Active on the island: 5 road closures (5 total)See details →
Captain Zodiac Whale Cruise — attraction in Chéticamp, Cape Breton

Captain Zodiac Whale Cruise

Spot finback, humpback, and pilot whales on guided zodiac tours from Chéticamp, May to October, with a whale sightings guarantee or full refund.

attractionOpen· closes 11:59pm· Chéticamp, NS · ★ 4.70 (439 reviews)

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!

Have you been here?

Share a star rating, a quick note, and a photo or two to help future travellers.

Sign in to write a review

Visitor photos

Sign in to add a photo

Loading photos…

You might also like

Around Cape Breton

More news →
PNI Atlantic News · May 28, 2026
Cape Breton University's Class of 2026
Canadian Hockey League · Jun 4, 2026
Eagles acquire Cole Chandler & Elias Schneider from Cataractes - Cape Breton Eagles

Cape Breton Eagles add two new players to their roster with the acquisition of Cole Chandler and Elias Schneider from the Cataractes.

CBC · Jun 14, 2026
Reopened trail to popular Cape Breton waterfall lacks mobility access, leaving veteran disappointed

A newly reopened Cape Breton waterfall trail is drawing criticism for not providing accessibility features that would allow visitors with mobility challenges to enjoy the popular destination.