Family-Friendly Wildlife Cruises!
Traveling with little ones under 3 years old? Join our large cruiser from Tofino for a Bear, Sea Otter or Whale watching adventure. These vessels offer plenty of space for the whole family and emergency marine toilets. We recommend you bring everything you might need for a three-hour adventure including water, snacks, favourite toys etc.
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Sea Otter Watching - Large Cruiser from Tofino
Length: 2 hours
Facilities: 1 marine toilet
- Interior cabin space and large panoramic windows
- Snacks and drinks are allowed on board
- Explores calm inlet waters
Best for: little ones who need a shorter time out on the water and access to food. You can stretch your legs when the vessel is stopped or slowed.
Bear Watching - Large Cruiser from Tofino
Length: 2.5 to 3 hours
Facilities: 1 marine toilet
- Food is not permitted, no scented items/perfume
- Voices must be kept low to avoid startling the bears
- Interior cabin space and large panoramic windows
- Explores calm inlet waters
Best for: little ones who are good at staying in their seat, do not need snacks and who can use soft whispers to talk as loud noises can startle the bears.
Whale Watching - Large Cruiser from Tofino
Length: 2.5 to 3 hours
Facilities: 2 marine toilets
- Snacks and drinks allowed on board
- Large interior cabin, exterior viewing space and upper viewing deck
- Explores coastal areas and offshore
Best for: little ones who need space to move around, love to use outside voices and need access to food and a marine toilet.
Where Do We Go
Whale Watching
We explore coastal areas and can even head offshore if conditions are good. Sightings can include whales, seals, sea otters, marine birds and other coastal species.
Bear Watching
We explore calm inlet waters. Sightings are mainly focused on Bears, but we can also see other species in the area including seals, eagles and Harbour Porpoise.
Sea Otter Tour
We travel through calm inlet waters. Sightings are mainly focused on Sea Otters, but other species may be in the area.
Other Vessels
The vessel size and type does not affect your chances to find and observe wildlife.
Locations
Tofino
Our Tofino location offers Whale, Bear and Sea Otter tours for those of all ages. At this location we have zodiacs, and large cabin cruisers.
Ucluelet
Our Ucluelet location offers Whale and Bear watching trips for those 3 years and older. At this location we have zodiacs and 12 passenger cabin cruiser options.
It is a 40-minute drive from Tofino to Ucluelet.