Enjoy a trip in Johnstone Strait to view killer whales and other marine wildlife such as dolphins, porpoises, seals, humpback, minke and gray whales as well as bald eagles. The comfortable 60' vessels are equipped with a hydrophone so you can listen to the whales when they vocalize.
The success rate for viewing orcas is over 90%.
Season: June to October
Suggested Clothing: Warm clothing suited to the weather conditions, hat.
Difficulty: Easy
Equipment Provided: The 60' Coast Guard Certified vessels are fully equipped for your safety and comfort.
Transportation: Trips originate and end in Telegraph Cove on Vancouver Island. Telegraph Cove can be reached by taking the ferry from Vancouver to Nanaimo or from Prince Rupert to Port Hardy. From Nanaimo, drive north on highway 19 about 5 hours to Beaver Cove Road, then 11km east to Telegraph Cove. From Port Hardy, travel about 45 km south on highway 19 to Beaver Cove Road, then 11 km east to Telegraph Cove.
Accommodations: Arrangements can be made at local hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts or campsites.
Guide Information: With over 24 years in this location, your guides are knowledgeable about the area and its wildlife. They put the wildlife's interests first and set the standards for responsible wildlife viewing.
Weather Information: This area has a moderate climate year round. Summers are comfortably warm and dry with temperatures ranging from 18-26 degrees Celsius.
Comments: Kids 1-12 years of age are $69 on the 1 pm departure during low season of May-July 14 & August 21 to October 7th.
Trip Duration: 1 day
$89.00* per adult 3.5 hour cruise,
$79.00* per child 1-12
*Please add 5% Goods and Services Tax
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