Whale safari

nounStandard termMaritime

A commercial boat trip organized for paying passengers to observe marine mammals in their natural habitat.

A commercial boat excursion dedicated to finding and observing whales. Operators use local spotting networks and hull designs adapted for quiet operation to get close to the animals without causing distress. These trips operate under specific maritime permits and require adherence to strict minimum approach distances.

Heard on the job

We have forty passengers booked for the afternoon whale safari, so prep the upper deck seating.

Also heard as

  • whale watching tour