Sea Otter and Whale Watching Tour on Northern Vancouver Island
Overview
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5 hours 30 minutes
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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.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Lunch and drinks are provided. Gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, and vegan can be accommodated with at least 24 hours notice. Please note dietary restrictions in the special requirements field when booking.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Two-piece flotation suits
Binoculars
Lunch
Restroom on board
Coffee and/or Tea
WiFi on board
What To Expect
Gods Pocket Marine Provincial Park
Travelling thorough the waters of the the Kwakwaka’wakw we are on the lookout for wildlife in the water, on land, and in the air.
Explore the wildlife rich waters, islands and shores off northern Vancouver Island. Search for sea otters, humpback whales, orcas, porpoises, sea lions, bald eagles and a multitude of sea birds.
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Sea Otter and Whale Watching Tour on Northern Vancouver Island
Reviews
51 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great excursion, but unfortunately without orca
Sylvia T,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
4.00The team is great, competent and friendly and the equipment/facilities are high quality. We saw fin whales, sea lions and sea otters, the scenery was also very beautiful. The boat was great and the ride with it alone brought fun. The weather was unfortunately not so nice anymore (a bit cold with about 13 degrees), so we had probably taken over with almost 6 hours on the water. Since we are not on Vancouver Islands for the first time and had already seen sea lions and sea otters in all variants anyway, this was not such a highlight anymore, especially since you can find them very reliably 😉. Unfortunately, our hope or wish to see orcas did not come true, so surely the feeling was that the excursion time was a little too long. Nevertheless, the tour is definitely recommended, if the weather is right and you are doing such a tour for the first time, you will not be disappointed here. Thanks to the whole team.
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