Boats

Our company is very small and we concentrate all our efforts on maximizing the total wildlife and marine nature experience for our eco minded visitors from around Canada and the World.

The Strait of Juan de Fuca is the gateway to the great interior Salish Sea and all manner of whales and other marine mammals feeding on the many fish and plankton found here. The height of the whale-watching season is from April to November, however, many other wildlife viewing opportunities present right through the winter season such as the California and Stellar Sea Lions in huge numbers out on Race Rocks Marine Park.

Vancouver Island whale watching zodiac

Our Private Charter Zodiac is a luxury expedition style Zodiac Medline III - the only one of its kind on the west coast of BC - and is perfect for marine mammal viewing. It has a fiberglass rigid hull with inflatable pontoons traveling over the top of the water instead of pounding through it increasing passenger comfort and safety as well as reducing the chance of seasickness. Our Zodiac is powered by a single 250 HP low emission 4-stroke Suzuki outboard able to travel as fast as or even faster than any of the aluminum zodiacs outfitted with 2 of these engines. We only schedule one trip per day so we are not in a hurry to get back for the next trip. We’ll spend a more leisurely, informative time with the animals.

Medline 3 specsporta pottie under helm station in the Zodiac Medline 3
Porta Pottie under helm statio

Zodiac Medline III
Technical Specifications

Overall Length:

7.3 m / 24’

Width:

3 m / 9’10"

Weight: 1,100 kg / 2,425 lbs
Passengers: 8 offshore (open ocean)
15 inshore ERCD rating
Max. Payload: 3,858 kg
Max. Speed: 53 mph / 85 Km/h
Engine: 250HP Suzuki 4-stroke
very quiet, low carbon emission
2 Fuel Tanks: 176 litres rear / 168 litres bow
Buoyancy Tubes: 1’ 11"
Air Tight Compartments: 7
 The Medline III has been rated unsinkable by Zodiac

whale watching Victoria BC zodiac

Our custom built Titan brand aluminum hulled Zodiac RHIB (rigid hull inflatable) marine vessels are the industry standard and the safest on the ocean. Each boat carries 12 passengers, and offers an exhilarating ride for those who want a true Great Pacific Adventure.Our custom built Titan brand aluminum hulled Zodiac RHIB (rigid hull inflatable) marine vessels are the industry standard and the safest on the ocean. Each boat carries 12 passengers, and offers an exhilarating ride for those who want a true Salish Sea Adventure.

Whale watching in an ocean cruiser Victoria British Columbia

The King Salmon is a West Coast built 45-foot ocean cruiser with capacity of up to 47 passengers. Choose your adventures from the comfort of our heated cabin, or from one of two outside viewing decks. An on board washroom facility and coffee and tea service ensures passengers a comfortable experience.

Contact Us

Birds of a Feather Marine EcoTours
Vancouver Island
206 Portsmouth Drive
Victoria, BC V9C 1R9

Local: +1 250-391-8889
Toll Free: 1-800-730-4790

email:  charters@marineecotours.com

 

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