 whale watching was on our mustdo list for our trip to nova scotia. Orca spirit adventures offers a courtesy shuttle service for all guests. We went on a whale viewing tour at the end of june, in late afternoon, just our.
Your whale watching and wildlife adventure takes you from halifax harbour as you cruise to chebucto head in search of minke whales, fin whales, dolphins, seals, tuna, sunfish, and a variety of seabirds. Zodiac whale watching adventure with prince of whales. The zodiac was highly manoeuvrable and the captain ensured we all got a good view. Whale watching on cape breton island, nova scotia many species of whales seen from may to october each year. Well pick you up at your downtown victoria hoteland when your whale watching adventure is over, well drop you back at the hotel, or if you prefer, anywhere in the victoria city core. Video captures collision between whale and tour boat. We drove past captain zodiac and were elated to find out that they were still open with only one trip a day. Come aboard one of our secure zodiacs for an exciting wildlife adventure and a privileged contact with the whales and the various marine species of the st. Whale watching in bc is easily accessible, with tours even going from vancouver. Whale and puffin tour boat approaching in full speed in the atlantic ocean with group of male tourists and guide dressed up in warm overalls and life. Whether you are a firsttime whale watcher or a seasoned veteran, we guarantee that you will have a blast. Cabo san lucas zodiac adventure tour whale watch cabo tours. Nova scotia whale watching is one of the coolest things you can experience on your atlantic canada vacations.
Summer and fall are the best times to go whale watching in nova scotia. Ocean explorations whale cruises is run by marine explorations and research ltd. Whale watching in nova scotia nova scotia travel guide. Commonly sighted aboard these whale watching tours are the humpback whale, minke whales, and finback whales.
Admire native marine wildlife in the waters of british columbia on this 3hour whale watching adventure in victoria. People whale watching on a zodiac off nova scotia, canada. Whale watching and puffin tour ecotours zodiac adventures. Whale watching holidays orca watching canadian affair. Our experienced captains will enhance this largerthan life experience by sharing their knowledge in order to take you on a voyage into an entirely different universe. The onboard crew will pull a lobster trap and show you how to handle a lobster. Feel the adventure get in the zode mode aboard on of our open zodiac style vessels rhib as we search for whales in ucluelet please read our zodiac warning at the bottom of this page before making a reservation. Whale watching tour schedule keltic express zodiac whale. Would like to take my kids 10 and whale watching, but i want to get the most bang for the.