She is constructed of fiberglass, is fortyfive feet in length and has a beam of sixteen feet. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours home facebook. Whale watching tours are a fun activity that can be enjoyed by travelers of all ages and group sizes. Tim is a local lobster fishermen with over 20 years experience whale watching. Virginia beach whale watching trips and winter boat tours. Our tours have a 98% success rate for whale sightings thanks to the favorable icelandic waters whales populate the area yearround due to the unique sea conditions. Victoria, bc is the best place on earth to view whales in the wild. Island quest marine whale and wildlife cruises 205 water street market wharf, st. About keltic express zodiac adventures cape breton, nova. Popular ports for whale watch tours in massachusetts are. Ocean explorations nova scotias original zodiac whale adventures. Island quest gift certificates are the perfect gift for corporate incentives, employee rewards, birthdays.
Whale watching nova scotia whale watching nova scotia. Brier island whale watch whale watching tours in brier. Choose from cycling, golfing, hiking, paddling, sailing, rockhounding or whale watching. Boat tours, whale watching, private charter, fishing trips. Tours do depart from halifax, and if the city is your only stop in nova scotia it may be worth the trip.
Ocean explorations whale adventures, tiverton, nova scotia. No matter which one of the tours you book, youll have the chance to see the same scenery. The rudee whaler holds a special spot within our fleet, as during her time with us, weve completely renovated the vessel inside and out. Theoretically, you could also spot northern right whales, but unfortunately there are just a few hundred of them left. Brier island nova scotia whale watching tours by mariner cruises. Compare whale watch tours whale watch tour bookings. Whale watch tours in the san juan islands island adventures.
After a long night of partying with some new friends in the famous halifax nightlife, waking up before noon was the last thing i wanted to do. Please select from the categories and regions below to view the adventure listings. Our intention is to provide firstclass service with genuine cape breton hospitality to satisfy our valued guests and share a stimulating, memorable. Karen is a graduate of the nova scotia agricultural college with a diploma in animal health technology. As well as being a thrilling adventure, our whale watching cruises yield important information on endangered or rare species of whales like the. Mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island, in the bay of fundy since 1994. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours, westport, ns. We boast more than 100 years of combined experience in the islands and have led excursions for hundreds of thousands of satisfied guests over 24. Whale watchers can enjoy sightings of humpback whales, fin whales, minke whales, atlantic white sided dolphins and pilot whales. Whale watching tours in nova scotia whale cruisers. Read more about our commitment to responsible ecotourism here.
See the map for location of towns and prime whale watching areas. Whale watching tours in an open inflatable style boat on the nova scotia side of the bay of fundy. We dont always see whales but you will have an exceptional family outing. To help you begin your trip, we have made a list of top six whale watching tours in nova scotia.
Ocean explorations whale cruises tiverton 2020 all you need to. Nova scotias finest whale watching expeditions and tours. Whaletrips new england best tips for whale watching in. Beyond cape breton and the bay of fundy, nova scotia whale watching tours depart from all over the province. Rte 217 to brier island, the gateway to the bay of fundy. Her spacious decks provide comfortable seating for thirty two passengers around the perimeter of both decks.
Help hoist the sails as you take a ride on the tall ship silva. Lunenburg whale watching tours 2020 all you need to know. Our threehour tours include a variety of activities depending on the route and weather conditions. Departing from crescent beach marina, 40 minutes south of downtown vancouver, join us on a whale watching ecoadventure where we explore the canadian gulf islands, the us san juan islands, and beyond in search of. An afternoon cruise on the halifax harbour on this schooner is complete with the opportunity to join the crew manning the sails, tying knots or even taking a turn at the helm. Welcome aboard whale watching tours westport all you. Our fleet bc whale tours victoria whale watching tours. Whale watching, birding tours and charters off nova scotias southern coast, from the waterfront in historic oldtown lunenburg.
Campbell rivers largest tour company offering a variety of personalized tours and convenient departure times. Nova scotias best whale watching and birding tour adventures on the bay of fundy from westport, brier island, nova scotias whale watching capital. Island adventures holds the industrys highest success rate and was the first company to guarantee whale sightings on every tour. Great trip, seen lots of whales, very knowledgeable crew members, boat is very steady, the boat ride is 23 hours long, bring extra clothing as it gets cold in the bay. Taking a brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia is watching whales and seabirds and much more. An area off cape cod and rich in krill a favorite dish of humpbacks plankton, and mixture of fish delicacies for. Although whale sightings are common, they are not guaranteed. The drive from tromso to skjervoy and back is by big bus with 48 guests total, while the orcawhale watching by cabin cruiser has a maximum of 9 guests which means that it will be very private and nice. The nutrientrich waters of the bay of fundy attract dozens of whales, and several companies in digby neck, a narrow finger of land that nudges out into the bay of fundy, organize daily whalewatching excursions from late may to midoctober. We invite you to join us for an exciting sea adventure from the whale watching capital of nova scotia. Nova scotia tours nova scotia whale watching tours. The various types of whales commonly sighted include minke whales, whitebeaked dolphins, harbour propises and. 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 is a popular pastime in australia, whether from the land or on a whale watching tour. Since 2008, campbell river whale watching and adventure tours has been a key player in campbell rivers whale watching industry, but our years of experience goes far beyond that. With over 70 whales belonging to these families, transient orcas, and humpback whales youll have plenty of opportunities for an encounter with these magnificent creatures. Nova scotia offers a wealth of outdoor activities to suit all tastes. The whale watching boats from these towns mostly head out towards stellwagen bank. We had a great and an amazing experience with mariner cruises, we really enjoyed the trip and the whale watching and its definitely something we would do again with them. As the haze in my brain slowly turned into seminormal thought patterns, i remembered. It is also joining a scientific survey studying an area teeming with marine life.
Mariner cruises whale tours nova scotia whale watching. You get to see finbacks, humpbacks and minke whales. Lunenburg, along the south coast, serves as another one of the bases for whale watching tours in nova scotia. Every year from midjanuary until midmarch these huge mammals leave the arctic to mate and give birth in the protected bay along the dominican republics east coast. Seeing massive whale leap and splash in the ocean is something youll never forget. Any suggestions on the best area to go whale watching in nova scotia brier island, lunenburghalifax area or cape breton my family of 4. You will discover and can photograph old town lunenburg from the water, see miles of rugged nova scotia coastline and observe and hear the rush of waves plunging ancient. Trips usually last between two and three hours, though those from westport brier island tend to last longer between three and five hours. Founded by hurricane jack aka jack springer along with his partners jennifer and aaron, the three brought many years of experience with them as they started.
Halifax offers some of the best whale watching excursions available. Booking a tour with one of nova scotias whale watching companies will give youa better chance of seeing the whales than from the shore. Digby neck whalewatching rough guides rough guides. Nova scotia whale watching tours and charters available. We are proud members of the pacific whale watch association formerly known as whale watch operators association northwest. Whale watching and sea bird tours of the bay of fundy from westport, brier island, the whale watching capital of nova scotia. Nova scotia warm summer waters offer spectular opportunties for whale watching. Tours campbell river whale watching and adventure tours. Colorful lighthouses, craggy coasts, and seemingly endless stretches of blue waters provide a backdrop for nova scotia whale watching. Our team of highly qualified crew set us apart from the competition. The four winds i is an authentic nova scotia cape island boat. The humpback whales are regular visitors in the bay of samana. The association has worked with scientists, noaa and industry leaders to assist in writing the whale watching guidelines and best practices. Francetour operators charter for marine mammal watching in mayotte french.
Built in clarks harbour nova scotia specifically for kenny merlins water tours. All our whale watch companies follow a strict code of ethics to ensure safe and. Finback whales, minke whales and harbour porpoises are the first to arrive in the spring. Chances are best a bit further north in the waters between maine and nova. Nova scotia is very popular for its several whale watching tours, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. With 22 species of whales including the worlds largest population of. This tour has different starting times depending on day and season with four departures a day in june, july and august. Whale watching trips virginia beach vacation guide. Today, 80% of all whale watching tours of new england take place between cape ann and cape cod. We had tom as a tour guide who was so knowledgable about the whales and able to educate us as.
Nova scotia whale watching whale watching tours in nova. I hauled what was left of me into the shower and found enough strength to get dressed. The waters at the mouth of the bay of fundy from the ledges off brier island right up the digby neck are important feeding areas for many species of cetaceans whales, dolphins. Here they calve and raise their young before returning south. About us campbell river whale watching and adventure tours. The east coast of australia is like a highway for the humpback whale migration which sees the whales travel from the cold waters of the arctic, north to the warmer waters off australias north coasts. Guidelines and regulations whale watching handbook. After the orcawhale watching we will give you sandwiches and drive you back to tromso by bus back in tromso 17. Whale watching from dalvik is operated in smaller groups than normally in iceland, which gives you the opportunity to enjoy the whale watching tour to its fullest. Humpback and fin whales are the often seen migrating off the coast of virginia beach.
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