Our Wildlife and Whale Watching Boats
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Our Wildlife and Whale Watching Boats
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Two-piece Flotation Suits
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Our Wildlife and Whale Watching Boats
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Two-piece Flotation Suits
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Our Vessels

In September of 2022 we took delivery of the first of two new custom made Titan Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) viewing vessels. While many people may refer to these boats as “zodiacs”, this generic term really does not do them justice. Titan Boats are based on Vancouver Island and have been building aluminum hulled RHIBs for both ecotourism and law enforcement for over a quarter century. We worked closely with Titan to design our vessels to provide our guests the most comfortable and intimate wildlife viewing experiences possible.

Gone are the standard bench seats that most companies use and replaced with individual seats on shock mitigating suspension platforms, providing a comfortable ride even in bumpy conditions. When stopped to view wildlife you are not constrained to your seats, the boats have viewing areas in front and behind the seats allowing guests to spread out and get the best possible sightings. An aisle down the center of the boat allows easy access to the standing height on board toilet (head). 

At almost 10 metres in length (33 feet) and powered by twin 300 HP Yamaha outboards, our vessels allow us to cover a lot of water in a variety of conditions. Our vessels are comfortable for a few hours or a full day. Features include Simrad navigation, Radar, and AIS system, plus dual VHF Radios.  Our onboard hydrophone and speaker system allows us to listen to the whales.

To add to our guests’ comfort, we provide two-piece flotation suits plus warm hats and binoculars on all tours. The two-piece suits are much easier to get in and out of than the traditional one-piece suits used by most companies. *two-piece suits are  available in sizes Small to XXL. We also have one-piece suits in Extra Small  and XXXL sizes.

Natalie Wren

Tour Boat - Natalie Wren

We took delivery of the Natalie Wren in September 2022. Named after co-owner Andrew Jones’ daughter.

Seat Configuration

Whale Watching Boat

Eleni Jane

Natalie Wren - Whale Watching Boat

We took delivery of the Eleni Jane in May 2023. Named after co-owner Mike Willie’s youngest daughter.

Seat Configuration

Eleni Jane - Whale Watching Boat

Coastal Rainforest Safaris offers a rare opportunity to witness orcas from some of the most secluded and untouched areas on northern Vancouver Island. Far from the crowds, our tours take you deep into the heart of Kwakwaka’wakw territory, where the wild beauty of the coast comes alive.

Join us for an unforgettable journey led by Indigenous guides who share their deep connection to these waters, their stories, and the incredible marine life that call them home.

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Orca sightings are always a special treat during our tours.
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We are looking forward to seeing loads of humpback whales this summer.

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Sea otters might look cute and cuddly, but beneath all that fluff is a non-stop eating machine.⁠

With the highest metabolisms of any marine mammal, sea otters need to eat up to 25% of their body weight every day just to stay warm. That’s like a 150 lb person eating nearly 40 lbs of food daily!⁠

In addition to their supercharged metabolism, sea otters have the densest fur in the animal kingdom - up to a million hairs per square inch. This thick fur keeps them warm in chilly waters where most marine mammals rely on blubber.⁠

One of their favourite foods are sea urchins. Not only are they a tasty snack, but by munching on urchins, sea otters help keep kelp forests healthy and thriving. ⁠

Want to see these adorable ecosystem engineers in action? Join us on our Sea Otter and Whale Watching Tour to experience the wild beauty of Vancouver Island North — sea otters, whales, eagles, and more await.⁠
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