Adventurous Zodiac Cruise

OVERVIEW

Zip along the coast of the forested Forillon Peninsula in a high-speed Zodiac boat and look for wildlife in the nutrient-rich waters. The open-air Zodiac is fast, stable, and able to navigate through areas other vessels can’t, so it is ideal for an adventurous cruise. Numerous species of whales live in the surrounding Gulf of Lawrence, including the blue whale, the world’s largest animal. If you spot one surfacing to exhale, it will be quite the spectacle as the spray from its blowhole can shoot 30 feet into the air. Humpback whales are also commonly seen acrobatically breaching the water’s surface, waving their flukes up and down as they dive, and feeding to fatten up for their winter migration south. You might encounter white-sided dolphins as well, a streamlined easy-to-identify cetacean with a very small beak. To enhance the experience, you will learn about the local ecology, geology and history, making for an enlightening adventure.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Race through the Gulf of Lawrence in an open-air Zodiac boat that holds just 12 passengers.
• Look for various species of whales and other marine life breaching the water’s surface.
• Learn the distinguishing characteristics and behaviors of the whales that you may spot.
• Hear fascinating facts about the local ecology and why the gulf is ideal for whale-watching.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.