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Adventures By HIP, Whale Watching & Marine Eco-Tourism, Sooke, BC

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Taken from Sooke. Whale Watching with Adventures By HIP
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T49 and family on Thursday June 25th. We found th T49 and family on Thursday June 25th. We found this group cruising the open strait on this beautiful calm summy day. It has been so peaceful and quiet in our waters recently. A welcome change for the orcas indeed! . . . #adventuresbyhip #adventuretourism #beautifulbc #vancouverisland #sharevi #sharethecoast #juandefucastrait #orcas #killerwhale #biggsorca #marinelife #marinemammals #westcoast #oceanadventure #naturelovers #explorevancouverisland #explorebc #summer #travelbc
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Adventures By HIP

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    adventuresbyhip@gmail.com
  • Phone
    1-250-818-1093
  • Address
    6971 West Coast Rd, Sooke, BC, V9Z0V1

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  •   I had never been whale-watching before so I was not sure what to expect however the information and suggestions provided by Mike and Sarah were extremely helpful. We went... read more on an afternoon tour and two boats were going out together. The suits they provided were a huge help in keeping us warm. You will not be overly warm no matter how warm you try to dress - I promise. It was really fun and we were excited to see a variety of whales and other marine life and the scenery was absolutely breathtaking but were not prepared for how rough or long the return trip would be. Our tour lasted about an hour longer than we expected because the whales were far to get to that day and the water was rough on the way back. I only add this as a caution for others who may not realize that a 3 hour tour can easily become 4 hours (which in many ways is awesome!!) though much of that time is finding where the whales are - something this group seems extremely skilled at. It could have been the time of year because it was early July and many of the whales were just arriving to the area and getting acclimated. Next time I would bring taller socks to stay a little warmer (knee high would be perfect - even if you have to buy some) and keep a hairbrush... I had never been whale-watching before so I was not sure what to expect however the information and suggestions provided by Mike and Sarah were extremely helpful. We went on an afternoon tour and two boats were going out together. The suits they provided were a huge help in keeping us warm. You will not be overly warm no matter how warm you try to dress - I promise. It was really fun and we were excited to see a variety of whales and other marine life and the scenery was absolutely breathtaking but were not prepared for how rough or long the return trip would be.

    Our tour lasted about an hour longer than we expected because the whales were far to get to that day and the water was rough on the way back. I only add this as a caution for others who may not realize that a 3 hour tour can easily become 4 hours (which in many ways is awesome!!) though much of that time is finding where the whales are - something this group seems extremely skilled at. It could have been the time of year because it was early July and many of the whales were just arriving to the area and getting acclimated.

    Next time I would bring taller socks to stay a little warmer (knee high would be perfect - even if you have to buy some) and keep a hairbrush in your car for afterwards. It gets really windy! I would recommend a morning tour next time especially if you are with kids.

    It was so wonderful to not have to worry about taking pictures and having that all taken care of by their wonderful photographer. I highly recommend Adventures by HIP for avid whale watchers! Thank you for a wonderful excursion! More

    skishell
    9/01/2019

  •   Captain Mike and Sarah offer whale watching trips with an added bonus. They made sure we were warm and cozy in the open zodiac with survival suits, hats and... read more mittts. We had a wonderful afternoon watching breaching Humback Whales and followed a family of Orcas,...More

    thumb KatherineS897
    10/15/2018

  •   This was a wonderful experience and a highlight of our visit to Canada. Mike and Sarah were friendly and knowledgeable, ensuring the best possible experience for their customers while also... read more demonstrating tremendous respect for the ocean and its wildlife. Seeing humpback whales up close was a thrill. And the professional photos Sarah emailed a few days later (free of charge!) are brilliant. More

    AngeBiss
    9/26/2019

  •   Mike and Sarah provided an informative, interesting and safe tour of Sooke Basin and along the coast. The warm suits provided ensured we were comfortable. We really enjoyed our afternoon!

    enjoyhiking
    3/10/2020

  •   Hi Britney, we're very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time out on the water with us. That sleepy Humpback Whale wasn't so sleepy after all! We... read more think he was just faking it, and he really didn't want us to leave :) Hope to see you back again. Cheers

    Britney L
    10/04/2019

  •   If you want to see and feel this giants you need to go with hip! Very nice people! Small groups (not an industrial approach)! Respectful behaviour towards the giants of... read more the sea! An unbelievable experience! And as a goody, professional fotos of the trip sent over a week later. Go to Sooke, go H.I.P.! Thanks to Sarah and mike for a day we will never forget!

    AMIBERTI
    10/04/2019

  •   Exceptional experience! Mike and Sarah are both incredible and make sure that you walk away with unforgettable memories. Travelling with Dall's porpoises, Humpback whales diving in... read more unison and multiple species of seals. Best value and experience we could have wished for.

    mattdrin
    7/08/2019

  •   This was a wonderful experience. It was easy to book and they answered all of my questions, and I had many. We got to see Orcas, harbor seals,... read more elephant seals, walruses, and a sea otter. What was just very clever and not done by the...More

    CJDVirginia
    7/28/2019

  •   Highly recommend this tour company! Mike and Sarah were fantastic, and the photos they sent were beautiful! I'd much rather support a small company like HIP, who clearly care... read more about the ocean's wildlife and are super knowledgable about it.

    suzy301
    7/12/2019

  •   Mike and Sarah are the best!! They are professional, knowledgeable, friendly, organized, and we saw multiple whales. We even had one get within 10 yards before he went... read more under while the engine was off. A bonus of booking with them is that Sarah is a professional photographer and will email photos free of charge. I also like the fact that they are the owners rather than working for someone.

    Sunshine20187092211
    9/06/2019
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