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Boat Tours & Charters

Evangeline Trail
Basin Charters

Category
Boat Tours & Charters
 
Description
Box 404, Digby, NS, B0V 1A0. Daily tours: sport fishing (8am–noon, 5–9pm), whale watch/nature (1:30–4:30pm); private charters. Sonya Marie, 14-m (45-ft) vessel with washroom. 24-person capacity. VS. Open May 15–Sep 23.245-8446; O/S 245-2109.
 
Open
Open May 15–Sep 23.
 
Credit Cards
VS
 
http://www.basincharters.ns.ca

Bay to Bay Adventures Ltd

Category
Boat Tours & Charters
 
Description
Little River & East Ferry. 3- to 4-hour trips on the Katabatic Winds, 11-m (36-ft). 2 cruises daily. Guaranteed sightings of whales and seabirds. Reservations requested. VS, DD. Open Jul 1–Sep 30.834-2618; fax 834-2740.
 
Open
Open Jul 1–Sep 30.
 
Credit Cards
VS, DD
 
gregtidd@tartannet.ns.ca

Brier Island Whale & Seabird Cruises

Category
Boat Tours & Charters
 
Description

Box 1199, Westport, NS, B0V 1H0. Cruises 2 to 5 times daily, 3-5 hours in duration. Learn about the vast marine ecosystem that surrounds Brier Island. Charter group rates; slide shows. VS, MC, DD. Open May 20–Oct 15 (STC).839-2995; 800-656-3660; fax 839-2075.
 
Open
Open May 20–Oct 15 (STC).
 
Credit Cards
VS, MC, DD
 
http://www.municipalities.com/briwsc

Captain's Adventure Eco Boat Tours
 
Category
Boat Tours & Charters
 
Description
Box 127, Meteghan, NS, B0W 2J0. Guided tour on St. Mary's Bay: coves where rumrunners hid their rum during prohibition; various types of birds on Gull Rock; playful seals. Open Jun 10–Sep 30; three 3 1/2-hr tours daily.769-2001.
 
Open

Open Jun 10–Sep 30; three 3 1/2-hr tours daily.

Norwood Boat Tours

Category
Boat Tours & Charters
 
Description
215 Water St, Westport, NS, B0V 1H0. 14-m (45-ft) boat for whalewatching & deep-sea fishing; also viewing seals & seabirds. Heated cabin; complimentary hot drinks. VS. Open May 15–Oct 15.839-2274; 800-397-7206; fax 839-2287.
 
Open
Open May 15–Oct 15.
 
Credit Cards
VS
 
http://www.brierisland.ca
captndan@norwoodboattours.com

Digby Neck Whale Watch
 
Category
Boat Tours & Charters
 
Description
RR1 East Ferry, NS, B0V 1E0. Whalewatching and private charters aboard Clarissa & Jen, a new 13-m (42-ft) passenger vessel. Experienced captain & guide. Frequent sightings of whales, seals, sharks, seabirds & dolphins. Group rates. VS, MC, DD. Open Jun 20–Sep 15.834-2959; 877-2WHALES.
 
Open
Open Jun 20–Sep 15.
 
Credit Cards
VS, MC, DD
 
http://www.digbyneckwhalewatch.com

Freeport Whale & Seabird Tours

Category
Boat Tours & Charters
 
Description

RR1 Freeport, Long Island, NS, B0V 1B0. 3–4 hr tours, professionally narrated by experienced naturalists. 12-m (40-ft) Cape Island Georgie Porgie. Fully enclosed, washroom. VS, MC, AE, DD. Open Jun 15–Sep 30.Tel/fax 839-2177; 866-866-8797.
 
Open
Open Jun 15–Sep 30.
 
Credit Cards
VS, MC, AE, DD
 
http://www.valleyweb.com/fwst/main.html

Mariner Cruises Whale & Seabird Tours

Category
Boat Tours & Charters
 
Description
Box 1264, Westport, Brier Island, NS, B0V 1H0. Rte 217 to Brier Island, the gateway to the Bay of Fundy. Chad & Sisters Two; washroom. Daily tours (2 1/2 & 5 hr) narrated by naturalist; whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, pelagic sea birds. Snack served during the cruise. Half- or full-day ecotour (groups of 20+): hike, flowers, history cruise, slide show & underwater camera expeditions available. Group rates. A Nova Scotia Ecotourism destination. VS, MC, DD, AE. Open Jun 10–Oct 15.839-2346; 800-239-2189; fax 839-2070.  more...
 
Open
Open Jun 10–Oct 15.  
 
Credit Cards
VS, MC, DD, AE
 
http://www.marinercruises.ns.ca
whales@marinercruises.ns.ca

Ocean Explorations Whale Cruises

Category
Boat Tours & Charters
 
Description

Box 719, Tiverton, NS, B0V 1G0. Daily tours by Zodiac to view seabirds, whales and fishing activities with live commentary on marine life. Diving charters. Open Jun 5–Oct 20 (O/S by reservation).839-2417.
 
Open
Open Jun 5–Oct 20 (O/S by reservation).
 
http://www.oceanexplorations.ca

Petite Passage Whale Watch

Category
Boat Tours & Charters
 
Description
3450 East Ferry, NS, B0V 1E0. Rte 217, at the end of Digby Neck. 13-m (42-ft) Cape Islander Passage Provider (new in 2001). Whale watching. 3 cruises daily, reservations requested. A Bay of Fundy Recommended Experience. VS, MC. Open Jun 20–Sep 30.834-2226; fax 245-4162.
 
Open
Open Jun 20–Sep 30.
 
Credit Cards
VS, MC
 
http://www.ppww.ca

Pirate's Cove Whale and Seabird Cruises

Category
Boat Tours & Charters
 
Description

Box 624, Tiverton, Long Island, NS, B0V 1G0. MV Fundy Cruiser, equipped for 40 passengers; MV Fundy Voyager, equipped for 27 passengers. 3 cruises daily. Bus tours welcome. VS, MC, AE, DD. Open Jun 7–Oct 15.839-2242; 888-480-0004; fax 839-2271.
 
Open
Open Jun 7–Oct 15.
 
Credit Cards
VS, MC, AE, DD
 
http://www.tartannet.ns.ca/~pcove/index.html

Zipping Zodiac Whale & Seabird Tours

Category
Boat Tours & Charters
 
Description
Freeport. Narrated tours in 6-m (20-ft) rigid-hull inflatable Zodiac: whale & seabird tours in the Bay of Fundy, and sightseeing tours around Long & Brier islands. VS, MC, DD. Open Jun 7–Oct 20.839-2064.
 
Open
Open Jun 7–Oct 20.
 
Credit Cards
VS, MC, DD
 
http://www.zippingzodiac.com
bob.gillis@ns.sympatico.ca

Sunrise Trail
Jiggs & Reels Boat Tours

Category
Boat Tours & Charters
 
Description
At Saltwater Cafe, Pictou. Sightseeing and entertainment tours on the Charlotte Darlene, 10 m (32 ft.); sealwatching. Tours by reservation; min 10 and max 18 passengers. $/TC. Open Jul 5–Sep 30.396-8855.
 
Open
Open Jul 5–Sep 30.
 
Credit Cards
$/TC

Sunshine Sailing

Category
Boat Tours & Charters
 
Description
Pictou. Afternoon and sunset cruises on 8-m (27-ft) sailboat, 2 hr or longer; up to 6 passengers. VS, MC. Open Jun 1–Nov 30.759-3339; 485-4119.
 
Open
Open Jun 1–Nov 30.
 
Credit Cards
VS, MC
 
http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/peterlatulippe/sunshine
peterlatulippe@ns.sympatico.ca