Tofino Otters and Inlets Tour
What it actually looks like
What the children do
A 1.5 to 2 hour trip through the calm inlet waters around Tofino looking for sea otters, with commentary from a certified captain and naturalists. The site lists the tour as all ages: adults $147.34, youth 13 to 18 $126.14, children 3 to 12 $115.54, and an infant rate for ages 2 and under. The vessel has an interior cabin with bench seating, an open rear deck and a marine toilet, snacks and drinks are allowed, and the site says outside voices are ok. Sightings are mainly sea otters, with birds, seals and sea lions also possible.
Sit on a bench in a heated cabin or stand at the rear deck in calm inlet water, watching for sea otters floating on their backs. They can talk at a normal volume, eat their snacks, and stretch their legs when the crew says it is safe.
Good to know
A toilet on board, snacks allowed, calm water and about two hours on the water. The months it runs are not published anywhere, so check the booking calendar before you plan a date.