Cowichan Bay Half Day Whale & Wildlife Adventure
Overview
Our Half Day 3.5 – 4 hour Whale and Wildlife Adventures focus on Orca Whales, Transient Killer Whales, Humpback Whales, Grey Whales and Minke Whales. You will also encounter Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, Harbour Seals, Dalls and Harbour Porpoise as well as a myriad of marine birds on your whale watching eco tour.
- Highest Sightings of Orca/Killer Whales on Vancouver Island
- Expert Captain/Naturalist
- Small Groups - 12 passengers or less
- 3.5-4 hour whale/wildlife tours
- $165 / adult
- $117 / child (ages 4 - 12)
- Not suitable for pregnant women
We are the most centrally located Whale Watching Company on Vancouver Island with the highest sighting of Orcas and Humpback Whales every year. Small Personal Tour groups, never more than 12 passengers on our boats. Marine Wildlife Photography Specialists. Longer Tours to ensure Maximum Viewing Time with the whales and wildlife. We focus on the whole Salish Sea ecosystem. Passionate, certified captains and an exemplary safety record.
- Highest Sightings of Orca/Killer Whales on Vancouver Island
- Expert Captain/Naturalist
- Small Groups - 12 passengers or less
- 3.5-4 hour whale/wildlife tours
- $165 / adult
- $117 / child (ages 4 - 12)
- Not suitable for pregnant women
We are the most centrally located Whale Watching Company on Vancouver Island with the highest sighting of Orcas and Humpback Whales every year. Small Personal Tour groups, never more than 12 passengers on our boats. Marine Wildlife Photography Specialists. Longer Tours to ensure Maximum Viewing Time with the whales and wildlife. We focus on the whole Salish Sea ecosystem. Passionate, certified captains and an exemplary safety record.
Inclusions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Professional photographer guide
What to expect
Itinerary
Our Half Day 3.5 – 4 hour Whale Watching and Wildlife Tours focus on Orca Whales, Transient Killer Whales, Humpback Whales, Grey Whales and Minke Whales. You will also encounter Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, Harbour Seals, Dalls and Harbour Porpoise as well as a myriad of marine birds on your whale watching eco tour.
- Highest Sightings of Orca/Killer Whales on Vancouver Island
- Expert Captain/Naturalist
- Small Groups - 12 passengers or less
- 3.5-4 hour whale/wildlife tours
- $165 / adult
- $1117 / child (ages 4 - 12)
- Not suitable for pregnant women
We are the most centrally located Whale Watching Company on Vancouver Island with the highest sighting of Orcas and Humpback Whales every year. Small Personal Tour groups, never more than 12 passengers on our boats. Marine Wildlife Photography Specialists. Longer Tours to ensure Maximum Viewing Time with the whales and wildlife. We focus on the whole Salish Sea ecosystem. Passionate, certified captains and a exemplary safety record.
Whales are our passion! We love sharing Vancouver Island’s marine ecosystem and all that inhabits it. We are dedicated to responsible and ethical whale watching and wildlife viewing.
Stop At:
• Ocean EcoVentures Whale Watching, 1721 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay, British Columbia V9L 3X3 Canada
Our Half Day 3.5 – 4 hour Whale Watching and Wildlife Tours focus on Orca Whales, Transient Killer Whales, Humpback Whales, Grey Whales and Minke Whales. You will also encounter Sea Lions, Bald Eagles, Harbour Seals, Dalls and Harbour Porpoise as well as a myriad of marine birds on your whale watching eco tour.
- Highest Sightings of Orca/Killer Whales on Vancouver Island
- Expert Captain/Naturalist
- Small Groups - 12 passengers or less
- 3.5-4 hour whale/wildlife tours
- $165 / adult
- $1117 / child (ages 4 - 12)
- Not suitable for pregnant women
We are the most centrally located Whale Watching Company on Vancouver Island with the highest sighting of Orcas and Humpback Whales every year. Small Personal Tour groups, never more than 12 passengers on our boats. Marine Wildlife Photography Specialists. Longer Tours to ensure Maximum Viewing Time with the whales and wildlife. We focus on the whole Salish Sea ecosystem. Passionate, certified captains and a exemplary safety record.
Whales are our passion! We love sharing Vancouver Island’s marine ecosystem and all that inhabits it. We are dedicated to responsible and ethical whale watching and wildlife viewing.
Stop At:
• Ocean EcoVentures Whale Watching, 1721 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay, British Columbia V9L 3X3 Canada
Additional information
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 4 years
- Wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Check -in 30 minutes prior departure
- Pack a small bag with water, snacks, sunscreen and 1 light sweater.
- Face covering must be worn in our office for check in. Face coverings are not required on our open air vessels.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Tory M
September 2018
This whale watching tour was the highlight of our family's trip to Vancouver Island. We were 5 passengers, including a 6, 8 and 10 year old. Everyone enjoyed it immensely. We were able to follow the T99 family of Biggs Killer whales for a while (from a pretty great distance). After the hunted a s...
This whale watching tour was the highlight of our family's trip to Vancouver Island. We were 5 passengers, including a 6, 8 and 10 year old. Everyone enjoyed it immensely. We were able to follow the T99 family of Biggs Killer whales for a while (from a pretty great distance). After the hunted a seal, we were entertained with their happy dance (tails slapping and big jumps). It gets better. The whales started to swim towards our boat; our driver lowered a microphone into the water and we got to hear them! The whales were interested in the microphone and 3 of the 4 whales swam right up to our boat (and under it!!!) doing a show for us including jumps. Feet away. We felt like we won the lottery. Our driver was exceptional; she knew so much about whales. Even though this is a pricey excursion, you get what you pay for. It was incredible. Despite your initial first impressions of the Zodiak, it is a very stable, powerful boat. I would recommend this tour to everyone.debbie Q
September 2018
Absolutely fantastic trip - all safety explained and felt very confident in our knowledgeable and friendly captain Shaun throughout. Shaun showed commitment to our enjoyment while respecting the animals. We saw a pod of orcas playing and enjoying themselves for well over an hour - incredible. W...
Absolutely fantastic trip - all safety explained and felt very confident in our knowledgeable and friendly captain Shaun throughout. Shaun showed commitment to our enjoyment while respecting the animals. We saw a pod of orcas playing and enjoying themselves for well over an hour - incredible. Would recommended to all - you you won't be disappointeddebralgutierrez
September 2018
Outstanding tour! To see Orcas was the main goal of our honeymoon week here in Vancouver Island, BC . We booked the spots on-line. The tour just went past 3 1/2 hours due to awesome Captain Gregory giving us extra time to watch the unexpected treat of seeing a Transient Orca pod in action on the...
Outstanding tour! To see Orcas was the main goal of our honeymoon week here in Vancouver Island, BC . We booked the spots on-line. The tour just went past 3 1/2 hours due to awesome Captain Gregory giving us extra time to watch the unexpected treat of seeing a Transient Orca pod in action on the way back. The weather and water conditions were ideal. You are kitted up in a very warm, life preserver suit prior to walking down to the dock area. HINT: If your trip is on a sunny day, use a high SPF facial sunscreen and bring a sunhat with a chin strap to avoid the red lobster look my husband ended up achieving by the end of the tour, Capt. Greg then went over the tour, and did a brief safety talk before boarding the Zodiac. Zodiacs are small (max capacity 10) which is a great way to always have a great view from every seat, versus the large whaling catamarans where you fight for a deck spot to get a good vantage point. We went south to American Waters. The captain sprinkled the tour with interesting short lectures on the geographical, cultural, and mostly the marine biology history of the area. We spent most of the day with Resident Pod L. The several boats we saw, and ferries, are meant to stay a respectful distance from the whales. It was good to see the police harbor stop and speak to a boat that was not following these rules. Research boats are marked with yellow flags and are the only ones allowed close access to the orcas. One of these even had a small, red vested dog who was apparently trained to sniff out their scat for researchers to scoop up and research. It was truly a once in a lifetime trip to see these amazing animals breach, spout, spyglass, and just swim about. The sight of the pod's dorsal fins breaking the water is something I will never forget. Above all, trips like these really hit hard in terms of how much negative impact humans can still have on these magnificent animals. What a tragedy if these endangered resident pods continue to dwindle down. We are truly lucky to have had the tour we had today with Ocean EcoVentures. WELL WORTH every penny spent on this trip!!Geri S
September 2018
We pre-booked our whale watching trip for July 3, 2018 for noon. Booking was done easily and efficiently. The day of was exciting. The staff were great. Passengers were fitted with outdoor gear for the zodiac. Captain Shaun made us feel safe at all times on the boat and on open water. As we trave...
We pre-booked our whale watching trip for July 3, 2018 for noon. Booking was done easily and efficiently. The day of was exciting. The staff were great. Passengers were fitted with outdoor gear for the zodiac. Captain Shaun made us feel safe at all times on the boat and on open water. As we travelled, we got to see sea lions and mountain goats before coming across the orcas. We spent quite a bit of time just watching the whales play in the water. We got to listen to the whales on the hydrophone. Shaun answered all of our questions and provided relevant information on the whales and their activities. What an awesome experience! Look forward to my next whale watching adventure.zacroff
September 2018
Tas and Gary took us out for an evening tour and we were able to see Orcas playing, breaching and hunting for porpoises. What impressed me most was the respect that the company shows the whales - always keeping an appropriate distance, slowing down to match their speed (great for photos!) and jus...
Tas and Gary took us out for an evening tour and we were able to see Orcas playing, breaching and hunting for porpoises. What impressed me most was the respect that the company shows the whales - always keeping an appropriate distance, slowing down to match their speed (great for photos!) and just the genuine excitement that the guides show when they see the whales and their behaviour. Both guides were incredibly knowledgeable and are clearly dedicated to the conservation of these beautiful animals.nynkenicolai
August 2018
We did a half a day tour and our captain was Simon, the owner of the organization. We had the best day of our holiday. Simon had so much knowledge about the orca's and the wildlife around Vancouver Island. We shared his love and passion for the mammals and we were amazed. We saw 9 orca's during o...
We did a half a day tour and our captain was Simon, the owner of the organization. We had the best day of our holiday. Simon had so much knowledge about the orca's and the wildlife around Vancouver Island. We shared his love and passion for the mammals and we were amazed. We saw 9 orca's during our trip and T102 was soo close to our boot, we couldn't breath anymore, fantastic! Thank you for this great opportunity!