There are many options available to those wanting to take a Whale Watching expedition. The choices range from boats that carry over 100 passengers to two person kayaks. Seeing whales in their natural environment can be accomplished in a variety of ways. However, the most touted and effective way to see these wonderful creatures is by Whale Watching on a small boat with a minimum number of guests.
Most small boat Whale Watching tours carry six passengers. This number is due to United States Coast Guard regulations and requirements. With less passengers on a small boat there is no need for pushing and maneuvering oneself to get close enough to see the whales. This can not be said for a larger tour boat that often carry so many passengers is difficult to even see the whales over the crowd.
The fewer the guests on a small boat Whale Watching tour allows the captain or tour guide a much better opportunity to interact and educate those on board. Passengers receive more than just a photo opportunity when they take a small boat out to see these fabulous creatures. Guests on a small boat receive an education about the whales and their daily life from people whose lives and business revolve around the whales and their habitat. For the first time whale watcher this personalized experience will help create lasting memories of a wonderful adventure that would not be possible on a larger, more crowded boat.
Just off the coast of Washington Sate is the San Juan Islands. This Pacific Northwest island archipelago is home to almost 100 Orca(killer)whales for most of the year. The San Juan Islands are the best place in the entire world to see these fabulous creatures in their natural environment.
When considering a Whale Watching adventure take into account the pros and cons of each tours offerings. A larger boat may offer a slightly less expensive price, that a boat carrying less guests can not match, however large boats compensate for the discounted price by often having ten times as many passengers on each trip. A larger company often has a fleet of boats, with hired captains, where as a small boat company usually will have one well maintained, eco-friendly boat that is often operated by the business owner himself. For a truly personalized tour, Whale Watching from a small boat is the ultimate wildlife experience.
Captain Carli has lived on San Juan Island and boated among the Orca whales of the San Juan Island archipelago for the last 27 years. Come visit him at :
Most small boat Whale Watching tours carry six passengers. This number is due to United States Coast Guard regulations and requirements. With less passengers on a small boat there is no need for pushing and maneuvering oneself to get close enough to see the whales. This can not be said for a larger tour boat that often carry so many passengers is difficult to even see the whales over the crowd.
The fewer the guests on a small boat Whale Watching tour allows the captain or tour guide a much better opportunity to interact and educate those on board. Passengers receive more than just a photo opportunity when they take a small boat out to see these fabulous creatures. Guests on a small boat receive an education about the whales and their daily life from people whose lives and business revolve around the whales and their habitat. For the first time whale watcher this personalized experience will help create lasting memories of a wonderful adventure that would not be possible on a larger, more crowded boat.
Just off the coast of Washington Sate is the San Juan Islands. This Pacific Northwest island archipelago is home to almost 100 Orca(killer)whales for most of the year. The San Juan Islands are the best place in the entire world to see these fabulous creatures in their natural environment.
When considering a Whale Watching adventure take into account the pros and cons of each tours offerings. A larger boat may offer a slightly less expensive price, that a boat carrying less guests can not match, however large boats compensate for the discounted price by often having ten times as many passengers on each trip. A larger company often has a fleet of boats, with hired captains, where as a small boat company usually will have one well maintained, eco-friendly boat that is often operated by the business owner himself. For a truly personalized tour, Whale Watching from a small boat is the ultimate wildlife experience.
Captain Carli has lived on San Juan Island and boated among the Orca whales of the San Juan Island archipelago for the last 27 years. Come visit him at :
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Please visit Captain Carli's Orca Whale Photo Gallery. It's FREE and it's on-line. Learn more about these gentle giants, and have many of your questions answered regarding Whale Watching. Please visit him at: Whale Watching
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