 We
start these cruises 12 times a day on larger (20 & 25 passenger)
Family vessels and 12 passenger Zodiacs. Upon arrival
at Seaside Adventures and after check-in we all put on the exposure
suits and head out on an exciting marine wild life excursion out
into the Clayoquot Sound. (On our 25 passenger vessel exposure suits
are not needed.) We will stop and visit the many Eagles, watch them
building nests, tend to their young, fish and soar on the air
currents above. From there we continue on our journey out to the
traditional feeding grounds of the Grey whale. Always keeping an eye
out for a pod of Orcas (killer Whales) as they pass through on their
hunt for food. Stops may be made to view seal and sealions colonies
at their local haul-outs. A very important part of every cruise is
the bird wild life. One of our favorite areas to do this is in the
off shore bird sanctuary where 9 species of birds nest at different
times throughout the seasons. Some of the species are Puffins, Gulls
Cormorants, Common Muirs and many other types. In this region we see
Grey Whales, Orcas, Humpbacks and Minkies. Throughout these cruises
we are on the lookout, and often see Porpoises, Sunfish, River
Otters and Sea Otters. Our guides take pride in sharing both history
and relative native folklore throughout the entire cruise.
Come and experience with us
the spectacular sights of the 22,000 to 23,000 Gray whales on their mass northward
migration from the begining of March to mid April each year.
April
through to November, experience the gentle giants feeding and frolicking in their natural
habitat foraging in the food rich waters of Clayoquot sound.
Many of the gray whale population live in the Clayoquot
Sound
area almost year round. Some even stay the whole year.
Total trip time 2 - 3 hours in length.
Cameras are a must.
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