Whale Watching's Most Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Do you guarantee whales?
A. Yes, on a day to day basis and is a money back guarantee not an issued voucher.
Q. What other animals might we see?
A. Our coast has the most diverse population of marine animals in the world. You might see Porpoise, Seals, Sea Lions, other
Species of whales, a myriad of sea birds and eagles.
Q. Where do we go?
A. The true answer to that is where ever the whales happen to be on that day and time. But,…through the Canadian Gulf Islands and the American San Juan Islands. These islands are all the same chain it just depends on what side of the border your on.
Q. How rough is the ocean?
A. Generally calm. Sidney is within all the islands so it is difficult to get large waves. Some boat wakes will be encountered.
Q. Do we get wet?
A. Only should it rain. Even then the jump suits that guests wear keep you dry and warm. It is possible to get some spray on
the odd day should the wind be blowing.
Q. Is it safe for cameras to be taken on board?
A. Absolutely and don’t forget lots of film and batteries.
Q. Is there any age restriction?
A. No, we have had children from 3 months to 94 years on our vessel.
Q. What are these jump suits you speak of?
A. They are loose fitting full body suits that are made of life vest material. In Canada, Ship Safety and Transport Canada require
these suits to be worn to keep guests safe. They are great to have and even on the hottest days here on our coast it is cool
on the water.
Q. Do we have very small and very large sizes?
A. Suits can fit a person up to 6’9” tall and about 400 lb. The extra smalls fit people about 5’ tall. If there are small children
coming on board it is best to bring some warm clothing for these children. Some parents will bring rain coats so they are a
complete wind breaker. All children will wear a life vest while on board.
Q. What is the best time of day to see the animals?
A. While the animals will not do anything over one time of day or another, the morning trip and the evening trip are the least
crowded out on the water. The evening trips also provide for beautiful color for photography as the sun begins to set.
Q. How late does it stay light?
A. Because of our northerly latitude it will stay light until 10:00 PM. on our summer days.
Q. Where are you located?
A. In Sidney at #105, 2537 Beacon Ave.
Q. Why go from Sidney instead of Victoria?
A. Because it is calmer seas from here and we are in the middle of where all the animals hang out.
If these do not answer your questions please e mail us at liz@seaquestadventures.com
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