Parksville Half Day Whale & Wildlife Private Charter

Escape to the secluded waters of the northern Salish Sea and beyond, have intimate encounters with the whales and wildlife. Fewer boats make for better wildlife encounters and the waters that we operate in have the lowest density of eco tour vessel distribution on Vancouver Island. Our 3.5 to 4 hour Private Whale & Wildlife Adventures are the perfect way to get out and witness the whales and wildlife of the Salish Sea with you friends and family.

Our Private Half Day Whale and Wildlife Adventures are perfect for families and small groups. We can accommodate groups of up to 11 Adults or 12 Guests with a mixture of adults and children on our Half Day Whale and Wildlife Private charters. Chances to encounter Biggs Killer Whales, Orcas, Humpback Whales, Pacific White Sided Dolphins, Sea Lions, Pacific Harbour Seals, Bald Eagles and Stunning Scenery on our daily 3.5-4 hour Whale & Wildlife Adventure.

Families enjoying a Parksville whale watching tour

Charter Vessel Skana: 26′ Zodiac Hurricane, seats a maximum of 11 adult passengers. Great for photography, very stable and a small onboard washroom. Skana is named after L79 “Skana”, a southern resident killer whale who passed away in 2013. He was one of our faves and is greatly missed.

Like our other zodiacs, she provides a really fun, exhilarating and, most importantly, safe ride. Sonic has a small onboard washroom, state of the art electronics, radios and a hydrophone to listen to the whales. 

 

Small Personal Tour groups. Marine Wildlife Photography Specialists. Longer Tours to ensure the best encounters with the whales and wildlife. We focus on the whole Salish Sea ecosystem. Passionate, certified captains and a exemplary safety record. Tours for the past 21 years. We are marine eco tour veterans that have operated whale and wildlife viewing in the Salish Sea for the past 21 years. Our passionate and experienced team looks forward to sharing the the latest whale and wildlife research with you.

Wildlife Spotting
We collaborate with many different whale and wildlife spotting networks as well as researchers, ferry captains, land based spotters, float plane pilots and commercial mariners. You will often find our captains scanning for whales and wildlife from the French Creek Marina breakwater before your adventure with us.
Guaranteed Whales!
Guarantee Whale Sightings - If you do not see a whale on one of our Whale & Wildlife Adventures we invite you to come again for free. We extend a free stand-by tour to the few passengers who do not see whales on their tour. Our whale guarantee is a complimentary, non-transferable and on a stand-by basis. Our Whale Guarantee is not species specific.
Professional Guide
Ocean Ecoventures’ Captains and Naturalists are in this job for the long haul! We are not part time summer staff. This really shines through on our trips in the form of expert interpretation on the wildlife and landscapes encountered. When our passengers see whales, they get to know exactly who that whale is, their siblings, their mothers and their personalities!
Parksville Half Day Whale & Wildlife Private Charter – Vessel Skana
Largest Population of Sea Otters in Canada.
Parksville Half Day Whale & Wildlife Private Charter – Vessel Skana
Parksville Half Day Whale & Wildlife Private Charter – Vessel Skana
Parksville Half Day Whale & Wildlife Private Charter – Vessel Skana
Parksville Half Day Whale & Wildlife Private Charter – Vessel Skana
Parksville Half Day Whale & Wildlife Private Charter – Vessel Skana
Parksville Half Day Whale & Wildlife Private Charter – Vessel Skana
Parksville Half Day Whale & Wildlife Private Charter – Vessel Skana
Parksville Half Day Whale & Wildlife Private Charter – Vessel Skana
Parksville Half Day Whale & Wildlife Private Charter – Vessel Skana
Parksville Half Day Whale & Wildlife Private Charter – Vessel Skana
Parksville Half Day Whale & Wildlife Private Charter – Vessel Skana
Parksville Half Day Whale & Wildlife Private Charter – Vessel Skana
Parksville Half Day Whale & Wildlife Private Charter – Vessel Skana
Parksville Half Day Whale & Wildlife Private Charter – Vessel Skana
Parksville Half Day Whale & Wildlife Private Charter – Vessel Skana
Parksville Half Day Whale & Wildlife Private Charter – Vessel Skana
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Testimonials

We read about this company on trip advisor and made our reservations.The tour certainly lived up to the worthy praise that preceded it. We saw a pod of something like 30 whales!! Plus a smaller pod of 3 before that. Also porpoises, seals & eagles. It was beautiful and the guide was absolutley excellent. He was organized, informative & friendly. The boat was also great: an inflatable just like what the coast guard uses. It skips right over the water & enables you to feel far fewer rock & rolls than an ordinary boat does, which is really good for someone like me, who does get seasick! Also really appreciated that there were just 8 of us instead of a whole mob of people as we saw on other whale watch boats. This really is worth a trip no matter where you are on the island and it is suitable for children.

Clarke Family, Coburg, Ontario

We would like to take the opportunity to say a big thank you for the trip on the 25th August, it was just fabulous. We ploughed through all the tourist information available in Victoria BC and especially the whale trips and we did not see any advertisement for your company. You need to get your company ‘out there’, what you offer, no one else does, i.e., the small capacity and willingness to provide your customers with truly amazing memories. If any of our photos turn out any good, we will email them to you, if you like. We do not get home until late September, so it shall be a while. Thank you again so much and we wish you much success in your business and we shall be recommending your trip to anyone we encounter who may be interested in whale watching trips.

Kind regards, Kris and Maree

We had such a great time on this trip. The scenery here is fantastic and our captain was very knowledgeable about local history and wildlife. It was nice to have our own set of binoculars through the boat ride. A nice touch.

Julie Harris, Seattle, Washington

A whale breaching 100 yards from the boat – what more can we say?

Conni and Chris Jensen, Colorado Springs, Colorado

I don’t know how to swim, so I was nervous to even go on the boat. But the friendly and professional attitude of the Captain and the comfort of the boat put me at ease. I can’t wait to go again and see even more beautiful BC coastline.

Kathy Parks, Picton, Ontario

Our boating trip was well beyond what we expected – fun, educational, and exciting. We’ll definitely be back

John and Catherine Sanderson, Calgary, Alberta

We just wanted to thank you again for the excellent service your outfit provided us. Your excursion was the highlight of our trip. We are already planning our next trip to see our “new friends of the sea” Keep in touch and let us know when you start offering “frequent whale watching rewards program” haha! Thanks again!

Jen and Joe, Colorado

You went out of your way to make the day a real experience, and you succeeded 150%! I think Evan is trying to find a way to get ourselves and the rest of our team back to the West Coast so that we can do it again! I honestly don’t think I could think of one negative thing to say, because both Evan and I walked away almost speechless (which for the two of us, is tough!). Thank you so much for spending the day with us, and accommodating our schedules-we both appreciated how you went out of your way to make the day great. We had an amazing time, and would do it again in a heartbeat! If there is anything that we can do for you, please let us know! All the best!

Valerie @ YUM Canada

This was our first trip to B.C., and we’re thrilled to have discovered this great company. We saw orca whales, humpback whales, beautiful scenery, bald eagles, and sandy beaches. This boat ride was a highlight of our trip to this beautiful island.

Sam and Carrie Johnston, Ottawa, Ontario
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