Nanaimo Private Whale-Watching Tour Experience

Enjoy the whales, the breathtaking scenery, and the extra legroom! You’ll have the boat and crew all to yourself with our private whale-watching tour. If you’re looking for personalization, privacy, and in-depth experiences, this tour is for you.
Perfect for:
• Couples
• Photographers
• Groups of 2-12 people
• Staff Outings

Meeting Point

Vancouver Island Whale Watch

90 Front St #5, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H7, Canada

Check-in starts 45 minutes before the departure time of your tour at our office located on the waterfront walkway of Nanaimo's harbour.

What's included:

• Toilets onboard
• Binoculars
• Professional guide with academic background in marine biology

Not included:

• Parking

What to expect:

Vancouver Island Whale Watch

Your day begins by checking in at the office 45 minutes before your scheduled departure time. We’ll get you signed in and then you’ll head to the dock with your crew for your whale-watching adventure!
Once underway, your marine naturalist will introduce you to the Salish Sea ecosystem and wildlife as you cruise through the Gulf Islands archipelago in search of whales and other marine life. You'll learn about the different types of whales and other marine life that use the Salish Sea, including their natural history, and their roles in the marine food web.

You'll spend a full hour viewing whales, and your marine naturalist will provide real-time insights into their behaviours. Onboard catalogues are used to identify individual whales, and this data is collected throughout our whale-watching season and used by many local researchers.

Your tour will wrap up with an educational lecture on marine conservation which focuses on BC whales, and conservation initiatives will be discussed.

We look forward to having you onboard!