Fast boats · WILDLIFE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 wildlife boat trips worth the airfare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Svolvaer’s 2-hour Trollfjorden RIB cruise, with eagle sightings, steep fjords, Skrova, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“An amazing experience!!! So beautiful! Great guide! We must have seen at least 20 eagles”
Review of Campbell River’s 4-hour zodiac whale tour, with wildlife, Quadra Island views, small groups, pricing, and booking advice.
“Das Erleben der Wale in ihrer natürlichen Umgebung war sehr beeindruckend! Ebenso die Fahrt durch die Insellandschaft!”
Review of Campbell River’s 4-hour Zodiac whale tour, with orcas, dolphins, sea lions, a hydrophone, ocean rapids, and practical tips.
“Very good the guide Gibson was very nice guy & knowledgeable about the area. Very lucky to see so much wildlife”
Ride a fast RIB around Ireland’s only Marine National Park, seeking seals, dolphins, puffins and whales near the Blasket Islands.
“Declan was fabulous! We saw puffins, seals, red deer, dolphins, and gorgeous views of the dingle coast!”
Ride a small RIB along East Iceland’s wild coast for puffins, seals, seabirds, cliffs, and a chance of whales.
“This Puffin Zodiac Tour was AMAZING! Our guides were extremely kinda, funny, and knowledgeable about Bakkageri and the Borgarfjörður eystri area (their parents grew up there!) After taking an exciting zodiac ride to the cliffs on the sea to view many species of nesting birds, we took a ride along the harbor to see seals and a waterfall. We even had BONUS whale watching time to view a large humpback whale breaching MULTIPLE times!! We got up close and personal and it was incredible. This tour is a must.”
Review of Campbell River’s six-hour zodiac whale tour, with wildlife, lunch, warm floater suits, pricing, timing, and booking advice.
“Our tour guide/boat captain, Becca. was very knowledgeable & interested that her passengers had a great experience We saw whales, porpoises, tide pools & had a magical experience with hundreds (?) of eagles fishing.”
Review of Faro’s 2.5-hour dolphin speedboat tour through Ria Formosa, with wildlife, coastal views, practical tips, price value, and FAQs.
“We had an awesome time, saw dolphins and even a shark!”
Spend 7 to 8 hours seeking orcas, humpbacks, bears, eagles, and sea lions from Campbell River with lunch, gear, and a small group.
“We have had an amazing full day tour with our guide Jarek. He was very enthusiastic about the many Orca's and other wildlife we saw, with lots of funfacts and info.”
Ride a Zodiac from Lunenburg to spot seals, eagles, and seabirds with a naturalist guide on Nova Scotia’s wild Atlantic coast.
“Excellent. Organized. Fun. Educational. Adventurous. This trip is worth your time.”
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