7-8 Hour Zodiac Whale Watching Tour: Explore Salish Sea, Discovery Passage and Johnstone Strait
4.9
16 Ratings
Campbell River
Embark on a thrilling 7-8 hour Zodiac whale watching tour in the Salish Sea, Discovery Passage, and Johnstone Strait. Get up close with orcas, humpback whales, dolphins, bears, sea lions, and more!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cape Mudge Lighthouse - It depends which way we travel, but sometimes we get to see the Cape Mudge Lighthouse on Quadra Island!
What's Included
  • All necessary gear provided: floater suits, toques, goggles, and gloves
  • Lunch included
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
Additional Information

Embark on a day-long journey as we navigate the expanse of the Salish Sea, Discovery Passage, and Johnstone Strait. This expedition is tailored for those who wish to savor every moment of discovery in just one day. Primarily in pursuit of the breathtaking Orca, the extended duration allows us ample time to relish encounters with other splendid wildlife – including Humpback Whales, Pacific White-Sided Dolphins, Bears, Sea Lions, among others – that our remarkable region affords.

Location
Campbell River Whale Watching and Adventure Tours
East Dock
Bright red Floathouse!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.9
(16 Ratings)
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Q6753lkmonicaa
Sep 27, 2023
Orca focused tour did not disappoint!! - We did our Orca Focused 7-8 Hour Zodiac Tour on September 11th. Each tour is different as they go to where the whales are reported to be spotted. First orca we saw was the famous Chainsaw and it was such a treat!!! He was with 2 other females. We watched him for awhile then got notice of another pod and went on our way to find them. On route we came across a group of humpbacks! We hung around and ate our lunch on board because everybody wanted to be on the water as much as possible. Lunch was provided and delicious. We continued on and found a pod of 4 cruising along the shores so we watched them for awhile then 2 big brothers came and gave us a magical show. It was our first whale watching experience and we understand that it's the luck of the draw to see them as nature will do what it wants so boy did we get lucky!! Nova was a great guide - very knowledgeable, full of energy and information. Would def recommend Campbell River Whale Watching!!
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M8338iqclaudiaf
Jul 16, 2023
Fantastic tour with sightings of orca, humpbacks and dolphins - The tour was amazing - highly experienced skipper who provided interesting commentary throughout the tour. We saw orca, humpbacks, dolphins, eagles, sea lions, seals and more. The lunch stop was really nice, and the tour was a good size. Would highly recommend this tour to others looking for a whale watching experience. And great to hear about the company's sustainability credentials.
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Jacque238
Jul 3, 2023
Family adventure even the teenager enjoyed - Fantastic setup. Boat super fast to get you around. The gloating suits keep u so warm and comfy for being seating for so long.. our guide Lief J was simply so knowing in finding 2 separate black bears and 5 ot more sets of humpback.. Even a Sea Otter which are so incredibly rare
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341christinen
Jun 30, 2023
Brilliant day on the Zodias - We really enjoyed our day on the Zodiac! We were given excellent gear to help us stay warm, dry and safe. Our tour guide for the day was very informative. We were lucky to see Orcas, which was exciting. We also saw sea lions, sea otters, harbour seals and experienced an amazing ariel display of eagles diving for fish at the whirlpools.
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Lori
Sep 18, 2022
Great trip - We had a great experience. Saw sealion, seals, dolphin, humpbacks at the end. Beautiful scenery. Guide, Jessica, a native so good info. She really worked hard to find the whales. Also, this company is very active in conservation. Using tour prices to buy back old growth. Very impressive
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B2981xymichaelp
Sep 3, 2022
Whale watching - Excellent company, very accommodating to our needs. Guides were knowledgeable and respectful. Tour was fantastic, the scenery, the wildlife. On our whale watching tour we saw black bears, followed a school of dolphins, watched the giant sea lions fight each other and of course there were whales captain., Many humpbacks, sleeping, playing, diving and breaching. We also followed a couple of Orcas. Couldn't ask for anything more, except maybe a better lunch given the cost.
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Storyteller547324
Aug 26, 2022
Whale Watching - Amazing Company, great emphasis devoted to adhering to Fish and Wildlife Regulations, Absolutely Amazing Sightings!!!
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Cryptwpg
Jul 13, 2022
Amazing day! - Amazing full day tour. Bald eagles, sea lions, harbour seals, Dalls porpoises, black bears, humpbacks and northern transient orca! Definitely bring a decent camera with a telephoto lens.
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Elainik
Sep 27, 2023
Our Guide the most excellent Bec, made sure we had a spectacular experience - We, 3 Adults and a 7 year old Great Nephew from New Zealand were treated with kindness and patience as the 7 year old was bursting with excitement and questions. All of his questions were answered respectfully and we all learned a lot from Becs answers The most thrilling part was when 1 of the 5 Humpbacks we saw breached a short distance from our Zodiak as we were on route to catch up with 3 Humpbacks. Bec allowed extra time to watch this welcome diversion. The waters all around us were super calm making for a wonderful experience for everyone on board.
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P273crpaull
Sep 18, 2023
Whale watching day, zodiac - Enjoyable day out. The waterproof outfits provided were great, especially due to the wind and drizzle. Saw 3 hunchback whales, pod of about 10 orca, stellar sea lions, harbour seals, harbour porpoises and on way back great views of a black bear hunting crabs on the shoreline. Great veggie lunch provided for us and a welcome hot chocolate on return.
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