Gulf Island Whale Watching

Departures from Hope Bay on Pender Island, Lyall Harbor on Saturna Island and

Horton Bay on Mayne Island, offer some of the most beautiful scenery and abundant

natural wildlife in the world. From this strategic location, in the middle of the Orcas

summer range that extends from Victoria to Vancouver harbor, combined with the

vessel’s high speed, whales are easily spotted in their natural habitat. As a member of

a large and extensive spotting network we can reliably pinpoint the whales location

most days.

 

Aboard the boat your Captain and Naturalist are available to answer questions and

will provide a wealth of information on the local whales and wildlife as well as

interesting stories and facts about the local area.

 

On rare occasions the resident Orcas head out to the open West Coast waters where

no boats can find them or weather conditions are too rough, unsafe and just too

uncomfortable to view whales. Should this occur we focus on looking for the transient

Orca pods, which may be anywhere in the sheltered Gulf Island waters. Such trips

allow a closer look at the amazing shorelines and abundant wildlife of the islands.

Time permitting, we dock at the Saturna Island Winery one of the most beautiful

spots in the Gulf Islands. Here is a wonderful opportunity to stretch your legs, do a

little beach combing or play in the sand. You may also enjoy a 10-minute scenic walk

through the vineyard to the winery.

 

The three to four hour whale watching trips depart July and August and are

scheduled on a demand basis when a minimum of eight passengers have shown interest

in a tour. Please call 250-539-3211 to see when the next tour is scheduled.

Complimentary bottled water, juice boxes and Granola bars are provided

Cruise may be rescheduled due to weather, mechanical issues or unforeseen

circumstances. Whale watching tours are subject to safe weather conditions and are not

recommended for pregnant women and persons with neck or back problems.