CAMPBELL RIVER BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Paddle the Discovery Islands, Then Chase Whales: A Full-Day Kayak + Boat Combo from Campbell River
A full-day experience that pairs sea kayaking through the island-dotted channels of the Discovery Islands with a covered-vessel whale-watching cruise—this guide explains what to expect from the combined outing.
Paddle the Discovery Islands, Then Chase Whales: A Full-Day Kayak + Boat Combo from Campbell River.
Offered by Campbell River Adventure Tours in partnership with Wildcoast Adventures, the Full Day Kayaking and Boat Combo Tour blends a half-day sea kayak through the sheltered, wildlife-rich channels of the Discovery Islands with a second half spent aboard the covered vessel Wild 1—complete with an open-air viewing deck—as the crew searches for whales, dolphins and other marine life.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Discovery Islands Kayak & Whale-Watching Combo
This is a deliberately paired experience: paddle island-dotted channels known for rich intertidal life and sheltered waters, then transfer to Wild 1 for a whale-watching excursion that expands your viewing range beyond the kayak.
From Sea Stars to Whales
Expect frequent sightings of intertidal and nearshore species—sea stars, eagles, seals and sea lions—on the paddle, followed by a dedicated search for whales and dolphins from the covered vessel in the second half of the day.
Covered Boat with Open-Air Viewing
The whale-watching segment runs aboard Wild 1, a covered vessel that also offers an open-air viewing deck—providing both shelter and panoramic vantage points for marine observation.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Over eight hours you move from the intimate stillness of a sea kayak—threading sheltered channels and skirting intertidal zones—to the broader, purposeful sweep of a covered whale-watch vessel as the guide shifts focus from close-in exploration to searching for whales and dolphins offshore.
THE ROUTE
Discovery Islands Kayak & Whale-Watching Combo
This is a deliberately paired experience: paddle island-dotted channels known for rich intertidal life and sheltered waters, then transfer to Wild 1 for a whale-watching excursion that expands your viewing range beyond the kayak.
THE WILDLIFE
From Sea Stars to Whales
Expect frequent sightings of intertidal and nearshore species—sea stars, eagles, seals and sea lions—on the paddle, followed by a dedicated search for whales and dolphins from the covered vessel in the second half of the day.
THE VESSEL
Covered Boat with Open-Air Viewing
The whale-watching segment runs aboard Wild 1, a covered vessel that also offers an open-air viewing deck—providing both shelter and panoramic vantage points for marine observation.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this full-day combo suits and who should check with the operator.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a full-day outing lasting approximately 8 hours.
Meet at E Dock, Discovery Harbour Marina in Campbell River for check-in and departure.
The whale-watch segment operates aboard the covered vessel Wild 1, which includes an open-air viewing deck for marine observation.
The experience is run by Campbell River Adventure Tours in partnership with Wildcoast Adventures and combines sea kayaking with a boat-based whale watch.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Full Day Kayaking and Boat Combo Tour?
The tour lasts approximately 8 hours.
Where do we meet for departure?
Departure is from E Dock at Discovery Harbour Marina in Campbell River, BC.
Who operates this tour?
The tour is offered by Campbell River Adventure Tours in partnership with Wildcoast Adventures.
What does the day include?
Participants spend half the day sea kayaking through the Discovery Islands and the second half aboard the covered vessel Wild 1 for whale and dolphin searching.
What wildlife might we see?
On the paddle you can expect intertidal and nearshore species such as sea stars, eagles, seals and sea lions; the boat portion focuses on locating whales and dolphins.
What is Wild 1?
Wild 1 is the covered vessel used for the whale-watching portion; it includes an open-air viewing deck for observation.