Excellent time! Very knowledgable about the area and where the fish were…read more Short sunset trip but caught more fish than we were expecting. Would highly recommend.

The owner of Abyssal, Earl Lowe took us out diving on Quadra Island for 2 dives on each of 3 days…read moreas arranged. He has been diving here forever and know every dive site like the back of his hand. The diving was very good here and we were well care for by Earl. We really enjoyed all 6 dives. If you are an experienced cold water diver and want to dive in this area, this is the right answer! He no longer has a lodge, but runs a day boat from Campbell River or Quadra Island.

Earl is a great guy, very knowledgeable, took us on some really amazing dives. Highly recommended.read more

Everything about our trip with Fierce Fish Ocean Adventures was amazing. From booking online to…read morethe actual adventure, our captain Lucas, having a boat all to ourselves was incredible. Lucas was amazing with our kids, and utilized his contacts to put us in a spot to see humpbacks and the ocean delivered! We saw so many humpbacks and we even got to hear them breathe! The kids got to do some fishing and got to reel in a fish each! I can recommend Fierce Fish Ocean Adventures enough, I have already told all our friends and cannot wait to go back again. It was affordable and so flexible, Lucas really tailored our time to tick off all our wish list items. It is such a luxury to have a private boat and for it to be offered at such an affordable price is so appreciated. Book your trip with Fierce Fish Ocean Adventures - you will not regret it.

We spent 4 days on their Orca Camp Tour and it was amazing. Great food, nice accommodations, and we…read morewere able to see over 25 Orcas from camp on one sighting and two other close encounters with smaller groups of Orcas. A definite bucket-list trip.

My wife and I have never kayaked before so we decided to go for their 'Bunny Tour'. (A one hour…read moretraining and tour. ) We went on one of the last good days of the summer. Jesse, the owner and tour guide, explained everything and made sure we had the foot controls setup properly. Then he took us on a short tour along Saratoga Beach. We are looking forward to going on a longer tour next spring.

Went on a six hour whale watching tour with Jos (owner of Eagle Eye) as our guide. Had an amazing…read moretime exploring north and east of Campbell River. We saw Pacific White Sided Dolphins in a group of 150+, Sea Lions feeding on salmon, Humpback Whale mother and calf, black bear and incredible tidal whirlpools. Everday is different when you go out. Today's tour took us through Discovery Passage and around Sonora with dockside lunch on Stuart Island at Big Bay. Jos and Rentia are incredibly kind, courteous and experienced. Very safety oriented and well connected with the local guiding and business community. Their Ikaika enclosed boat was very clean, quiet, fast and accesible for all abilities. Highly recommend Eagle Eye. If your fortunate to get Jos, he'll share some great life stories, photography and deep ethic for protecting the Pacific coast, its wildlife, and our planet.

We had a great tour to see orcas and humpback whales and a gaggle of endless seals. Our skipper was…read morevery knowledgeable and we had his complete confidence. Weather was a bit on and off with rain but we were dressed in Helly Hansen suits complete with toques and goggles. A great afternoon with a stop in nearby Lund complete with a snack and drink. Friendly service from start to finish. Really what better way to enjoy the pacific coast than a full afternoon on the water.

We had a great time with this rafting crew on the last run of their season as it turned out…read more Unlike the other reviewer (and I'm not discounting their story at all), our scheduling and trip went fairly smooth, especially considering that on the day that our 10 person family rafted, there was another family of 7 with the same last name. Could have been confusing but we all ended up having a great time and our guides were not only capable and knowledgeable, they could also be real cut-ups as well. After the 10 minute safety orientation, I'll admit some of us were a bit nervous. Nothing like talk of getting caught under water in a whirlpool or impaling on a log (WOOD IS YOUR WORST ENEMY!) to make you rethink your decision. Especially when you have your elderly parents with you. But Jamie really took great care with us and them in particular. Hubby and I elected to ride in the raft with the 'rents so we could keep a firm eye and hand on them throughout. The nieces and nephew rode with Jim. (sidenote, anything, ANYTHING, you need to know about Campbell River, ask Jim....he was our raft guide and all around answer man....maybe they should call him Jeeves) My sister took the inflatable kayak. Our raft's run was fairly sedate thanks to Jamie. Looking back on the young-un's raft, we could have had a wilder time if we didn't have the Cottontops in our boat (Jim calls them Arctic Blondes :). Some of my nieces got tossed out of the raft as they became very intimate with a huge boulder. No worries tho. They were back in in minutes with only a scabbed knee and a great story that they excitedly told and re-told the rest of the trip (and no doubt multiple times when they got home). Plus everyone was wearing a PFD (aka personal floatation device...."lifevest" is so gauche). That's not to say that Jamie was boring. He pointed out wildlife, showed us how to use the front of the raft as a trampoline and at one point, suddenly launched himself on the inflatable kayak and capsized it, tossing my too dry nephew in the drink. I almost wet my wetsuit on that one. Our trip was about 5 hours (again cause the water was low) and for the most part was fairly easy rowing until the end. The scenery was absolutely stunning and we were buzzed fairly often by kingfishers and saw several schools of salmon swim under us. We pulled onto a rock beach early on and they unpacked a fabulous lunch for us of sandwiches, fruit, veggies and pastries. Hell, they had an entire raft just for the food. We had another break towards the end to fortify us for the last very windy, choppy stretch that was a bit of work. Everyone had a great time, even the old folks which was great since they paid for it after all. And we all lived to tell about it which gets them that fifth star for sure!

These other reviews are very old and I don't think accurate…read more If you are on Vancouver Island for any reason, you must take a swim with the salmon with Destiny. They are extremely organized, and provide great equipment and care about your safety. However, the Campbell River is swift and you should be able to swim (even though you are wearing a life vest) and must follow their directions. If you do what they tell you, and don't expect to be coddled, then you will LOVE this experience. Swimming with magnificent salmon and trout in a gorgeous setting with local people who love their river is so amazing. A true highlight of our trip to BC. If you love snorkeling in general go do this. We took our 9 year old daughter and she absolutely loved it. I really appreciated that they don't try to micromanage your experience or "tour guide" you to death. They get you to the best spots and let you immerse yourself in another world. Worth every penny.

Kelli and his staff are delightful! Treat your family to this 10-15 minute voyage over to Savary…read moreIsland. Kelli is a friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Thanks for the tip on South Beach Kelli - it was perfect. We'll be back again. Highly recommended!!

We had an amazing experience spending the day with Keith and Diane! Firstly, what a delightful…read morecouple and what a beautiful boat. Keith is a knowledgeable and calm captain. He was able to teach and encourage our mostly novice group of five about how to stay safe on the water, how to find the fish and most importantly how to set the hook, fight the fish and successfully land the fish in the boat. He was so patient with my 87 yo father in law with dementia! Diane has such a bubbly personality and quickly made everyone comfortable. She gave us great tourist tips including Oyster River Potholes for swimming and Willow Point Reef for viewing starfish, anemone and urchin at low tide. Diane kept us well fed and hydrated with her tasty home smoked salmon, salmon salad sandwiches and a cooler full of drinks. During our five hour trip, we were able to quickly catch our limit of chinook and then enjoy fishing for coho and ling cod. Our cooler was full and dinner that night was delicious! We will definitely be returning!!