Explore The Wildlife of Northern Vancouver Island
Private Charters
Book our entire boat for a private tour for your family and friends. For private charters we can accommodate up to twelve passengers.
You can easily book our regular Sea Otter and Whale Watching or Evening Wildlife Viewing tours as a private charter online. If you want to book a charter outside our regularly scheduled tour times please contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Private Wildlife and Whale Watching
3 to 3 ½ Hour Tour
$1495 CAD private charter
Private Sea Otter and Whale Watching
5 ½ to 6 Hour Tour
$2595 CAD private charter
Up to 10 passengers are included in the base price.
Tour Details
- Minimum age of 8 years old. Passengers 18 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Tours depart from Coastal Rainforest Safari’s office at 7185 Market Street in Port Hardy, BC on Northern Vancouver Island.
- Please arrive 30 minutes before the tour’s departure time to be outfitted in floater suits and sign a waiver. At the office, your guide will provide a safety briefing plus an overview of the tour and area we will be exploring. The boat is docked a short one minute walk from our office.
- Our open RHIB vessels have comfortable seats on shock mitigating platforms and an on-board toilet.
- RHIBs are not suitable for people with a history of back or neck injuries, recent surgery, or are pregnant.
- Please dress warmly. You will be provided with two-piece flotation suits, warm hats, and binoculars.
- Plenty of wildlife photography opportunities are available but please do not bring tripods on board.
- Lunch and warm drinks are provided on our 5 ½ to 6 hour tours.
Port Hardy Whale Watching and Sea Otter Viewing Tours
We are located in Port Hardy at the north end of Vancouver Island.
