
Sea Otter and Whale Watching Tour on Northern Vancouver Island
- Rating
- 5.0(70 Viator reviews)
- Duration
- 5h 30m
- Departure
- Departs Telegraph Cove & the North Island
Where this tour starts
- Departs Telegraph Cove & the North Island
- Telegraph Cove, Port McNeill & the North Island area guide. Telegraph Cove, Port McNeill & the North Island is about 6 hours from Victoria by road, highway 19 all the way; fuel up in Campbell River.
- Meet at the start point
- Operator's meeting-point note on Viator:
Please arrive at Coastal Rainforest Safaris' office half an hour before your tour's departure time to be outfitted for floatation suits and sign a waiver.
About this experience
Experience an exciting wilderness experiences rooted in the culturally rich territories of the Kwakwaka’wakw people. Hop aboard our rigid hull inflatable (RHIB) wildlife viewing boat with shock mitigating seats and explore the diverse wildlife of British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest, on the wild West Coast of Canada.
Departing from Port Hardy, we spend the day searching for and viewing sea otters, humpback whales, orcas, Dall’s porpoises, Pacific white-side dolphins, Steller sea lions, bald eagles and a multitude of sea birds.
Our signature 5 ½ to 6 hour tour showcases the unparalleled waters of northern Vancouver Island. The speed of our vessel allows us to cover a large area and provides us with greater opportunities to see as much wildlife as possible. We may not see all the above animals on every trip but our guides are well acquainted with the local waters and the best places to see wildlife.
Description written by the tour operator and published on Viator. Check inclusions, meeting points and age limits on the Viator page before booking.
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