Cape Breton Whale Watching
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Whale Watching in Cape Breton, Atlantic Canada.
This Cape Breton Whale Watching tour promises guests they'll see a whale every time or their trip is free. Dolphin, seal, seabird, raptor and bear sightings are also a common occurrence. All equipment is provided, including, rain suit and hydrophones to hear the whales. Other scenic highlights of the tour include unique cliff formations, sea caves, pioneer settlements and waterfalls.
Join an experienced captain on a cruise of the Nova Scotian sea, where whale sightings are guaranteed, and seal, raptor, dolphin, moose and bear sightings are a frequent added bonus. The partially-covered boat is equipped with a hydrophone to hear the whales with. Cruises run between May 1 and October 15.
Tourists on this boat trip are guaranteed to spot a whale or they get another trip free. The 35 ft Northern Gannet is equipped with special microphones to enable guests to hear the whales. Tours are lead by Captain Cox, a whale watcher with over 30 years of experience.
Take a three hour tour aboard the hydrophone-equipped Loveboat and Loveboat I and have close encounters with whales and other Cape Breton species. Three departures daily.
Sail to the Whales Inc. offers two and a half hour tours aboard a classic schooner. Depatures from Bay St. Lawrence to see whales, dolphins, seals, birds, bears, moose and more.
This tour operator offers standard harbour tours, as well as a variety of specialty tours, including whale watching, nature, sport fishing and diving tours. Private charters and excursions are also available.
Meet friendly whales and explore the unique cliff formations and sea caves along the coast of Cape Breton Highlands National Park on this three hour tour. Three departures run daily from May 15th to October 15th.
Lead by a local historian, former teacher and current fisherman, this tour is safe and relaxing, with professional commentary. Fun, laughter, music and whale sightings are guaranteed on every trip. This 40 ft covered boat is Coast Guard approved and hydrophone equipped. Tours run from June 1 to October 1.
Experience Cape Breton Island from sea aboard this 12 passenger Zodiac 733 Hurricane, fully outfitted with rain gear and life jackets for all ages. Owned and operated by experienced seaman Lowell Dixon, guests are entertained by his knowledge of this coast,its sea life, folk lore and much more
Explore the waters around Cape Breton from the Oshan, a 13 m (42 ft) boat. This family-run business specializes whale watching, bird watching and deep-sea fishing tours. Early morning and late evening tours are available.
Located in Ingonish the Joan Malachi (45 ft vessel) departs 4 times daily for a thrilling 2 hour tour.Common sightings include: Minke Whales, Pilot Whales, Fin Whales, Humpback Whales, Dolphins, Blue Fin Tuna, Sea Turtles, Seals, Eagles
Tours with Sea Visions take place aboard The Spirit, a 18 m (57 ft) schooner that was hand crafted to resemble the sailing schooners of Nova Scotia's past. Sailing is a great way to explore the Cape Breton waters because passengers do not have to contend with unpleasant fumes and noise (aside from the occasional cry of glee).










