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

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Adventures By HIP

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

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  •   Hi Holly, Thanks so much for the excellent review! We truly did have a magical day on the water with you, and we are so happy to hear that... read more you enjoyed the tour so much as well. It is so great to hear the positive feedback regarding our approach to the whale watching industry. It can get crowded out there at times, but there are plenty of whales in the sea, and we are always happy to put the work in to find some animals to view in a civilized and relaxed atmosphere! We hope to see you back in Sooke. Cheers,

    Connector299079
    10/15/2019

  •   Hei Mike and Sarah Thanks for a great day on the Sea - We enjoyed it very much - It was super duper :-)

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    11/16/2018

  •   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

  •   These guys are fabulous - safe, exhilarating and deliver on out of the world experience! National geographic couldn’t do any better - I can’t believe I took this photo!... read more

    Heidi R
    8/05/2019

  •   Mike and Sarah are wonderful! From booking the tour to the actual excursion, they were kind, helpful, and incredibly knowledgeable. My daughters and I had an amazing time... read more while on the tour- we not only saw whales, but Mike took us to an area to...More

    IDmom03
    7/11/2019

  •   It was off-season, but we were able to book at the last minute, and had one of the best experiences ever (no exaggeration). We saw several humpback whales, but... read more even better was the big lighthouse rock, where all the sea lions hung out. The noise...More

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    11/18/2018

  •   What a great day on the water! So much to see and thankful for such a knowledgeable captain! He knows his stuff!

    thumb Smiles66
    4/27/2019

  •   Hi Justin, Thanks for the great review. As we get into the fall season, the whales become a little less plentiful, but we at HIP have a great record... read more when it comes to tracking them down. Last season, we were able to find whales right up until the first week of January. We're hopeful for another late season this year! Thanks for joining us and we hope to see you back soon. Cheers!

    Justin B
    10/15/2019

  •   What an incredible tour! Mike and Sarah brought us to exactly where the whales were very quickly, making for a long and close-up visit with transient orcas and the humpback... read more whales. They made a great effort to make sure we got the best views of...More

    jakeharrisonwilson
    8/10/2019

  •   Had a wonderful trip with Mike and Sarah! Our excursion couldn't have been better!! The weather was perfectly clouded for good viewing. We spotted a big pod of transient Orcas... read more right out of the Sooke Basin and soon after came up a pod of humpacks....More

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    12/02/2018
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