| 4 - 5
Hour Sail with the Whales
Read
our guests testimonials!
There is no other tour like it on the BC coast!
Sail with the whales.... moving quietly and sharing in spirit
with orcas, dolphins and humpback whales. For some, the experience of viewing orcas while
sailing is the ultimate.
 |
| Sailing with the Whales |
If you are looking for a tour that is truly Eco-friendly,
these tours are for you. We have
been offering these ecologically friendly tours for the last
25 years.
 |
| Dall's Porpoises |
On tour, S.V. Tuan travels by engine power
at a speed that is compatible with marine life. When the orcas are foraging and it is not possible to sail,
we turn off the engine and drift in the tide. Hydrophones
carried on board enable passengers to listen to orca and
dolphin vocalizations and if they are foraging, it is usual
at this time that they will also be vocalizing.
 |
| Dall's Porpoises with S.V. Tuan |
On most of these tours, Orcas, Minke and Humpback Whales
are well within reach and the viewing percentage is in the
high 90's.
Every tour is different from any other tour previously taken.
 |
| Humpback Whale |
The experience will depend entirely upon the pod(s) encountered,
the activity that the pod(s) are involved in at the time of
viewing, the waterway that they are located in and the direction
in which they are traveling.
 |
| Resting Killer Whales |
Top ^ |
|
Each and every encounter is an empowering one to the human
spirit and one that brings great joy and excitement to people
of all ages.
 |
| Devonshire Tea |
S.V. Tuan is a quiet vessel on the water,
even when under power of her engine. Please note that it is usual that we motor to and from the orca viewing area;
but when in the vicinity of the orcas, if conditions are right
, we will sail with them.
 |
| Killer Whales |
Utilizing just 4.5 L (1 gal. ) of diesel fuel / hour, Tuan's
consumption of fossil fuels is minimal, as is the noise factor,
when compared to most other vessels operating in the area.
 |
| Passengers on S.V. Tuan |
Quality thermal weather gear is provided for those in need,
there is a bathroom onboard and the cabin is heated on cooler
days. Our 40 foot (13.3 metre) vessel is passenger certified
and operated by a licensed skipper and deckhand.
 |
Scenic views
|
Tuan's cabin is of solid honduras mahogany and her interior
the same fitted with teak and New Zealand rimu. The metal
hardware is brass and the sailing gear is stainless with a
solid hand railing completely around the yacht. S.V. Tuan
was professionally built and is gracious as a classic yacht.
 |
| Stellar Sealions |
Top ^ |
Testimonials
Absolutely the best way to see the whales!
B & J Lellis, CA, USA
---
An incredible experience - the whales and just being on the
boat. The food was delicious. Thank you!
The Grams Family, BC, Canada
---
A wonderful experience. We know now why it was highly recommended.
The Devonshire tea was a perfect ending!
D & H Beaumont,
Alberta, Canada
---
Whales are magic, love those scones!
S
Burham, BC, Canada
---
Good weather, wonderful whales and fantastic food!
B & J Gaines, IL, USA
---
An exquisite trip with orcas. Wonderful crew - very attentive.
Thank you.
H & H Scierski, Saarbrucken, Germany
---
Fabulous boat and crew; the gourmet catering was beyond expectation.
Thank you for a wonderful experience with the orcas!
B
Dalton, Ont, Canada
---
"Thank you" is not enough - you've shown me more
beauty than I ever thought possible.
S. Jovanovic, London,
England
---
A repeat trip,wonderful again. I'd recommend this to all my
landlocked friends!
B. Dalton, Ont, Canada
Top
^
|
