Cruisin' With the Whales — Local services in Town of Saint Andrews

Highly recommend this whale-watching company!

Our family went on the morning trip on June 30, 2025. Check-in and boarding was easy. There is free parking at the wharf (including accessible spots) and you can actually drive onto the wharf to park on it as there are a few spots. The public washroom on the wharf was the cleanest one I've ever used.

We saw minke whales, a porpoise and plenty of seals! The scenery is absolutely incredible. Our trip out was foggy and mysterious, but the fog cleared by the time we made our return trip the skies were clear. The best of both words!

The boat has plenty of seating and the upper fly deck is open air. The crew is knowledgeable and friendly. Captain Joel, two marine biologists Chantelle and Anaïs (sorry if spelling is incorrect), and professional photographer Dan. The marine biologists frequently went around to everyone to share their knowledge about the area and the wildlife, and provided frequent commentary. They even brought around some specimen like whale baleen for us to touch and learn about. They also handed out some biscuits and chocolate. Dan and the marine biologists took some great photos that they made available to everyone after the trip. Just the nicest, most genuine people you could ever meet.

Huge thanks...

Our whale-watching adventure was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment we set sail, we knew we were in for a treat on the evening run.

We were thrilled to 3 humpback whales, their massive tails gracefully breaking the surface. Their size and elegance left us all in awe. Not long after, a sleek minke whale made an appearance, swiftly moving through the water, followed by a fin whale, which was an absolute marvel to behold with its immense size.

The experience didn’t end there—along the way, we also spotted playful seals lounging on rocks and a variety of seabirds soaring above. The diverse wildlife made the trip even more memorable.

Our captain was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, sharing fascinating facts about the marine life we encountered and answering all our questions with enthusiasm. The highlight for the kids was when they got the chance to "captain" the boat, steering us through the waves with big smiles on their faces.

This whale-watching tour was truly an unforgettable experience for all of us. We highly recommend it to anyone looking to witness the wonders of the...

This was outstanding. I ended up going by myself because my hubby wasn’t feeling up to it. I can’t say enough good things about the experience. It was magical. The crew was fantastic. The captain was very entertaining and really sweet. I was really charmed by the way they made it so special for all of the kiddies on board — and there was a teenager who we all sang happy birthday to. I heard this was the best tour around, I’m happy to confirm — it absolutely was. The captain gave all of the kiddies captain hats and a chance to take pictures at the wheel.

It was warm, personable, exciting and adorable. The two marine biologists were lovely, and they even allowed dogs. (Soooooo cute).

Loved seeing all of the different wildlife, and loved learning about every species they pointed out. It was very clear that the folks who run these tours are extremely passionate about what they do, and they get just as much joy out of each ride as the passengers.

15/5 stars. Truly magical.

Thank you for a wonderful time! I will recommend it to everyone I know coming to...