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.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Reservations
• Lunch
• Water
• Snacks
• Warm clothing
• Water proof jacket
• Motion sickness medicine

1. Find an excursion company that offers whale watching tours. Find information at local chamber of commerce's or online.

2. 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.

3. Make reservations well in advance. Plan holiday and weekend excursions, especially during the summertime, a few months ahead of time.

4. 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.

5. Dress in warm layers of clothing. Wear an outer layer that is waterproof.

6. 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.

7. Purchase motion sickness tablets before the trip. Take motion sickness medicine a half an hour before the whale watching trip begins.

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.

Resources

• For whale watching tours, visit Gordons Guide.