Ocean EcoVentures Parksville

Great tour with Capt. Simon. The boat was new, good quality equipment and amazing service to make our time on the water memorable.Capt. Simon is has a lot of wonderful insights and a ton of information about the area and the animals

We went out last week with a kids trip and Captain Shaun went so fast over the huge waves he had me lifting out of my seat I came down so hard I felt my back snap twice, after the second time I screamed in pain and he said “I guess I can go a little slower” too bad I signed all those wavers, because I would sue him and this company, I can hardly walk a week later, safety? Nope. Paying money to get crippled no thanks. If you. Like walking don’t book whale watching here.

Captain Simon was very knowledgeable and friendly! We got to see 2 groups of humpbacks, seals, bald eagles, turkey vultures. It was an amazing opportunity to learn so much about the animals! We would definitely recommend going on this adventure. My 2 boys, husband and myself had an great time! Thanks so much Simon!

Got a double header" today with both a humpback AND Orcas....such a beautiful sight on a beautiful day with the most knowledgable and friendly Captain Simon.A memorable trip for sure. Thank you."

The rough sea made this tour very uncomfortable. We saw only one humpback whale fare away....the guide called it a successful whale watching tour...really ?... I know that it can always be a hit and miss, but this tour (like many others) is expensive and wasn't worth it.

Since my trip at the end of August, I have been telling everyone I see - you have to do this! SO.MANY.WHALES. We were the only whale watching boat around and strangely there were very few other boats. The pure magic of humpback whale encounters combined with all our questions being answered by the very knowledgeable Captain Simon, made this trip completely worthwhile. The whales we saw were respected and not crowded. Although a few chose to come to us! :o So nice to have this opportunity on the mid-Island! The photos below were taken by Captain Simon and shared with the group that was with him that day. All in all the EcoVenture was truly an adventure and I will go again!

Definitely recommended, Captain Shaun was very knowledgeable, friendly and fun. Magical adventure with humpback and orca whales !!!