West Coast Day Tours

Yes. You will be served breakfast on the flight to Prince Rupert, lunch at the North Pacific Cannery, and dinner, with complimentary beer and wine, on the flight home. We recommend packing snacks.

If you have any food allergies and/or special dietary meal requirements, please be sure to update your passenger information and we will pass your requirements along to our catering team. To update this information, head to your booking confirmation email and click ‘Manage my Booking.’

Highs in Prince Rupert from late May to early July typically range between 8–16°C, though conditions on the water can feel cooler. We recommend dressing in comfortable layers and bringing a rain shell.

A full packing list will be provided in your Expedition Package, 30 days prior to departure. Here are some of the items we recommend bringing:

• Camera

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen

• Binoculars (optional)

• Waterproof jacket (rain coat or poncho), sweater

• Toque and gloves

• Walking shoes or runners with good traction

• Water bottle

• Comfortable, casual clothing for cruising and in-flight travel

• Backpack or lightweight carry-on-bag

One-Day West Coast Prince Rupert Adventure Tours depart from a private airport terminal. If you are booked on the tour, the location of the terminal, a map, and parking instructions will be provided 30 days before the departure date.

Classic Canadian Tours has chartered a Boeing 737, operated by Canadian North Airlines.

A backpack is the best option while on tour.

Do not bring luggage. There will be no checked baggage available for the flight.

The Zodiac tour can be bumpy and is not recommended for individuals with back problems, heart conditions, or for those who are pregnant.

As soon as we arrive in Prince Rupert, we will be shuttled by bus to the Digby Island Dock. Here, we will put on our zodiac suits (a one-piece weatherproof, insulated suit). There is no bathroom at the dock or on board the zodiac so make sure to use the bathrooms on the plane prior to landing or at the airport prior to getting on the shuttle. The zodiac is 26’ long, and seats our group of 12 guests. It travels at high speeds, up to 60 km/hr, and can be chilly, so we recommend packing a toque and gloves. The vessel can safely operate in conditions of up to 2 meter waves and/or 32 knot winds. The itinerary may be adjusted if there is inclement weather. The rest of our day will be at a slower pace!

There are suits ranging from XS to 3XL. The minimum size requirement is 100 lbs and a 30" chest, while the maximum is 350 lbs and a 58" chest.

The Zodiac is not wheelchair accessible. Guests walk down a ramp to the dock which can be quite steep at low tide. Staff can assist those with minor physical limitations to step aboard the boat as the tubes of the boat are roughly level with the dock. Getting into the full-body Zodiac suits can be quite challenging for guests with physical mobility limitations.

The rest of the tour involves climbing stairs to board the aircraft, buses, and the trolley, and walking for moderate distances to explore the sights. For the ferry back to Digby Island, it is around 15-20 minutes, and there is very limited seating so most guests stand for this trip.

Please reach out to us if you have specific questions or concerns.

We are exploring nature, so we can never guarantee sightings. A lot depends on the season, tides, and time of day. Depending on the day, you may see eagles, ravens, herons or other seabirds, plus harbour seals and sea lions. On occasion, you may also see orcas, dolphins, porpoises, humpbacks, minke, or grey whales.

Classic Canadian Tours does not provide travel insurance. If you would like to purchase travel insurance, we suggest you first check with your credit card company, as it may be offered on purchases made with your credit card. Travel insurance may also be purchased through your car, home insurance provider, or travel insurance company, such as Travel Guard. Trip cancellation and interruption insurance will ensure that you are covered if you cannot make the trip for a personal reason, such as illness or if your trip is interrupted for an unforeseen reason, such as weather. If you do not have extended health benefits, travel medical insurance will pay upfront costs not covered by Provincial Healthcare, such as evacuation. Only your insurance provider can let you know your exact coverage.