How to Plan a Whale Watching Trip
Whales are referred to as nature's gentle giant. There is something awe inspiring and peaceful about watching whales. Experience whales up close when you take a whale watching trip. Board a boat with an experienced captain and crew for an exciting trip to the middle of the ocean to whale watch and possibly see a dolphin or two.
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Things You'll Need
- Reservations
- Lunch
- Water
- Snacks
- Warm clothing
- Water proof jacket
- Motion sickness medicine
Instructions
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Find an excursion company that offers whale watching tours. Find information at local chamber of commerce's or online.
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Find out which type of whale is viewable in the season you will be traveling. Take a tour any time of the year with most whale watching excursions.
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Make reservations well in advance. Plan holiday and weekend excursions, especially during the summertime, a few months ahead of time.
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Arrive at the departure place for the tour at least a half an hour before your scheduled tour. Find out information about parking accommodations prior to your arrival at the pier.
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Dress in warm layers of clothing. Wear an outer layer that is waterproof.
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Bring a sack lunch, snacks and water. Bring enough food to last the entire length of your excursion. Excursions usually last four to five hours.
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Purchase motion sickness tablets before the trip. Take motion sickness medicine a half an hour before the whale watching trip begins.
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Tips & Warnings
The temperature on the water is much cooler than that on land.
Find out about the companies cancellation policy before booking the trip.
