From may until midoctober, captain zodiac entertains customers with sightings of. Taking a brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia is watching whales and seabirds and much more. In digby, you spend your money and take your chances. Check out all accommodations in the digby area and find the right one for you. For reservation information, please call us tollfree at. With their passion for wildlife, they will reveal the most interesting details about the st. As well as being a thrilling adventure, our whale watching cruises yield important information on endangered or rare species of whales like the. As well as being a thrilling adventure, our whale watching cruises yield important information on endangered or rare species of whales like the humpback, finback and right whales, and on other species of cetaceans whales, dolphins and porpoises and on seabirds. Tour director, biologist tom goodwin takes visitors to view whales, seals and sea birds in the bay of fundy. Experience some of the best whale watching on vancouver island.
Tangled whale came to nova scotia waterfront looking for. Ocean explorations whale adventures, tiverton, nova scotia. It was an exciting whale of a day for a whale watching tour out of digby, ns on september 25. Be close on the water and be ready when the whales are close as opposed to being on a deck 10 to 12 feet above the water. Let our naturalistcaptains help you discover wilderness up close.
About brier island seabird and whale watch cruises in 1984, harold graham and other researchers began investigating reports of frequent sightings of cetaceans around brier island. Ocean explorations whale cruises tiverton all you need. Please contact us to request more information about our campground and services or to provide feedback about our website. Digby neck and islands are one of the best places in north america for whale watching. Sep 26, 2012 it was an exciting whale of a day for a whale watching tour out of digby, ns on september 25. Describes boat, tour, location, charter, pricing, amenities, accommodations and. In 1986, the public was invited to join the cruise, assisting in funding.
The big boats offer a calmer ride for people who arent keen seagoers but the zodiac lets you get much closer to the whales and at eye level. May 4, 2020 ocean explorations zodiac whale cruises is the maritimes orginal zodiac ocean rafting whaleseabird adventure. Please contact us to request more information about our campground and services or to provide feedback about. As some great whale watching takes place on a foggy day, so dont let weather discourage you. Digby neck is the top destination for whale watching in nova scotia. We take one by zodiac and get to put on a flotation suit for the ride.
Tangled whale came looking for help in digby, nova scotia. You are much closer to marine life, only a few feet off the water, and can watch them from basically an eye level position. Im also thinking on going for a zodiac, but photography is a high priority and im bit concerned about whether ill be too busy wiping salt spray off my precious lens to get good photos. Try not to get any whale spray on that lens blue water faced iceberg bonavista 1.
There are all kinds of whalewatching trips out there. Digby is loved for its boating and whale watching, and has lots of places to visit including annapolis basin look off provincial park, digby heritage centre, and trinity anglican church. According to the pilot whale researchers onboard we were seeing around 100 pilot whales, all very active and just swimming all around our zodiac. From june through october, boats go daily to spot humpback, minke and pilot whales. There are so many whales in this stretch of water, sightings are as close as you can get to guaranteed. Trips usually last between two and three hours, though those from westport brier island tend to last longer between three and five hours. The waters at the mouth of the bay of fundy from the ledges off brier island right up the digby neck are important feeding areas for many species of cetaceans whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and a wide variety of seabirds. Digby neck is the top destination for whale watching in nova scotia from june through october, boats go daily to spot humpback, minke and pilot whales. Zodiac whale watching tours book whale watching excursions. Wed booked the garrison house inn for evening meal based on the punished timings.
Finback whales huge at 75 ft longhumpback whales entertainerspilot whales friendliest cape breton residentsdolph. Brier island is a little piece of paradise on the bay of. Trips usually last between two and three hours, though those from westport brier island tend to last longer between three and five. To request a whale watching tour, fill out the form below. Digby is only 1 hour 45 minutes away and there are lots of options for accommodations there. Our experienced zodiac skippers will show you a good time you wont soon forget. Properly documented appraisals are available for insurance, donation, estate disposition, and family division purposes. Since 1986, as the original zodiac tour operator on the west coast, we at remote passages are the zodiac whale watching specialists fleet. Nova scotias original zodiac ocean explorations whale.
Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours home facebook. The massive amount of untapped energy of the bay of fundy is the fuel for a fragile ecosystem that provides a nutritious food supply to numerous species of birds, fish, bottomdwellers like lobsters and scallops, and of course whales. We even provide a full suit to protect you from the elements. Come aboard one of our secure zodiacs for an exciting wildlife adventure and a privileged contact with the whales and the various marine species of the st. Captain daves highspeed zodiac whale and dolphin watching tour is designed to get small groups upclose and personal with whales, dolphins, and other marine wildlife like no other vessel. Welcome aboard our vessels tofino whale watching, bear. The nutrientrich waters of the bay of fundy attract dozens of whales, and several companies in digby neck, a narrow finger of land that nudges out into the bay of fundy, organize daily whalewatching excursions from late may to midoctober. Watching whales from a zodiac boat is an amazing experience. Or travel with us to oxford river for some once in a lifetime grizzly bear viewing.
Any closer and the dolphins will think youre one of their pod. The zodiac boat is a safe oceangoing craft thats a fun and different way to experience whale watching. Well zodiac whaleicebergbird watching is the way to go. Ride with us along the ocean waves to spot the elusive humpbacks and beautiful atlantic puffins, with tours that are an hour and a half long, we offer numerous daily departures, 7 days a week. Whale watching in beautiful brier island nova scotia canada.
Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours, westport, ns. Captain zodiac whale cruise tourism nova scotia, canada. Describes boat, tour, location, charter, pricing, amenities, accommodations and contact information. Whale watch trip with new england aquarium catamaran from boston. Our zodiac tours depart the inner harbour seven days a week april 1 through the end of october, at 10. Before we go whale watching, lets take a look at brier island. Take a zodiac ride with us and get a front row seat to the best newfoundland has to offer. Ocean explorations whale cruises tiverton all you need to. Times are tough for the travel community right now. Aboard a zodiac, set out for an encounter with species of whales and marine mammals during this incredible 2hour adventure in the best whale watching site in the world. I have gone several times in cape breton and once in the digby area and they were all wonderful trips.
Captain zodiac whale cruise is located in the scenic fishing village of cheticamp, at the base of the cape breton highlands national park. You can go whale watching from every side of nova scotia, which makes choosing where to go a bit of a challenge. In 1984, harold graham and other researchers began investigating reports of frequent sightings of cetaceans around brier island. Whale watching in nova scotia nova scotia travel guide. They found that the waters were ideally suited to studying cetaceans in the wild.
Joe was an analyst at a bank in london where using his enhanced technical not forgetting the whale by john ironmonger. Most common species seen are the minke, humpback and fin whales. The nearby cafe had appalling service as it was understaffed and probably not. At the sign of the whale gallery offers appraisals of canadian art and is an accredited member of the canadian association of personal property appraisers. Coincidentally a fin whale wasalso spotted at the same time. Digby neck whalewatching rough guides rough guides. Whale tour reservations keltic express zodiac whale. We made the manic dash from annapolis royal to get to digby in time for a quick lunch and the whale watching trip. Nova scotias original zodiac whale adventures the waters at the mouth of the bay of fundy from the ledges off brier island right up the digby neck are important feeding areas for many species of cetaceans whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and a wide variety of seabirds.
Looking at reports it seems that beluga is pretty easy, but blue whale seems a bit hit or miss, so its the later species that im particularly interested in. Nov 02, 2017 there are all kinds of whale watching trips out there. Ready to experience whale watching excursions like never before. Any suggestions on the best area to go whale watching in nova scotia brier island, lunenburghalifax area or cape breton my family of 4. Have you had a chance to see whales in the waters around nova s. Most people say the digby area is better because you are more likely to see very large whales, including the right whale. We also saw seals, eagles and took a little trip inside a cave kids also given a chance to drive the zodiac. P precession of equinoxes it takes 26,000 years for the zodiac to go full circle, but the constellations do not follow each other in an orderly fashion. Shop for deals across a selection of hotels, starting at usd 38 per night. Theres also the choice between the bigger cruisestyle boat or the smaller zodiac. Ride with us along the ocean waves to spot the elusive humpbacks and beautiful atlantic puffins, with tours that are an hour and a half. Your support will go a long way in helping tour operators worldwide get back on. Digby neck whale watching find out more explore book your trip books features the nutrientrich waters of the bay of fundy attract dozens of whales, and several companies in digby neck, a narrow finger of land that nudges out into the bay of fundy, organize daily whale watching excursions from late may to midoctober.
May 4, 2020 ocean explorations zodiac whale cruises is the maritimes orginal zodiac ocean rafting whale seabird adventure. Well zodiac whale icebergbird watching is the way to go. I have gone several times in cape breton and once in the digby area and they were all wonderful trips here is some information. It is also joining a scientific survey studying an area teeming with marine life. North island tours is port mcneills homegrown adventure company. Campbell river whale watching, grizzly bear, wildlife and ocean rapids adventures tours go wild. We search the waters off cape breton island for migratory whales returning to feed each season. Many places also offer accommodation and whale watching packages so make sure you inquire when you make your travel plans. The drawback for some is that it may take much longer on the water to reach the whales. Our friendly staff is available to answer questions book online, call or email today. Zodiac rafts are known as the perfect vessel to observe marine life.
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