Mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island, in the bay of fundy since 1994. This small island is home to whales, seabirds, flora, fauna, shipwrecks, lighthouses, hiking trails and about 200 people. Make sure you visit brier island after your cruise. Each cruise is from 2 12 to 4 hours in duration and departs from westport on brier island, the gateway to the bay of fundy.
Check out tripadvisor members 1,011 candid photos and videos. Brier island nova scotia whale watching tour packages mariner cruises offers whale and seabird tours from early june to mid october every year. Billede fra mariner cruises whale and seabird tours, brier island. Check out accommodations offering whale watching with brier island whale and seabird cruises. Jul 22, 2016 brier island nova scotia is one of those special places where you go and become totally lost in the beauty and tranquility around you. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours, brier island picture. There are many parking facilities located within the area. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours, brier island. Contact information mariner cruises whale watching adventure tours on brier island, nova scotia. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours home facebook. As well as being a thrilling adventure, our whale watching cruises yield important information on endangered or rare species of whales like the. Brier island whale and seabird cruises westport 2020. Rte 217 to brier island, the gateway to the bay of fundy. Whale watching on brier island your nova scotia holiday.
Brier island nova scotia whale watching tours rates and. Brier island whale and seabird cruises westport 2020 all. Boat or ferry in freeport, ns foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. These fascinating cruises depart from westport, a 90min drive from digby. Brier island whale and seabird cruises on facebook watch. Humpback whales are curious and sometimes will approach boats. Brier island whale and seabird cruises westport all you. The humpbacks made an early appearance and we are hoping that they will stay in the area. Digby neck whalewatching rough guides rough guides. Brier island whale and seabird cruises is in its 32nd year in business and 34th year of research join a scientific survey with brier island s original whale watch as we explore the bay of fundy. Whale watching tours with mariner cruises on brier island.
The island sits at the entrance to the bay of fundy which has the highest tides in the world. Some say the whale watching on brier island is the best in all of nova scotia. What types of whales and other marine life will i see. Please note that fog is common in the bay of fundy and departures depend on weather conditions. Brier island trip planner plan your brier island trip itinerary. Brier island tourism brier island hotels brier island bed and breakfast brier island holiday rentals.
Whale watching, bird watching 223 water street westport, brier island, ns b0v 1h0, canada phone. About brier island whale and seabird cruises youll join a scientific survey as we explore the bay of fundy, a corner of the atlantic thats incredibly rich in marine life. The region is among the best whale watching areas in canada and one of the premier birding destinations in north america. The waters at the mouth of the bay of fundy from the ledges off brier island. Take to the waves and admire norways native marine life by boat on this all inclusive, small group polar whale safari from tromso. Brier island nova scotia, 491 water street, westport, ns 2019. This individual approached our boat when our engine was off. Get the most updated weather conditions and forecasts. Whale watching for two with brier island whale and seabird cruises on either the thrilling zodiac boats or aboard the mighty mv mega nova. Penny even offered us tea, coffee, hot chocolate and cookies. Brier island whale and seabird cruises posts facebook. Sometimes these whales will get curious of our whale watching boats and then it becomes a question of who is watching whom.
Brier island whale and seabird cruises home facebook. It would have done more harm to the whale to start the engine and engage. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours brier island. Enjoy the best brier island vacation using our trip planner. Videos by brier island whale and seabird cruises in westport. Whales have always been a passion since i was a little girl. These fascinating cruises depart from westport, a 90min drive from digby, including two short ferry hops.
Why not celebrate on your birthday by going whale watching with brier island whale and seabird cruises. As some great whale watching takes place on a foggy day, so dont let weather discourage you. They found that the waters were ideally suited to studying cetaceans in the wild. Brier island whale and seabird cruises, 223 water st. Passengers on a whale watch get their moneys worth b104. Mariner cruises westport, brier island 902 839 2346, novascotiawhalewatching. Cruise cancellations are rare, with weather being the contributing factor. Cruise in comfort towards skjervoy via the magnificent mountain and seascapes while listening as a guide sheds light on the different fish and whale species thriving in the mineralrich waters. Brier island bay of fundy whalewatch, digby county, nova scotia, ca on sat aug 04, 2018. Photo by penny graham of mariner cruises whale and seabird tours. We are located in freeport, long island, ns on the bay of fundy, which is known around the world for its high tides and its many different species of marine life. Whale watching with brier island whale and seabird cruises shelley lonergan. About brier island seabird and whale watch cruises.
Brier island whale and seabird cruises is in its 33rd year in business and 35th year of cetacean research. Bay of fundy whale watching mariner cruises whale and. If theres just one thing you have time for brier island, it has to be whale watching. Each cruise is from 2 12 to 4 12 hours in duration and departs from westport on brier island, the gateway to the bay of fundy. Before we go whale watching, lets take a look at brier island. About mariner cruises whale and seabird tours come have a whale of a time with mariner cruises. Since 1984, brier island whale and seabird cruises has taken part in the collection of data on the sightings of cetaceans and seabirds in the lower bay of fundy during daily whale watch cruises and dedicated research cruises. By using our brier island trip itinerary tool, you can arrange your visit to mariner cruises whale and seabird tours and other attractions in brier island.
Visit brier island whale and seabird cruises on your trip. Brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia canada is watching whales and seabirds and much more. Brier island whale and seabird cruises westport 2020 all you. Ocean explorations whale cruises is run by marine explorations and research ltd. Taking a brier island whale and seabird cruise in nova scotia is watching whales and seabirds and much more. Brier island whale and seabird cruises offer two types of tours up to 2. Mar 09, 2018 we offer cruises 2 to 5 times daily on our 15m 50ft mega nova 35 hours in duration or our zodiac cetacean adventure 22. Gift certificates are available or why not adopt a. Whale watching has been great since we commenced our 20 season in may. Mar 31, 2020 she was a favorite of mineheartbroken, chelsea pugh posted on the bay of fundy brier island whale and seabird cruises facebook site.
Video tour of brier island photographers guide to nova. Brier island whale and seabird cruises offer the chance to observe the marine life of the bay of fundy, including whales, dolphins and porpoises, while. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours, westport, ns. Enjoy our friendlines, hospitality and expertise on board the chad and sisters two as you watch whales and birds while sailing on the famous bay of fundy waters off of brier island.
Jun 05, 2012 sometimes these whales will get curious of our whale watching boats and then it becomes a question of who is watching whom. Brier island whale and seabird cruises 223 water st. Take the ferries to brier island and be closer to the whales. With presentation of proof of your birth date, your birthday whale watch is free for more information, or to book your birthday whale watch, please call 18006563660.
Canadian law states that all boats are to stay 100 metres from a whale. Brier island whale and seabird cruises booking unavailable on tripadvisor. Brier island is a little piece of paradise on the bay of. Considering the trip we took in late june with brier island whale and seabird cruises, there is. It is also joining a scientific survey studying an area teeming with marine life. We chose mariner cruises whale and seabird tours for our whale.
It was this passion that led me to the bay of fundy for my first whale watch. A quick visiting guide to brier island, nova scotias hidden gem. Brier island, whale watching, brier island lodge, and the lighthouse cafe. These studies are being conducted on the large species of whales which seasonally inhabit the bay of fundy. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours brier island 2020. Brier island tourism brier island hotels brier island bed and breakfast. Surface feeding humpback whales off brier island on the bay of fundy.
Take a brier island whale and seabird cruise and spot endangered or rare species of whales like the humpback, finback and right whales, as well as other. Nova scotia whale watching seabird tours mariner cruises has been offering nova scotia whale watching and birding tours off brier island, in the bay of fundy since 1994. A quick visiting guide to brier island, nova scotias. We invite you to join us for an exciting sea adventure from the whale watching capital of nova scotia. Passengers on the inflatable boat zodiac, which is owned by brier island whale and seabird cruises in nova scotia, got a real up close view of a whale when a humpback whale approached the vessel, lifted its tail into the air, and slapped the boats bow as it went back under water. Brier island whale and seabird cruises company in westport, ns 223 water street, westport, nova scotia. Ocean explorations whale adventures, tiverton, nova scotia. Tour director, biologist tom goodwin, has overall training and experience in the fields of marine and wildlife biology and has undertaken graduate studies in environmental education. I would definitely recommend to everyone to go whale watching at brier island.
Jan 11, 20 surface feeding humpback whales off brier island on the bay of fundy. Ferie i brier island hoteller i brier island bed and breakfasts i brier island pakkerejser til brier island. I became a volunteer with brier island whale and seabird cruises, which led to a full time position in 1993. Ocean noise pollution, whale ears, and a humpback beached on. Sep 28, 2014 perhaps, i need to leave them out so youll want to go and experience brier island for yourself. In 1984, harold graham and other researchers began investigating reports of frequent sightings of cetaceans around brier island. Whale watching on brier island, near digby, nova scotia turns into a lesson in. Brier island tourism brier island hotels brier island bed and breakfast brier island holiday rentals brier island holiday packages. Mariner cruises whale and seabird tours is located in brier island.
Brier island whale and seabird cruises is a bay of fundy recommended experience. From the moment i saw my first fin whale on july 7, 1990, i was hooked. Brier island whales whale sighting updates, information and announcements for brier island whale and seabird cruises. Blair besides this video tour of brier island, also, check out our other posts about brier island. Brier island nova scotia whale watching tours by mariner. Whale watching with brier island whale and seabird cruises. Whale watching and overnight stay mariner cruises whale. Spot inquisitive humpback and killer whales, look out for bird. Digby neck and islands brier island whale watching. Contact information brier island nova scotia whale. There are humpback, finback, and the critically endangered right whale. As well as being a thrilling adventure, our whale watching cruises yield important information on endangered or rare species of whales like the humpback, finback and right whales, and on other species of cetaceans whales, dolphins and porpoises and on seabirds.
All whale watching tours and charter listings on this website will be included in for free. Mar 09, 2018 brier island whale and seabird cruises. Mariner cruises offers whale and seabird tours from early june to mid october every year. Ocean explorations zodiac whale cruises bay of fundy. Mariner cruises is based in westport, on brier island, the most westerly location in nova scotia. Brier island whale and seabird cruises, westport, ns videos. The folks there are fantastic and really love showing off the bay of fundy. Brier island whale watch whale watching tours in brier. Your whale watching cruise should be about 2 to 3 hours long depending on weather and sea conditions as well as the location of the. Your whale watch must be on your birthday and cannot be transferred. It can get cool on the boat so the hot chocolate was very welcome.
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