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  • Daryl and Sophi... C
    Paihia, New Zealand2 contributions
    A terrific day on the water
    Had a wonderful trip on our tour with our fantastic guide, Marty. Saw 10+ humpbacks, a pod of orca, dolphins, seals and sea lions. Water was calm, no wind, a perfect day for it. A terrific experience, highly recommended.
    Review of: 4 hour Zodiac Whale and Wildlife Tour
    Written October 5, 2023
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  • Jackie J
    3 contributions
    Trip,of a lifetime!
    Truly an incredible experience in every way.
    Rubin provides deep local knowledge of the area and wildlife,
    with a high level of competency and fun!
    Don’t miss out!
    Review of: 4 hr Into The Wild Whales & Wildlife Adventure
    Written October 23, 2023
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  • havenexile
    Carlisle, UK184 contributions
    Brilliant
    We did two tours with this company, on the whale watching trip saw orcas, humpbacks and Stellar sealions. Guide very knowledgeable and helpful.

    Also did Bute inlet bear watching, saw 8 grizzlies, couldn't believe how close we were to them. Also saw orcas and humpbacks on the journey
    Review of: 4 hour Covered Boat Whale and Wildlife Tour
    Written September 29, 2023
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  • Lori K
    Chicago, IL7 contributions
    Amazing wildlife adventure in Campbell River
    This was the highlight of an amazing week on Vancouver Island! It was a great day! Rueben was patient and so informative about the area, the wildlife, and the waterways. We saw dolphins, eagles, seals, sea lions, orcas (two separate types/pods), and a humpback whale who really put on a show for us! It was a breathtaking day on the water with a stop for lunch on Stuart Island where we learned about the unique tide and current activity in the Discovery Islands. I cannot recommend this tour enough.
    Review of: Full Day Whale Watching Campbell River
    Written August 13, 2023
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  • Lucy D
    Fareham5 contributions
    All we had hoped for - and more!
    Calm seas and blue skies gave us a picture-book backdrop for our visit to the waters around Quadra and the other Discovery Islands. The whales responded well and came to say hello - in the afternoon we were the only boat in the vicinity of a pod with possibly a new humpback on his/her first visit to the area ... that was very special. On our journey we also saw porpoises, dolphins - and a large gathering of "near-threatened" Steller Sealions "catching some rays" on a rocky outcrop.
    As we reflect on an amazing experience we are immensely grateful not just for the privilege of being with these animals in their habitat, but also because we learned so much about them from our knowledgeable and friendly boat-driver, guide and naturalist, Quinn. Oh, and the lunch was pretty good too!
    All-in-all, it was worth every penny and we couldn't recommend it more highly.
    Review of: 6 hour Covered Boat Whale Watching Tour
    Written October 6, 2023
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  • John E
    1 contribution
    Amazing Stellar sea lions
    Fabulous 6 hour trip on the water with Brad. Saw humpback whales, pacific white sided dolphins, Amazing Stellar sea lions and orca! Brad was a great , fun host and I can’t recommend this company enough, they are one of the reasons we return to Campbell river so often.
    Review of: 6 hour Zodiac Whale Watching Tour
    Written August 30, 2023
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  • Monica A
    3 contributions
    Orca focused tour did not disappoint!!
    We did our Orca Focused 7-8 Hour Zodiac Tour on September 11th. Each tour is different as they go to where the whales are reported to be spotted. First orca we saw was the famous Chainsaw and it was such a treat!!! He was with 2 other females. We watched him for awhile then got notice of another pod and went on our way to find them. On route we came across a group of humpbacks! We hung around and ate our lunch on board because everybody wanted to be on the water as much as possible. Lunch was provided and delicious. We continued on and found a pod of 4 cruising along the shores so we watched them for awhile then 2 big brothers came and gave us a magical show. It was our first whale watching experience and we understand that it's the luck of the draw to see them as nature will do what it wants so boy did we get lucky!! Nova was a great guide - very knowledgeable, full of energy and information. Would def recommend Campbell River Whale Watching!!
    Review of: 7-8 Hour Zodiac Whale Watching Tour
    Written September 27, 2023
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  • sarahestrange
    Winchester, UK2 contributions
    An amazing day out on the boat, delivered what was written on the tin. Bears, grizzly and black and beautiful scenery
    Second time we have visited Vancouver Island and been on a tour. The second time did not fail to live up to expectations. An amazing day! The staff are knowledgeable, friendly and go that extra mile to ensure you see something and have a change to photograph it. Definitely will revisit and recommend to anyone travelling to the island.
    Review of: Spring Bear and Waterfall Tour
    Written May 31, 2023
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  • chrid
    Tucson, AZ3 contributions
    Amazing!
    The boat captain (Captain John), naturalist(Zoey), and native guide(Cheyenne) were all fantastic. Very friendly and knowledgeable. They get you up close and personal, but in a safe manner. We saw orcas, humpback whales, grizzlies, sea lions, and bald eagles.
    Review of: Full Day Grizzly Bear Tour to Toba Inlet
    Written October 12, 2023
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