Private Boat Tour - Campbell River 


Spectacular scenery with wildlife viewing possibilities that may include:

  • Orcas
  • Sea lions
  • Humpback whales
  • Dolphins
  • Harbour seals
  • Colourful seabirds
  • Spectacular ocean tidal rapids

We offer personalized and private tours aboard our comfortable covered vessels as well as our thrilling zodiac boats. You're the admiral! Book us for a 4 or 7 hour custom trip deep into Desolation Sound. We offer special itineraries including photography groups, wine cruises, thrilling family tidal rapid tours, family reunions, and just about any other adventure you care to dream up. Our boats are able to have 10 passengers on our zodiacs or 12 passengers on our covered vessels. 

Choose your pickup location easily at checkout when booking online! 

Campbell River:

Zodiacs and covered vessels available

Available pickup locations:

  • Downtown Campbell River Marine Adventure Centre 
  • Painter's Lodge 
  • April Point Resort

Comox

Covered vessels available

Available pickup locations:

  • Comox Municipal Marina

 

Big Animal Encounters - 1340 Island Hwy #129, Campbell River, BC V9W 8C9, Canada

We supply full survival suits for our zodiacs trips, but consider bringing:

  • Dry Bag / Backpack
  • Resuable water bottle
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat / Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Binoculars
  • Money for Souveniers.
  • Snacks and Drinks (please note that lunch is not included on our private boat bookings. If you would like us to order you lunches for your tours we would be happy to assist with planning). 
  • Full survival suits for tours aboard our zodiac vessels
  • All safety equipment as required by Transport Canada
  • The fun!!!

Due to the extremely high cost and volatile pricing of fuel there is a fuel levy added to all tours. 5% Goods and Services Tax is also not included. 

We reserve the right to alter itineraries and vessels based on weather, availability, animal locations, mechanical breakdowns or other factors which our skipper / crew consider imperative. 

Our crew work very hard to make your trip as exciting and comfortable as possible and are always greatly appreciative of gratuities received for good service. 

We require a 20% deposit at the time of booking, with balance due payable within 7 days of the scheduled departure date. 
 
Cancellation policy:
- 72 hours or more from scheduled departure: full refund less $50 adminstration fee
- Less than 72 hours from scheduled departure: no refund.
 
Please feel free to contact us directly:
 
Telephone: 250-914-3483
Email: explore@biganimalencounters.com
 
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