Departures from Salt Spring Marina
Pick-up at Montague Harbour or Sturdies Bay on Galiano Island available on request!We require a minimum of 4 passengers however we can usually combine with a Salt Spring departure.
Contact us for Accomodations,Hotels,Vacation Rentals and B&B information
Outdoor Visions
1 250 538 7188
1 888 656 9878
Member:
Salt Spring Chamber of Commerce
Galiano Chamber of Commerce
NEWS
http://www.vancouversun.com/Technology/baby+killer+whales+spotted+coast/1303831/story.html
Contact
gulfislandssafari@gmail.com
What we can do for you;
Marine Wildlife/Whale Watching
Vinyard Tours-Pender Island,Saturna Island,slt Spring Island
Hiking Drop Off-Southern Gulf Islands
Cycling Drop Off-Southern Gulf Islands
Charters
Zodiac travel is not recommended for children under 6 or expectant mothers.All participants must sign a waiver before departure
Recent Whale Sightings
We belong to a spotter network and will provide passengers with the most up to date information prior to departure
Recent Sightings-Orcas
June 19 J pod Sandheads
June 20 J pod Boundary Pass
June 21 J,K,L pod Pender Island
June 22 J pod Boundary Passage
JUNE 23 J pod North Pender Island
June 24 J pod Boundary Passage
June 25 J pod Pender Island
June 26 J pod Active Pass
June 27 J pod South San Juan
June 28 J pod North Pender Island
June 29 J pod Active Pass
July 1 J pod Saturna Island
July 3 J pod Pender Island
July 4 J pod Stuart Island
July 5 K pod Boundary Passage
july 7 J Pod Pender Island
Group Bookings Terms and Coditions
Group Bookings are available
Please note that the cost of your services does not include a gratuity for your service provider or your host.
A deposit of %50% must be paid when the group booking request is submitted. The person who is organizing the booking is responsible for paying this deposit in full.Payment in full must be paid prior to departure.
Date and time of booking will not be reserved until this deposit is received.
Full names and accurate phone numbers for each member of the group is necessary to complete the booking correctly.
Outdoor Visions must be notified of any cancellations at least 48 hours in advance of the time of the booking. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will forfeit their deposit.
Each member of the group is expected to arrive 30 minutes before the start time of the booking to prepay for their services.Services will begin on time, regardless of whether or not all members of the group have arrived.
If catering by Outdoor Visions is desired, specific menu selections must be confirmed at least 2 business days before the time of booking.
Clients may bring their own food and beverages.
Alcoholic beverages are allowed to be carried permitted provided that all members of the group adhere to the following guidelines:
All members of the group must be of legal age and must produce photo ID upon request
No member shall consume alcohol until at thier destination.
Please note: There is no guarantee that your requested date and time will be available. We will check our booking schedule and respond to your request within 24 hours. If we cannot arrange an agreeable date and time for your group booking, then your deposit will be refunded.
End time will depend on the services you request. We will contact you to let you know how much time you will need for this group booking.
Do you have any special requests or additional instructions?
This picture taken on one of our hike and bike trips to Galiano Island.
The best views on earth!
The Gulf Islands
The World's Best Natural Playground
Fly In and Go Wild
Hop on a Salt Spring Air flight from Vancouver!
Pack your binoculars and join us for a Gulf Islands marine safari. It’s Spring in the Salish Sea and with the changing season come all the surprises of our natural environment in transition. California Sealions are still hanging around before they leave in large numbers for the outer coast where they will spend the summer fishing for herring. Their much larger bear-like cousin the Stellar Sealions are also lingering after the harsh winter season. Aside from the Sealions, we will be looking to see much more on our weekend safari, including Bald Eagles, many types of coastal bird life, Harbour Seals, Dall's Porpoise, Harbour Porpoise and Otters.This is also the time of year when the three pods of resident Orca's return to our waters. We could well be in for an incredible surprise! J pod has already cruised through our local waters and there have been recent sightings of Transient Killer Whales and Gray Whales.Besides the incredible wildlife we have at our finger tips, we are right in the heart of a breathtaking archipelago of natural history. Join us as we witness the great changing of the guards as springtime says good bye to some and hello to other inhabitants of our extraordinary marine habitat!
Call toll free 1 888 656 9878
Charter our vessel to vist another Gulf Island,hike or bike!
Hop on a Salt Spring Air flight from Vancouver!
Pack your binoculars and join us for a Gulf Islands marine safari. It’s Spring in the Salish Sea and with the changing season come all the surprises of our natural environment in transition. California Sealions are still hanging around before they leave in large numbers for the outer coast where they will spend the summer fishing for herring. Their much larger bear-like cousin the Stellar Sealions are also lingering after the harsh winter season. Aside from the Sealions, we will be looking to see much more on our weekend safari, including Bald Eagles, many types of coastal bird life, Harbour Seals, Dall's Porpoise, Harbour Porpoise and Otters.This is also the time of year when the three pods of resident Orca's return to our waters. We could well be in for an incredible surprise! J pod has already cruised through our local waters and there have been recent sightings of Transient Killer Whales and Gray Whales.Besides the incredible wildlife we have at our finger tips, we are right in the heart of a breathtaking archipelago of natural history. Join us as we witness the great changing of the guards as springtime says good bye to some and hello to other inhabitants of our extraordinary marine habitat!
Call toll free 1 888 656 9878
Charter our vessel to vist another Gulf Island,hike or bike!
In this photo we are carrying 8 bikes and 11 passengers.
If you want to bike or hike any other Gulf Island,call us 250 538 7188
News from CBC
There's some good news today about B.C.'s endangered killer whale population — another calf has been spotted off the coast of Vancouver Island.
A whale watcher first noted the small dorsal fin on the weekend in the waters of Haro Strait, between Victoria and the San Juan Islands.
'Our population of killer whales in the region is endangered.'
—Ken Balcomb, executive director of the Centre for Whale ResearchKen Balcomb, the executive director of the Centre for Whale Research in Friday Harbour on San Juan Island, Wash., confirmed the sighting was the second for that pod this year.
"We went out and yep, there indeed, there's a brand-new baby there, a brand-new baby in J pod. That makes two this year in J pod, and in both cases are doing well," he said.
A whale watcher first noted the small dorsal fin on the weekend in the waters of Haro Strait, between Victoria and the San Juan Islands.
'Our population of killer whales in the region is endangered.'
—Ken Balcomb, executive director of the Centre for Whale ResearchKen Balcomb, the executive director of the Centre for Whale Research in Friday Harbour on San Juan Island, Wash., confirmed the sighting was the second for that pod this year.
"We went out and yep, there indeed, there's a brand-new baby there, a brand-new baby in J pod. That makes two this year in J pod, and in both cases are doing well," he said.
Thanks for all your support and business in 2008.
We had a great summer of Orca sightings as well as lots of porpoise,seals and eagles in an incredible and unforgettable setting!
For early spring 2009 for groups of four or more we offer wildlife viewing and tours of the Southern Gulf Islands,or if you need to get somewhere fast we can deliver!
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g154941-s4/Saltspring-Island:British-Columbia:Things.To.Do.html
Trip Ideas on our Zodiac -Early Spring 2009
-Spring Wildlife Viewing, featuring sea lions,seals,marine birds/eagles and orcas.A marine tour of the Southern Gulf Islands is also included. approx 3 hours
-Bike the Gulf Islands-grab your bike (rentals available) and we can drop you off anywhere for the day or for the afternoon!We acn also help you plan.
Group Bookings Terms and Coditions
Group Bookings are available
Please note that the cost of your services does not include a gratuity for your service provider or your host.
A deposit of %50% must be paid when the group booking request is submitted. The person who is organizing the booking is responsible for paying this deposit in full.
Date and time of booking will not be reserved until this deposit is received.
The deposit will be refunded in full provided that all services booked were completed as stated and paid for in full.
Full names and accurate phone numbers for each member of the group is necessary to complete the booking correctly.
Outdoor Visions must be notified of any cancellations at least 48 hours in advance of the time of the booking. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will forfeit their deposit.
Each member of the group is expected to arrive 30 minutes before the start time of the booking to prepay for their services.Services will begin on time, regardless of whether or not all members of the group have arrived.
If catering by Outdoor Visions is desired, specific menu selections must be confirmed at least 2 business days before the time of booking.
Clients may bring their own food and beverages.
Alcoholic beverages are allowed to be carried permitted provided that all members of the group adhere to the following guidelines:
All members of the group must be of legal age and must produce photo ID upon request
No member shall consume alcohol until at thier destination.
Please note: There is no guarantee that your requested date and time will be available. We will check our booking schedule and respond to your request within 24 hours. If we cannot arrange an agreeable date and time for your group booking, then your deposit will be refunded.
End time will depend on the services you request. We will contact you to let you know how much time you will need for this group booking.
Do you have any special requests or additional instructions?
We had a great summer of Orca sightings as well as lots of porpoise,seals and eagles in an incredible and unforgettable setting!
For early spring 2009 for groups of four or more we offer wildlife viewing and tours of the Southern Gulf Islands,or if you need to get somewhere fast we can deliver!
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g154941-s4/Saltspring-Island:British-Columbia:Things.To.Do.html
Trip Ideas on our Zodiac -Early Spring 2009
-Spring Wildlife Viewing, featuring sea lions,seals,marine birds/eagles and orcas.A marine tour of the Southern Gulf Islands is also included. approx 3 hours
-Bike the Gulf Islands-grab your bike (rentals available) and we can drop you off anywhere for the day or for the afternoon!We acn also help you plan.
-Visit the Pubs,Vineyards or restaurants of the Southern Gulf Islands,we can arrange a group outing with 4 or 5 stops.A great way to sample the Islands and meet the locals!
-on board digital photography workshops.New for 2009,for groups of 4 or more call for details.
Rates per person:
$79 for 2+ hour marine wildlife tour*
$99 for 3+ hour marine wildlife tour*
$129 for 4+ hour marine wildlife tour*
$275 per hour for complete boat charter service (up to 12 passenger,boat starting and returning to Ganges Harbour)
*sightings of killer whales vary day to day and generally sightings are greater between May and October.We belong to a spotter network and will provide passengers with the most up to date information prior to departure.
*Our departure times will vary based on direction and movements of wildlife to offer maximum viewing times.
-Please call 250 538 7188
Group Bookings Terms and Coditions
Group Bookings are available
Please note that the cost of your services does not include a gratuity for your service provider or your host.
A deposit of %50% must be paid when the group booking request is submitted. The person who is organizing the booking is responsible for paying this deposit in full.
Date and time of booking will not be reserved until this deposit is received.
The deposit will be refunded in full provided that all services booked were completed as stated and paid for in full.
Full names and accurate phone numbers for each member of the group is necessary to complete the booking correctly.
Outdoor Visions must be notified of any cancellations at least 48 hours in advance of the time of the booking. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will forfeit their deposit.
Each member of the group is expected to arrive 30 minutes before the start time of the booking to prepay for their services.Services will begin on time, regardless of whether or not all members of the group have arrived.
If catering by Outdoor Visions is desired, specific menu selections must be confirmed at least 2 business days before the time of booking.
Clients may bring their own food and beverages.
Alcoholic beverages are allowed to be carried permitted provided that all members of the group adhere to the following guidelines:
All members of the group must be of legal age and must produce photo ID upon request
No member shall consume alcohol until at thier destination.
Please note: There is no guarantee that your requested date and time will be available. We will check our booking schedule and respond to your request within 24 hours. If we cannot arrange an agreeable date and time for your group booking, then your deposit will be refunded.
End time will depend on the services you request. We will contact you to let you know how much time you will need for this group booking.
Do you have any special requests or additional instructions?
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