A whale of an adventure blue diamond tours halifax tours. Describes boat, tour, location, charter, pricing, amenities, accommodations and contact information. Let the lighthouse guide you to dixons zodiac seafari. Humpback whales are always a favorite amongst whale watchers,the giant tail seen just feet in front of our zodiacs for awesome photos is hard to top,and then of course theres the chance.
Admire native marine wildlife in the waters of british columbia on this 3hour whale watching adventure in victoria. Overview take the typical whalewatching cruise up a notch with a ride on a zodiac, an inflatable boat that moves fast across the water, giving you a thrill as you look for whales that live in the waters around vancouver island. As well as being a thrilling adventure, our whale watching cruises yield important information on endangered or rare species of whales like the humpback, finback and right whales, and on other species of cetaceans whales, dolphins and porpoises and on seabirds. Seeing massive whale leap and splash in the ocean is something youll never forget. Zodiac whale watching adventure with prince of whales black. Our most popular tours sell out quickly so we recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment. For families with younger children we offer cabo group tours and our cabo private tours.
Nova scotia tours nova scotia whale watching tours. Baleen whales our 3 most common baleen whales are finback whales, humpback whales and minke whales. Hop aboard your opentop boat in victoria harbour and cruise out into the rolling waves with your guide. The ocean and its vast creatures have remained a mystery to humans for many years. Ocean explorations whale adventures, tiverton, nova scotia. Whale watching with ocean explorations zodiac tour. After departing from the pier, you will enjoy a scenic ride across the neck of maui to lovely maalaea bay on the islands southern shore. We have three types of boats for various tours the marauder iv, springtide i, and the zodiac boats. This tour gives us the luxury of time and is designed for those individuals who want to see as much as they can in one single day. Despite their differences, both types of boat are equally good for whale watching. Nova scotia whale watching whale watching tours in nova. Pleasant bay zodiac tours all you need to know before. Get in the zode mode and enjoy our open zodiacstyle vessels for a fast paced adventure. Try not to get any whale spray on that lens blue water faced iceberg bonavista 1.
Aug 01, 20 join us for a three hour whale watching tour on one of our openair zodiac style boats. Whale watching has been on the bucket list for some time now. Ocean explorations zodiac whale adventures home facebook. Admire native marine wildlife in the waters of british columbia on this 3hour whalewatching adventure in victoria. Any suggestions on the best area to go whale watching in nova scotia brier island, lunenburghalifax area or cape breton my family of 4. From may until midoctober, captain zodiac entertains customers with sightings of. Tofino whale watching zodiac tour jamies whaling station.
Tour operators ocean explorations zodiac whale cruises tiverton. Whale watching tours in nova scotia whale cruisers. Northern virginia community college nova offers a variety of degrees and certificates at campuses across northern virginia. Well zodiac whale icebergbird watching is the way to go. The zodiac is perfect for thrillseekers with its fast speed and fully open experience. Colorful lighthouses, craggy coasts, and seemingly endless stretches of blue waters provide a backdrop for nova scotia whale watching. Finback whales huge at 75 ft long humpback whales entertainers right whales rare species. Whale watching in beautiful brier island nova scotia canada.
The experience of watching 40 foot 12 meter whales from a 24 foot 7 meter zodiac raft is something youll never forget. Oct 12, 2019 whale watching was on our mustdo list for our trip to nova scotia. Whale watching tours in an open inflatable style boat on the nova scotia side of the bay of fundy. Well zodiac whaleicebergbird watching is the way to go. Ocean explorations zodiac whale cruises tourism nova. Travelling along the scenic back roads of nova scotia, well head to annapolis royal one of the oldest settlements in nova scotia. Nova scotia warm summer waters offer spectular opportunties for whale watching. Your vessel, a zodiac speedboat, is built with stability in. Tour director, biologist tom goodwin takes visitors to view whales, seals and sea birds in the bay of fundy. Zodiac whale watching adventure with prince of whales. Lawrence estuary where you can enjoy the unique experience of sailing directly at water level. Keza nova scotia whale watching tour schedule for your convenience we operate four times daily 9. An abundance of food in these deep waters attracts many species of whales, including humpback whales, blue whales, fin whales, minky whales and seals.
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. Trips usually last between two and three hours, though those from westport brier island tend to last longer between three and five hours. Microphone to hear whales second trip free if a whale you dont see. Whether you are a firsttime whale watcher or a seasoned veteran, we guarantee that you will have a blast. Fin whales are an awesome sight,at 75 ft long, are massive next to our 28 ft long fibreglass hull zodiacs. 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. You may notice that departure times vary slightly from what is.
Although i have heard with changing weather patterns seem to be changing this in some areas. Choose from cycling, golfing, hiking, paddling, sailing, rockhounding or whale watching. 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. Suit up in stylish red cruiser suits, don your toques and gloves, and jump on board for an exhilarating ride. The big boats offer a calmer ride for people who arent keen seagoers but the zodiac lets you get much closer to the whales and at eye level. To this day we still dont know much about any of them, but the ones that hold our curiosity most of all may be whales, and in particular for newfoundlands shores the humpback whale. This is where your cape breton coastal whale watch and marine life tour will begin. Pleasant bay zodiac tours all you need to know before you. A whale of an adventure blue diamond tours halifax. Prepare to have a smooth, exhilarating ride aboard the 733 hurricane, the same type of vessel used by the canadian coast guard.
Captain zodiac tours cancelled our trip because of high winds. Eagle eye adventures is the most reliable whale watching tours company in canada. 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. Would like to take my kids 10 and whale watching, but i want to get the most bang for the. Whale watching tour schedule keltic express zodiac whale. Whale watch cabo offers zodiac boat adventure tours with daily departures at 8. Pilot whales friendliest cape breton residents dolphinsporpoises speedyacrobatic minke whales smallest baleen whales. Portroyal is a national historic site of canada and features a reconstruction of an early 17th century settlement. Cape breton nova scotia whale watching tours keltic. Sail with captain dennis cox, cape bretons most experienced whalewatch captain, who started whalewatching in northern cape breton.
No matter which one of the tours you book, youll have the chance to see the same scenery. The original world famous ocean explorations zodiac whale cruises offers daily tours in a very large zodiac or zodiactype rigid hull inflatable boat to view whales, seals, and seabirds with. Hello sunryz710, this is glenn from nova scotia tourism the best time of the year for whale watching is anytime between july and midoctober. Nova scotia keltic express whale watching tours ingonish. Overview take the typical whale watching cruise up a notch with a ride on a zodiac, an inflatable boat that moves fast across the water, giving you a thrill as you look for whales that live in the waters around vancouver island. 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 whale cruise cheticamp 2020 all you need to. Join us for a three hour whale watching tour on one of our openair zodiacstyle boats. We require a minimum of 4 paying guests for this tour to depart. Ocean explorations zodiac whale cruises tourism nova scotia. Join us in our industry leading 99% whale sightings success rate. Were here to make your whale watching experience as comfortable as possible.
Beyond cape breton and the bay of fundy, nova scotia whale watching tours depart from all over the province. Zodiac raft whale watching adventure 2020 big island of hawaii. Gray whales migrate northward to the subarctic waters of the bering sea from their breeding grounds in mexico from march until june each year, and then begin the migration back south between september and december. Nova scotias original zodiac whale adventures 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, porpoises, seals and a wide variety of seabirds. 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. Each boat is regularly maintained and cared for by our knowledgeable staff. This unique experience provides visitors with an opportunity to discover the beauty of northern cape breton and marine life near the coastlines. Would like to take my kids 10 and whale watching, but i. Nova scotia whale watching whale watching tours in nova scotia. Taking a brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia is watching whales and seabirds and much more. This fleet of openair, purpose built, zodiacstyle vessels are victorias largest and safest. Zodiac raft whale watching adventure 2020 big island of. Andrews, deer island, campobello island, and grand manan in new brunswick, and digby neck, long and brier island in nova scotia.
Cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale watching. To help you begin your trip, we have made a list of top six whale watching tours in nova scotia. Whale watching with ocean explorations zodiac tour, tiverton. We provide whale and grizzly bear tours, and great bear rainforest tours. Ocean explorations zodiac whale adventures box 719, tiverton, nova scotia b0v 1g0 rated 4. Maximum weight for our largest flotation suit which must be worn on zodiac tours is 280 lbs 127 kg. Theres also the choice between the bigger cruisestyle boat or the smaller zodiac. Our experienced zodiac skippers will show you a good time you wont soon forget.
This whale is one of what is thought to be only 350. This is one of the zodiac boats we use for the wildlife and whale watching tours. All tours provide experienced guides to answer your questions. 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. Zodiacs seat 12 passengers and are our fastest boats. 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. Just two minutes off of the cabot trail, let the lighthouse guide you to dixons zodiac seafari. 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. Prince of whales year round zodiac adventure tour youtube.
The high season begins midapril, so you have a few. 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. Whale watching in nova scotia nova scotia travel guide. Whale watching was on our mustdo list for our trip to nova scotia. 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. From may until mid october, captain zodiac entertains customers with. Whale watchers can enjoy sightings of humpback whales, fin whales, minke whales, atlantic white sided dolphins and pilot whales. Your vessel, a zodiac speedboat, is built with stability in mind and remains buoyant even in rough seas. It is also joining a scientific survey studying an area teeming with marine life. Keltic express zodiac adventures keza, an adventure tour whale watching company found on the. 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.
Nova scotia keltic express whale watching tours ingonish cabot trail, ingonish, nova scotia. Welcome aboard prince of whales 12passenger openair zodiacs. The high season begins midapril, so you have a few weeks left to choose your own orca spirit adventure. 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. Digby neck whalewatching rough guides rough guides. Essipit whalewatching cruises take place in the st. Daily tours to view seabirds, whales and fishing activities with live commentary on marine life. It is not uncommon for them to be curious about the raft and come right under the boat. Cruise through the national humpback whale marine sanctuary in a zodiac, a vessel that is ideal for speedy maneuvering and upclose viewing of marine creatures. Ocean explorations zodiac whale cruises nova scotia whale. There are many whale watching eco tours and island tours around the bay of fundy including departures from st.
Finback whales huge at 75 ft longhumpback whales entertainerspilot whales friendliest cape breton residentsdolph. Nova scotia whale watching is one of the coolest things you can experience on your atlantic canada vacations. Brier island whale watch whale watching tours in brier. To make a booking for a time within the next 24hrs please call for availability.
Lunenburg, along the south coast, serves as another one of the bases for whale watching tours in nova scotia. Our zodiac tours depart the inner harbour seven days a week april 1 through the end of october, at 10. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable. This is where your coastal, whale and marine life adventure will begin. Describes boat, tour, location, charter, pricing, amenities, accommodations and. Please select from the categories and regions below to view the adventure listings. As well as being a thrilling adventure, our whale watching cruises yield important information on endangered or rare species of whales like the. Equipped with bright yellow inflatable collars, this stable design cushions. Nova scotia offers a wealth of outdoor activities to suit all tastes. Our fleet bc whale tours victoria whale watching tours. Tours do depart from halifax, and if the city is your only stop in nova scotia it may be worth the trip.
Cape breton whale watching,nova scotia whale watching,zodiac. Cabo san lucas zodiac adventure tour whale watch cabo tours. You can go whale watching from every side of nova scotia, which makes choosing where to go a bit of a challenge. Captain zodiac whale cruise tourism nova scotia, canada. Canada nova scotia cape breton island cheticamp things to do in cheticamp. Tofino whale watching tours ocean outfitters, tofino bc. Ocean explorations nova scotias original zodiac whale adventures. However, we definitely recommend the above areas, particularly the bay of fundy and cabot trail, over a halifax whale watching tour, as there is a good chance you wont see any whales from halifax. Ocean explorations zodiac whale cruises nova scotia. Cape breton nova scotia whale watching tours keltic express. Kahului, maui zodiac whale watching adventure excursion. Booking a tour with one of nova scotias whale watching companies will give youa better chance of seeing the whales than from the shore. 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.
Portroyal is a national historic site of canada and features a. 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. Tours last approximately two hours and the boat can comfortably transport twelve passengers. Nova scotia whale watching tours and charters available. It was a short trip to the whale and we saw it breach three times. Zodiac boats are a great choice if youre looking for excitement in your whale watching tour. Jan 02, 20 the zodiac is perfect for thrillseekers with its fast speed and fully open experience. Nova scotia is very popular for its several whale watching tours, attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. 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.
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