Our Crew
All of our captains are certified by Transport
Canada and have a 60 Ton Limited Master's Ticket
or higher, along with Marine First Aid and Passenger
Evacuation Training (MED A-2). All of our naturalists
are professionally trained marine biology specialists.
Our Boats
Both the 39 ft. 'Pod Pilot' (open vessel) and the
40 ft. 'Quick Change II' (glass domed vessel) have
been certified
by Transport
Canada (guidelines above and beyond Coast
Guard regulations). They come equipped with the latest
in marine safety, navigation and communication equipment
including a 25 person life raft, GPS plotter, radar and
DCS dual station V.H.F. radio. Private washrooms are
available on board both vessels.
Special Features
Each boat offers our passengers:
underwater hydrophones
binoculars on loan
wildlife guides, books and marine charts for casual viewing
nature audio tapes
complimentary granola bars and bottled water
a trained marine biologist
“Just great – Knowledgeable staff made a huge difference.” ~Geoff and Sue, Norfolk, U.K.
Pod Pilot
Quick Change II
Wild
Whales Vancouver Eco Tours Ltd., Granville Island -
1806 Mast Tower Road, Vancouver, BC, V6H 4B6. For Reservations
call: 604-699-2011