The 10 Best Boat Tours & Water Sports in Nanaimo, Vancouver Island

Join us in our 30th season exploring gorgeous Vancouver Island. Kayak with orca whales in Johnstone Strait, grey whales in Clayoquot Sound. Our tours feature gourmet camping cuisine, fun-loving certified guides, premium kayaking and safety equipment and we have offer both camping and lodge based tours. Check out our Daytrips here in Nanaimo paddling the gorgeous waters of the Gulf Islands.

Nanaimo Dive Outfitters and Shepherd Charters provide scuba diving and snorkeling lessons, tours, charters, sales and service to people from all over the world. Dive and stay packages are available. BC has the best cold water diving in the world with unique sealife. Nanaimo offers some of the best shore access as well as boat trips. NDO can provide equipment and a guide to help you enjoy whatever underwater experience you desire. From shore snorkel trips and scuba diving to boat charters to go snorkeling with the seals or scuba diving, there is something for everyone. The Shepherd is our 33ft aluminum dive boat that can take you to some great dive spots including walls, reefs, and artificial reefs or wrecks. She has a large covered deck, storage space below the benches and over head nets for dry storage, an awesome dive ladder, and a marine head.

We are a PADI 5 star scuba shop. Learn with us, dive with us all year round. Hire a Dive master for a personal tour of our favorite dive sites. Upgrade your open water certification to an advanced or dry suit course. We'd like to show you why Vancouver Island is rated a top ten dive destination year after year.

Customized Sailing / Motorized Catamaran Excursions. Ideal for individuals, couples, Family Celebrations, Private Charters, Sunset Cruises, Bridal Showers, Staff Events, Celebrations of Life, etc.

Reel Time Fishing Charters & Marine Tours is a premier charter service offering a variety of fishing charters as well as three distinct scenic and wildlife tours. With over a decade of marine experience in Nanaimo, a fully equipped and licensed vessel and convenient moorage right next to the Departure Bay ferry terminal, you will be sure to enjoy your trip.

The Plane is waiting to take you on a spectacular Flightseeing Tour adventure. Soar over stunning coastline, islands and the Sechelt Inlet experiencing the most beautiful and breathtaking scenery. Depending on your time and budget you can expand your exploration to include glacier lakes, majestic waterfalls, and snow tipped mountains. You’ll fly in our classic de Havilland Beaver seaplane.

Come aboard and let Unreel Fishing Charters show you the best of British Columbia's saltwater fishing. We offer everything from half day charters to multiple day trips with accommodation and offer some of the most affordable rates in the business. Vancouver Island is home to some of the most famous and world renowned Salmon and Halibut fishing. Join us to experience the fishing trip of a lifetime!

Come aboard Invictus Charters – with Captain Gerry (Certified Tidal Angling Guide) – and enjoy some of the finest fishing Vancouver Island has to offer. Our custom aluminum Silver Streak is licensed to carry up to 6 guests and we are Coast Guard approved, Transport Canada certified and a proud member of the West Coast Fishing Guides Association. We are located in Nanaimo and service the following areas: Nanaimo, Sooke, Victoria, Campbell River, Nootka Sound, Port Alberni, Bamfield and Ucluelet. During your fishing trip the variety and abundance of our wildlife will become apparent. On any given day you may observe Gray Whales, Orcas, Dolphins, Seals, Sea Lions, Black Bears, Bald Eagles and many other species, in what is one of the richest marine environments on earth. If you’re looking for a charter guide for salmon, rockfish, halibut, prawns or crab, call us today to plan your fishing adventure. Invictus Charters is proud of the excellent service we provide for all our guests.

Experience a fishing adventure of a lifetime Andrew's West Coast Adventures offers fishing charters in the Nanaimo, French Creek and Barkley Sound areas Located on central Vancouver Island British Columbia. Clients have their choice of fishing out of Nanaimo, French Creek or off the West Coast of Vancouver Island.

Experience BC's most sustainable whale watching on an unforgettable day at sea aboard our open zodiac-style boat or our semi-covered boat. Our coastal wilderness is home to killer whales, humpback whales, sea lions, porpoises, seals, eagles, and more! Our 3-4 hour whale watching tours depart daily from downtown Nanaimo BC, April-October. We guarantee you'll see a whale, or your next trip is on us!