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Hour Sail with the Whales
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our guests testimonials!
There is no other tour like it on the BC coast!
Sail with the whales.... moving quietly, sharing in spirit
with the orca. For some, the experience of viewing orcas while
sailing is the ultimate.
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| Humpback whale Tail-lobbing |
If you are looking for a tour that is truly eco-friendly,
these 5 and 8 hour whale watching tours are for you. We have
been offering these ecologically friendly tours for the last
19 years.
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.
All Day: 8 hour tours that include
the magical "inside" waters.
In recent years we have been offering some 8 hour tours that
have proved to be very popular. People enjoy a full days outing
on the water and, if the orcas are a distance away, there
is no pressure to head back for a second tour. The quality
aspect of the tour is enhanced by a longer presence on the
water viewing orcas and other marine life in a manner that
is ecologically sound.
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| Mt. Derby above Robson Bight |
A luncheon of soup, filled bread rolls and cookies are served
as well as fruit muffins and Devonshire teas (hot scones,
jam and cream).
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| Orcas pass Alert Bay |
S.V. Tuan provides passengers with a wonderful
viewing capability and a comfortable ride with a feeling of
exhilaration from being close to the water. People tell us
time and again, how close they feel to nature; their senses
stimulated by their close proximity to wildlife and to the
wilderness area we tour through.
An awe inspiring tour; it captivates and invigorates the
soul. On the way home, with the viewing of tidal currents
and pristine island waterways, the "grand finale"
is for some, the highlight of their tour. It brings nature
into perspective, with the realization that every "living
being" on earth is connected, and that nature is real
and alive on the Edge of the Rain coast. Vivid images of a
protected inner ocean rise from above and below the surface
of the water. Bull kelp stems reach upwards, their fronds
spreading out toward the sunlight, golden and glistening;
a kelp forest under which lie, the gems of an aquatic habitat.
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| Orca |
Bald Eagles atop Giant Cedar trees, in and out of nests and
soaring high, Belted Kingfishers speed on by, a shrill cry
uttered as only they know how. Harbour Seals hauled out on
rocky outcrops, Stellar Sea Lions feeding in the tide, Dall's
Porpoise, at times bow riding, inches beneath the surface of
the water, black and white, their sleek bodies darting back
and forth, exhaling and inhaling simultaneously, diving and
resurfacing with ease. A Humpback Whale's powerful breathe,
the "blow" can be seen from miles away, lingering
as sea smoke that is suspended momentarily and suddenly, an
enormous fluke is glimpsed in the surge of a flooding tide.
One cannot help but feel the magic of these "inside
waters", they fill your mind and nurture your spirit,
and when you leave, you take from this wilderness area, a
remarkable lasting impression.
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Testimonials
It was a great trip! A true feast for all
the senses! You are wonderful hosts. A delightful, peaceful
day! M & A Venille, Comox, BC
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It was wonderful to get so close to the whales and sail along
with them. We liked being in a small group.
The scones were delicious! Thanks for looking after us and
the children so well. A & K Myoko, Adelaide, Australia
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A great combination of sailing, whales and food. Thank you,
we will be back! B & H Alger, CA, USA
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Thanks, it was a beautiful experience of a
lifetime. I can't put my feelings into words! The food was
great. T. Froschauer, BC, Canada
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A fantastic trip! The food is heavenly! Your care for and
respect for the whales shines through.
M & J Rasmussen, MI, USA
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We have had a fantastic time here in Alert
Bay. "On the Beach" is excellent. We have walked
all the way around the island and been to the Ecological Park
which is superb! The " trips" out to see the whales
were incredible with thanks to our hosts for sharing their
knowledge with us. K & N Newton, England
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