Skip to main content

Captain Zodiac Whale Cruise


15283 Cabot Trail

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

Trip Advisor Rating Based on 142 Reviews

Highlights

Booking online only, limited sailings. 

Overview

From May until mid-October, Captain Zodiac entertains customers with sightings of:

  • Finback whales (huge at 75 ft long)
  • Humpback whales (entertainers)
  • Pilot whales (friendliest Cape Breton residents)
  • Dolphins/Porpoises (speedy/acrobatic)
  • Minke whales (smallest baleen whales)

Some rare recent sightings have included Blue whales, Sperm whales, Killer whales, Beluga whales and Right whales.

With Captain Zodiac there are two main experience options to choose from:

Coastal Snorkelling: 

Snorkel our rugged coastline, including sea caves and coves. These beautiful areas are only accessible by boat. This trip has many options depending on your interests, including whale watching, seal watching, bird watching, and snorkelling in coves and sea caves. Usually lasts 3–4 hours.

Regular Whale Watching: 

Our regular tours depart twice daily at noon & 3 pm. Tours last approximately 2 to 3 hours, and we guarantee whales on every trip or full money back!

Nearby Things To Do

Skyline Sunset Hike

Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail

Note: Due to COVID-19, the visitor experience at Parks Canada places will be different than it has been in the past. The health and safety ...


46.732479 -60.843475

Bog Trail

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

Trip Advisor Rating 25 Reviews

Regions: Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Cabot Trail

In keeping with Parks Canada’s mandate to protect the natural environment, a boardwalk keeps your feet dry as you walk while preventin...


46.742 -60.8275

Centre de la Mi-Carême

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

Trip Advisor Rating 26 Reviews

Region: Canada’s Musical Coast

Community: Chéticamp & Area

Mi-Carême (Mid-Lent) is a celebration involving masks and disguises. The Centre de la Mi-Carême offers a unique display of locally crafted...


46.5494 -61.0458

Chéticamp Co-op

Region: Cabot Trail

Community: Chéticamp & Area

Shop for all your grocery needs at Cheticamp Co-op! Whether you’re looking for groceries, baked goods, fresh produce, or deli products...


46.62361111 -61.01861111

Locals Know Blogs