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Capt. Mark’s Zodiac Adventures — attraction in Pleasant Bay, Cape Breton

Capt. Mark’s Zodiac Adventures

Book whale watching tours in Pleasant Bay aboard fast Zodiacs or traditional boats; spot humpback, finback, minke, and pilot whales plus seals and eagles.

attractionClosing soon· 10pm· Pleasant Bay, NS · ★ 4.80 (323 reviews)

Zodiac and boat whale watching tours departing from Pleasant Bay, operating since the 1990s. Tours run 2–3 hours at 9:30am, 1pm, and 4:30pm; you may see pilot, minke, finback, or humpback whales along with seals, eagles, and other wildlife. Zodiac tours cost $75 adult, $70 senior, $60 child (ages 6–18); boat tours have no age restrictions. Zodiac tours not recommended for children under 6 or those with neck or back problems. Reservations recommended.

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