Bluewater Adventures | Whale and Dolphin Watching

 Since 1974, Bluewater Adventures’ reputation has brought respected groups and people from around the world to enjoy “once-in-a-lifetime” wildlife and coastal First Nations cultural experiences. Multi-day, live-aboard trips explore the remote wilderness of coastal British Columbia and Southeast Alaska. Aboard the 21-metre expedition yachts, guests and crew keep watch for whales and other marine mammals, coastal birds, bears, old-growth forests, and ancient native villages. Experienced biologists, renowned resource people, and professional crew engage guests on these unique learning journeys. Trips specialize in wildlife behaviour, coastal ecology, and local history of the West Coast. A small group size of twelve to sixteen guests ensures quality, informality, and a “hands-on” experience for all aboard. Bluewater Adventures trips adhere to the principals of ecotourism: support local communities, promote conservation, ensure practices are low impact, and provide guests with world-class knowledge about the coast, wildlife, and First Nations’ cultures.

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Months

March • April • May • June • July • August • September • October

Duration

Multi-day

Vessel types

Kayak / Canoe • Live-aboard boat • Rigid inflatable • Small boat (0-50 passengers) • Under sail / Yacht

Times and prices

 Please visit our website for 2013 and 2014 schedules and pricing.

http://bluewateradventures.ca/site/schedule-and-pricing/2013-schedule-and-pricing.html

About our skippers and naturalist guides

Bluewater Adventures Crew

Our dedicated and multi-talented crew have spent years sailing along this coast, leading our trips. Their experience and commitment makes the difference between a good trip and a great one! Our captains are all Coast Guard and Department of Transport licensed to ensure safety.

Aboard each trip is a Resource Guide with qualifications in biology, education, zoology, anthropology or ornithology. Our guides are not only experts in their field, but truly enjoy communicating their enthusiasm to others. Down below in the salon, our wonderful cooks serve gourmet meals and beautiful buffets.

Facilities

Access to wheelhouse • Carbon neutral • Deck with 360?vision • Hands-on materials (bones, shells etc) • Naturalist guide(s) as well as skipper • On board hydrophone • On board video • Onboard research • PA system • Posters / displays / maps • Public participation in research • Reading material available • Restrooms / toilets on board • Scenic backdrop to encounters • Snacks / drinks • Support conservation • Swim / snorkel included • Use a code of conduct

We frequently

Listen to whale song • Listen to whales and dolphins • See a whale's tail • See leaping dolphins • See leaping whales • Watch whales and dolphins

Baleen Whales

Fin Whale • Humpback Whale

Toothed Whales

Killer Whale / Orca

Ocean Dolphins

Pacific White-sided Dolphin

Porpoises

Dall's Porpoise • Harbour Porpoise

Other wildlife and points of interest

We see a rich and varied selection of wildlife in the remote regions that our voyages take us. We see whales and other marine life on all of our trips with each trip having unique highlights. We will likely see: 3 kinds of orca - resident, transient and offshore humpback whales, fin whales and sometimes minke Pacific white-sided dolphins, Dall's porpoise, harbour porpoise Steller sea lions, harbour seals Depending on our itineraries, we will likely see: black bears, grizzly bears, Kermode or spirit bear Many species of coastal birds like gulls, oyster catchers, pigeon guillemots, terns, bald eagles, hawks and falcons, ravens, puffins, American dippers, sandhill cranes... the list goes on A multitude of invertebrate life all along the coast First Nations points of interest like ancient Haida Village Sites, long houses, totem poles and First Nations art.

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