Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat

Special Instructions

Please read the following carefully: Check-in is 45 minutes before your departure time and is mandatory for all passengers. We require a digital waiver form to be filled out by each guest before departure which will be available in our office. Minors waivers(18 years and younger) must be signed by a parent or guardian. If you require this waiver beforehand, please let us know. If there are any trip delays or cancellations due to sea conditions or low numbers, we will message you on the morning of your departure. If you will not have access to your email while you are in Nanaimo, please call after 8:00 am on the day of your trip to confirm your departure. We recommend that you bring the following: - Comfortable clothes and shoes (Please dress appropriately according to the weather) - Water - Sunglasses + sunscreen - Cameras and/or video equipment (we can provide dry storage on the boat, cases still recommended) - Motion sickness tablets if you are prone to seasickness. Note: Seasickness is generally not an issue on our tours as we travel in an inland sea and are within sight of land the entire tour - Cash if you feel inspired to tip your crew at the end of your tour We are located at the Harbourfront Walkway at 5-90 Front Street, along the seawall in Nanaimo BC. If you're driving to our office there is paid parking nearby at the Pioneer Waterfront Plaza and the Harbour Front Parkade. Maffeo Sutton Park is recommended for parking RVs and other taller vehicles and is about a 10-minute walk from our office. If you need detailed directions or any assistance with transportation, please contact us once you are in Nanaimo or visit us online at www.vancouverislandwhalewatch.com. We're looking forward to having you aboard! We have a high success rate in finding whales (over 90%!), and most of the whales we find are orca and/or humpbacks. But if you don't see a whale then your next trip is on us! Your free offer is non-transferable and never expires.